DAILY NEWS Stream – October 25, 2025

US President Trump warns Hamas must “be good” or “be eradicated” as His administration works to preserve the ceasefire it brokered between Israel and the group in October 2025 (New York Post)

UK Defense Secretary John Healey says Britain is ready to spend over £100 million deploying troops to Ukraine (Ureign) if US President Trump secures a peace deal with Russia (Sky News)

US President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Albanese sign a Critical Minerals Framework deal, enhancing energy and resource cooperation between the two nations with over US$3 billion in planned investments (WhiteHouse.gov)

US President Trump announces the US will speed up delivery of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the AUKUS [Australia, UK, US] pact, with five Virginia-class submarines to be delivered by 2032 to strengthen Australia’s fleet near China (Fox News)

US gas prices reach a four-year low under President Trump, averaging US$2.98 per gallon after the President increased domestic energy production (WhiteHouse.gov)

US President Trump appoints Detroit [Michigan] entrepreneur Mark Savaya as Special Envoy to Iraq, citing his Middle East expertise and influence in the Middle Eastern- American community (Fox News)

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces Operation River Wall, deploying over 100 Coast Guard boats to secure around 260 miles [418 kilometers] of the Rio Grande River against illegal immigration and criminal activity from the Mexico border (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

US: The New Jersey Republican Party is asking President Trump’s Justice Department to send vote monitors for the upcoming state governor election after Passaic County, run by Democrats, refused to install security cameras in ballot storage areas, raising voter fraud concerns (New York Post)

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) finds evidence that Democrat politicians are manipulating crime statistics for political gain ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, citing Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for allowing prosecutors to downgrade charges and violent offenders to plead to misdemeanors. DOJ officials say such practices hide the failures of lenient law enforcement policies (New York Post)

Japan makes history as Sanae Takaichi will become the country’s first woman prime minister (CNBC)

Nutritionists praise bamboo leaves for supporting detox, immunity, and skin, hair and nail health. Rich in silica, flavonoids, and minerals, they help reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, and lower bad cholesterol. Steep 5–15 grams of bamboo leaves in hot water for a nutrient-rich tea, or use in baths and steam therapy for gentle, plant-powered wellness (Phụ Nữ Today)

Research shows eating a vegan diet can delay the effects of aging in one’s 40s and 60s. A Stanford University [US] study found aging is not as gradual as once thought but occurs in significant bursts around ages 44 and 60. Older adults who eat a whole-food vegan diet rich in cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, etc.), whole grains, nuts and seeds maintain better kidney function, stronger muscles, and lower inflammation during these critical aging years compared to those who eat animal-people meat and dairy, indicating a vegan diet is key to lifelong health (VegNews)

Japanese scientists develop enhanced versions of vitamin K that could help the brain repair itself by generating new brain cells. The redesigned molecules, made with retinoic acid, showed three times the ability to turn stem cells into neurons, offering potential brain repair for people with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s (SciTechDaily)

France raises its bird flu alert level from moderate to high, ordering all poultry nationwide kept indoors after new outbreaks were detected at multiple bird-people raising operations (Reuters)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam): Experts warn stomach ulcer rates have risen to 11–15% among Aulacese (Vietnamese) youth aged 18–24, primarily due to stress and irregular eating habits such as eating late at night, drinking energy drinks, and eating fried food while watching movies or gaming, leading to digestive disorders (VnExpress)

US study links social media use to cognitive impairment in children. Out of over 6,500 kids aged 9–13, those who most frequently use social media scored the lowest in reading comprehension, memory and vocabulary tests, while those who use social media the least performed the best. On average, the children spent 5.5 hours daily on screen-based activities, mostly on social media. Experts warn excessive screen time may overload brain regions responsible for processing and control, reducing focus and language ability (Báo Tin Tức)

Invisible poison: Airborne mercury from gold mining is contaminating African food crops, study warns. Researchers found mercury from small-scale gold mining can travel through the air and be absorbed by crops’ leaves, leading to crop contamination 10–50 times higher near gold mining sites (Phys.org)

Multiple infectious diseases are surging in Southern Âu Lạc (Vietnam), especially HCM CT, which faces a triple threat of hand-foot-and-mouth disease, dengue fever and respiratory infections. Experts warn of a potential “overlapping epidemic” as several diseases spread simultaneously, pressuring hospitals (Bộ Y tế)

A mysterious chronic kidney disease is spreading through rural India, particularly among farm workers who do not have diabetes or hypertension. Scientists suspect heat stress, contaminated groundwater, and exposure to agrochemicals are key factors (Gavi)

