DAILY NEWS Stream – December 15, 2025

Global food ingredients event Fi Europe 2025 spotlights how plant-based proteins and fiber-rich vegan foods are reshaping future nutrition as more consumers view plant-based ingredients as the new normal (Food Ingredients First)

US President Trump vows to intervene as Cambodia–Thailand fighting escalates, forcing more than 500,000 people to flee (The Guardian)

Armenia is ready to allow transit of goods between Azerbaijan and Türkiye through Armenian land, signaling durable regional peace (Armenpress)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam) and Cambodia open a new border gate and bridge to boost trade relations and regional connectivity between the two countries (VTV)

International partners, including the European Union, the UK, and the US, warn of worsening violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging the Rwanda-supported M23 rebel group and Rwandan troops to halt attacks and protect civilians (U.S. Department of State)

The US seizes a massive Venezuelan oil tanker. President Trump said it was seized “for a very good reason” (Fox News)

US President Trump announces a major trade deal with China, namely the conditional export of Nvidia’s advanced H200 AI (artificial intelligence) chips to “approved customers” in China (Danviet.vn)

US Transportation Secretary Duffy launches a US$1 billion national airport upgrade program, funding the construction of children’s play areas, nursing rooms, healthier food, and family-friendly security screening in terminals (U.S. Department of Transportation)

The White House [US] hosts the third meeting of the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Education Task Force, bringing families and educators together to discuss safer, smarter AI in US classrooms under President Trump’s leadership (WhiteHouse.gov)

US: Republican Party Senators are set to approve 97 more of President Trump’s nominees next week, which will raise the number of His confirmed picks above 400 and reshape key US labor and regulatory posts (Fox News)

The US House of Representatives passes a US$900 billion defense budget boosting troop pay by 4%, reinforcing 15 of President Trump’s executive orders, funding Israel and Ukraine (Ureign)’s defense, and accelerating the “Golden Dome” missile defense shield and drone dominance initiatives, while cutting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs (New York Post)

A fishing boat sinks off Hà Tĩnh [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]’s coast; seven people were rescued as an urgent search continued for a missing sailor (VnExpress)

South Korea police raid e-commerce company Coupang’s Seoul headquarters following a massive customer data leak that potentially affected 33.7 million customers— nearly two-thirds of South Korea’s population (CNA)

Taiwan (Formosa) destroys a batch of Indian parsley powder tainted with toxic dye and tightens inspections on the importing company Tomax Enterprise (Taipei Times)

Fez [Morocco]: Two collapsing buildings kill more than 20 people (Reuters)

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vows to return to Venezuela with her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize and push a democratic transition in her country despite repression. She had secretly left the country to collect her award in Oslo [Norway] and praised US President Trump’s “decisive” actions to help her country’s people (Reuters)

Experts say holiday hosts can embrace vegan Christmas feasts with butternut squash soup, mushroom Wellington, lentil-walnut loaf, and roasted roots, preserving festive flavor, texture, and tradition. Mushroom Wellington offers savory, meaty richness with far less saturated fat than beef. Lentil-walnut loaf adds protein, iron, and heart-healthy omega-3s. Butternut squash soup brings antioxidants and vitamin A, while roasted Brussels sprouts and glazed carrots deliver fiber and phytonutrients. Together, these dishes create a festive spread that tastes indulgent yet supports cardiovascular and digestive health (Food Drink Life)

US vegan bodybuilder Geoff Palmer spotlights mycelium (mushroom root)- sourced spermidine as a groundbreaking longevity nutrient that may activate all 12 of the body’s pathways linked to a long, healthy life. Mr. Palmer promotes MycelPro-1, his mycelium-based protein powder containing 69 milligrams of spermidine per serving, saying it supports DNA repair, mitochondrial health, and reduces age-related decline (Plant Based News)

Study finds vegan diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains sharply reduce stroke risk as fiber, potassium, and antioxidants improve blood vessel health and reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol (The Times of India)

Japan’s Hokkaido region experiences a magnitude-6.5 earthquake; authorities urge residents to remain prepared (Báo Tin Tức)

A magnitude-5.8 earthquake shakes northern Colombia (Reuters)

Pakistan calls for regional cooperation against climate-driven disasters after Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah causes mass evacuations and widespread damage (Arab News)

Nine dangerous cracks (fissures at active landslide sites) appear in Tuyên Quang [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] after recent storms, threatening homes, infrastructure, and prompting a state of emergency (Đại Đoàn Kết)

