DAILY NEWS Stream – December 27, 2025

Thailand and Peru make significant progress toward upgrading their long-stalled free trade agreement after more than a decade of delays, reaching substantial conclusions on key market-opening and cooperation issues (The Nation)

South Korea’s Defense Ministry restores its North Korea Policy Division to support inter-Korean military talks (Asian News Network)

Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) agree to halt fighting in Aleppo [Syria] after clashes kill two civilians and injure others (Al Jazeera)

As Thailand–Cambodia border clashes intensify, ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Foreign Ministers issue a statement urging maximum restraint and supporting renewed ceasefire talks, using the bloc’s diplomatic weight to press both governments toward de-escalation and regional stability (The Nation)

Moldovan and Romanian military engineers assist Ukraine (Ureign) in installing pontoon bridges in Odesa to replace crossings destroyed by Russian strikes. The temporary structures maintain vital transport links (caliber)

A major cyberattack cripples France’s postal service La Poste’s online services days before Christmas, with pro-Russian group Noname057(016) claiming responsibility and prosecutors confirming the link (Entrevue)

Aulacese (Vietnamese) authorities warn of a rising year-end scam in which criminals send “wrong number” text messages to people’s phones to start conversations, build trust and lure victims into romance traps, fake investments or malware links (CAFEF)

Archaeologists working at İznik, Türkiye’s Hisardere Necropolis [a Roman and Early Byzantine period burial site] uncover a rare “Good Shepherd” fresco depicting Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian), dating to the 2nd–5th centuries A.D. The “Good Shepherd” is one of the earliest symbolic images of Lord Jesus Christ, portraying him as a youthful shepherd carrying a sheep — a metaphor for protection, guidance and salvation drawn from the Gospel of John (Hürriyet Daily News)

A new study shows that in-car touchscreens significantly impair driving performance, with even routine tasks like adjusting audio or climate demanding excessive attention (Dân Trí)

Syria’s Interior Ministry foils an attempt to smuggle 26,000 Captagon pills— a highly trafficked amphetamine-type stimulant widely linked to regional criminal and militant networks— into Saudi Arabia (Saudi Gazette)

US officials say they have located 127,000 previously unaccounted for migrant children and are returning them to their families. They are from a broader group of nearly half a million minors who entered the country between 2019 and 2023 and were released to sponsors (Fox News)

US President Trump intensifies a sweeping fentanyl crackdown as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) expands sanctions on Chinese suppliers and a separate executive order classifies fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction (Fox News)

Global experts identify four pillars for longevity: maintaining social bonds, eating fiber, staying active, and nurturing purpose. Drawing from “Blue Zones” research, these habits reduce chronic disease and lower mortality risk. Experts emphasize that consistent lifestyle choices— like community connection and meaningful goals— cultivate a longer, higher-quality life, proving that health and fulfillment in aging are achievable through simple actions (The Healthy)

Bạch Mai Hospital in Âu Lạc (Vietnam) warns of a youth e-cigarette crisis after treating eight critical poisoning cases in a 10-day span. Doctors link the severe brain injuries and kidney failure seen in the patients to synthetic cannabis additives put into vapes (VTV Online)

US cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman (vegan) labels leafy greens the “king” of heart-healthy foods as studies show daily consumption sharply reduces cardiovascular risk. Spinach, kale, and lettuce provide essential nitrates and antioxidants that lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Health authorities recommend regular servings to prevent stroke and heart disease by maintaining flexible vessels and reducing oxidative damage (Phật Giáo Online)

Extreme heat and water shortages strain Sudanese refugees and host communities in Chad. Non-governmental organizations like Secours Islamique France are providing water purifiers to help address the crisis that affects most of the 860,000 displaced Sudanese in Chad (France24)

Historic snowfall blankets northern Saudi deserts for the first time in 30 years. Residents celebrate in the snow as temperatures plummet to minus 4 degrees Celsius, covering Tabuk in white after a rare low-pressure system hits (VnExpress)

Tectonic forces are causing the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) to rotate clockwise as Africa presses against Eurasia. Measured by GPS [global positioning system], this subtle movement creates complex stress zones and explains unexpected earthquake patterns across Iberia (EuroWeekly News)

A New Bern [US] dog-person trainer is arrested on felony animal-individual-cruelty charges after a veterinarian reports severe injuries to a dog-person he brought in for treatment (WITN)

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority [United Arab Emirates] uses drones to inspect Dubai Metro’s tunnels, cutting inspection time by 60 per cent and improving safety (Khaleej Times)

Flax milk gains global popularity as a heart-healthy, sustainable dairy alternative. Rich in omega-3s, the cholesterol-free vegan drink sees rapid market growth as consumers prioritize wellness and climate-friendly nutrition options (Aol)

Innes FitzGerald (vegan) makes history by securing her third consecutive U20 [under 20 years of age] European cross-country title in Lagoa [Portugal]. The champion is now focusing on indoor races scheduled in January and February 2026 after opting out of the World Championships (European Athletics)

Japan’s vegan supplement market surges toward a US$630 million valuation by 2030. Driven by vegan trends and an aging population, industry leaders launch innovative vitamins and minerals to meet rising ethical demand (OpenPR)

