DAILY NEWS Stream – August 13, 2025

Survey: 69% of Ukrainians (Ureignians) want the war to end soon through negotiations, while only 24% prefer to keep fighting (Dân Trí)

Volgograd [Russia]: A massive explosion destroys a critical section of the 5,000-kilometer Central Asia–Center gas pipeline, disrupting supply and impacting Russia’s industrial and defense sectors (TSP)

The US sanctions 18 individuals and entities helping Iran evade sanctions and make illegal oil sales (U.S. Department of the Treasury)

Hunger and disease are spreading in war-torn Sudan, with famine in several areas, World Health Organization [WHO] warns (Arab News)

The US embassy has stopped processing most visa applications from Zimbabwe, citing concerns about overstays and visa abuse, until issues are addressed by the Government of Zimbabwe (Al Jazeera)

The US Defense Department announces construction of the largest migrant detention facility in US history at Fort Bliss [Texas] that will hold up to 5,000 illegal immigrants (Fox News)

US Education Secretary McMahon announces the “Returning Education to the States” tour, part of President Trump’s pledge to return education authority to individual states. Ms. McMahon will visit all 50 states to hear from students, teachers, and school leaders about effective education models that meet family and community needs (U.S. Department of Education)

A US cruise ship mysteriously loses power off the coast of Italy, carrying more than 2,000 people who were left adrift at sea until backup generators turned on. The cause was not disclosed (Thanh Niên)

China’s electric vehicle industry, once celebrated for rapid growth, is now in crisis due to debt bubbles, falsified sales figures, and severe overcapacity. Annual production capacity of 50 million cars far exceeds domestic demand of 30 million, causing oversized inventories, fierce price wars, and falling profits (CafeF.vn)

Wet wipes have become an environmental disaster in France, accounting for up to 70% of sewage blockage incidents. Experts warn to never flush wet wipes down the toilet, even those marketed as “flushable,” because they cause serious clogs in plumbing systems (VTV.vn)

Experts warn of 9 silent daily habits that can quietly shorten your life, especially in older age: 1) Skipping Meals or Eating Too Little Causes protein/vitamin deficiency, muscle loss, weakness, and loss of independence. 2) Too Much Sitting, Not Enough Movement Leads to poor circulation, stiff joints, memory decline, and higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, and depression. 3) Dehydration Common in seniors due to reduced thirst; causes fatigue, joint pain, memory problems, and toxin build-up. 4) Poor Sleep Quality Less than 7–8 hours disrupts immunity, mood, memory, and raises heart/stroke risk. 5) Social Isolation Increases depression, dementia, heart issues, and weakens immunity. 6) No Mental Stimulation Not reading, learning, or playing games speeds up memory loss and cognitive decline. 7) Neglecting Oral Hygiene Weak teeth impair eating, leading to nutrient loss and infection risk. 8) Not Training Muscles Muscle loss raises fall risk, slows recovery, and affects daily independence. 9) Ignoring Stress & Mental Health Prolonged stress damages the heart, digestion, sleep, and immunity.

5 simple daily habits to protect health and longevity: 1) Eat balanced meals with protein, vegetables, and vitamins. 2) Stay active with light daily movement (walking, stairs, etc.) 3) Drink at least 6–8 glasses of water per day. 4) Sleep 7–8 hours in a calm environment every night. 5) Keep social connections alive (Sức Khỏe Về Già)

Deadly nitazene drugs have spread from Europe to North America and other parts of the Americas. Some are 10 times stronger than fentanyl and hundreds of times stronger than morphine, posing a lethal risk (VTV.vn)

France leads Europe’s chikungunya mosquito virus outbreaks in 2025, with 63 locally acquired cases across 16 administrative units (VBT)

Florida [US] reports more cases of deadly “flesh-eating” bacterial infection Vibrio vulnificus (Fox News)