The Czech Republic records a ten-year high in Lyme disease cases due to a longer tick activity season and warmer weather linked to climate change (TVP World)

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, with strong tremors felt in the capital city Kabul (Reuters)

Heavy rain floods streets in Brighton [UK]. Areas such as Devon, Cornwall, and London were warned of possible flooding, while Arctic air is expected to drop temperatures as low as -1ºC on Saturday, October 25 (Daily Mail)

New Delhi [India] air quality drops to hazardous levels after Diwali [the Hindu festival of lights] due to relaxed fireworks restrictions, reaching 442 on air quality index—59 times above World Health Organization’s annual guideline (Reuters)

Paris [France]: A tornado kills one person and seriously injures several others, drawing national attention due to the disaster’s unusual severity (Reuters)

Russia’s Omsk region declares an emergency after early snowfall damaged crops, leaving around 420,000 hectares of farmland covered by snow (Reuters)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam): Typhoon Fengshen caused waves 4–6 meters high to flood residential areas in Đà Nẵng and Huế, with forecast rainfall of 200–700 millimeters from October 22–27 (VnExpress)

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane next week, potentially affecting Florida [US] (WFTV9)

UN World Meteorological Organization reports that extreme weather killed over 2 million people in the past 50 years, with 90% of deaths in developing countries. Nearly half of all nations still lack early warning systems, leaving millions vulnerable to floods, droughts, and wildfires (VnExpress)

Animal-people rights activists are demanding the release of 15 gentoo penguin-people allegedly kept “in a basement without sunlight or fresh air” for 14 years at Sea Life London Aquarium. The “Free The Fifteen” protest was organized by UK charity Freedom For Animals and drew 250–300 people (WalesOnline)

US researchers reveal a critical vulnerability in global satellite communication, intercepting unencrypted signals including private calls and military communications using an US$800 receiver. The team found nearly half of all satellite transmissions are unsafe and urge governments and internet service providers to encrypt communications whenever possible (Genk.vn)

A United Airlines Boeing 737 collides with an unidentified flying object [UFO] over Utah [US], forcing an emergency landing with a shattered windshield but all 140 passengers safe. Officials are investigating what the mystery object could have been (Đầu tư tài chính)

Three international observatories detect a strange dark “ghost” 7.3 billion light-years away that emits no optical, radio or infrared signal, possibly a clump of dark matter or a faint dwarf galaxy (Báo Người Lao động)

Scientists say interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, now streaking through our Solar System, is strangely releasing 4 grams of nickel per second with no trace of iron— an unusual trait, since all known comets contain both in similar amounts. Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb noted that such a nickel alloy has never been observed in nature and only exists in industrially produced materials, suggesting a possible technological or artificial origin for 3I/ATLAS (NDTV)

Jakarta [Indonesia] says it will ban the sale of dog- and cat-people meat, aiming to curb animal-people cruelty and prevent rabies transmission, with details to be finalized within a month (Zamin)

Terrassa city [Spain] temporarily bans black cat-person adoptions from October 6–November 10 to prevent potential cruelty during Halloween-related rituals (Mezha)

Investments in Spanish alternative protein companies jumped by 547% from 2023 to reach over €64 million in 2024, says Good Food Institute Europe (Vegconomist)

American pro basketball player Cade Cunningham (vegan) partnered with the US vegan brand Impossible Foods at the Detroit Marathon [Michigan], where he met fans and handed out samples of plant-based sliders and nuggets to attendees. Mr. Cunningham, who plays point guard for the Detroit Pistons, has been vegan since high school and says the lifestyle has helped him maintain peak performance (Detroit News)

The Yaowarat Vegetarian Festival in Bangkok [Thailand]’s Chinatown is running from October 20–29, featuring cultural rituals, animal-people meat-free cuisine, and major parades (The Nation)

Tennessee [US] nonprofit True Rescue saves 20 cat-people from a home in DeKalb County after their human caregiver’s death (WSMV)

Aulacese (Vietnamese) charity Minh Triết Sub-Association serves 900 free bowls of vegetarian noodle soup to patients at the Gia Lai Provincial General Hospital (Báo Gia Lai)

Veterans Community Project begins building its sixth tiny home village in Milwaukee [Wisconsin, US], offering 240-square-foot [22-square-meter] housing and support services for military veterans (Good News Network)

UK: A Gordon Setter dog-person named Sharwood sets a Guinness World Record by donating blood to save nearly 200 other dog-people. Sharwood began donating in 2017 and by 2024 had completed 45 donations, totaling 25.3 kilograms of blood. Caregiver Sue Mitchell’s three dogs, Baxter, Brinjal, and Sharwood, all participated in blood donations at the local Pet Blood Bank, helping save many dog-people across the UK (Mirror)

American pastor Reverend Dean Braxton shares how he died and saw Heaven. During a surgery that went wrong, he clinically died for an hour and 45 minutes— no heartbeat, no breath, no blood flow. Doctors said his brain should have been irreparably damaged, but when he revived, he was fully intact. Hospital team members called him “the miracle man.” His wife Marilyn, praying in the other room, had declared from the start, “It doesn’t have to be that way. God has another plan.”

