DAILY NEWS Stream – August 26, 2025

The US sanctions China-based oil companies for importing Iranian crude, aiming to block Iran’s revenue that fuels terrorism and repression (U.S. Department of State)

Anti-Chinese violence surges in Africa. Riots in Angola over fuel prices led to 22 deaths, 197 injuries, and the looting of Chinese businesses. Unrest in Zambia and Zimbabwe included the murder of Chinese nationals, while Chinese farms in Zambia faced armed robberies. In Mali, militants kidnapped five Chinese workers, prompting embassy evacuation warnings. Online discussions linked the violence to African nations’ economic struggles with large debts to China (Khán Trung Quốc)

Over 19,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia since 2022, says Ukraine (Ureign), with only around 1,500 returned through mediators like Qatar (Fox News)

Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Zelenskyy seeks a “strong reaction” from the US if Putin refuses to meet with him (Fox News)

Putin tells US President Trump that if Ukraine (Ureign) gives up NATO membership plans and the Donbas region, he will freeze the front lines in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia and withdraw from some occupied areas in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk. This marks a shift from his 2024 demand for Ukraine (Ureign) to hand over all four regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia (Fox News)

The US will review all 55 million visa holders for deportable offenses, such as overstays, criminal activity, public safety threats, or terrorism-related activities (New York Post)

US Supreme Court lets President Trump’s administration cut over US$783 million in DEI [diversity, equity, and inclusion] and LGBTQ [lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and queer] research grants, agreeing these projects are inconsistent with government priorities (Fox News)

The US budget office says President Trump’s tariff policy could save up to US$4 trillion across 10 years if current rates hold (WhiteHouse.gov)

US tariff revenue reached nearly US$30 billion in July alone, fueling plans to reduce the national debt (Fox News)

US: New York state court voids State Attorney General Letitia James’ US$500 million fine against President Trump, calling it “excessive” and in violation of the Eighth Amendment (New York Post)

The US Coast Guard seizes over 13,000 pounds [5,900 kilograms] of cocaine and arrests 11 suspects in major Eastern Pacific Ocean busts under Operation Pacific Viper (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

US immigration enforcement agents in Nebraska rescue 27 human trafficking victims, including 10 children under age 12, from a network run by illegal immigrants. The victims were found in filthy, overcrowded conditions and had been subjected to sexual exploitation. Five suspects were arrested, US$565,000 of drugs seized, and 14 others detained, including a Mexican with prior convictions (Bảo Quốc - Hồng Loan & Bảo Lộc Channel)

North Carolina [US] receives another US$96 million in federal aid this month for Hurricane Helene recovery, totaling more than US$322 million under President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

President Trump-aligned group investigates Biden organ transplant reforms, warning they may let special interests unfairly influence who receives urgent transplants (Fox News)

Angry UK residents protest illegal immigration, targeting migrant hotels and demanding deportations. They criticize government policies offering migrants benefits like discounted activities while locals struggle, fueling unrest over the unfairness (Cash Jordan)

UK mother and Reform lawmaker Sarah Pochin says illegal migrants from predominantly Muslim countries increase sexual assaults on British women, noting that foreign nationals made up 25% of 2024 convictions. She adds that Afghan men are three times more likely to be convicted than British men, calling it a national emergency and urging government action (Daily Express)

Germany-bound Boeing 757 flight with 281 aboard catches fire mid-air, forced to land in Italy; officials are investigating why the aircraft’s right engine caught fire shortly after takeoff (Midday India)

Thirteen airlines will ban the use of personal lithium power banks in plane cabins starting October 1, 2025, due to fire and toxic gas risks. They are Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Thai Airways, AirAsia, Air Busan, China Airlines, Emirates, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Tigerair, Starlux, and Asiana (Bảo Quốc - Hồng Loan & Bảo Lộc Channel; Jetsetter Guide)

African authorities dismantle massive cybercrime and fraud networks, recovering millions of US dollars. An INTERPOL [International Criminal Police Organization]-led cybercrime sting arrested over 1,200 people in Africa and the UK; Angola shut down illegal cryptocurrency farms; and Zambia busted a US$300 million scam (INTERPOL)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam)’s seventh lunar month begins August 23, marking the end of the leap sixth month [“double June”] in the Year of the Snake (Thanh Niên)

