DAILY NEWS Stream – October 28, 2025

US State Secretary Marco Rubio arrives in Israel to support implementation of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan and “reaffirm America’s unwavering commitment” to the Jewish state (New York Post)

Pakistani national Muhammad Pahlawan is sentenced to 40 years in US prison for transporting Iranian-made advanced weaponry to Yemen’s Houthi rebels (U.S. Department of Justice)

China and India reduce their Russian oil purchases after US President Trump sanctioned Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, aiming to push peace talks after a Trump–Putin summit in Budapest [Hungary] was canceled (New York Post)

The EU adopts its 19th sanctions package against Russia, including a total ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), crackdowns on Russia’s “shadow fleet” smuggling network, and sanctions targeting energy, finance, cryptocurrency, trade, and services (European Commission)

US company SpaceX disables over 2,500 Starlink internet terminals in Myanmar after discovering they were being used by global online scam networks (VTV)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam) and Bulgaria establish a Strategic Partnership during General Secretary Tô Lâm’s visit to Sofia [Bulgaria], pledging to strengthen cooperation in education, cybersecurity, and trade (VnExpress)

South Africa and Âu Lạc (Vietnam) agree to upgrade ties to a Strategic Partnership in 2025 during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Hanoi, boosting cooperation in climate action, trade, and energy (VnExpress)

US nonprofit Lorik Humanitarian Fund visits Canada to meet with Armenian communities and promote humanitarian efforts supporting over 150,000 forcibly displaced Armenians from Artsakh, a breakaway state in Eastern Europe (The Armenian Weekly)

US President Trump ends trade talks with Canada after the Ronald Reagan Foundation accused Ontario [Canada]’s government of using “fake” edited President Reagan audio in an anti-tariff ad. President Trump called the ad “fraudulent” and said it aimed to influence US court decisions, declaring, “ALL TRADE NEGOTIATION WITH CANADA ARE TERMINATED.” He added that Canada has “long cheated on tariffs” and vowed to stop such practices (Fox Business)

The German government will temporarily pay salaries for around 12,000 German employees working at US military bases in Germany due to the US government shutdown since early October (VTV)

US airlines and pilots demand action as Democrats’ government shutdown pushes air travel to the edge. Industry groups such as Airlines for America and multiple pilots’ associations urge Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government, calling Democrats’ shutdown “unsustainable” as US$1 billion in travel spending is lost weekly (WhiteHouse.gov)

“Stand down”: US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche warns California [US] officials including Governor Gavin Newsom [Democrat] and Representative Nancy Pelosi [Democrat] not to interfere with ICE (Immigration Customs and Enforcement) agents enforcing immigration laws, or “face prosecution,” as any attempt to arrest or obstruct agents is “illegal and futile” (Fox News)

Doctors say pears are a refreshing autumn fruit rich in water, soluble fiber, vitamin C, and anti-inflammatory plant-based compounds. They help detoxify the body, support liver function during fat metabolism, and ease “internal heat” that can overload the liver, according to traditional medical principles. Pears’ gentle fiber also improves digestion and keeps cholesterol in check. Enjoy them fresh, in vegan smoothies, or lightly steamed to soothe the throat and protect overall wellness (Healthline)

Experts call shiitake the “queen of mushrooms” thanks to powerful plant-based compounds like polysaccharides and ergothioneine that protect the liver from damage and reduce harmful cholesterol. Studies show they strengthen immunity, fight inflammation, and may help prevent fatty liver disease when incorporated into a balanced vegan diet. Add shiitake mushrooms to vegan soups, stir-fries, or plant-based broths for a delicious, umami-rich way to boost long-term vitality (WebMD)

European countries including Belgium, France and Germany report their highest numbers of bird flu outbreaks in at least a decade, with 56 total outbreaks across 10 nations from August to mid-October, raising fears of another public health crisis (Reuters)

Scientists report bird flu likely killed hundreds of dead seal pups on the sub-Antarctic Heard Island [Australia] (Reuters)

Japan sees a rapid 5-week rise in pneumonia cases caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria, primarily among children. Health officials urge preventive measures including handwashing, mask-wearing, and avoiding close contact (VOV)

A 45-year-old German man drowns on the island of Corsica [France] after being swept away by rising waters in the Fango River during a storm (Reuters)

Taiwan Railway Corp [Taiwan (Formosa)] announced the full suspension of trains on Pingxi Line in New Taipei City due to heavy rain causing track bed erosion (Taipei Times)

Quảng Trị Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: Heavy rain caused severe flooding in the low-lying Càng area of Nam Hải Lăng commune along the Ô Lâu River (Lao Động)

Unusually high tides caused severe flooding across Vĩnh Long Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)], impacting transportation, daily life, and farms (VietnamPlus)

Penang [Malaysia]: Heavy rain triggers a landslide along parts of the heritage trail at Penang Hill, prompting a temporary closure for public safety (Malay Mail)

