WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers! Defending World Cup champions Argentina has their first match today against Algeria, with Lionel Messi cementing his record with the most games played at the World Cup. 🇦🇷⚽🇩🇿 Who do you think will win tonight’s match? Off the pitch, oil prices extended their decline today as we inch closer to the formal signing of the ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. 🇺🇸🛢️🇮🇷 New details have come to light regarding whether Washington will allow Iran to sell its crude as part of the deal. Keep reading to learn more. Plus, today’s edition of Daily on Energy takes a closer look at a new rare earths deal finalized by the Pentagon to support the processing and production of rare earth metals needed in defense operations. 🪨 Read on for more details.

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