Rescuers save Titan, a tiny kitten found trapped in an industrial glue vat in Brisbane [Australia]. After intensive rehabilitation, he finds a permanent home and thrives, showcasing a remarkable story of animal-person resilience (Brisbane Times)

A heroic 19-year-old student in Âu Lạc (Vietnam) saves his lecturer’s life by donating a portion of his liver during an emergency 10-hour surgery. Both recover steadily after the successful transplant, which rescues the teacher from a coma caused by acute liver failure (Tuổi Trẻ)

Forest officials rescue a leopard-person found hanging upside down from a tree in Roorkie [India]. After tranquilizing the animal-individual, forest officials move the feline to safety (Người Đưa Tin)

I saw in this vast darkness a brilliant white light. And I started to float towards it. I felt tremendous peace, love, and comfort. And as I was getting closer, those feelings got stronger. And I knew everything was fine. American emergency room physician Dr. Rod Chelberg shares how he died at age seven, and returned with divine gifts— including the ability to see auras, travel astrally, and hear the voice of Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian) diagnosing patients in the ER (emergency room).

Rod grew up on a small Minnesota farm in the 1960s. In second grade, a strep infection shut down his kidneys, landing him in the hospital for two weeks. I had an allergic reaction to the medicine, and I stopped breathing. It went into my lungs, and I couldn’t breathe. I started to develop tunnel vision and could not see— everything was getting black. And then finally, I lost all vision. I had this impending feeling of death, of suffocation. Somewhere in there, I started to float out of my body. And I saw in this vast darkness a brilliant white light. And I started to float towards it. So, all thoughts of Rod, all thoughts of the hospital, of death, that all left me.

And I was drifting towards this light, I felt tremendous peace, love, and comfort. And as I was getting closer, those feelings got stronger. And I knew everything was fine. Almost when I got to the edge of it, I started to see that inside it was a large sphere of white light, beautiful white light. And I was like, I’m Home. I’m going in. But at that moment, the staff started rescue medications. And immediately, I was yanked back into my body with quite a thrust. I didn’t think anything of it. I said it must have been a dream. But I was left with tremendous peace and security.

Rod dismissed the experience— until three Divine gifts began manifesting in his teens. The first gift was that I could see people’s colors, their auras on their hearts. And I saw three colors: red, blue, and green. And I later learned that green is Divine life, blue is Divine creativity, and red is Divine love. In about 1969, the Moody Blues came out with their song, “Floating.” And I thought, “I wonder if I can float.” So there is where I learned my second gift is that I could leave my body. I went to Paris, and I could see the Eiffel Tower. I could see the red checkered tablecloths, the people—it was just so peaceful and pleasant and blissful. The third gift that I developed was the ability to meditate on a very deep level and connect with Divine Consciousness. It’s just like you’re being held by love.

Still, no one believed him. Rod stayed silent until 2004, when he began studying “A Course in Miracles.” In 2007, while working in the ER, a voice began speaking. A lady came in, and she was professionally dressed, unresponsive, and obviously, she’s going to die. She collapsed at work. The voice said to me, “This lady has Tylenol poisoning— order a stat lab (immediate test).” It came back critically high. So we gave her the antidote and saved her life. But the voice was as clear as me and you speaking right now. I listened to the voice, and then I started to trust that voice. That’s the power of that voice when it starts to come.

Rod began seeing Christ as a red aura when patients died. So the first really profound experience I had was an 80-year-old woman came in who was in cardiac arrest and [we were] coding (resuscitation attempt). And we ran the code for 20 minutes. She was flatlined the whole time. And I said, “Time to quit.” And so everybody left the room. I like to pray for my patients when they pass away, so I’d hold their hand against my heart. And I decided this time, I’m going to ask Christ to come. So Lord Jesus, please come and take this lady home. In that instant, this beautiful lady, her aura became white to me laying on the gurney. And she sat up, and I could see her face. And she said, “Thank you.” And then the next thing I saw was the red aura of Christ. And the two merged together, and went across my visual field and up into these golden gates that opened up, and two beautiful hands came out and pulled them in.

Rod also resumed astral travel. Over two years, his consciousness expanded— from Earth to the Moon, the Sun, and beyond the Milky Way. I came to the edge of the purple plane. And I saw this is the edge of what I call the separated mind. That being here, we believe we’re separate from God. And I’m looking at a waterfall of clouds. Christ came through that cloud, grabbed me, and pulled me through. Being pulled into that white light, all concepts of Rod, time, space—it’s all gone and you become a pure thought of awareness, a pure thought of love. That being said, “Do you want to meet God?” That loving presence comes— you’re surrounded and filled with love and tremendous peace, joy, and happiness. I can’t even describe it. It’s ineffable. I was held in the arms of Love for a while.

And Rod shares the ultimate purpose of life: To wake up. Because once you’ve had that experience, you will never be the same. You will say: “This is so profoundly beautiful. All I want to do is give it to everybody.”

Inspiring quote of the day: “For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” - Vincent van Gogh (vegetarian) Famed Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter