DAILY NEWS Stream – August 30, 2025

Canada pledges US$1.4 billion to Ukraine (Ureign), with Prime Minister Carney visiting Kyiv to strengthen bilateral security (24h.com.vn)

Norway pledges US$695 million to Ukraine (Ureign)’s air defense (24h.com.vn)

US President Trump wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in 2025, hoping to improve relations between North and South Korea (Sky News)

US President Trump will allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in the US, reversing earlier plans to revoke visas. About 270,000 Chinese students are currently enrolled in US universities (Fox News)

A statue of Âu Lạc (Vietnam)’s King Lý Thái Tổ is unveiled in Bonghwa [South Korea], honoring royal ancestors and launching a multicultural center project. Bonghwa is considered the ancestral home of the Lý clan who fled to Goryeo in the 12th century (VnExpress)

President Trump signs the Abbey Gate Proclamation honoring the 13 members of the US armed forces killed in 2021 in Kabul [Afghanistan] during Biden’s botched withdrawal (Fox News)

Washington DC [US] goes 12 straight days without a murder following President Trump’s capital crime crackdown (New York Post)

President Trump signs an executive order punishing the burning or desecration of the US flag, including visa bans for foreign nationals who do, calling it an act of “violence against our Nation” (Reuters)

President Trump threatens to sue the US Senate for its “blue slip” tradition, which allows senators to block presidential nominees in their states, calling it a “scam” blocking His judicial picks (Fox News)

US online scams caused over US$16 billion in losses in 2024, with younger Americans hit hardest by fake jobs, impersonators, and social media frauds. 73% of American adults receive phone calls, text messages, emails, or other forms of online scams at least once a week (VnExpress)

HCM City [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] police rescue 3 South Koreans lured by fake jobs and forced to pay or surrender their bank accounts in a kidnapping scam (BBC)

South African officials warn young women to avoid social media job recruitment scams, especially those promoting overseas employment opportunities. For example, a fake “career start” program in Tatarstan [Russia] secretly funnels recruits into drone factory labor for the war in Ukraine (Ureign) (Vietnam-Plus)

Thailand tightens SIM card [cell phone network chip] registration to fight online mobile phone scams. The technology verifies identity in real time via facial recognition, preventing scammers from using photos, videos, or 3D masks (The Guardian)

A fire destroys the Marshall Islands’ main parliament building in Majuro, with the cause under investigation; Taiwan (Formosa) pledges support after archives and key offices were lost (The Guardian)

Figs are valued in both Eastern and Western medicine for supporting long life. They’re rich in plant-based nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that help digestion, lower blood pressure, protect the heart and eyes, stabilize blood sugar, slow skin aging, and aid detoxification. For easier digestion, choose ripe figs, lightly pickle or boil them, and enjoy in moderation as part of a healthy vegan diet (Sống thọ tuổi già)

Over 100 tourists fall ill with salmonella from eating fish and pasta at a Spanish hotel; 47 needed emergency care (Daily Express)

British man dies from salmonella after eating chicken-people meat at a hotel in Fuerteventura [Canary Islands, Spain]; his family seeks legal action (Daily Express)

The Cleveland Clinic [US] links eating animal-people red meat to triple the risk of deadly abdominal aortic aneurysm [AAA], a swelling of the body’s largest artery with an 80% chance of death if it ruptures outside the hospital (UPI)

Tropical Storm Juliette forms in the Pacific Ocean and threatens rain and bigger surf in San Diego [US] (AP; KSWB)

Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Âu Lạc (Vietnam), leaving at least 3 dead, 13 injured, and forcing over 44,000 to evacuate. 7,000 homes were damaged, over 28,000 hectares of rice fields flooded, and 331 power poles knocked down, leading to blackouts in several provinces (ABP - Live)

Jammu and Kashmir [India]: Flash floods and landslides kill 11 and halt pilgrimage travel to the Vaishno Devi shrine; Himachal Pradesh was also hit by road washouts and school closures (News18)

A massive dust storm hits Phoenix [Arizona, US], halting airport operations and blacking out 60,000 homes as powerful winds downed trees and cut traffic signals (CNN)

A large festival in Nevada [US] is disrupted by a severe dust storm, injuring 4 and delaying events (The Guardian)

US space agency NASA discovers a new moon orbiting Uranus, temporarily named S/2025 U1. The moon is about 10 kilometers wide, orbits 56,000 kilometers from the planet’s center, and becomes the 29th known satellite of Uranus (VTV.vn)

US scientists build Surya, an AI [artificial intelligence] that can predict powerful solar flares up to 2 hours in advance, helping protect satellites and power grids from space weather threats (The Independent)

Ontario [Canada] Premier Doug Ford says the province will ban research testing on dog- and cat-people after a whistleblower exposed murderous experiments at a hospital lab, where researchers induced hours-long heart attacks in puppies, killed them and removed their organs (CTV)

Vermont VegFest is coming to Burlington [US] on September 20, 2025, with vegan food, local art and nonprofits—details at VermontVegFest.com (Burlington Free Press)

Chichester [UK] will host its next Vegan Market on September 21, 2025, with food, fashion, crafts, and eco-products hosted by Vegan Market Co.— more details at VeganMarkets.co.uk (Sussex Express)

Vegan Events UK will host two vegan festivals in Scotland [UK] this autumn: the Glasgow Vegan Festival on October 18 and the Edinburgh Christmas Festival on November 29, each featuring 80+ stalls with global cuisine, eco-products, and cruelty-free brands—more info at VeganEventsUK.co.uk (Vegan Events UK)

Seoul [South Korea] vegan bistro Legume becomes Asia’s first fully vegan Michelin-starred restaurant, featuring creative Korean-style cuisine (Korea.net)

