DAILY NEWS Stream – January 18, 2025

EU announces €140 million humanitarian aid package to Ukraine, and €8 million for Moldova to support Ukrainian refugees and local host communities (VTC NOW)

Over half of Greenland’s population supports joining the United States, as 54.7% favor US President Trump’s proposal in new survey, while President Trump’s team continues pushing for acquisition of the strategic Arctic territory (Báo VietNamNet)

American seer Reverend Brandon Biggs reveals prophetic warning of a major terrorist attack planned to disrupt US President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. It will involve1,000 operatives coordinating across 10 major cities, using fertilizer explosives carried in white vans and armored dump trucks to target government buildings, major landmarks like the New York Stock Exchange and World Trade Centers, and President Trump’s properties, including in France, England, and possibly elsewhere in Europe. The attackers are motivated by revenge for Iranian military leader Soleimani’s death. Mr. Biggs calls for prayer and intercession, urging believers to ask God for protection over major cities, key landmarks, and President Trump’s properties. He asks for Divine intervention to safeguard innocent lives and expose the attackers, declaring that united prayer can shift political events and stop the attack before it takes place (Last Days)

South Africa: At least 100 illegal miners die in abandoned gold mine, likely from starvation or dehydration, after being trapped underground since November 2024, with 26 others rescued by local police, highlighting dangers of informal mining (HTV Tin Tức)

China: HMPV [human metapneumovirus] causes social media panic, as some say China has declared a state of emergency, while China denies it. International experts say that unlike COVID, HMPV is not a new virus – it’s been around for decades, with cases rising seasonally like the flu, and is not considered to have “pandemic potential” (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY; GAVI)

Japan struck by magnitude 6.9 earthquake, with tsunami warnings issued for Miyazaki Prefecture on southwest island of Kyushu; no immediate damage reported (Euronews)

Japanese government panel raises “mega quake” probability to 82% in the next 30 years. Such a jolt could potentially have a devastating 8 to 9 magnitude, trigger colossal tsunamis, kill several hundred thousand people, and cause billions of dollars in damage, experts say (The Straits Times)

8 types of wildlife contaminated with radiation due to the 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl [Ukraine], with impacts still seen today: 1) Wolves – Remarkable radiation resistance, with adapted immune systems resembling human cancer patients; 2) Frogs: skin turned from green to black, likely to protect from high radiation; 3) Birds: altered feather color, increased thyroid diseases, and smaller brain size, reducing health and survival rates; 4) Stray dogs: inherited genetic mutations from abandoned pets, leading to health problems and abnormal development similar to those seen in human atomic bomb victims in Japan; 5) Cows and other domestic animals: tumors and devastating mutations, including severe deformities; 6) Catfish: grown to enormous size, almost three times their natural limit, with high radiation toxic to humans who try to consume them; 7) Bacteria: Gamma radiation resistance, enhanced survival in radioactive environments; 8) Faraway animals, such as wild boars – Contaminated by radioactive plants that absorbed the initial disaster’s radiation carried on the wind, causing health issues and mutations in areas as far as Finland and Norway (Logic Động Vật)

India’s Maha Kumbh Festival draws 35 million including ascetics for a “royal bath” in holy rivers the six-week festival, held every 12 years in the northern city of Prayagraj [Uttar Pradesh], is the “world’s largest” gathering of humanity, and this year expected to attract more than 400 million people (Reuters)

Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15 months of conflict, expected to be implemented in three phases starting on Sunday, January 19, 2024 (Al Jazeera)

Hamas to release 33 hostages in first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal as negotiators in Doha finalize 42-day truce proposal (BÁO GIAO THÔNG)

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman praises President Trump for getting Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal “done,” as His upcoming inauguration and recent diplomatic mission to Israel by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff drove the agreement to completion (Fox News)

Russia accuses Biden of ruining everything before President Trump takes office, as he issues last-minute sanctions targeting Russian energy companies, further spoiling US-Russian relations similar to what Obama did in 2016 just before President Trump’s first inauguration (Báo Nghệ An)

Florida [US] Governor Ron DeSantis [Republican] helps clear the way for President Trump’s immigration policies by calling special legislative session to prepare for mass deportation of illegal immigrants in his state (BTV Epoch Times)

The three richest people in the world - Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg – will attend President Trump’s inauguration, highlighting His strong billionaire support (Thanh Niên)

President Trump’s Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi is going to come and “restore integrity” to the Department of Justice, says Senator Ted Cruz [Republican-Texas], praising her strong answers to Democrats’ politically loaded questions at Senate confirmation hearing (Fox News)

Lebanon’s new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, former president of the International Court of Justice, pledges to reform and rebuild the country, urging comprehensive plan for a productive economy and job creation while ensuring equality for all citizens (VNEWS)

