DAILY NEWS Stream – September 18, 2025

US President Trump demands that all 32 NATO countries impose “major sanctions” on Russian oil and place tariffs of up to 100% on China, saying it will pressure Russia to swiftly end its war in Ukraine (Ureign) (New York Post)

The EU pledges an additional €36.5 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine (Ureign) as winter approaches. The UK also announced a €141 million support package (UkrInform)

Japan sanctions 47 Russian companies and nine individuals tied to the invasion of Ukraine (Ureign) and is shifting to buy Western oil, joining broader efforts to cut funding for Russia’s war in Ukraine (Ureign) (Kyiv Independent)

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and the US propose a Sudan peace plan with a 3-month truce, permanent ceasefire, and 9-month civilian government transition. The nations pledge support for humanitarian aid, peace talks, and regional stability through inclusive, Sudanese-led governance and global cooperation (US Department of State)

President Trump’s Top 100 Victories for People of Faith, Part 7 of 7

92) Appointed Mike Huckabee, a strong ally of Israel, as US Ambassador. 93) Gave full support to Israel in its war with Hamas. 94) Welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as the first foreign leader to visit the White House in His second term. 95) The Department of Justice created Joint Task Force October 7 to prosecute terrorists after Hamas attacks. 96) Sanctioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) for targeting Israeli leaders. 97) Withdrew from UN councils (UNHRC, UNRWA, UNESCO) for anti-Israel bias. 98) Appointed leaders to US Holocaust Memorial Council to ensure remembrance. 99) Secured release of American and Israeli hostages from Hamas. 100) Ordered “Operation Midnight Hammer” to block Iran from getting nuclear weapons by obliterating its main nuclear facilities (WhiteHouse.gov)

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says she has saved over US$12 billion so far by eliminating wasteful contracts and reducing costs from illegal immigration under President Trump’s directive to cut waste, fraud and abuse (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

About 110,000 people march in London [UK] against immigration, led by activist Tommy Robinson with public support from US billionaire Elon Musk. Immigration remains a dominant political issue in the UK, overshadowing economic concerns (CafeF)

Experts warn thousands of young Africans have been trafficked into scam compounds in Myanmar after falling for fake job offers in Southeast Asia, with the UN estimating at least 120,000 victims trapped in brutal cybercrime operations. Key warnings/advice: 1) Be cautious about job offers abroad that require upfront payment, especially via agencies or recruiters you don’t know well. 2) Research recruitment companies; verify if they are legitimate. 3) Be wary if passport or travel documents are taken away. 4) Know your country’s embassy contact information abroad; maintain communication with family. 5) Governments should strengthen cooperation, regulation of overseas recruitment, and support systems for victims (Báo Tiền Phong)

Finland banned phones in schools starting August 1 and now reports improved student focus, social interaction, and classroom engagement (VTV)

South Korea deploys over 55,000 police to elementary schools and launches emergency alerts and alarm devices to protect students following recent kidnapping attempts (Báo Tin Tức)

Albania appoints the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) “minister” named Diella to oversee public contracts and curb corruption. Meaning “Sun,” Diella appears as a woman in traditional dress and has assisted citizens since January via the e-Albania portal, covering 95% of digital services (VnExpress)

Democratic Republic of the Congo: A boat fire on the Congo River kills over 100 people and leaves more than 140 missing, with deadly accidents common due to overloading and poor safety standards (Reuters)

Finnish study finds children on a vegan diet can maintain good bone health if they consume enough calcium and vitamin D through fortified foods (such as plant-based milk and yogurt alternatives) and dietary supplements. Vegan children in the study had higher vitamin D intake than other groups thanks to proper supplement use (Medical Xpress)

Doctors say taro root supports bone and joint health by boosting the body’s natural collagen production through plant-based molecules like mucin. Taro helps maintain flexible muscles and reduces stiffness when eaten in a balanced vegan diet. Enjoy it steamed or lightly boiled to preserve its powerful nutrients (Sức Khỏe Người Cao Tuổi)

Nutrition experts say purple sweet potato porridge is an excellent breakfast that reduces constipation through fiber and protects the kidneys through anthocyanins. It’s especially helpful for regulating blood sugar and kidney health, making it a smart addition to a nutritious vegan meal plan (Tủ thuốc tuổi già)

