DAILY NEWS Stream – April 7, 2026

Britain convenes diplomats from more than 40 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s blockade severely disrupts commercial shipping and drives global energy prices higher, with participants emphasizing diplomatic solutions and the protection of roughly 20,000 seafarers on more than 2,000 trapped vessels (New York Post)

More than 1 million people displaced by Israeli strikes and evacuation orders have fled from southern Lebanon, from parts of eastern Lebanon, and from Beirut’s bombed southern suburb of Dahiyeh [Lebanon] into central and other safer districts of Beirut, where makeshift camps and converted shelters have formed and UN [United Nations] agencies warn the city is nearing a humanitarian crisis (VTV)

Pakistan and Afghanistan resume China-brokered peace talks in Urumqi [China] aimed at securing a long-term ceasefire after weeks of intense cross-border clashes (VTV)

US and Ecuador sign a Memorandum of Understanding on April 1 to advance peaceful civil nuclear cooperation, aiming to strengthen energy security, expand economic collaboration, and promote high standards of nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation (US Department of State)

More than 1.6 million Ukrainians (Ureignians) have returned to frontline regions such as Kharkiv, Donetsk, Kherson and Sumy despite ongoing Russian attacks, with a Save the Children report finding that homesickness, financial strain and children’s distress are driving families back into high-risk areas where shelling, mines and disrupted services remain widespread (euronews)

The Italian coast guard finds 19 migrants dead and rescues 58 others from a dinghy in rough seas about 80 nautical miles [148 kilometers] off Lampedusa [Italy], with survivors brought to the island and officials saying the victims likely died of hypothermia after departing Libya (Arab News)

The UK brings a new sex-based harassment law into force that makes intentionally harassing someone in public because of their sex a criminal offense punishable by up to two years in prison, giving police stronger powers to address public sexual harassment across England and Wales [UK] (Gov.uk)

Canada recalls cheeses in Hello Fresh brand meal kits nationwide due to potential listeria contamination. The recall covers parmesan, mozzarella, feta, goat cheese, and cheese curds distributed in various package sizes. Officials urge consumers to discard or return them. No illnesses are reported yet as authorities monitor the situation (Food Poisoning Bulletin)

Health officials issue urgent alerts as “rhino tranq,” a lethal mix of fentanyl and the veterinary sedative medetomidine, spreads. The street drug causes low blood pressure, deep sedation, slow heart rate, and slows or stops breathing. It resists standard Narcan [medication to reverse opioid overdoses], significantly increasing fatal overdose risks (Fox News)

Ulcerative colitis patients should prioritize vegetables rich in soluble fiber, such as carrots and asparagus, to stabilize intestinal function. Experts recommend limiting cruciferous vegetables containing raffinose and insoluble fiber to prevent bloating and mucosal irritation. Cooking methods like peeling, steaming, or pureeing enhance digestibility and nutrient absorption. Adhering to this structured diet helps prevent severe complications, including gastrointestinal bleeding and colonic perforation (VnExpress)

Multiple North Texas and southern Oklahoma counties [US] have escalated to “D3 Extreme Drought.” Long-term drying conditions remain severe across the region (News Channel 6)

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences [Beijing, China] report that Barents Sea ice loss since 2000 has altered atmospheric circulation, triggering synchronous heatwaves across Europe and East Asia, raising risks of crop failures and ecosystem damage across multiple continents (The Guardian)

Record-shattering March heat triggers a “shocking” and rapid snowmelt across the American West, leaving snowpacks at historic lows. Scientists warn that the early runoff threatens summer water supplies, agricultural production, and heightens wildfire risks throughout the region (The Guardian)

A Pennsylvania [US] man pleads guilty to conspiring to create and distribute illegal animal-people-crush [torture] videos, admitting involvement in online groups that funded and shared violent content, with federal prosecutors saying he faces up to five years in prison when sentenced in October (US Department of Justice)

The US Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] and the Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] announce they will prioritize research and potential future monitoring of microplastics and pharmaceuticals in drinking water by adding them to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Contaminant Candidate List, marking the first step toward assessing health risks and potential future regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act (Reuters)

Scientists develop a flexible graphene-aerogel sensor that gives robots a human-like sense of gentle touch, enabling fast, precise pressure mapping for safer gripping, wearable monitoring, with tests showing robots can handle fragile items like tofu and steamed buns without crushing them (Earth.com)

US-based Beyond The Plant Protein Company’s vegan meat products “Beyond Burger” and “Beyond Steak” earn ERI [Exponential Roadmap Initiative] climate solution certification, proving at least 50% fewer emissions than beef. Life cycle studies show significant savings in land, water, and greenhouse gases when comparing the Beyond Burger to the production of the standard US beef patty (FinViz)

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero debuts Nutella Peanut in the US, its first dairy-free formula. The vegan spread blends peanuts, cocoa, and hazelnuts, marking a strategic shift to meet growing American consumer demand (VegNews)

New UK policy recognizes veganism as a protected ethical belief in prisons across England and Wales. Facilities must now provide nutritionally balanced vegan meals to avoid unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act (Inside Time)

Wat Tham Krabok [Thailand] treats drug addiction through a rigorous Buddhist-centered program. Patients undergo intense detoxification using a secret herbal to induce purging while swearing “Sajja,” a sacred vow of sobriety. This free, world-renowned temple combines spiritual discipline with physical purging to offer a transformative path to recovery (VnExpress)

Delhi [India] is establishing SPCAs [Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals] in all 13 districts to decentralize animal-person protection. Led by district magistrates, these panels aim to accelerate cruelty responses and improve coordination, replacing the central DSPCA [Delhi Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals] with localized, expert oversight (The Patriot)