New study finds deep-sea mining kills up to one-third of species in mined areas, fueling calls for global restrictions on the industry (Euro News)

2025 will be the world’s second or third-hottest year on record, European Union scientists warn (Reuters)

Washington state [US] is drenched by severe atmospheric-river flooding, swamping homes, roads and farms, with a long recovery predicted ahead (Reuters)

Tuvalu climate refugees begin arriving in Australia while vowing to preserve their culture as rising seas threaten their homeland. The first group left the sinking Pacific island nation under a deal allowing 280 visas per year (Reuters)

Hanoi [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] urges factories to cut output as choking smog pushes air quality index above hazardous levels and residents demand cleaner air (Reuters)

Da Nang [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] police shut an illegal wild bird-person market, seize 65 protected bird-individuals and release them back into nature (Dân Trí)

England [UK]’s drought-hit regions recover after November rainfall reached 49% above normal, pushing public water supply reservoir levels to nearly 80% full (Gov.uk)

Fiji study on strongly linked coral reefs shows how special “source reefs” help entire reef networks recover faster and stay resilient, and that reducing fishing and cleaning coastal runoff is best for reef health (Phys.org)

Scientists are shocked to see an endangered right whale-person migrate from Ireland to the US, a desperate transatlantic journey highlighting the urgent need for stronger ocean protections (Good News Network)

Amazon Rainforest Indigenous guardians from Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru join forces in Ecuador to resist illegal mining, logging, and armed crime on ancestral lands (Reuters)

Texas A&M University [US] scientists discover a way to recharge aging cells using “nanoflowers,” tiny flower-shaped particles that supercharge stem cells to restore and improve function in weak or aging cells nearby (SciTechDaily)

US: Experts say the hybrid grass miscanthus offers farmers a low-cost biofuel crop that improves soil, tolerates harsh weather, and powers green products (Phys.org)

The US War Department launches GenAI.mil, bringing advanced military AI (artificial intelligence) tools to all department computers and workflows to reinforce America’s military technological advantage (U.S. Department of War)

The US textured vegetable protein (TVP) market is projected to reach US$1.314 billion by 2031, driven primarily by soy-based TVP and improved production from dealers like ADM and Cargill (DataM Intelligence 4market Research LLP)

French brand Happy happy! launches a 5-liter Bag-in-Box oat milk to boost café automation by reducing downtime, ensuring smooth microfoam, consistent latte art, and maintaining premium taste (World Coffee Portal)

The global barley flakes market grows steadily, projected to increase by 50% to reach US$15.3 billion by 2034 as health-focused consumers seek high-fiber vegan whole grains for cereals, snacks, and baked foods (Precedence Research Pvt. Ltd.)

US: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) honors Wapello County [Iowa]’s Fire Chief Loren McIntosh for rescuing a dog-person from icy water, awarding his department with the Compassionate Fire Department Award and vegan treats (Ottumwa Post)

UK launches a new Child Poverty Strategy, boosting allowances to lift 550,000 British children out of relative poverty, with funding of £930 million alone for the endeavor in Wales (Gov.uk)

Indonesia’s government ships an additional 10,000 metric tons of rice from national reserves to disaster-hit Aceh province to support residents affected by recent floods and landslides (ANTARA)

Torrevieja [Spain]: Rescuers save a rare violet stingray-person stranded on rocky shores, safely freeing the delicate animal-person and guiding him back into open waters (The Leader)

A kidnapped 10-year-old boy in Hatay [Türkiye] is rescued by police and volunteers after surviving two days buried alive. His condition has since stabilized (VnExpress)

“I’m not trying to freak people out. I’m trying to say we’re going through a big, big change, and there’s a reason for it.” Gary Wimmer, a lifelong spiritual seeker and musician, shares how a head-on collision in 1977 blasted him out of his body into a realm called Infinite Mind, gave him visions of Earth’s future, and then returned him to his body without a single injury— and why he believes humanity is in a necessary transition.