Waterborne disease outbreaks surge by over three times in Maharashtra [India] this monsoon season compared to the beginning of the year (The Times of India)

Study finds microearthquakes in New Zealand’s Southern Alps are more common after seasonal snowmelt and heavy rainfall, possibly influenced by climate change causing glacier retreat (Phys.org)

Solar storms may have killed the Neanderthals 41,000 years ago due to magnetic pole shifts and a weakening of the Earth’s magnetic field, new study finds (Earth.com)

Cuba: A large waterspout tornado causes panic on the Malecón esplanade in Havana (Cibercuba)

China: 17 killed, 33 missing as heavy rains and floods batter northwestern and southern provinces (AA)

Spain: Wildfire forces train service suspension near Ávila province (Euro Weekly)

A cross-border operation led by the United Arab Emirates cracks down on environmental crimes in South America’s Amazon Rainforest. It mobilized over 1,500 police officers, carried out more than 350 raids, arrested over 90 suspects, and seized over US$64 million in assets (Mongabay)

The North Atlantic Ocean faces more hurricane clusters as the climate warms, Chinese study finds (Phys.org)

Scientists say warming rivers are starving the Arctic Ocean of usable nitrogen, threatening marine life (Earth.com)

Research reveals that vulture-people— a misunderstood animal species—help protect human health by disposing of animal-people carcasses, and their extinction in India from the veterinary drug diclofenac has led to significant public health issues (The Cool Down)

India is turning its Thar Desert into a farmland oasis using three techniques: strategic surface ponds, field basins, and home taankas [underground tanks storing rainwater]. These methods capture monsoon runoff, support agroforestry, and provide clean water, supporting 25 million people while reducing the burden on women who carry water (Andrew Millison)

US space agency NASA finds a multi-billion-year-old coral-shaped rock on Mars, raising speculation of an ancient ocean once covering its surface (Live Science)

Japan’s All Nippon Airways announces a partnership with US startup Joby Aviation to develop electric air taxis, aiming to operate in Japan starting in early 2027 with over 100 units (Thanh Niên)

UK and Spanish astronomers develop Astroclimes, an algorithm that turns telescopes into climate sensors by using starlight to measure greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere. Unlike existing methods using solar light that work only during the day, Astroclimes fills this nighttime gap (Space.com)

Patna [India] law student Rishika Roy (vegan) champions veganism and animal rights. She founded the organization “Bihari Vegans” that has rescued and cared for more than 100 abandoned or abused animal-people and now has over 50 volunteers. Ms. Roy says, “One day, I questioned myself: why should I consume non-vegetarian items when I want to protect them from the slaughter? This is called ‘speciesism,’ loving cats and dogs but killing goats, cows or chickens. I realized it was unethical and decided I must stop consuming non-vegetarian items” (The Times of India)

The Vegan Expo is coming to Brisbane [Australia] on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, featuring vegan food, fashion and more—more info at Events.Humanitix.com/ Brisbane-Vegan-Expo-2025 (Concrete Playground)

79-year-old teacher Nguyễn Thị Diệu Ái has held free summer classes at a Buddhist temple for nearly 2 decades (Dân Trí)

Helsinki [Finland] goes a full year without a traffic death thanks to better planned streets and lower speed limits (Good News Network)

Italy’s Bolzano Provincial Court temporarily blocks the killing of two wolf-people after challenges by animal protection groups, with a final decision scheduled for September 9 (Caccia Passione)

India: The Delhi government will upgrade the city’s 20 Animal Birth Control centers with microchipping, re-vaccination, and feeding zones to improve care of stray dog-persons (The Hindu)

San Diego [US] rescue organizations save more than 200 abused dog-people found at a fake shelter in Ensenada [Mexico]. They are providing medical care and finding them new homes (NBC San Diego)

Quảng Ngãi [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: Three rare black kite bird-people are rescued and released back into their natural habitat (Tạp chí Doanh nghiệp & Kinh tế xanh)

Long An [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: 66-year-young Miss Ba has fasted for 46 years, drinking only a water-based formula with lemon, salt, and sugar. She occasionally has orange juice or coconut water but avoids all solid food and medication. At 66, she remains healthy and active, which she credits to simple living, meditation, and a spiritually pure mind (Độc lạ Bình Dương)

Kathy McDaniel, a lifelong Catholic, shares her near-death experience in which she wandered through a hellish landscape, saw Heaven, and learned that GOD does not condemn us— we do.

