DAILY NEWS Stream – August 25, 2025

At least 10 European countries are ready to send troops to Ukraine (Ureign) under a future peace deal (VnExpress)

Police in Bokeo Province [Laos] seize 15 million methamphetamine pills in one week, while Poland busted drug rings across Europe, seizing US$275 million worth of illegal goods (VTV.vn)

US President Trump praises Texas lawmakers’ newly approved district map adding five Republican Party-leaning congressional seats nationwide. The President called it not only a state victory but a national turning point and urged other Republican-led states like Florida and Indiana to follow suit (Fox News)

The US now denies green cards and visas to immigrants deemed anti-American or anti-Jewish under President Trump’s tighter vetting rules (Fox News)

US court allows President Trump to end temporary protected status of over 60,000 migrants from Honduras, Nicaragua and Nepal, with US$1,000 payouts for voluntary return to their countries (New York Post)

US Vice President JD Vance warns tech billionaire Elon Musk against forming a third party, arguing he can make a greater impact by staying loyal to the Republican Party and President Trump’s MAGA [Make America Great Again] movement (Fox News)

US: Four Republican lawmakers sue to block a California redistricting plan boosting Democrats, calling it unconstitutional and a Democratic “power grab” under Governor Newsom (Fox News)

Bangkok [Thailand]: Fake “Free Airport WiFi” scam tricks tourists, stealing banking info and ruining travel plans; officials urge safety precautions including: + Always verify the legitimate Wi-Fi network name with staff before connecting. + When in doubt, use mobile data instead of Wi-Fi. + If you must use public Wi-Fi, avoid logging into banking apps, making online purchases, or accessing sensitive content; stick to safe browsing like news only (Hoa học trò)

Cambodia arrested over 130 traffickers and rescued around 280 victims from human and sex trafficking in early 2025, stressing need for international cooperation (The Star)

China’s new Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yinle bans incense sales and stage shows, sending monks back to farming and meditation to restore spiritual life. This comes after the former abbot Shi Yongxin was accused of violating Buddhist precepts and put under investigation (VnExpress)

German scientists solve why some human organs turn blue-green after death— oxidized dyes from medicines and chemicals cause rare autopsy discoloration, highlighting the major impact of synthetic chemicals on the human body (One Green Planet)

US officials warn shrimp sold at Walmart in 13 states may contain radioactive Cesium-137; the spotlight grows on vegan seafood as a safer, eco-friendly alternative (VegNews)

Aulacese (Vietnamese) man is infected with deadly pig-person bacteria after handling raw pork, causing septic shock, pneumonia, and meningitis [brain swelling] (VnExpress)

UK agency finds 1 in 10 store-bought salmon filets contain dangerous bacteria, including drug-resistant strains, raising food safety and antibiotic alarm (Daily Mail)

Ohio [US] cheese company recalls over 5,400 pounds [2,450 kilograms] of products due to deadly Listeria bacteria risk (Food Poison Journal)

A man catches the plague in South Lake Tahoe [California, US]. He was likely infected by a flea bite while camping as officials have been monitoring similar cases in local rodent-people since 2021 (NBC)

Europe sees record mosquito-borne disease outbreaks as climate change brings deadly West Nile virus and chikungunya risk into new northern regions (Báo Thanh Hóa)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam): Heavy rains paralyze traffic and flood homes in Biên Hòa City and Long Thành District, with water levels exceeding one meter in some areas (VnExpress)

Overcrowded monorail trains stall during a storm in Mumbai [India], trapping 782 passengers for hours in intense heat; 25 people required medical aid (VnExpress)

Tropical Storm Lingling makes landfall in Kyushu [Japan], dumping up to 300 millimeters of rain and prompting landslide warnings and flood alerts across Kagoshima Prefecture (NHK WORLD-JAPAN)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam): Rainfall over 200 millimeters floods roads, isolates villages, and triggers landslides in the cities of Bắc Ninh and Thái Nguyên (VnExpress)

Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina’s Outer Banks [US], washing over Highway 12 as climate change drives larger, more intense storms across the country’s Atlantic coast (AP)

Deadly landslide blocks roads in Uttarkashi [India], killing 2 and cutting off key highways (NDTV)

New US study reveals Myanmar’s March 2025 earthquake ruptured over 500 kilometers along Sagaing Fault, far exceeding historical predictions and hinting at bigger earthquakes to come (Science Daily)

Scientists warn booming Antarctica tourism is speeding snow melt, increasing pollution tenfold over the past 40 years and risking global sea level rise (France 24)

The Amazon Rainforest could collapse into savanna by the century’s end as climate shifts, emissions, and land-use change trigger massive biodiversity and carbon loss, scientists warn (Phys.org)

Avian flu killed 17,500 seal pups in Argentina in 2023. Scientists warn it may take 100 years to restore the devastated elephant seal-people colony (Mongabay)

About 90% of Spanish and Portuguese nutritionists support vegan dairy like soy, oat, and almond milk for a healthy diet, and over 75% want vegan dairy in national dietary guidelines, survey finds (News Medical)

The global vegan yogurt market is expected to grow from US$3.4 billion in 2024 to US$15.2 billion by 2034 as younger generations drive demand for healthy, ethical, dairy-free options (Global Insight Services)

West Jordan [Utah, US] teens Carter Jacobson and Gabriel Hernandez rescue two dog-people from a burning house despite explosions, getting them out just in time (ParadePets)