At 29, Gary had been touring with a band and experimenting with psychic abilities when strange phenomena overtook him. In the days leading up to his accident, he began feeling other people’s thoughts, sensing headlines through his roommate’s eyes, and perceiving unseen guardians. I felt these guardian angels. I felt something was watching over me. They seemed to name themselves “the monitors.” Then all of a sudden… I opened my eyes, and there’s this huge light shining down on me six feet (1.8 meters) up above me. Then it appeared as a crystal table about this thick. And as I looked through it, I saw these palms of these seven monitors. Fear had just instantly vaporized. The beings asked him repeatedly whether he trusted them. Then, in an instant, the accident occurred. In a second or two, I was involved in a head-on collision with a speeding car. Bam, got hit! Tumbling over the car.

Outside his body, Gary watched the impact with surreal detachment. I’m expanding outside the car in all directions. I saw the whole city of Austin, Texas. I saw the whole Earth contract within me. Planets, galaxies expanding bigger and bigger.

His awareness accelerated beyond the Universe. It was a starry sky and there were infinite Universes, and that’s the one I came out of. And then this whole infinite Universes rolled up kind of like a tunnel of light… I felt like I was shot through it. Then came the realm he calls Infinite Mind. I was in this blue, infinite void that was unbelievably peaceful and beautiful. And it was Infinite Mind. Here, Gary perceived creation, free will, thought, manifestation, and the interconnectedness of all Universes. You just rock it, you just get it. It doesn’t have to be in English or anything, you just understand it because you’re part of it. But then Gary sensed he might not be a part of it, he might only be observing it, and the pull back began. As he re-entered this Universe, he saw three sets of prophetic flashcards. The first showed global upheaval. The second revealed a golden future. The third concerned his own life.

The first series was what we’re going through now. I saw 9/11, I saw COVID-19, I saw global warming, this carnage in the country. I’m not trying to freak people out. I’m trying to say we’re going through a big, big change and there’s a reason for it. The second sequence contrasted sharply with the first. The second series of images were the thousand years of peace. Exploring space. Solving a lot of our problems, idealized love, no hatred. So there’s a big gap between where we are and where we’re headed. The third set of pictures, it was about me. And then all of a sudden, I see my body and I jump back into my body.

Gary stood up in the middle of the busy street as bystanders screamed in disbelief. I’ve just been to Heaven and back. I felt no pain. I felt great! After leaving the hospital, he wrestled with the unanswered question: Why him? Eight months later, the monitors returned.

I felt these guides, the monitors were near me. I didn’t see them, but they shot a beam of light in my head like a laser. They basically said, you had this experience because you wanted it. You were always curious, you wanted to know, you asked. Their message was simple: asking opens the door to higher consciousness. Ask and you shall receive. Over time, Gary realized the experience had given him more than visions—it had given him a lifelong relationship with Infinite Mind. It also taught him that humanity’s struggle serves a purpose.

We can’t change the chaos the world’s going through now. And the reason we’re going through it? One simple reason: we all have to see the holes in the boat—the flaws in ourselves and in our systems— before we can fix them. We get to pay attention and heed the call or ignore it. Choice, choice, choice. And I always say the most powerful thing in human nature is free will. Because we get to choose how we see things, how we perceive things. It ain’t our situation, it’s how we perceive it. Because how we perceive, how we look at it means how we’re going to act and react, and either make it worse or better, or make a change or not.

His advice: don’t fear the turbulence of the times. In spite of all the chaos, I really do encourage people to not freak out. You know, the world is going through a big change. We’re part of it. Don’t freak out. Don’t limit yourself on how much power and light you can bring to yourself as a protection. But if you don’t put a raincoat on and you walk outside, you’re going to get wet. There’s unlimited potential in our mind, soul, heart. There’s no limit to how much we can grow spiritually.

To him, this illustrates the principle he learned in an instant during his NDE (near-death experience): cooperation with the Divine Mind makes life flow.

We can only do our part. But if we do our part, we’re doing the most important part.

In the aftermath of his experience, Gary practices self-love, discipline, creativity, and spiritual openness— traits his spiritual guides reinforced. And I encourage people all the time to open up to your infinite mind. That’s why we’re going through all these changes now. Humankind is not being tortured, it’s being slapped in the face: Wake up! It all starts inside. Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Liberate yourself. It’s never, never, never how hard we work in life. It’s how smart, it’s how wise, it’s how inspired, it’s how virtuous, it’s how true to our core values. Have hearts, have soul, folks. Believe you can climb that mountain. Ask for help, and don’t be surprised if you start climbing that mountain! (Shaman Oaks)

Upright quote of the day: “My deeds must speak for me, for words are too poor.” — Annie Besant (vegetarian) English Theosophist and Activist