Pakistan faces education crisis with 26 million children out of school – one of the highest rates in the world - as poverty, lack of infrastructure, and non-educated parents keep rural kids from classrooms (VTV24)

Vietnam: Scammers target Tết [Lunar New Year] celebrations, with common scams to watch out for including: 1) Money exchange scams: Criminals offer low-fee currency exchange, only to deliver you counterfeit or insufficient money or disappear after receiving your payment; 2) Bank account locking fraud: Crooks deliberately enter incorrect passwords to lock your bank account, then impersonate bank staff to steal your information via malicious links; 3) Fake “light work, high pay” jobs: Recruiting you to be an online worker, paying you small rewards initially, then increasing “tasks” requiring you to deposit large fees before disappearing; 4) Fake promotions or cheap travel tickets: Creating counterfeit websites resembling official companies to sell you fake or non-existent tickets, or steal your sensitive data; 5) Other scams: Fraudulent investment schemes, impersonating companies for holiday promotions, consumer loans, utility payments, and social media account takeovers. Advice: Only exchange money at licensed banks or trusted sources. Avoid sharing personal information online. Be skeptical of offers for easy money or cheap prices; verify their legitimacy directly with official sources. If you receive an invitation via messages, absolutely do not click on the link, do not install strange software on the device; immediately report to the authorities (Thanh Niên)

Hải Dương [Vietnam]: Many children with influenza A are hospitalized, making up 30% of cases at Hải Dương Children’s Hospital, with experts advising parents to bring their child to a medical facility if they experience any severe symptoms, including wheezing, shortness of breath, seizures, or a persistent high fever above 39 degrees Celsius [102 degrees Fahrenheit] (VTV.vn)

World Health Organization [WHO] continues to warn of monkeypox surge in Africa, with 14,700 cases and 66 deaths reported across 20 African countries, including new variant Clade 1b (VTV.vn)

40 million people worldwide could die from antibiotic resistance in the next 25 years [2025-2050], with elderly most at risk as bacteria evolve to resist treatment – a problem made far worse by the meat and dairy industry, which feeds 70% of the world’s antibiotics to animals who are then eaten by humans, warns UK’s former medical chief Sally Davies (VTV.vn)

US doctor says she’s “quitting alcohol completely” - saying the physical and mental damage it does is “just not worth it” – and encourages others to do the same and become part of “the dry revolution” (Fox News)

Experts share eight heart-healthy evening habits: 1) Maintain a consistent bedtime, sleep 7-8 hours per night, including weekends; 2) Reduce stress through meditation, gentle stretching, or deep breathing; 3) Avoid eating 2-3 hours before bed; 4) Avoid caffeine after 3 pm, don’t drink alcohol; 5) Avoid phone/tablet/ computer use an hour before bed; 6) Keep the bedroom comfortable - dark, quiet, and cool; 7) Make a to-do list for the next day to clear your mind; 8) Drink less water at night and more during the day (VnExpress)

Los Angeles [US] fires burn through over 40,000 acres [16,180 hectares] as firefighters continue containment efforts (Al Jazeera)

Los Angeles [US]: Deadly wildfire smoke prompts public health emergency declaration, with air pollution up to 20 times beyond the safe limit. Prolonged exposure risks include severe respiratory and cardiovascular issues, dementia, and mental health impacts (VTV24)

Aerial views of Los Angeles [US] show widespread power outages and a large tent city emerging as thousands of people seek refuge in makeshift shelters after devastating fires (NEWS9 Live)

Los Angeles [US]: Virgin Mary statue miraculously survives wildfire even though the rest of the house burned down (Dân Trí)

Los Angeles [US]: Hero brain surgeon Chester Griffiths saves his street from “apocalyptic” wildfires by leading five-day-and-night firefighting effort with his neighbors, preventing the flames from reaching their houses (DAN VIET NEWSPAPER)

Los Angeles fires: Local climate science expert Edgar McGregor praised as a hero after predicting the wildfires days ahead of time and calling for evacuations on Facebook, helping save hundreds of his neighbors’ lives (DAN VIET NEWSPAPER)

Japanese government panel raises “mega quake” probability to 82% in the next 30 years. Such a jolt could potentially have a devastating 8 to 9 magnitude, trigger colossal tsunamis, kill several hundred thousand people, and cause billions of dollars in damage, experts say (The Straits Times)

Australia closes nine beaches in Sydney, including iconic Manly Beach, after mysterious white and gray balls the size of marbles wash ashore during peak summer holiday season (HTV)

Heart-expanding quote of the day: “Life without love, is no life at all.” – Leonardo da Vinci (vegetarian)