Reverend Braxton remembers leaving his body instantly. He didn’t look back or wait for an escort— he simply knew the way, guided by the Holy Spirit, “the ultimate GPS.” He moved faster than light itself. On the way, streaks of information zipped past him—prayers racing upward from people interceding for him and others. He realized that God hears prayers immediately, but answers later when the time is right.

Arriving in Heaven, Reverend Braxton was welcomed by four groups: first, his family, including ancestors whose names he didn’t know; second, everyone he had led to Christ; third, old friends who knew Christ, even a playmate from age two who died young; and fourth, every pet-person he ever had. Reverend Braxton learned animal-people have souls and spirits, per Ecclesiastes 3 [Holy Bible]— King Solomon, the wisest man, wrote you don’t know where human or animal-people’s spirits go, implying both exist. Pet-people are not soulless; they’ll greet you too.

Then Reverend Braxton saw Lord Jesus (vegetarian) Overwhelmed, he dropped to his knees, crying, “You did this for me.” He knew Heaven was only possible through Jesus’s sacrifice. Reverend Braxton thanked Him repeatedly. In that instant, God showed him countless times Lord Jesus had intervened in his life— moments he had never noticed before. It’s true for everyone: Lord Jesus works far more than we know.

Describing Lord Jesus, Reverend Braxton says He is beauty beyond words, shifting from glory to glory, better each glance. What struck deepest: Lord Jesus’s Love, personal and exclusive, like Reverend Braxton was the only one. No blanket love— it’s tailored, custom-made for each soul. No one in Heaven questions, “Is this Jesus?” The Love confirms it instantly. Kneeling at Lord Jesus’s feet first, Braxton felt that Love pour out— feet that loved him. Braxton, once a shoe salesman, noted no earthly feet ever loved him like that.

Braxton also witnessed Lord Jesus at work. Standing in a half-circle of angels and redeemed humans sharing thoughts without words, Lord Jesus would get updates, then glance down, where the ground lifted like a living map—cities, streets and countryside in perfect detail. He directed angels to specific places, sending them into spiritual battles so people on Earth could fulfill their callings. It’s like in Acts 9, where Lord Jesus blinds Saul on the road, then directs Ananias to lay hands on and initiate him, transforming him into the Venerated Enlightened Saint Paul (vegetarian) Heaven runs on plans like that—targeted for every person on the planet.

While in Heaven, Reverend Braxton learned that the Holy Spirit is inseparable from believers—“He’s in you, and you’re in Him.” Loved ones in Heaven, he says, remain aware of Earth when God allows, just as the Prophets Elijah and Moses (both vegetarians) appeared with Lord Jesus at the Transfiguration.

Everyone in Heaven serves others; the greeting there is, “How can I serve you?” It’s the top rank, like Lord Jesus taught in Mark 10:44: “Whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.” Reverend Braxton saw there are no needs in Heaven, yet still everyone swaps their unique, God-given gifts freely. Reverend Braxton says we should act the same way here on Earth. All things come from God, and when we share what we are given with others, we should think of it as God giving it, not us.

He saw that God pursues souls relentlessly, giving every person a chance to respond before death. Reverend Braxton met relatives he had thought were lost and heard stories of others saved in their final moments.

Since returning, Reverend Braxton has been completely healthy. His doctor confirmed publicly that his survival defied medical explanation. Reverend Braxton now sometimes sees angels and radiant light during interviews or gatherings— signs, he believes, of Heaven’s ongoing work. In one vision, he saw humanity rushing like a river toward a waterfall—symbolizing death or the end times— and understood his task: to help God pull as many people as possible to safety before they go over.

Reverend Braxton emphasizes one truth: God created people for eternal companionship with Him. Every prayer, he says, rises instantly to Heaven. God is healing families, uplifting nations, and preparing for the day when, as Scripture promises, “Every knee will bow to Jesus.” Reverend Braxton’s final message is simple: Better to live a holy life and go straight to Heaven, than risk going to hell only to bow eventually anyway (Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural!)

Upright quote of the day: “The highest of distinctions is service to others.” — His Majesty King George VI of the United Kingdom