In 2000, Kathy devoted months to caring for her best friend during his cancer treatment in Seattle [US]. After his death, she was emotionally and physically drained. She attended a singing program with a man she was dating and caught a severe flu, similar to COVID, that progressed to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Given a 3–8% survival chance, Kathy was placed in a medically induced coma for three weeks.

In the coma, Kathy awoke in total darkness, thinking someone stuck her in a closet. A reddish glow appeared, growing lighter but foggy and swirling, then growing uncomfortably hot with a terrible stench. She heard shrieking and moaning from the fog and thought, “This can’t be good.” A booming voice asked, “Do you know where you are?” She replied, “I hope I’m wrong, but hell.” The voice laughed maniacally. Scared, Kathy fled into the darkness, which lit up to reveal a devastated city— burning buildings, rubble, and scuttling metallic noises. Kathy joined a group of ragged figures who told her they were all alone there. She slipped again into darkness and found herself on a surreal stage with mocking relatives, then came across a demon who offered escape if she cut down a vast, thorny blackberry bush with tiny scissors. She worked until darkness fell again.

Next, Kathy walked endlessly on a barren dirt road toward a reddish horizon. She encountered a relative who refused her food and water, saying it was “for the important people.” Passing a group of ragged, limping figures, Kathy was brutally assaulted and told she now had AIDS [acquired immunodeficiency syndrome] and could never die, only get sicker. An ugly half-demon woman told her, “You’re one of us now. Get up,” and led her and others through freezing snow into a cabin, where a demon declared it was “Christmas on Earth, which is the worst day in hell.” When Kathy began singing a Christmas carol about Lord Jesus (vegetarian) called “Away in a Manger,” other women joined, and the demon angrily lunged— then darkness returned.

Suddenly Kathy was immersed in overwhelming love, joy, and bliss saturating her every molecule, erasing all prior pain. White Light formed granite walls like a cathedral. Her friend who died a month before appeared, vibrant and healthy with no sign of cancer. He skipped joyfully, happy to see her. Excited, Kathy realized this must be Heaven. She asked him why he stood by a doorway with a large open book. He told her, “Now, Mary Kay, you’ve got too much left to do.” She protested, but instantly found herself in a meadow with a stream. Three women, speaking a Scandinavian-like language, gave her gifts— a quilt, garments, and a note instructing her to tell her boyfriend they must live together.

In a flash, Kathy awoke in the hospital, surrounded by family. She was extremely thin, had a feeding tube, and couldn’t move or speak. She learned that a worldwide prayer chain had formed for her—which possibly helped her escape the demons.

After weeks of recovery, Kathy returned home, still haunted by visions of that hellish place and wondering how a Catholic like her could end up there. For years, no one listened. Ten years later, she discovered the International Association of Near-Death Studies and began sharing her story. She came to believe that GOD is all-loving and condemns no one, and that her frightening inner experience was a consequence of her own fears, actions, and beliefs. Now she sees life as a school chosen by the soul for it to learn, with hardships teaching patience and acceptance. No longer a victim, she lives by a mantra to be loving, kind, merciful, forgiving, encouraging, grateful, non-judgmental, and useful—preparing her soul to return to GOD (The Other Side NDE)

Uplifting quote of the day: “Our LORD does not look so much at the greatness of our actions, nor even at their difficulty, but at the love with which we do them.” — The Venerated Enlightened Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (vegetarian)