DAILY NEWS Stream – August 28, 2025

Famine is officially declared in Gaza City, with over 500,000 people facing starvation as aid blockades and conflict worsen by the day. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls the situation a “man-made disaster” and urges an immediate ceasefire (Thanh Niên)

Saudi Arabia’s Masam Project clears 915 landmines and bombs in Yemen, adding to over 510,000 devices removed from war-affected areas of the country since 2018 (Arab News)

The UK will pay US$4 million to Kenyan residents near Lolldaiga Conservancy after a 2021 fire caused by a British Army training exercise (Reuters)

US President Trump launches “America by Design,” creating a National Design Studio to fix federal website usability and modernize digital services (WhiteHouse.gov)

US FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] warns of the “Phantom Hacker Scam” stealing over US$1 billion from elderly Americans since 2024. The scam begins with a tech support impostor who gains remote access to the victim’s computer, followed by a bank impostor who asks the victim to transfer funds to a so-called “safe” account from a foreign hacker. The final phase involves a scammer posing as a US government employee to convince the victim to move their funds. The scammers are now using AI [artificial intelligence] to target victims’ specific interests, and recovering the stolen money is very difficult (Fox News)

Police in Thanh Hóa Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] bust Aulacese (Vietnamese) scammers based in Cambodia, who stole tens of billions of US dollars through fake online jobs and impersonating celebrities (Thanh Niên)

HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] residents are eating vegetarian this lunar month to honor their ancestors and deepen their spiritual practice for Vu Lan [Hungry Ghost festival], held in the 7th lunar month (Thanh Niên)

Doctors say Malabar spinach can help diabetics manage blood sugar. Its natural fiber called pectin slows sugar absorption, preventing spikes after meals. It also can support digestion, liver health, and protect eyes and kidneys. Enjoy it 2–3 times per week as part of a balanced vegan diet (Bs Minh Hạnh)

Experts say purple sweet potatoes can protect muscles, ease cramps, and reduce hand numbness by boosting the body’s natural collagen production. This is thanks to their anthocyanin and vitamin C. Eat these delicious root vegetables in the morning or midday to maximize their plant-based benefits (Sức Khỏe Người Cao Tuổi)

Canadian study finds urban green spaces helped reduce depression risks by 19% for older city dwellers during early COVID-19 lockdowns (Times Colonist)

Japan reports over 130 cases this year of deadly SFTS [Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome] virus, a tick-borne disease that can also spread from infected dog- and cat-people (Philippine News Agency)

An unknown illness with vomiting and diarrhea kills 4 in Odapara Village [India] as officials probe possible water contamination (Odhishatv.in)

It’s so hot in the western US that some people are “wobbling” and collapsing to the ground as they walk outside due to a record-breaking heat wave exposing over 1.2 million to extreme risk zones (Fortune)

United Arab Emirates sends 30 metric tons of medical supplies to Chad to help fight a cholera outbreak that has caused over 4,300 deaths across Africa in 2025 (Malaysia Sun)

Utah [US] expands its oyster recall after a norovirus outbreak tied to South Korean imports; health officials warn the public of the dangers of eating shellfish (Food Poisoning Journal)

The US probes 5 foodborne outbreaks, including deadly listeria cases from chicken alfredo (Marler Blog)

Typhoon Kajiki forces evacuation of over 586,000 in Âu Lạc (Vietnam) and halts transport, flights, and tourism in Sanya [China] (Reuters)

Landslide blocks highway in Odisha [India], paralyzing traffic and stranding vehicles for hours amid days of heavy rain (The Times of India)

Storm causes a violent “water bomb” in Rimini [Italy] with flooding and 120 kilometer/hour winds damaging roads, homes, and power lines (ilSussidiario.net)

Mexico: Floods kill at least 2 in the city of Queretaro and shut down Mexico City’s airport during the capital’s wettest year since 1952 (EastCoastRadio)

Subarnarekha River floods in Balasore [India] after heavy rain and dam discharge, threatening crops, homes, and communities in multiple districts (The Week India)

Landslide in Gilgit Baltistan [Pakistan] forms a 7-kilometer lake blocking Ghizer River and threatening downstream collapse and major floods (Reuters)

Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology [MIT] students fear AGI [artificial general intelligence]— advanced systems far more clever than humans— could arrive soon, disrupting jobs and even threatening humanity. A 2024 Harvard survey showed that half of students were very worried about AI’s impact on careers (VnExpress)

Google warns Gmail users of AI [artificial intelligence]-based cyberattacks using prompt injection, a technique that embeds hidden malicious instructions within emails, documents, or calendar invites to trick Google’s AI assistant Gemini into exposing sensitive user data and contacts. To protect your Gmail account from these threats, Google recommends the following: + Enable Two-Factor Authentication [2FA] This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification in addition to your password. + Use Strong, Unique Passwords Avoid reusing passwords across different sites and ensure they are complex to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. + Be Cautious of Unsolicited Communications Do not respond to unexpected emails, phone calls, or messages, especially those requesting personal information or urging immediate action. + Regularly Update Your Security Settings Utilize Google’s Security Checkup tool to review and enhance your account’s security measures. + Report Suspicious Activity If you encounter any unusual activity or communications, report them to Google and avoid engaging with the suspicious content (Live Mint)

