DAILY NEWS Stream – October 29, 2025

US President Trump begins His tour of Asia in Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], where He signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners— Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Âu Lạc (Vietnam)— during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. President Trump also joined the signing of a Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire agreement He brokered in July, highlighting US commitment to Southeast Asia’s economy and regional peace (Reuters)

US President Trump sanctions Colombian President Petro and family members for alleged involvement in the global drug trade, freezing their assets and barring their American dealings (Fox News)

Egypt joins Horizon Europe, becoming the second African country associated with the EU research and innovation program, to boost Egyptian water management, sustainable farming, and food security (European Commission)

The EU and Uzbekistan sign an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, deepening trade, investment, and sustainability cooperation (European Commission)

Around 40 sub-Saharan African migrants die after a boat sank near the coastal city of Mahdia [Tunisia], carrying about 70 people trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, underscoring the severe risks faced by migrants and increasing pressure on North African countries managing migration routes (Reuters)

The US deploys the USS Gerald R. Ford— the largest aircraft carrier in the world—to disrupt drug trafficking in the Caribbean. The move follows several US strikes that have killed dozens of drug terrorists in the region (Fox News; CBS)

US President Trump reveals He was quietly upholding peace in Israel and the Middle East even when Biden was still in office, saying, “They [Israel] let me know everything. And sometimes I’d say no, and they’d be respectful of that.” President Trump also criticized former president Obama for mistreating Israel, calling his 2015 Iran nuclear deal “horrible.” President Trump credits His strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June with enabling the October 10 ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas, adding that without neutralizing Iran’s threat, Arab countries wouldn’t have joined the peace process (New York Post)

US President Trump pardons Canadian businessman Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder of global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, claiming Biden unfairly targeted him for political reasons. Mr. Zhao expressed gratitude to President Trump on social media platform X and pledged to help make the US “the Capital of Crypto.” (New York Post)

US President Trump’s administration reopens the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil and gas development, aiming to advance US energy independence and boost Alaska’s economy (Reuters)

US company Ford Motor’s CEO Jim Farley thanks President Trump for swiftly deploying federal emergency resources and offering regulatory flexibility to help the company recover after a fire at a major aluminum plant in New York (New York Post)

US Senator Bernie Sanders [Democrat] praises President Trump’s immigration policy, saying President Trump “did a better job” securing the border while Biden “didn’t do it.” Senator Sanders criticized Democrats’ weak border policies and said the party must return to an enforcement-based approach, adding, “If you don’t have borders, you don’t have a nation” (Fox News)

New documents reveal top Biden officials including Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Director Christopher Wray [all Democrats] personally authorized the controversial “Arctic Frost” probe that targeted nearly 100 Republican individuals/ groups and likely spied on 9 members of Congress (New York Post)

Peruvian President Jose Jeri declares a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and Callao province to address rising crime, authorizing armed forces to support police after deadly protests (Reuters)

Brazilian model and influencer Melissa Said is arrested in Bahia [Brazil] for allegedly leading a marijuana trafficking ring operating across multiple states. Officials said she used her fitness and wellness influencer persona to cover up a well-organized criminal network with weapons, large finances, and shell companies for money laundering, while encouraging illegal marijuana use among her over 340,000 Instagram followers (Tuổi Trẻ)

Italy’s largest church abuse victims’ group Rete l’Abuso alleges nearly 4,400 people have been abused by Catholic priests in Italy in cases reported since 2020; most victims were male and under 18 (Reuters)

Recent studies show eating mushrooms may lower the risk of depression. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University [US] analyzed dietary and mental health data from over 24,000 adult Americans and found regular mushroom consumption is linked to better mental health. Scientists say mushrooms are the richest food source of ergothioneine, a unique antioxidant that protects the brain from inflammation and oxidative stress. They also contain potassium and compounds that support nerve growth and mental balance. Enjoy white button, shiitake, or Lion’s Mane mushrooms in daily vegan meals to nourish both mind and body (Webtretho)