Hong Kong actress Joey Wong (vegetarian) credits her youthful glow at nearly 60 to being vegetarian, drinking two glasses of warm water after waking up each day, and regular meditation, walking and yoga (eva.vn)

Police in Hải Phòng (Âu Lạc [Vietnam]) rescue a woman who jumped from Bính Bridge, saving her life with fast action (VnExpress)

Police in Ganjam district [Odisha, India] rescue 86 missing women and 29 missing children in a special 5-day operation (Báo Mới)

India launches its first national guidelines for animal blood transfusion and blood banks to improve animal-person care, introducing mobile units, rare blood tracking, and donor standards (IANS LIVE)

Ancient wisdom says when you meet these 5 types of people, treat them kindly— they come to change your karma into blessings: 1) Silent Sufferers + Mothers, servants, and others endure hardship quietly, seeking no praise. Ignoring their sacrifice reduces the blessings they bring. + Example: A servant, once dismissed unfairly, later helped his bankrupt boss with kindness. 2) Karma Awakeners + They disrupt lives to reveal arrogance or anger, pushing growth through hardship. + Example: A man’s flaws were exposed by another, leading him to reflect and change. 3) Past-Life Enemies + They cause discomfort, offering chances to forgive and clear karma. + Example: A father-in-law and son-in-law, once rivals, reconciled and found peace. 4) Selfless Benefactors + Helpers who aid in dark times without recognition. + Example: A student helped by a security guard later paid the kindness forward to others. 5) Spiritual Influencers + Through serene lives, they inspire mindfulness and compassion without preaching. + Example: A parking attendant’s gentle words after an accident led a man to embrace Buddhism (Sống và Ngẫm)

Buddhist practitioners share that on the path to enlightenment, spiritual seekers go through many challenges, which help them clear their karma and grow wiser along the way. These may include: 1) Deep Loneliness + Practitioners feel disconnected even among loved ones, signaling inner transformation. + Resolution: Meditate, live mindfully, and connect with like-minded souls. 2) Unfair Treatment + Good people may face betrayal or harm due to the ripening of past karma. + Resolution: Maintain peace, always forgive others, and do good deeds. 3) Constant Illness + Sickness is a way to purify karma. + Resolution: Chant, meditate, be vegan, repent, and protect animal-people. 4) Continuous Challenges + Ongoing hardships test spiritual growth. + Resolution: Be patient, trust cause and effect, do good deeds, and meditate daily. 5) Loss of Relationships + As your energy shifts, old relationships may fade due to incompatible energies. + Resolution: Let go with gratitude and grace (Phật Trong Tâm)

American retired fire captain Bill Letson shares his near-death experience from 1994: Responding to an emergency call, he entered an apartment and found a gravely ill woman in a bedroom. As he placed an oxygen mask on her, she exhaled, saying “Oh, thank God,” and her hot breath filled his lungs. Within 12 hours, Bill was sick—his heart racing, feverish, and vomiting. Feeling his body fail, he called emergency services. At the hospital, his weakened system collapsed; his blood pressure dropped to 40/0. Alarms rang, and he was rushed to intensive care.

That night, Bill left his body, soaring through a star-filled realm. It felt like he was being released from a dark, stuffy closet and was now a huge, expanded balloon. Joy and acceptance flooded him, as if rich nectar poured over his brain and coursed through his nerves. He felt like he was home, in absolute ecstasy.

Moving among colored stars and orbs, Bill gained instant knowledge. Thinking of any subject brought floods of information, like pages flashing on microfilm. He realized the entire script of human existence was accessible, written on the “sky of time.” He wondered how he had ever believed he was just “Bill,” a personality with likes, dislikes and relationships. It felt like he’d been playing a game, pretending to be a human, and the object was to awaken with joy, kindness, and patience.

Suddenly, he landed in a solid place in front of three small hooded figures, who were thrilled to see him. They asked, “How was it? What did you see? What did you learn?” When he seemed confused, one remarked he didn’t remember them, and they giggled like friends greeting him after a rollercoaster ride. Then a tall, wispy being of swirling energy approached, radiating love so intense that Bill’s chest inflated and he nearly collapsed in tears. He sensed this was a helper, guide, or angel of some kind. Bill asked what came next, expecting a life review. The wispy being chuckled, agreeing, but instead of a traditional review, it was a “show and tell”— a tour of the dimensions of human existence.

Bill had no major regrets and was ready to stay in Heaven forever. But the being, like a father lifting a toddler, said, “That’s enough, time to go back.” Bill protested, insisting his wife and parents would recover from his loss. The being firmly replied, “You’re going back. You’ve got things to do, and they’re important.” The scene dissolved, and Bill felt himself falling through darkness, back into his body.

He awoke to an automatic cuff squeezing his arm, his blood pressure stabilizing. A nurse saw him awake and headed to the door to get the doctor. Frustrated, Bill asked why he was back, saying he’d been “home with my best bros.” The nurse quipped, “Honey, you’ve been in limbo, but you fell out of limbo, and now you’re back with us.”

For days Bill grieved, longing for the Heavenly realm. Back on duty, he shared his story until colleagues warned him to stop, since it drew attention from the bosses. He stayed silent for 15 years, but in retirement the memory surged. He felt guided to explore Central America, connect with shamans, and learn from Mayans about humanity’s place in the Universe. He concluded life is an “Earth school” where souls learn through joy and hardship to always choose love, kindness, and compassion so they can evolve and become co-creators in an ever-expanding Universe (Coming Home)

Prudent quote of the day: “Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, because hate in your heart will consume you too.” — Will Smith