DAILY NEWS Stream – October 21, 2025

US President Trump says He will meet with Putin in Budapest [Hungary] to discuss the war in Ukraine (Ureign) after a “productive” phone call between the two leaders (CNN)

US President Trump calls on Ukraine (Ureign) and Russia to “stop where they are” and end the war following a lengthy White House meeting with Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Zelenskyy. “You go by the battle line wherever it is—otherwise it’s too complicated,” President Trump told reporters. “You stop at the battle line and both sides should go home, go to their families, stop the killing, and that should be it” (AP)

“The President is right,” says Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Zelenskyy, agreeing with President Trump’s call for the two sides to “stop where they are.” Mr. Zelenskyy says he is ready to meet with Russia’s Putin in any format that “can bring us closer to peace” (AP)

Germany pledges over US$2 billion in new defense aid to Ukraine (Ureign) including air shield systems (Al Jazeera)

The US military captures two survivors after a drone strike destroyed a suspected drug-smuggling submersible in the Caribbean Sea— the sixth such strike under President Trump’s anti-cartel campaign (Fox News)

President Trump says the US is now planning land strikes against drug cartels in Latin America (Fox News)

The US revokes the visas of six immigrants who made offensive comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, saying the US is not obligated to admit foreigners who wish harm on Americans (Fox News)

A leader of Cuba’s pro-democracy movement, José Daniel Ferrer, arrives safely in the US after being freed from a Cuban prison. The Trump Administration welcomes his freedom and pro-democracy activism (U.S. Department of State)

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces the Trump administration will withhold US$40 million from California [US] for not enforcing English proficiency rules for truckers, calling it a “fundamental safety issue” after a fatal crash caused by a driver who failed the English test (Fox News)

US: Veteran Democratic Party strategist James Carville says President Donald Trump deserves credit for securing a peace deal between Hamas and Israel, which led to the release of all the remaining living Israeli hostages (Fox News)

Nutritionists say purple carrots are not only colorful: they’re loaded with anthocyanins, powerful plant-based compounds that protect the heart, improve blood flow, and support brain health. Research shows purple carrots can reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system. Like their orange cousins, they’re also rich in beta-carotene for healthy eyes and skin. Enjoy them roasted, juiced, or raw for an eye-catching addition to a wholesome vegan diet (Healthline)

Doctors say green grapes are rich in nutritious plant-based compounds like resveratrol and catechins that protect the heart, improve circulation, and support healthy aging. Research shows they can reduce inflammation, aid digestion, and help maintain healthy blood pressure. Enjoy fresh green grapes as a hydrating, low-calorie snack or add them to salads for a sweet, refreshing boost (WebMD)

Studies show eating at least three servings of vegetables daily lowers cancer risk and improves overall health thanks to plant-based fiber, vitamins, and natural compounds that protect cells. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale, along with orange and red vegetables, are especially rich in cancer-fighting compounds, making them a smart addition to a nutritious vegan diet (Báo Pháp luật)

Đồng Nai Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: A 14-year-old student suffers severe methanol poisoning after drinking alcohol with friends. She was hospitalized in a deep coma with seizures, loss of neurological reflexes, respiratory failure, and severe metabolic acid buildup (VietNamNet)

Quanzhou [Fujian Province, China]: A university student is partially paralyzed after spending long hours bent over his phone for work and gaming. Doctors warn that a prolonged head-down posture can cause a spinal hematoma that compresses the spinal cord, leading to cervical spine diseases or even paralysis, urging people to keep proper posture and seek medical advice at early signs of pain or numbness (VnExpress)

Hualien County [Taiwan (Formosa)] evacuates 800 people and closes a section of Provincial Highway No. 8 near Taroko National Park after a roadside barrier lake swelled, threatening to overflow (Taipei Times)

Sonoma County [California, US]: Heavy rains raise fresh landslide concerns near the Russian River after the February 2025 landslide swept a house into it (CBS SF Bay Area)

Grandfather Mountain [North Carolina, US]: Photographer Leslie Restivo spots a rare Brocken spectre, when a person’s shadow is cast onto a cloud during sunrise or sunset, surrounded by a small rainbow ring called a “glory” (WCBB)

Colorful cloud streaks shaped like a staircase appear in the sky over Hong Kong, astonishing many residents who called it a “rainbow staircase to Heaven” (Hoa Học trò)

Jakarta [Indonesia] declares a waste emergency as the city produces over 8,600 metric tons of trash daily, exceeding landfill capacity. Only 9–10% of waste is properly processed, with the rest dumped openly, threatening severe pollution; without intervention, trash could cover the city 30 centimeters deep by 2030 (VTV)

The UK Climate Change Committee warns the government to urgently prepare for global temperatures to rise at least 2ºC by 2050, stating that Britain is unprepared for extreme weather (Reuters)

Summer in Japan has lengthened by about 3 weeks over the past 42 years due to climate change, Mie University [Japan] researchers find (VTV)

The EU warns that economic losses due to climate change and extreme weather could reduce the EU’s GDP (gross domestic product) by up to 7% by the end of the century if global temperatures rise above 1.5ºC, with climate risk hotspots in Southern Europe, low-lying coastal areas, and remote regions (VTV)

US tech entrepreneur and anti-aging expert Bryan Johnson (vegan) warns “AI [artificial intelligence] may be as powerful and dominant to us as we are to animals.” Mr. Johnson follows a 100% vegan diet to support his longevity goals, consuming protein from beans, seeds and vegetables to extend his lifespan according to scientific principles (Plant Based News)

