DAILY NEWS Stream – September 17, 2025

The International Monetary Fund pledges to work with Ukraine (Ureign) on a new support program after Kyiv’s formal request, as over half the nation’s budget now supports defense and humanitarian efforts (Reuters)

The US plans US$250 million in aid to the Philippines for public health and disease response, boosting bonds after a July visit to the US by President Ferdinand Marcos and earlier aid promises (U.S. Department of State)

Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro is sentenced to over 27 years for an alleged coup plot; the verdict drew strong reactions from the US, with President Trump calling the conviction “very bad for Brazil,” comparing it to the “witch hunt” trials He Himself faced (Reuters)

President Trump’s Top 100 Victories for People of Faith, Part 6 of 7

80) Reinstated soldiers discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines, including religious objectors. 81) Ordered military excellence and readiness, ending policy allowing service members with gender dysphoria. 82) Ordered the end to race-based and sex-based discrimination in the military. 83) Ordered shutdown of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in government. 84) Closed the White House Gender Policy Council. 85) Ordered all agencies to shut down offices promoting gender ideology. 86) Ended Biden’s commission that explored expanding or changing the US Supreme Court (“court packing”) 87) Planned a major celebration for America’s 250th Independence anniversary (in 2026) 88) Ordered Smithsonian museums to restore accurate US history. 89) Required foreign aid and NGO (non-governmental organization) funding to align with US values, including freedom of religion. 90) Enforced a “One Flag Policy”— only the US flag at embassies. 91) Allowed only US, state, or military flags at veterans’ facilities. 92) Removed Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts board members promoting radical ideology at taxpayer expense (WhiteHouse.gov)

US first son Donald Trump Jr. condemns the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling it political violence. He criticized the media’s response and warned that such violence comes only from the political far-left. He argued that when the left loses debates, it turns to violence, citing multiple assassination attempts against his father (Fox News)

US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating artificial intelligence (AI) companies including OpenAI and Meta over chatbot risks to kids, after a teen’s suicide prompts national safety concerns (CBS News)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam) and Japan led global tourism growth in the first half of 2025. Global tourism increased 5% compared to the same period last year, reaching nearly 690 million tourist arrivals (Tuổi Trẻ)

Nutritionists say daikon radish supports collagen and bone health thanks to its high vitamin C and calcium. Its natural plant-based enzymes also aid digestion. Enjoy it 2-3 times/week, steamed or cooked in vegan soups; avoid raw radish if you have a sensitive stomach (Bác Sĩ Của Tuổi Già)

Doctors say roasted black sesame seeds are a natural kidney and bladder health booster. Packed with omega-6, lignans, calcium, and iron, they improve brain function, strengthen hair, and can reduce nighttime urination. Enjoy a spoonful daily in wholesome vegan meals for lasting vitality (Tủ thuốc tuổi già)

Experts say chia seeds are a vegan superfood rich in fiber, calcium, and omega-3s that support heart, gut, and bone health. However, eating them dry or poorly soaked blocks these nutrients and may upset digestion. For best results, soak 10–15 grams in water overnight, then enjoy in vegan yogurt, smoothies, or puddings for maximum plant-based benefits (60 70 80 Ăn Là Khỏe)

US health group Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) says animal-people meat and dairy are major drivers of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes in the US. While the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has blamed “poor diet” for rising chronic disease, PCRM urges it to specifically name animal-people products as key risks (Plant Based News)

US study finds 93% of shark-people meat is mislabeled, with endangered species like hammerheads sold cheap, risking extinction and consumer health due to toxic mercury (VTV)

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 771 West Nile virus cases across 39 states, with over 60% affecting victims’ brains, urging the public to safeguard against mosquito bites as the season continues (CBS News)

A strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes eastern Russia’s Kamchatka region (Reuters)

Gutrahan village [India] is hit by a sudden “cloudburst” thunderstorm, damaging houses, crops, and cars across Himachal Pradesh (PTI)

Đồng Nai [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: Nearly 1,500 students were forced to skip morning classes due to flooding from the Buông River (VTV)

An enormous rare hoodwinker sunfish-person washes ashore at Doran Beach in Sonoma County [California, US]. Despite rescue attempts, the fish-individual died shortly after due to a mysterious illness, now under investigation (SFGate)

Cabo de Gata [Spain] beaches glow bright blue from a bioluminescence phenomenon; visitors were advised to enjoy it at night and respect the marine ecosystem (Euro Weekly)