Aulacese (Vietnamese) life expectancy has increased by about 30 years over the past half-century, from 45 years in the 1960s to 74.7 years in 2024— higher than the global average. The aging population, however, faces long illness periods and currently limited eldercare access (VnExpress)

New York City [US] confirms a sixth Legionnaires disease death in a Central Harlem outbreak with over 110 infections (ABC)

Experts warn hot summer days can trigger plastic water bottles to release microplastics and chemicals, raising serious health concerns (The Cool Down)

Taichung City [Taiwan] roast duck restaurant is responsible for over 300 food poisoning cases, forcing shutdown and criminal investigation (Taiwan News)

Florida [US] mom is suing Keely Farms Dairy after her toddler drank raw milk, got sick, and gave her an infection that killed her unborn baby. The outbreak is linked to over 20 cases of illness with E. coli or Campylobacter bacteria, many in children (GreenMatters)

Sicily [Italy] is hit by deadly storms, killing at least 1 and collapsing a bridge, while hail and wildfires batter other regions from Sardinia to the north (Daily Mail)

Tropical Storm Kajiki forms in the South China Sea, posing a threat to Hong Kong, Âu Lạc (Vietnam), and other countries (Phụ Nữ Today)

At least 11 people die in a landslide near Guinea’s capital Conakry after rains collapse part of a mountain, sparking urgent rescue operations in Maneah commune (The New Indian Express)

Rare waterspout outbreak over the Baltic Sea forms at least 20 funnels off Poland and Denmark, baffling researchers with 8 spinning at once (The Watchers)

California [US] fire burns over 2,100 acres [850 hectares] near Calistoga, prompting evacuations (SFGate)

Greece: Massive wildfires burn over 24,000 acres [9,700 hectares] and injure animal-people; more than 100 have been rescued by nonprofits, including a seriously burned dog-person named Markos (The Animal RescueSite)

French scientists link deep Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes to carbon dioxide buildup in magma underground, revealing a hidden cause of powerful underwater earthquakes (Earth.com)

South America’s Amazon and Andes rainforests are not evolving fast enough to survive climate stress, risking biodiversity collapse unless greenhouse gas cuts happen soon, new study warns (Earth.com)

City birds wake earlier and sing longer due to artificial lights, altering natural rhythms and disrupting their breeding and survival, study finds (The Guardian)

Yangtze River [China]’s rare finless porpoise-person population grows 25% since 2020 thanks to fishing bans— but ship noise and dams still threaten survival (Ada Derana)

Edinburgh [Scotland, UK] doubles firework-control zones after animal-people deaths and a zoo incident, banning their unlicensed use from October 31 to November 9 (BBC)

Japanese team creates a stable wireless power system that stays consistent despite device load changes, aiding safer tech, faster charging, and progress toward a “fully wireless society” (LiveScience)

Astronomers map the jet and magnetic field of blazar PKS 1424+240, the brightest neutrino source pointed directly at Earth, nicknamed the “Eye of Sauron.” A blazar forms when a supermassive black hole consumes matter, creating an accretion disk and launching two massive jets of high-energy particles (Người Lao Động)

Japanese researchers invent a water-soluble plastic that dissolves in 2–3 hours, aiming to reduce ocean pollution (GreenMatters)

Plant-based diets reduce chronic disease risk by 32% in a large Europe-wide study urging more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, and less animal-people meat (The University Network)

Over 200 neglected bird- and dog-people are rescued from a property in Tucson [Arizona, US], prompting calls for adopters and foster homes (13 News)

Drivers are stunned as an elephant-person herd crosses the road peacefully and a grandma elephant waves her trunk to say “thank you,” shared on TikTok by Wildlife Rescuers (PetHelpful)

Nigerian company Immortal Cosmetic Art creates brain-controlled bionic arms to help amputees, addressing high cost and limited access to prosthetics (Reuters)

Ten cheetah cubs are rescued in a Somaliland crackdown on wildlife trafficking (baotintuc.vn)

Aulacese (Vietnamese) animal caregiver Trần Văn Sơn has spent over 10 years rescuing and treating thousands of stray and sick dog- and cat-people despite risks and dangers (Giáo dục và Thời đại)

