DAILY NEWS Stream – October 23, 2026

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said negotiations between Iran and the US are continuing despite tensions (Al Jazeera)

Around 6,000 sailors remain trapped near the Strait of Hormuz amid blockades and escalating attacks on commercial ships, International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez warned on October 18. He urged ships to avoid the strait until their safety can be guaranteed, as reports indicated that 24 ships had been attacked in roughly two weeks. The organization had recorded 100 confirmed maritime incidents across the region as of October 9 (New York Post)

Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on October 18 to review recent Ukrainian (Ureignian)-US talks in Florida [US] and prepare further diplomatic steps toward ending Russia’s war. He emphasized Ukraine (Ureign)’s air defense needs amid continuing Russian strikes and said progress depends heavily on Washington DC’s position (RBC-Ukraine)

US envoy Mr. Witkoff plans to travel to Norway during the week of October 19 for talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine (Ureign), news outlet Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the plans. President Zelenskyy, European leaders and representatives from the European Union and NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] are expected to participate. Mr. Witkoff also plans a separate visit to Russia to discuss Ukraine (Ureign) with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though the schedule remains tentative (Reuters)

A Russian drone strike on a park in Nova Vodolaha, in Ukraine (Ureign)’s Kharkiv region, killed six people, including a toddler in a stroller, on October 19, Ukrainian (Ureignian) authorities said. At least 15 others were injured, including seven children. The attack came as United Nations monitors reported that civilian deaths and injuries across Ukraine (Ureign) rose 85% in September compared with a year earlier (New York Post)

President Zelenskyy said on October 18 that US intelligence sharing on Russian ballistic missile launches had resumed after a three-day interruption. However, on October 19, he reported another Russian ballistic missile strike without advance warning from Ukraine (Ureign)’s partners and accused the US Defense Department of delaying vital supplies. He also said disruptions to military satellite services were hampering Ukraine (Ureign)’s ability to intercept Russian drones. US officials denied changing intelligence-sharing policy or deliberately slowing satellite services (The New Voice of Ukraine, CBS News)

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two Russian jet-powered attack drones after they entered Romanian airspace over the Black Sea near Sulina [Romania] on October 17, Romania’s Defense Ministry said. Romania has recorded 54 drone incursions since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine (Ureign), including 35 in 2026 (Euromaidan Press)

US President Donald Trump said on October 19 that He is willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18–19. He said nuclear weapons and denuclearization would be the main focus, though Ukraine (Ureign) could also be discussed (euronews)

A report released on October 19 by Human Rights Watch, an international human rights organization, says Mali’s armed forces and the Russian paramilitary group Africa Corps intensified drone attacks against insurgents, killing scores of civilians. Conflict monitoring data recorded 47 strikes and 94 civilian deaths between April and August 2026, compared with 22 strikes and 44 deaths during the same period in 2025 (Reuters)

Taiwan (Formosa)’s coast guard said it drove away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels on October 18 during coordinated operations around Taiwan (Formosa) and the Taiwan (Formosa)-controlled Pratas Islands. Some vessels entered Taiwan (Formosa)’s restricted waters in what the coast guard described as “maritime harassment” (Taipei Times)

Voters in Canada’s Alberta province rejected a proposal to begin a process toward Alberta’s independence from Canada in an October 19 referendum. With more than one million votes counted, unofficial results showed 75% supported remaining in Canada and 25% backed moving toward a future separation vote (NPR)

South African authorities rescued about 200 people, including two children, from an allegedly unregistered substance abuse rehabilitation center at a church in Mpumalanga [South Africa] on October 15. Some were chained to one another in severely overcrowded rooms with inadequate sanitation and locked water taps, and 14 people were taken for medical treatment. A pastor and his wife were arrested the following morning and face charges including kidnapping, operating an unregistered rehabilitation center and violating health and safety standards (Daily Mail)