Southern rust plant disease has severely spread across the US Midwest, threatening a record amount of corn. The fungus can cut maize production by up to 45%, with Iowa hit hardest due to wet conditions (Reuters)

NASA scientists find a global ocean under Saturn’s moon Mimas, which joins the ranks of “ocean worlds,” boosting the search for life-supporting conditions beyond Earth (Earth.com)

Scientists record the most detailed-ever gravitational wave signal from a black hole collision, confirming two key predictions by Dr. Albert Einstein (vegetarian) and Dr. Stephen Hawking about black holes (Tuổi Trẻ)

Finnish vegan startup Perfat Technologies raises €2.5 million to further develop its low-fat, eco-friendly vegan oils that closely mimic fats like dairy butter, palm oil, and coconut oil (The Plant Base)

San Antonio [Texas, US] imposes fines up to US$2,000 for pet-people abandonment and declares itself a bird-person sanctuary, prohibiting the unlicensed capture or relocation of peafowl-people and other exotic bird-folk (Community Impact)

Luton [UK]: Stopsley firefighters rescue a juvenile fox-person stuck in a tight gap. Mark Richardson from the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (RSPCA) brought him to South Essex Wildlife Hospital, and after a month of recovery the fox-person was returned to the wild (The Cool Down)

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary [Australia] rescuers halt bulldozers to protect masked lapwing-people eggs discovered next to a construction site. The parent birds quickly returned to incubate the eggs, and the chicks later hatched safely (The Dodo)

Critically injured rescue dog-person Dixie is recovering after surgery in Deerfield Beach [Florida, US], thanks to local nonprofit iHeart Animal Rescue and strong community support (WSVN)

Ancient wisdom points out 7 traits of the wise— if you have these, you are truly clever: 1) You Avoid Pointless Disputes + Skipping unnecessary conflicts, you preserve your inner peace. 2) You Don’t Boast + Actions speak louder than words; you let your deeds show who you are. 3) You Stay Out of Arguments + Silence maintains harmony; you know winning debates helps nobody. 4) You Reject Arrogance + Being humble keeps you open to learning. 5) You Limit Unnecessary Explanations + You save your energy and let the truth reveal itself. 6) You Practice Contentment + Joy comes from appreciating what you have. 7) You Let Go + Releasing the past to live free in the present (Sức Khỏe Tuổi Xế Tà)

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tony Cicoria shares his near-death experience in which he discovered the God Energy.

In 1994, Dr. Tony attended a family gathering at Sleepy Hollow Lake [US]. While calling his mother from a pay phone, lightning struck the phone, hitting him in the face and throwing him backward. Yet he felt himself moving forward, bewildered to see the dangling phone as his mother-in-law screamed past him. Turning, he saw his body on the ground, realizing, “I’m dead.”

The transition was natural, moving from physical to spiritual form. A nurse waiting for the phone began CPR [cardiopulmonary resuscitation]. Dr. Tony tried to communicate but was unseen and unheard. He retained full mental clarity, thinking as he normally would, and realized that his spirit was eternal, exclaiming, “There’s no such thing as death.” His body seemed like an empty shell, a costume over his true self. Unafraid, he accepted this as reality.

Attempting to check on his family, Dr. Tony started up the stairs, but by the third step his legs began to dissolve. By the top, he was a formless ball of energy. Passing through a wall, he appeared above his wife, painting children’s faces. He memorized the scene and later verified with her that it was real. Rising through the roof, he entered a river of bluish-white Light radiating love and peace, “the God Energy”— source of all. He felt pure love, an earth-shaking realization. A collage of his life’s highs and lows appeared without commentary as he flowed in the ecstatic stream.

Suddenly, pain yanked him back. Dr. Tony’s body burned as if struck by hot pokers from head to feet. Though he loved his family, he begged not to return, overwhelmed by bliss on the other side. After the nurse stopped CPR, he finally opened his eyes. Vision blurry, he mumbled about being a doctor. Opting not to go to the hospital, he consulted cardiologist and neurologist friends, who confirmed his survival was remarkable.

Dr. Tony now believes reality is a continuum, with the spirit evolving through reincarnation, learning, and healing to rejoin the Source. Life is a proving ground, where service to others drives spiritual growth. He sees death as a change of form, not an end, and says knowing this firsthand forever transforms one’s view of life (Coming Home)

Uplifting quote of the day: “Wisdom is that apprehension of Heavenly things to which the spirit rises through love.” — Honoré de Balzac French Novelist and Playwright