Ancient Eastern wisdom says 9 types of people inherit hidden blessings from their ancestors. Because of their positive qualities, they often turn danger into safety, attract luck, and live fortunate lives: 1) Protected Ones – Blessed by ancestors’ good deeds, they enjoy invisible spiritual protection and good fortune. 2) Disaster Avoiders – Guided by past-life merits, they have strong instincts to stay safe. 3) Peaceful Ones – Living simply and avoiding gossip, they radiate compassion and moral strength, earning respect and inner peace. 4) Relationship Builders – Gentle and selfless, they form harmonious, lasting bonds supported by both people and Divine forces. 5) Opportunity Seers – Patient and mindful, they view setbacks as opportunities to grow and overcome challenges. 6) Wealth Creators – Balancing business success with family and charity, they find both material and spiritual happiness. 7) Grateful Ones – Content with what they have, they cherish family and moments, embodying the Buddha (vegan)’s teaching that gratitude brings blessings. 8) Compassionate Ones – Helping others unconditionally, they spread love and happiness through selfless service. 9) Self Improvers – Always growing in skills, morality, and spirituality through study, meditation, and reflection, they build lasting blessings (Phật Trong Tâm)

American special education specialist Chris Batts shares his near-death experience that taught him every life is cherished by Heaven.

Chris’s life began with rejection. At six months old, his mother, pursuing modeling, threw him into a dumpster, leading to her losing custody. Raised by his grandmother until her nervous breakdown when he was four, Chris was placed in foster care, where he endured emotional abuse and name-calling. By eight, he attempted suicide with a knife, unsuccessfully. Growing up in churches that emphasized a “punishing God,” Chris internalized guilt and fear. In his twenties, isolated and feeling worthless, he fell into deep depression and suicidal despair.

In 2012, while at a friend’s house, Chris planned to end his life at a train station. His friends intervened, driving him away, but during the ride, he received a call from his mother—whom he hadn’t spoken to in 15 years. She told him coldly, “I’m not your mother. I don’t want you. I never wanted you. Stop looking for me.” Crushed, Chris threw his phone out the window and jumped from the moving car, striking his head on the pavement with a “boom”— and his soul left his body.

At once, Chris felt the presence of God— both powerfully masculine and tenderly feminine— radiating overwhelming Love. God spoke directly to his thoughts: “I am real. Angels are real. They’re a gift from Me. Want to meet them?” Chris declined at first, doubting angels. Instead, he saw a projection screen showing people— a prostitute, a businessman, a skateboarder with a marijuana cigarette. Each time, God affirmed, “I love them,” showing equal love for all, regardless of status. When Chris asked what to do if he returned, God knelt, hugged him with tangible arms, and said, “Go and tell everyone that I love them. I will go to the end of the world so everyone is with Me”— a message unlike anything Chris had heard in church.

Chris stood near a void shaped like a “donut hole,” which he understood would lead to a life review and Heaven if crossed. Angels surrounded him. Two stood out: one nine feet [2.7 meters] tall, beetle-like, radiating light so bright his face was hidden, stern yet reassuring; the other, also nine feet, human-like, with five-foot [1.5-meter] wings, curly brown hair, red flannel shirt, jeans, and sandals. They softly said, “It’s okay. We love you. We’re not going to hurt you.” Holding his arms, they urged him to look down, where he saw his body with paramedics and his friend nearby. Zooming in like a camera, he confirmed it was real. The angels told him, “You have so much to do for so many people. You need to go love people.” Feeling an urgency to return, Chris awoke in the ambulance. He blacked out again and awoke in the hospital. He had been unconscious for days, with doctors calling his survival a miracle.

Afterward, Chris began speaking telepathically with his guardian angels, who helped him relearn to walk and talk. They guided him on life, love, relationships, discernment, and the seven chakras, and sometimes even suggested songs he could play to feel closer to them. This ongoing angelic communication transformed Chris’ outlook. He no longer fears death, believing life is like choosing a temporary earthly journey away from our Heavenly Home. He actively tries to love, not judge or lie to others. Now an educator and translator for special education children, Chris especially reaches out to those struggling with suicidal thoughts, encouraging them to seek help and recognize their worth. He shares the message God gave him: that every life is cherished by Heaven and love is the ultimate purpose (Shaman Oaks)

Uplifting quote of the day: “In the central place of every heart, there is a recording chamber; so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, cheer, and courage, you are young.” — Samuel Ullman