Norwegian researchers create a battery coating that boosts lithium-sulphur battery lifespan fivefold, potentially lowering electric vehicle weight by 200 kilograms (Interesting Engineering)

China’s Wiltson Energy launches a resilient solar panel battery that can operate in extreme climates, staying strong at –40ºC, boosting solar power reliability year-round (Interesting Engineering)

Diệu Hoà Compassion Club [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] delivers over 1,000 free vegan meals to poor patients and workers, spreading kindness in Cà Mau City (Báo Cà Mau)

Residents in Lào Cai [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] voluntarily surrender two wild monkey-people after learning about the harms of wildlife captivity (Báo Lào Cai)

Bernalillo County [New Mexico, US] officers rescue a trapped porcupine-person who got stuck between a sliding glass door and iron rod, gave him treatment, and released him back into the wild (KRQE)

Community efforts in Vermont [US] save a beaver family by installing a water-control device that stops flooding. Because the flooding is managed, landowners no longer use deadly underwater traps to stop the beaver-folk from building dams, which can cause floods (In Defense of Animals)

Locals in Nghệ An [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] hand over a critically endangered langur-person and other wild animal-people to park rangers for rescue and release (Sức khỏe & Đời sống)

American pastor Reverend Eddie Wiggins shares his near-death experience that transformed him from a drug abuser into a true servant of the Lord.

Pastor Eddie endured a traumatic childhood of severe abuse. Adopted at age two into a wealthy family, his adoptive mother would severely abuse him and threaten to kill him if he ever told. At around ten, after he revealed the abuse to his father with a note, his mother had him committed to a mental institution, where he endured molesters. Later he was sent to a homeless shelter, where fights were constant.

In college, Eddie began using marijuana, which spiraled into a 31-year addiction that escalated to daily cocaine use— seven grams a day, far beyond a lethal dose. He was convicted of 11 felonies, and though he became a pastor, it was more for “insurance” than true faith, thinking, “God can’t send a reverend to hell,” even as he continued living in sin.

In 2005, as Pastor Eddie prepared cocaine at home, a Light appeared. Lord Jesus (vegetarian) emerged and said sternly, “I’m sick of you. I’m not taking any more from you. Calling yourself a reverend and you only reverend in that pipe! You put another drug in that body and you will condemn your soul to hell forever.” When Pastor Eddie hesitated, then asked if he could at least finish the drugs on the table, Lord Jesus grabbed his elbow and instantly transported him to hell.

Pastor Eddie floated in total darkness, then saw caverns deep within the Earth, dimly lit by torches that gave almost no light. A Lake of Fire, a mile-and-a-half [two-and-a-half kilometers] down, belched smoke, surrounded by glowing red rocks that emitted no light. Millions of burning people screamed together, bodies skeletal, gray, and zombie-like, spit dripping, teeth broken. Lord Jesus pointed: “Look over there, there you are. You’ve been here 200 years. Now go get in that body and see what you’re thinking.” At once, Pastor Eddie was in a burning body on a ledge, unable to move. Every nerve was ablaze with pain worse than any earthly torture. He screamed and screamed till he could scream no more, teeth clenched in agony, hopelessness overwhelming him as the pain grew worse each moment. Finally, he cried, “Kill me! I can’t take any more.”

Instantly, a Bible appeared and scolded him for his doubt, saying, “We serve a God that’s created universes you haven’t even discovered yet, but you don’t believe He can write a book.” The Bible continued, “What you’re asking for, to die, does not exist. Everyone lives forever, and this is where you chose.”

Regret hit Pastor Eddie like a bag of heavy coins in the chest. He then saw Lord Jesus on the cross, beaten and bleeding, and realized the seriousness of Christ’s sacrifice.

In an instant he was back in his den, heart racing. Lord Jesus stood in Light, saying: “Your Eternal Destiny depends on your next decision. Your name is in the Lamb’s Book of Life, but I have the eraser. Choose quickly.” Pastor Eddie cried, “Lord, I choose you!” Lord Jesus declared the room holy ground and commanded him to remove all drugs and pornography. Pastor Eddie flushed his cocaine and threw away his magazines and tapes. Outside, a police car waited, but Lord Jesus said: “Son, you were going to jail and you didn’t even know. But because you moved quickly, I’ll spare you jail.” Lord Jesus told him to sleep, promising no withdrawals, no regrets. Miraculously, his 31-year addiction ended instantly— no symptoms, completely cured.

Weeks later, Lord Jesus took Pastor Eddie to the gates of hell again. Standing small beside the towering Christ, he watched as Lord Jesus slowly closed the gate, tears pouring like rain. He felt Lord Jesus’ heartbreak for the damned— not because of their crimes, but because they rejected His Love. This vision transformed Pastor Eddie’s ministry, fueling his mission to help bring souls back to God (Randy Kay)

Uplifting quote of the day: “Heaven is Master, Not a place. I could stand in the brightest golden realm, Angels welcoming me to fields evergreen, But if Master is not with me, My heart would burn with longing. And I could stand in the hottest pit of hell, Flesh peeling for the maggots’ feast, But if Master is with me, My heart would sing with glee. That is why I promise you, friends, Heaven is not a place. Master is Heaven.” — Shahyar Navid (vegan)