High tides in HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] rise sharply, flooding many areas, with deep flooding at Rạch Chiếc Bridge trapping long lines of motorbikes (Dân Trí)

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges nations to implement disaster warning systems to protect people against extreme weather, saying no country is safe from the effects of global warming (Reuters)

Thousands of earthworms crawled out of the soil and died en masse in Thái Bình [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] on October 23, attracting wide attention on social media (DBC News)

US: An enormous lightning “megaflash” sets a world record after arcing over 500 miles [800 kilometers] across five US states, according to Georgia Tech Research Institute scientists (Earth.com)

Indian scientists warn that sunlight hours have declined across India over the past three decades due to pollution and cloud cover, threatening agriculture and reducing solar power efficiency, with estimated annual losses of US$245–835 million (Znews)

Türkiye: Stray animal-people were found with ears, tails, and limbs cut off for alleged “binding magic” witchcraft rituals, prompting a criminal complaint from the Isparta Bar [Legal] Association (Haberler.com)

US studies reveal that AI (artificial intelligence), like humans, suffer “brain rot” when trained on short, viral, low-quality social media content, leading to impaired reasoning, skipped logical steps, and the emergence of antisocial or narcissistic traits. Even retraining with high-quality data cannot fully restore AI’s cognitive performance, underscoring the dangers junk social media poses to both AI and humans (Báo Tuổi Trẻ)

The European vegan protein bar market is expected to significantly increase from US$189 million in 2025 to nearly US$981 million by 2035, driven by vegan trends and health awareness, with soy-based bars accounting for 30% of sales followed by pea, nut, and hemp proteins (Future Market Insights)

The global plant-based seafood market is projected to surge from US$42.1 million in 2021 to US$1.3 billion by 2031 at an astounding 42.3% yearly growth, driven by ocean resource depletion and rising awareness about health, animal-people welfare, and the sophisticated intelligence of fish-people and other marine species (Allied Market Research)

The global vegan protein powder market is set to more than double to US$7.3 billion by 2031, fueled by the rising global vegan population and increased awareness of the benefits of plant-based protein over animal-people protein (Allied Market Research)

Analysis: Vegan sneakers are becoming mainstream. From sustainable labels like Saye, Cariuma, and Ella & Witt to big names like Nike, Veja, and Adidas by Stella McCartney, these eco-friendly designs offer a combination of comfort, style, and cruelty-free origins made without leather or animal-people-based materials—proving you don’t need to sacrifice fashion for your values (VegNews)

Dog-people trained by Dogs4Wildlife in Wales [UK] have been deployed to Africa to curb wildlife poaching in Tanzania, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Their impressive scent-tracking abilities have significantly reduced poaching rates in several areas (Good News Network)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam): The Nam Định-Hà Nội Volunteer Car Group offers zero-fare bus rides day and night, providing nearly 2,000 free hospital trips for poor patients since October 2023 (Giáo dục và Thời đại)

New York State [US]: The Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps rescues a skunk-person with a plastic cup stuck on her head; online commenters thanked the EMTs [emergency medical technicians] for their compassion and for saving “all lives, not just human ones” (WRRV)

US Postal Service mail carrier Kailey Chase saves a tired squirrel-person stuck in a storm grate with his tail trapped between the metal bars (The Dodo)

Newton Township [Michigan, US]: Calhoun County deputies rescue 68 dog-people from poor living conditions; felony animal abuse and torture charges are expected pending review by prosecutors (WWMT)

St. Louis County [Missouri, US] animal welfare officers rescue 30 small terrier dog-people and a blind pony-individual from an unsafe and filthy residence (Spectrum News)

Gia Lai Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: A rare, 50-kilogram crocodile-person found wandering in a residential area is safely captured by local officials and transferred to a conservation facility as a protected Group IB species (Báo Gia Lai)

Bù Gia Mập National Park [Đồng Nai Province, Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] releases 12 endangered wild animal-people including a pygmy slow loris-person, three Javan pangolin-people, two pig-tailed macaque-individuals, two stump-tailed macaque-folks, two elongated tortoise-people, a reticulated python-individual, and a king cobra-person back into their natural habitat (Đời sống & Pháp luật)

American minister Reverend Valerie Carter shares her and her sister’s shared out-of-body experience that took them to Heaven and hell, guided by an angel and Lord Jesus (vegetarian)

In 1981, six-year-old Valerie and her nine-year-old sister Heather were having a sleepover in their Bay Area [US] apartment. The two girls had been disciplined for being disruptive at church that Sunday. Feeling repentant, they went to bed with heavy hearts.

That night, Valerie felt a tap on her chest and saw her spirit rise from her body, observing her physical form below. She noticed Heather rising too. A bright light descended, and a massive eight-foot-tall angel accompanied them as they ascended to Heaven slowly, like on an escalator. From above, Valerie saw the farming distribution center next door, a place she had never seen inside before. The angel patiently answered her many questions with kindness.