Ancient Buddhist teachings say that vegan food generates positive energy, as plants carry wholesome “life energy,” while meat from slaughtered animal-people contains unwholesome “killing energy,” attracting negativity and bad luck. Modern science echoes these insights: Recent studies reveal that fresh fruits and vegetables naturally emit biophotons, a subtle glow tied to the activity of healthy, living cells. In contrast, animal-people meat is dead— with no living cells, it emits no light. Additional studies show that meat from stressed, slaughtered animal-people retains high levels of negative hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which impair its quality and suggest a lingering negative energy. It’s no surprise that research consistently links whole-food vegan diets to lower risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer compared to meat-inclusive diets (Phật Pháp Online; Universidad de Alcalá)

Bản Hồ Commune [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] is investigating suspected food poisoning in 36 students who ate stir-fried chicken, ground meat, braised pork belly, and roasted peanuts with fish sauce (Báo Lào Cai)

Thái Nguyên city [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] fines Năm Sánh Hà Nội Company around US$800 after 281 students suffered suspected food poisoning from pork meals and degraded kitchen conditions (Lao Động)

An Aulacese (Vietnamese) teenager suffers poisoning and brain damage after trying a new cannabis-flavored vape that secretly contained a powerful synthetic drug, negatively affecting the nervous system, heart, and internal organs (VnExpress)

Salem [Virginia, US]: Ten-year-old Autumn Bushman dies by suicide in her bedroom while looking at her phone screen. She had been bullied at school over her braces, and the abuse continued on her smartphone after school. A Virginia Tech study finds that nighttime screen use and easy access to over-the-counter medicines are linked to teen suicide attempts, with about two-thirds overdosing after 8 pm and three-quarters using cell phones or other screens beforehand. Dr. Abhishek Reddy, who led the research, warned that using phones at night is dangerous for bullied children, recommending phones be kept out of bedrooms, good sleep hygiene, and limited access to medications (CBS)

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Hokkaido [Japan], with residents reporting shaking (Reuters)

High tides flood the Thanh Đa Island embankment area in HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)], with water reaching over half a motorcycle wheel as residents used sandbags to block water (Báo Thanh Niên)

Prolonged heavy rain floods the Thổ Châu Special Zone in An Giang Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)], with water levels exceeding half a meter in some areas (Tiền Phong)

Valencia [Spain]: The body of a 56-year-old man is found nearly a year later after he was swept away in the deadly 2024 flash floods (Reuters)

UK study finds a vegan diet can cut greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution and land use by up to 75% compared to animal-people meat-heavy diets. The researchers emphasize that reducing animal-people meat and dairy is vital for lowering global carbon emissions and improving public health (The Nation)

US chef Joanne Lee Molinaro (vegan) releases a new cookbook “The Korean Vegan: Homemade” with unique, easy-to-make Korean fusion recipes like vegan kimchi mac and cheese (Forks Over Knives)

Humanitarian organization CARE continues operating its main clinic in Deir al-Balah [Gaza], active since 1948, providing nutrition, health care and clean water amid famine affecting over 500,000 people (CARE)

Humane World for Animals teams up with Korean-American actor Daniel Henney to rescue over 67 dog-people from a dog meat-raising operation in Cheongju [South Korea] ahead of the nation’s 2027 dog meat trade ban (Newsbreak)

United Arab Emirates: Chiku Singh from Dubai rescues a cat-person abandoned for two years in an unused bathroom in Abu Dhabi, driving 90 minutes daily for three weeks to feed and earn her trust before gently coaxing her out and taking her to a veterinarian (Good News Network)

The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire [US] rescues 18 rabbit-people from an illegal backyard breeding operation in Milford, where the animal-people were kept in unsafe outdoor enclosures (The Cabinet Press)

Two Aulacese men— Lưu Quốc Tuấn and Nguyễn Văn Mướt— rescue a woman who jumped from La Ngà Bridge in Đồng Nai. Mr. Lưu saw her climbing the railing while riding his motorbike and quickly turned around, called for help, and jumped into the river to rescue her, while Mr. Nguyễn, living on a nearby raft, heard the cries and swam out to assist (Tuổi Trẻ)

Thanh Hóa [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]: Bỉm Sơn General Hospital director Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hường provides emergency first aid off-duty to a woman injured in a traffic accident, ensuring her timely transport to the hospital, where she has since stabilized (Báo Người Lao động)

Australian man Jacob King shares his near-death experience that awakened his third eye.