US scientists are granted over US$14 million to map the body’s interoceptive system, the network of nerves that monitor internal organ activity and maintain body balance. Researchers will use 3D imaging, neural labeling, and molecular biology to create a comprehensive map akin to a “Google Maps” for internal nerves, which can help treat disorders like chronic pain and neurodegenerative diseases (Báo Tuổi Trẻ)

Canadian nonprofit Protein Industries Canada partners with Singaporean vegan firm Nurasa to help Canadian companies export plant-based foods to Asia. The new Asia-Pacific Market Entry Program will help Canadian companies navigate local regulations, test their products, and adjust recipes to fit unique tastes in countries like Singapore, Âu Lạc (Vietnam), and Indonesia (The Western Producer)

Purdue University [US] data shows that younger consumers (aged 18-34) are more likely to believe vegan milk is healthier than dairy, and that organic food is more nutritious than non-organic, compared to older generations, indicating the organic vegan trend is gaining popularity with young people (Vegconomist)

The Gwangju Vegan Festival 2025 is coming to Gwanju [South Korea] on November 2 to promote veganism as the number one solution to the climate crisis— more info at Vegan-ClimateAction.org (Vegan Climate Action)

Vegan Festival Jeju 2025 is coming to the Remicon museum in Jeju [South Korea] on November 1 [World Vegan Day], featuring local vegan farmers and chefs—details at Facebook.com/VeganKorea (Vegan Festival Korea)

The 2025 Vegan Art Festival is coming to Jeju [South Korea] on November 1 [World Vegan Day] to raise awareness of the vegan lifestyle, featuring a vegan dinner, “cat market,” and concert— more info at JejuVegan.com (Jeju Vegan)

The global tofu market is projected to grow from US$3.3 billion in 2024 to over US$5.1 billion by 2032, driven by the increasing adoption of vegan diets, campaigns to reduce animal-people slaughter, and tofu’s many nutritional benefits, being rich in complete protein and essential nutrients (Skyquest Technology)

The global vegan butter market is projected to exceed US$4 billion by 2030, driven by growing consumer awareness of the negative health and environmental impacts of dairy products (Virtue Market Research)

The global vegan dessert market is projected to double to US$5.8 billion by 2030, with major brands launching more plant-based products to meet increasing consumer demand for indulgent yet healthy vegan treats (DataM intelligence 4 Market Research LLP)

Đan Hải commune [Hà Tĩnh Province, Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] resident Lê Khả Tuấn rescues a rare, 800-gram Sa Nhân turtle-person from the roadside and hands him over to police, who transferred the turtle-individual to Nghi Xuân – Hồng Lĩnh Forest Protection Unit, who later transferred him to Vũ Quang National Park for release into the wild (Vietnam.vn)

“Big win for Rano”: Sindh High Court [Pakistan] orders Karachi Zoo to relocate the female brown bear Rano to a sanctuary within 48 hours due to her worsening injury suffered in captivity (Dawn)

Malta animal welfare officials rescue around 120 animal-people, including rabbit-, chicken-, gerbil-, and bird-individuals, from poor conditions at a residence in Paola (Times of Malta)

Aluva [Kerala, India] Fire & Rescue Department and animal-people rights activists rescue a cat-person who was stranded atop a metro rail pillar for days and was injured jumping down, taking her in for medical treatment (Onmanorama)

Rạch Giá Ward [An Giang Province, Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: About 3,000 volunteers cook and serve free vegetarian meals for visitors during the 157th memorial anniversary of patriotic leader Nguyễn Trung Trực. The organizers received hundreds of metric tons of donated food and vegetables from locals and benefactors, with stations offering free vegetarian rice dishes, Aulacese (Vietnamese) crepes, and drinks (VietNamNet)

American therapist Sharon Coyle shares her near-death experience from 1992: After high school, she developed severe inflammatory bowel disease. Despite every available treatment, her colon was near rupture, and surgeons scheduled emergency surgery. During the operation, she went into a medical coma.

Before the coma deepened, Sharon briefly awoke in agony, freezing and covered with tubes. She could barely open her eyes, whispered for her mother, then slipped away again. From inside her body, she heard doctors tell her mother, “She’s in the woods, we don’t know what’s going to happen.” Inside, she screamed that she was alive— but no one heard.

Then Sharon felt her heartbeat and saw what looked like red blood cells, as if she had become them, rising upward until she floated out of her body, above the hospital roof. She felt completely calm, resting on white, soft clouds in perfect temperature— no pain, only peace.

A man appeared ahead of her. As he turned, she recognized her beloved grandfather, who had died three years earlier. Overjoyed, Sharon ran to him and embraced him. “I want to stay with you,” she pleaded. “Please don’t send me back there—it’s so much pain.” She remembered the years of suffering—bleeding, weakness, isolation, and endless nights on the bathroom floor. Her grandfather listened tenderly but told her firmly, “You can’t stay with me. You have to go back. It’s not your time. You still have work to do.”

The moment he said this, everything went black— then Sharon woke fully alert. Thinking she was in recovery, she rang for a nurse. The nurse froze, pale with shock, and ran out. When her surgeon entered, he only said “Hmm” and left quickly. Her mother soon arrived from lighting candles at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, crying, “It’s a miracle— you’re awake!” Sharon had been in a medical coma for a full week.

From that moment, Sharon knew God was always with her, beyond any single religion. She embraced all “light” religions—including Judaism, Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism—seeking to praise God in every language and tradition while doing His work.

“I truly believe we are all God’s children. God doesn’t make junk! And I’ll see everyone on the other side of the curtain” (Life After Life NDE)

Uplifting quote of the day: “Everything that happens is either a blessing that is also a lesson, or a lesson that is also a blessing.” — Polly Berrien Berends American Author