They reached Heaven’s gates—large, inward-opening pearly gates guarded by two towering angels with floating, fiery swords. The angel led the two girls down transparent golden streets to a white Fountain of Life, where koi fish-people swam, emptying into a River of Life. The angel instructed them to wait for Lord Jesus. While feeding the fish-people, Valerie felt overwhelming joy, peace, and safety— emotions heightened by her traumatic childhood, which included abuse from five different individuals.

Lord Jesus appeared, and Valerie and Heather hugged Him excitedly. They were transported to God’s throne room, where Lord Jesus sat relaxed on a white throne, His right foot crossed over his left, with a rainbow of colors in the background. Angels sang “El Shaddai,” and Valerie, overwhelmed, wept at Lord Jesus’ feet, caressing the crucifixion scar on his foot and wiping it with her hair. She sang worship songs, including one her mother wrote. Lord Jesus lifted her onto his left knee; she pressed her right ear to his chest and heard His heartbeat.

“‘Ba-boom, ba-boom.’ And my heartbeat and God’s heartbeat began to beat in sync. And at that moment, I understood the great Love He has for humanity, and why He made the sacrifice, and that He’d do it all over again if He had to. [...] It was as if we are one. [...] At that moment, I knew all I want to do in life is make sure that my heartbeat and His heartbeat match [...] that my spirit and my flesh become one and understand the enormity of His Love, of His Mercy, of His Grace, of everything. There’s no words to describe that particular moment.”

Valerie then walked hand-in-hand with Lord Jesus through a lush paradise resembling Yellowstone National Park’s Hayden Valley, filled with vibrant greens, purple and pink flowers, butterflies, bees, a lion, eagle, and possibly unicorns or Pegasus-like creatures.

The scene shifted as Valerie and Heather rode a majestic white horse with Lord Jesus, flying over Heaven’s vibrant landscapes. They then entered a room without walls, containing a large gold-leafed Book of Life with words written right-to-left in an ancient language. Valerie, despite her dyslexia and limited reading ability in first grade, recognized her name and others, celebrating its presence. Lord Jesus explained that names could be erased due to rebellion or rejection of Him, demonstrating by removing one, which Valerie accepted as just.

The experience darkened as they descended slowly into hell, shielded by a protective dome that hid Lord Jesus’ presence. Hell was pitch-black, filled with a foul smell of sulfur, decay, and unwashed bodily odors. Valerie heard the “weeping and gnashing of teeth,” a tormenting sound of regret and endless “what-if” thoughts that lacked repentance. She saw representations of Adam and Eve, symbolizing mankind’s choice to reject God. She felt sadness but no fear, secure in Lord Jesus’ presence, understanding that people choose hell by rejecting Christ.

Back in Heaven, at the Fountain of Life, Lord Jesus offered Valerie a “hard” life assignment. He explained the task and said it was “not going to be easy” but that He would be with her the whole time. He asked, “Are you willing to take on this assignment?” Valerie said yes. She received a spiritual “download,” learning she would move to Texas [US] to combat human trafficking, be a mentor for lost young women, and teach them about the love of Christ. Lord Jesus promised to protect Valerie from further abuse and ensure she lived a long life.

Waking in their bedroom, Valerie and Heather screamed with excitement about their shared Heavenly journey. They told their parents, who separated them to verify their accounts. Both girls recounted identical details about the pearly gates, golden streets, Fountain of Life, and Book of Life, convincing their parents it was real.

Post-experience, Valerie’s family moved, removing her from her abusive environment— fulfilling Lord Jesus’ promise. Years later, in 2019, Valerie was diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2020, amid COVID-19 lockdowns, she asked God why she got cancer. He revealed it stemmed from unforgiveness toward her childhood abusers, replaying moments of her anger. Valerie repented, underwent a double mastectomy [breast removal surgery] and became cancer-free, embracing forgiveness to avoid spiritual and physical harm. Valerie now runs Rescued Redeemed Transformed Ministries in Texas, helping trafficking victims— fulfilling her assignment given in Heaven.

“For those people that are grinding at unforgiveness, Lord Jesus, I pray that You will awaken their heart to Your heart and that they will feel what You feel… Just like You did to me, Lord, that You pick them up and put them on Your lap, and You hold them, Lord Jesus; for those people that do not feel safe and secure, that they will know the spirit of ‘shalom shalom,’ Lord, the spirit of peace, Father God; and that they will know Who You are.” (Randy Kay)

God-absorbed quote of the day: “At first, I thought I saw, I heard, I felt, I loved. Now I see It was You, not me. At first Everywhere I saw I, I, I. Now I see everywhere It is You, You, You.” — The Venerated Enlightened Master Paramahansa Yogananda Ji (vegetarian)