In 2021, Jacob was in deep distress, struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, and drug addiction stemming from childhood abuse. One day, he spent his entire paycheck on a mix of chemicals to try to ease the pain. Alone in his room at home, he suddenly passed out.

Jacob found himself in a pitch-black void. He felt a beautiful, sweet, and powerful loving energy flow through and around him. This presence was so loving that every cell and bone in his body relaxed completely, as if they no longer needed to function. His mind remained active, trying to understand the situation. He sensed a huge Presence embracing him like a long-lost friend, but the love was far deeper and more intense than any earthly experience— powerful enough to make him melt into it.

He recognized this energy as familiar from before his birth: it was God. Jacob felt a profound sense of return and completion. He realized all his life’s pursuits—pleasures, goals, and experiences— had been attempts to recapture this love. Now, nothing more was needed; he felt fully satisfied.

God then moved Jacob out of the void into a vast dimension filled with countless living lights— like stars alive with consciousness. They shimmered in unimaginable colors, moving as if dancing in harmony. God gathered them into breathtaking displays of beauty and joy, which Jacob sensed were created just for him. Then, guiding him onward, God launched Jacob forward through multiple luminous expanses filled with trillions of lights, until the intensity of love and light became nearly unbearable. Jacob told God he could not handle it and felt he would die. God guided him precisely to his limit, stopping just short of disintegration.

God announced it was time to progress through another level, even more intense. Jacob feared he would not survive, but he trusted God’s calm wisdom and power. God launched him forward like a paper airplane. As he sped through the lights, the velocity increased until he again reached the brink of death. Beyond that point, layers of Jacob’s human identity peeled away—skin, bones, and all attachments to his body—feeling as relieving as removing tight shoes. With each layer, childhood traumas released. This continued until only a final core substance remained. Jacob worried that losing it would leave nothing of him. But it held firm, puzzling him.

God halted the motion, lifted Jacob like a grain of sand, and revealed his view: a tiny white Light, Jacob’s soul. God explained that all past, present, and future experiences would fade, but this eternal Light— what Jacob truly is— would endure. He urged Jacob never to lose sight of It. God then rolled Jacob like a marble into the sea of lights. Jacob merged seamlessly, like a drop joining the ocean, his ego seemingly erased. He became one with the lights and God in a state of peaceful ecstasy beyond human conception. Time vanished; he simply existed as one, feeling he was home.

God then separated Jacob from the unity. An image appeared of Jacob’s unconscious body on Earth. God said it was time to return. Jacob resisted, pleading to remember the experience. God agreed.

Before leaving, Jacob asked how he could resume life as his human self— depressed, addicted, and suicidal— given the stark contrast. God said he would be okay. Jacob worried others would not believe him and asked how to share this experience with people in his life. God said that was Jacob’s purpose there. When Jacob questioned how he could transmit such immense love, God instructed him to ask for help and serve as an outlet—stepping aside from ego to let the love flow through. Jacob noted how simple it seemed from there but confusing on Earth. God responded, “I am you.” Jacob struggled to accept this unity with such a vast being.

To illustrate, a giant golden eye emerged from the center of Jacob’s forehead, gazing back at him. God explained, “I am viewing your life through you. We are One.” Then God sent him back.

Returning was difficult. The world seemed dreamlike, its vibration dull and unreal after such radiance. Jacob felt he was no longer seeing with his eyes but “through” them, as if windows to something deeper. His old ego-driven desires lost their pull, and disrespect or conflict no longer provoked anger. Though echoes of childhood pain remained, he no longer sought escape through drugs or alcohol, as true fulfillment came from connecting to God’s presence. Jacob believes anyone can find God by looking inside oneself.

“I’ve been very blessed to have this experience, and I hope that sharing this experience can help you on your journey. And always remember that God is with us, He is one with all of us, and His Love is everywhere, if you learn how to tune in.” (NDE Diary)

Self-realizing quote of the day: “Man’s sin is in his failure to live what he is. Being the master of the earth, man forgets that he is the servant of God.” — The Reverend Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel Polish-American Rabbi and Jewish Philosopher