Flagler Beach [Florida, US] firefighters rescue a fox-person from a drain pipe after mistaking him for a puppy, now safe with animal welfare officers (Click Orlando)

Rescuers at Detroit’s Horses’ Haven [US] fight to protect old, ill horse-person RC as a legal battle risks return to unsafe conditions despite his special needs (Fox2Detroit)

Ancient wisdom teaches that if you want others to respect you, you must first not need them to respect you. Chasing approval often leaves you feeling undervalued, but living with self-respect, clear boundaries, and independence naturally earns respect. When you value yourself, others are inspired to value you too—without the need to please everyone (Học Từ Cổ Nhân)

Indian spiritual Master Yogiraj SatGurunath Siddhanath (vegetarian) says Lord Babaji (vegetarian) revealed that by 2032, humanity will enter a minor Satya Yuga (Golden Age) But first, wars and disasters will come to cleanse and prepare for the “New Earth.” To face the next seven years, Master Yogirajj urges people not to fear but to act through daily meditation, peace work, and service (Next Level Soul Podcast)

Buddhist practitioners point out 11 types of suffering that are a natural part of human existence, serving not as punishment but opportunities for spiritual growth: 1) Impermanence + The suffering that arises when things don’t go as desired teaches adaptability. 2) Desperation + Feeling trapped by failure or loss reveals inner strength. 3) Loss of Possessions + Detachment from worldly things leads to liberation from suffering. 4) Misunderstanding + Being misjudged fosters patience and wisdom. 5) Hatred + Meeting those we dislike reveals past karma; forgiveness sets us free. 6) Separation + Parting from loved ones teaches us non-attachment. 7) Unfulfilled Desires + Wanting what we can’t have reminds us to practice acceptance. 8) Ego + Clinging to self-image causes pain, helping us overcome pride and vanity. 9) Karma + Suffering from past actions encourages repentance. 10) Rebirth + The endless cycle of life and death encourages awakening. 11) Ignorance + Failing to understand the Truth is the root of all suffering, pushing individuals to seek wisdom and final liberation (Phật Trong Tâm)

Former atheist Betty Guadagno (vegan) shares her near-death experience in which she was shocked to find herself in Heaven.

Shaped by a traumatic childhood of addiction, poverty, and abuse, Betty turned to drugs early in life. At 23, after she and her sister discovered their addicted parents had committed suicide together, she embraced causing harm rather than “being a victim.” Years later, an overdose changed everything.

Betty was transported to a Realm of blinding white Light, completely immersed in unconditional love. Her deceased boyfriend and father guided her, and for the first time she felt whole, her fractured self mended into a beautiful mosaic. As a devout atheist, Betty was##furious at finding herself in what seemed like Heaven. She exclaimed, “What? I’m wrong?!”

Her guides explained she was a Divine warrior who had chosen her adversities as training for her soul’s mission. When Betty refused to return— joking she wanted to stay with “pajamas and popcorn”— they showed her a pre-birth vision: In a grocery-store-like setting, a man in a plaid blazer and fedora accompanied her as she, a glowing orb, selected life experiences from cereal box-like options. She saw that she had chosen both intense struggles and positive future events like recovery and spiritual awakening, proving she was a Divine co-creator, not a victim, as her soul had chosen these experiences for growth.

Still unwilling to leave, Betty was shown a baby she’d be reborn as if she refused. The child would face similar hardships. Realizing she’d only repeat the same lessons, she reluctantly agreed to return, considering it like finishing a rollercoaster ride. Her guides assured her that the second half of her life would be easier.

Back in her body, Betty dismissed the experience as drug psychosis—until Divine synchronicities unfolded. All her drug dealers independently quit selling, citing transformations like finding faith or wanting to be better parents. Stranded without substances, Betty endured brutal withdrawals, feeling as if her bones were on fire and her skin was broken glass, until a voice urged her to request healing. As she lay back and counted backward from ten, Betty saw in her mind’s eye two men in lab coats with lawnmowers clearing her mind’s crevices. Intense hot tingles followed, culminating in a plunger-like sensation on her crown and a bright white flash, instantly healing her from withdrawal’s agony.

Overwhelmed, Betty jumped from bed, crying out to the Universe in disbelief at the Grace bestowed upon her. More Divine guidance followed. On a train with no destination, a man wearing a 12-step drug recovery necklace appeared, and a voice told her to follow him to a meeting. Despite resistance, Betty followed and entered 17 months in rehab, learning humility and studying sacred texts, metaphysics, and the law of attraction.

During this time, Betty continued receiving spiritual “downloads” from her guides. One inner message began with a warning: “Don’t eat pork; whatever you do, don’t eat pork.” When she obeyed, the voice later moved on to beef, then chicken, fish, and other animal-people products. Eventually she became fully vegan. At first, she felt distraught, as if there were “no joy left in life.” But someone reframed it for her: “It sounds like you’ve actually opened yourself to allow a lot more joy in.” This shifted her perspective and anchored her commitment to veganism.

Today, Betty eats no animal-people products and takes no drugs or alcohol, wishing to keep her vessel as clean as possible. She works in recovery, speaks publicly about her Heavenly experience, and participates in spiritual communities including the Baháʼí Faith— embracing her soul’s mission to help Earth’s ascension and humanity’s collective rise in consciousness (Shaman Oaks; Celestevolve Podcast)

Upright quote of the day: “Speak good or remain silent.” — The Venerated Enlightened Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) (vegetarian)