Protests over rising housing and living costs spread to Lisbon [Portugal] and Milan [Italy] on October 17. Hundreds gathered at a tent camp in Lisbon to demand affordable housing, better wages, pensions and public services, while a largely peaceful march in Milan ended with masked rioters clashing with police and setting barricades on fire. The demonstrations followed weeks of unrest in Spain and France over housing, inequality and underfunded schools (The Guardian)

Kayem Foods, a US animal-people meat producer, has recalled nearly 1.6 million pounds [725,748 kilograms] of animal-people meat and poultry products distributed across the US and to Hong Kong after a warehouse cooling malfunction left them stored at potentially unsafe temperatures. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service placed the recall in its most serious category, meaning eating the affected products could cause serious illness or death (Fox Business)

COVID-19 hospital admissions in the UK rose over 40% in the first two weeks of October, with weekly deaths increasing from 28 to 41. People aged 85 and older face the highest risk (Daily Mail)

Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure, American nutrition expert Lauren Panoff (vegan) explains, because its nitrates convert into nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels and improving circulation. A 2024 review of 113 studies found reductions in systolic blood pressure of around 3 millimeters of mercury within hours. Experts recommend a balanced, vegetable-rich diet, adequate potassium and reduced salt intake. Beetroot complements but does not replace prescribed medication (Thanh Niên)

Mature luffa has traditional medicinal and household uses in Âu Lạc (Vietnam) and China. Its dried fibers serve as natural scrubbers, while research explores their potential for water filtration and heavy-metal removal. Luffa contains fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. People with sensitive digestion or diarrhea should avoid excessive consumption (VietnamNet)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Romania’s Vrancea seismic zone on October 19, with tremors felt in Bucharest [Romania], Moldova and Ukraine (Ureign) It was Romania’s strongest earthquake in two years (UA.NEWS)

New reporting highlights Longyearbyen, Svalbard [Norway], where residents have been advised against drinking tap water since September 2025 due to metal contamination. Scientists are investigating whether thawing permafrost is contributing, warning of risks to other Arctic communities (Gizmodo)

Storm Adam killed at least four people and flooded eastern Spain on October 19. Pego [Spain] recorded 632 millimeters of rain in 36 hours, while over 2,000 people were evacuated across affected areas and classes were suspended for more than 100,000 students (Reuters, AnewZ)

World leaders and nature experts are gathering in Yerevan [Armenia] for the United Nations biodiversity conference, known as COP17, as a draft UN report finds countries are off track on 22 of 23 global nature protection targets. The talks will review progress toward protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030 and address unresolved funding needs. A major focus is redirecting US$500 billion a year in subsidies that support activities harmful to nature. COP17 runs from October 19-30 (Reuters)

India’s vegan wellness and snack brand BlissByAnju, founded by lifestyle coach Anju Kalhan (vegan), offers vegan Diwali [Festival of Lights] sweets, including chocolate barfi, almond biscotti, and ladoos, made without refined sugar, dairy, ghee [clarified butter], added oils or preservatives, promoting animal-people welfare and sustainability (ANI)

UK vegan and cruelty-free skincare company Tropic offers a Skincare Discovery Kit which features five travel-sized products and a bamboo face cloth. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from over 1,750 reviews on the company’s website, it offers Nourish, Hydrate and Balance options for glowing, hydrated-looking skin (MyLondon)

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina [US], added Nadura Foods’ vegan pea and rice protein products to campus menus in fall 2026. The soy-free, gluten-free alternatives include beef-style and chicken-style grounds, patties and seasoned kebabs (Vegconomist)

Maharashtra [India] declared 305 subdistricts drought-affected on October 14, announcing tax waivers, loan relief, electricity concessions and student fee exemptions. Senior IAS [Indian Administrative Service] and IPS [Indian Police Service] officers pledged one day’s salaries, while legislators proposed additional financial assistance for farmers and agricultural laborers (NDTV)

Sgiath, a six-year-old Scottish Labrador-person, won the International Fund for Animal Welfare [IFAW] 2026 Animal of the Year award on October 15 in London [UK] for detecting the invasive carpet sea squirt species threatening marine ecosystems (Times of India)