A Virginia [US] animal-people welfare officer rescues stranded ducklings by climbing into a manhole. The agency praises the officer’s quick thinking and dedication, highlighting the unpredictable and vital nature of protecting local wildlife (UPI)

Enlightening quote of the day: “Nothing was created Nothing was terminated If that is understood The Buddha will always in presence Where should there be the coming and returning?” – The Venerated Enlightened Master and King of Âu Lạc (Vietnam) His Majesty King Trần Nhân Tông (vegan) (Terebess.hu)

Previously, in Part 1 of 3 of Steve Boyls’ near-death experience, Steve was placed into a medically-induced coma after becoming critically ill with COVID, while Kathy prayed daily over him from home. Steve says his guardian angel, Marzuka, appeared at his bedside, led him out of his body and into Heaven, where he arrived at a welcome center and was reunited with his former dog companions and several loved ones who had passed away.

As Steve and Marzuka walked across a field, someone unexpected suddenly ran up to him. Before we had our second girl, Kathy had a miscarriage. She thought it was going to be a little boy, and she wanted to name him Daniel. Well, I really hadn’t thought anything about that for 20 years, 25 years, however long it was. And this little boy runs up to me, and he goes, “Hi, my name’s Daniel. I think you’re my dad.” And I said, “Well, my wife was going to have a little baby, and she wasn’t able to have him, and we were going to name him Daniel.” And he goes, “I’ve been here since I was very little, and I was brought up in this place with a bunch of other little babies.” And it was just like I could look at him, and I could see me in him, and I could see Kathy in him. So I just thought, “Oh, this is Daniel. This is the boy I always wanted to have.”

I was only about four or five weeks pregnant when I miscarried. So there was no way to tell whether it was really a boy or a girl, but I always felt like it was a boy. So I named him. And when Steve told me that, I couldn’t believe it. I mean, I was like, “What? What?” And so I made him tell me over and over and over again because it was so wonderful and so comforting to know that our son is in Heaven. And so all I can say is that if you’ve ever had a miscarriage, ever had something that you had lost a baby, however you did lose the baby, that baby’s going to be there. That baby is there, waiting for you, hoping to see you there.

Marzuka, Steve learned, had been his guardian angel since birth — which explained how the angel knew to offer Steve his two favorite foods: a copper-colored fruit the size of a softball that tasted far superior to any apple on Earth and gave him renewed energy, and what Steve can only describe as a homemade vanilla ice cream cone that never melted. “Man, this is great. I love vanilla,” Steve told him. Marzuka replied, “Yeah, I know” — because, as he explained, he had been with Steve everywhere, his whole life, and knew everything about him.

Steve and Marzuka also visited a magnificent baseball stadium with his brother and young Daniel, where the laws of physics did not apply — pitchers could throw in corkscrew patterns, bases were made of gold, dirt slid off uniforms without leaving stains, and players wore no protective gear because no one could be hurt. The scoreboard displayed numbers floating in mid-air beyond the outfield fence. After the game, a laser-like light show filled the sky. It was comforting to see my brother because I missed him so much. I’m going to see him again. That’s even the more comforting thing about the whole thing, is I will see him again. And I’ll see my parents again. And those people are there.

Steve was also taken to see thousands upon thousands of white horses in what appeared to be military maneuvers — something that would only make sense later. He was then escorted into the throne room. In front, there was a stage, and the stage had, like, seven steps leading up to it, and behind the stage, there was a rainbow, there was thunder and lightning, but it wasn’t scary. It was just power. And I saw God the Father sitting on the throne, and Jesus was sitting on the throne next to Him. Now, the image of God the Father was just nothing but bright Light. I couldn’t make out any features, but it was Light, and it was a bright Light, but it was a comforting Light. You could look at it and it wouldn’t hurt your eyes. And that Light is the Light of Heaven. It filled all of Heaven. There’s, like, no shadows in Heaven. But Jesus came down from the throne. Marzuka, my angel, knelt down on one knee, put his head down, and then put his hand on my back and pushed me forward. And I was kind of wondering what was going on, but I walked forward. I never felt like I needed to bow down, lay on the ground, and beg for mercy or anything like that because the Bible says that we can go boldly into the throne room. And so, I felt welcome. I felt love and compassion, and I just felt so many things, comfort, protection.

And Jesus comes down to me. He showed me a couple of pictures of myself, and both of them were me laying on the ground. One of them was kind of a grayscale picture. I didn’t look very good. And He said, “This is you, but you’re going to be just fine.” And then He showed me another picture, which was a full color picture. And He said, “This is you too, but you’re going to be just fine because you’re healed by My blood and My righteousness.” And so He gave me a big hug. I told Him I loved Him. He told me He loved me. And it was not a wispy type of feeling. It was a solid, solid touch. I can still feel His touch hugging me, which that gives me a lot of comfort, too. And, He stepped back. He put his hands on my shoulders and looked right at me. And He says, “You saw my war horses. They’re preparing for battle.” And I said, “Well, Lord, when’s this going to happen?” He just said, “Very soon.”

Steve’s return from Heaven would lead to an even deeper struggle on Earth. In Part 3, he shares what happened after he woke, the terrifying battle that nearly killed him, and the words he believes Jesus spoke that carried him through. Out of the clear blue, I heard this most distinct voice talk to me. And it said, “Keep your eye on Me.” And I know that was Jesus talking to me. Join us tomorrow for Part 3 of 3 of Steve Boyls’ near-death experience. (Shaun Tabatt)