Anti-aging researchers say seaweed supports better sleep by providing protein for natural sleep hormones as well as minerals like magnesium and zinc to relax muscles. Its iodine aids thyroid health, antioxidants protect cells, and long-chain omega-3s (EPA/DHA) protect the brain and heart from chronic illness. Sprinkle seaweed into vegan soups, salads, and rice bowls for plant-powered health and long life (Hành Trình Khoẻ Về Già)

India doctors urge early detection as childhood cancer cases rise to about 75,000 per year. Parents should watch for warning signs like long-lasting fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, joint pain, headaches, stomach pain, swollen lymph nodes, or pale skin and seek medical help right away if symptoms appear (Daijiworld)

Thailand sees a rapid spread of RSV [respiratory syncytial virus] among young children, prompting urgent health warnings for schools and parents as no cure currently exists (Báo Tin Tức)

Japan: The number of days with thunder and lightning increased by 16% over the past 25 years in 11 major cities, including Tokyo and Osaka, leading to higher insurance payouts for lightning damage to people and property; experts attribute this to climate change and urban heating effects (Báo Tuổi Trẻ)

Spain will begin teaching disaster readiness in all schools after deadly floods and fires, aiming to equip 8 million children across 25,000 schools with lifesaving climate response skills (The Guardian)

South Sudan: Recent widespread flooding puts 400,000 people at risk of displacement by the end of 2025 while worsening the cholera crisis, with support limited by a massive shortfall in global aid funding (UN News)

A sudden hailstorm strikes central Beijing [China], triggering city-wide alerts as more storms are forecast in the second half of September 2025 (VTV)

A 5.8 earthquake strikes Assam state [India], shaking cities (AP News)

Lào Cai province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] experiences early morning flash floods, turning roads into rivers and damaging properties (VOV)

Japan’s Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) warns Fiji faces an “insect apocalypse” as 79% of the islands’ endemic ant species are in sharp decline. Causes include human settlement and invasive ant species introduced by humans. Scientists urge stronger conservation efforts (Phys.org)

Two striking celestial events occur this month: a blood moon on September 7 and a solar eclipse on September 21. Both align with biblical feast days—the Feast of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement—timings considered highly prophetic. Scripture repeatedly links such phenomena with Divine warnings.

The prophet Joel 2:31 declares: “The sun shall be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord.” This directly matches the sequence of a red lunar eclipse followed by a blackened Sun. Revelation 6:12 echoes the same imagery— “a great earthquake, the sun turning black as sackcloth, and the moon becoming like blood”— marking the opening of the sixth out of seven end-time seals.

Prophecies also link these events to the drying Euphrates River (Revelation 9, 16), believed to signal the release of four bound fallen angels who would unleash plagues killing one-third of humanity. Some traditions connect this moment to the feared “Three Days of Darkness,” when only the virtuous and faithful will survive.

Together, the blood moon, eclipse, and river drying form a cosmic countdown toward Divine judgment and the possible fulfillment of apocalyptic prophecy (Kẻ Du Hành)

New York State [US]: A small river, Wappinger Creek, has recovered just three years after an old dam was removed, with cleaner water and the return of key fish-people species like American eel-folk giving hope for nature’s restoration (Earth.com)

Chilean scientists record mysterious glowing lights on wildlife camera in Patagonia, sparking debate over whether they were insects, plasma, or unknown aerial phenomena [UAPs] (Live Science)

New study suggests TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized planet located 40 light- years away, may possess an atmosphere capable of supporting life (Báo Dân Trí)

French strength athlete Angeline Berva (vegan) recently won both the European Strongman Games and Static Monsters 2025, setting a new world record with a 301-kilogram axle deadlift in the under- 82-kilogram category. She has been vegan since age 17, motivated by animal-people protection, and has built her entire sports career around this lifestyle (Plant Based News)

Massachusetts [US] State Senator Cynthia Stone Creem [Democrat] proposes the “Bean New Deal” requiring at least one vegan protein option at every meal in state-run dining halls, public college cafeterias, and senior nutrition aid programs. It would also require public university culinary programs to include education on plant-based proteins, covering their health, environmental and climate benefits (Metro West)