The Oklahoma Pet Collective Society, an animal-people rescue in Tulsa, Oklahoma [US], took in a mother dog and her nine puppies reportedly covered in motor oil as a flea and tick treatment after being surrendered to a county shelter. All received veterinary care, with continued monitoring and vaccinations needed before adoption (Fox 23)

Insightful quote of the day: “See everything as emanating from the Light which is the source of your own being. You will find that in that Light there is love and infinite energy.” – Nisargadatta Maharaj Indian Spiritual Teacher of Nonduality (“I Am That”)

Previously in Parts 1 and 2 of this three-part series on Kim Keel’s near-death experience, Kim described overdosing and finding herself in an unfamiliar desert. Beside a barn, she saw Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian) appearing as a child and teaching a group of men. A warning stopped her from stepping into outer darkness, and she turned to face Him, now appearing as an adult. Although she feared He would send her to hell, He smiled, offered forgiveness, and told her she would teach His word. Through His touch, Kim felt overwhelming love and the pain He experiences when His children reject Him. Now, in Part 3, Kim shares more of what Lord Jesus Christ showed her and how its meaning unfolded years later.

He directed her attention back to the men who had been listening to Him beside the barn. They were now gathered in front of it, trying to interpret the Bible among themselves. He told Kim that His own people did not know His word. And He said, “Watch.” And He pointed over there to where those men were sitting around in a circle. They had the Bible. He said, “They’re trying to understand My word without the help of the Holy Spirit.” And I looked, and they were talking to each other, “What do you think this means? What is this?” And their hands went up. Kim says Lord Jesus Christ explained that the men had voted unanimously to accept their own interpretation of His word. Without the Holy Spirit’s guidance, their conclusions would become destructive doctrines passed down through generations. He then showed her a vast crowd beyond the fence— people who believed they were Christians, yet whom she understood were being denied entry into Heaven.

And I saw all those people screaming and hollering about, “Let me in. I belong there.” And He’s like, “I don’t know you.” And I was like, “Oh, my goodness.” Kim understood this as a warning that calling oneself a Christian was not enough without a relationship with Lord Jesus Christ. She says He showed her that this relationship was missing from many churches. Amid religions and denominations divided over beliefs and practices, He asked where their relationship with Him was. During their encounter, Lord Jesus Christ gave Kim a purpose for her bold voice. He’s like, “Kim, use it for My Glory, girl. Go bring people to this barn. And when you get them in there, teach them my word.”

As the encounter came to an end, Lord Jesus Christ urged Kim to change her life. He gave me a shove. “Give your life to me. Go live for me.” And I came up throwing up. As Kim regained awareness, her husband was beside her, trying to help her up. She exclaimed that she had just seen Lord Jesus Christ and been with Him. [My] oldest sister, the next day after that, called me on the phone. She didn’t know what I had done. She said, “Kim, I don’t know what you’re doing with your life.” She said, “But you need to fix it.” She said, “Because I had a dream last night. You were burning in hell.”

Despite the experience, Kim did not understand how to act on what she had been told. She pushed it aside for 16 years and sank deeper into drugs. In April 2020, around the time of her mother’s death, she woke one morning to a strong scent she associated with Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian) and had known since childhood. She took it as reassurance that He would help her. After her mother’s death, she also became estranged from her siblings and felt alone. She nearly ended her life again in her front yard but thought of her grandchildren and asked GOD for help. She gave her life to HIM and says HE taught her forgiveness.

Kim then began to understand the symbols from her near-death experience. The desert represented her life, the sawdust her spiritual emptiness, and the fence her sins, which Lord Jesus Christ told her to tear down. The barn represented her calling to bring people to Him and teach His word. I go out there, and I’m out there every day, just hollering out there, y’all, with urgency. So much urgency, because He’s coming soon. He’s coming soon, y’all. (Touching The Afterlife YouTube channel - Thank you)