Albion [Washington State, US]: Over 130 severely neglected dog-people are rescued and given medical care, food, and rehabilitation thanks to local police, officials, Paws and Claws Pet Rescue, and other volunteers (KREM)

Chile demolishes a greyhound dog-people racetrack that hosted illegal races and betting for over 20 years, citing cruel conditions, setting a major precedent for animal-people protection (Noticias Ambientales)

US: Hero dog-person Wishbone, living at the shelter Animal Humane New Mexico, saves a Chihuahua-person named Zia with a blood donation after she suffered from onion toxicity. While Zia is back home, Wishbone is waiting for his own miracle: a loving forever home (KRQE News)

A man in Tulsa [Oklahoma, US] found his lost dog-person Bear at a shelter 20 miles [32 kilometers] away after a month-long search. Their emotional reunion highlights the power of hope, perseverance and community support in reuniting lost pet-people (Levari)

Retired American Professor Donna Rebadow shares how she drowned and met the Creator of the Universe.

In 1998, Donna was on a family lake vacation, riding an inflatable toy towed by her brother-in-law’s boat. Suddenly, he shouted, “Get off the bullet, the boat is sinking!” Though sinking was nearly impossible on that type of raft, Donna noticed the tow rope, which usually floated, had unexplainably wrapped around her leg. When the boat engines started, she thought, “This is going to hurt.” Dragged underwater, the rope cut to the bone. She swallowed water, certain death was near, yet felt acceptance without anger.

She then separated from her body, passing out of what felt like a thin “plastic film” into eternity, moving out of time into timelessness. Her cells vibrated with joy, giggling, “He’s coming!” Donna sensed the approach of the Creator of the Universe, Who was neither male nor female, appearing like the Aurora Borealis, wavy, colorful, and electric. The Creator and Donna communicated telepathically, thoughts shared instantly. The Creator declared, “I am the Creator of the Universe” and “I know everything.” To prove this, Donna was shown specifics, like the number of grains of sand on a New Zealand beach, her awareness transported there and back. When Donna began to look back to Earth and wonder if they would be okay without her, she heard a voice— not the Creator’s—say, “Don’t worry.” Instantly, everything on Earth disappeared; its very existence no longer occurred to her as she focused completely on the present moment, love and bliss filling her being. The Creator called her by a name that had belonged to her for millennia, not “Donna.” She explored the Universe, learning its mechanics, never wanting to leave this state of pure love and security.

The Creator asked, “So Donna, what would you like to do here?” She replied, “Since You made me, I give the choice to You.” Realizing she had surrendered her free will, she briefly panicked, even swearing in front of the Creator, then apologizing. As she waited for the Creator to respond, Donna heard another voice say, “When you go back, you will tell people how important choice is in their lives.” Intuitively, Donna understood that “choice” didn’t mean “what I’m going to have for dinner”—it meant that every moment of our lives, we make choices about how we think, how we judge others, and what we believe or don’t believe. Donna realized that every thought and judgment carries energy, and this energy affects the people and environment around us, even if we say nothing. As she processed this lesson, Donna felt herself falling back to Earth. At the last moment, she heard the Creator respond, “Good answer.”

Donna snapped back into her body, lungs full of water. Her brother-in-law had stopped the boat after feeling an invisible hand on his shoulder and noticing the raft’s odd movement. As Donna surfaced, she felt hands lifting her under the arms, thinking it was her sister— but no one was there. The rope, though deeply embedded, unwound on its own—another unexplained miracle.

This experience shattered Donna’s prior beliefs, redefining her understanding of love, choice, and spirituality. The pure love she felt, far surpassing earthly love, became a guiding force, inspiring her to live fully, engage in humanitarian work, and encourage others to be aware of every moment’s choices (Coming Home)

Prioritizing quote of the day: “Those who hanker after pleasure, those who are attached to or seized by passions and are stubborn like a miser, cannot know the nature of samadhi (Self-concentration)” — The Venerated Enlightened Lord Mahavira (vegan)