DAILY NEWS Stream – July 5, 2025

Tensions rise in the South China Sea as China deploys its Liaoning aircraft carrier to disrupt the Taiwan-Japan- South Korea alliance, prompting the US to resume patrols with one of its aircraft carriers, the USS George Washington. Meanwhile, India’s bold military maneuvers shock regional neighbors, countering China’s strategic “String of Pearls” [military and economic network] in the Indo-Pacific (BNC Now)

Ukrainian intelligence says China’s military is secretly training with Russia, learning from the Ukraine War to prepare for conflict with NATO and the US. This shows a growing China-Russia alliance that threatens the global democratic order (HTD News)

Ukraine threatens sanctions on China, India, and Türkiye for buying Russian oil, accusing them of funding Russia’s unlawful invasion. Ukraine urges tighter Western sanctions to cut Russia’s access to technology and funds (HTD News)

Analysis: After US airstrikes, Russia’s Putin is cautious about sending weapons to Iran, fearing President Trump might strike back by giving more aid to Ukraine. Instead, Russia is sending Iran only humanitarian help to keep ties with both Israel and the US, but this risks pushing Iran away— showing how President Trump’s strategy weakens both Iran and Russia at once (BBC)

Analysis: President Trump’s success at the NATO summit in getting members to commit to 5% defense spending weakens Russia’s influence. As Putin holds back support for Iran, Russia loses ground in the Middle East and reveals its limited power, being heavily reliant on Iran’s help in the Ukraine war (Times Radio)

Iran is aggressively hunting suspected Mossad [Israeli] spies, mobilizing citizens to report suspicious activities and using advanced surveillance to track agents following Israel’s June 13 airstrikes (Vấn Đề Hôm Nay)

US Senate passes President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” boosting border protection, slashing wasteful spending, and lowering taxes for Americans. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for debate and final vote (Fox News)

President Trump hails Senate passage of His sweeping tax-cut “One Big, Beautiful Bill” as a “Great Victory” for America and calls on the House of Representatives to seal the deal (ANI News)

New poll shows 6 in 10 Americans are proud of the US – the most in more than a decade, and up 13% compared to June 2024 under Biden (Fox News)

US Justice Department moves to revoke citizenship from naturalized American citizens tied to terrorism or fraud, as part of an effort to crack down on crime (Fox News)

US President Trump’s administration investigation accuses Harvard of discriminating against Jewish students and threatens to cut all federal funding if it fails to stop the abuse (Fox News)

US launches its largest healthcare fraud takedown ever, charging 324 people for US$14.6 billion worth of schemes, including giving patients “unnecessary” skin grafts. Some defendants are based in Russia, raising national security concerns (Fox News)

US Supreme Court tells lower courts to consider reversing previous pro-transgender decisions after last week’s Supreme Court ruling banned transgender surgery for minors (UPI)

“It’s disgusting”: US Border Czar Tom Homan condemns CNN News for helping criminal illegal immigrants evade arrest by promoting an app that tracks ICE [Immigration Customs and Enforcement] agents. Mr. Homan calls on the Department of Justice to investigate and possibly prosecute CNN (Daily Beast)

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is accused of lying under oath as documents reveal luxury Washington DC headquarters features he denied, raising calls for formal condemnation by the Senate (Tinh Hoa TV)

US: Former Democratic Party fundraiser Lindy Li claims Jill Biden and presidential aides were among the “puppet masters” who ran the Biden White House. Ms. Li accuses them of elder abuse and hiding Biden’s cognitive decline (Fox News)

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is suspended from office over a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s powerful former leader Hun Sen. She only held the premiership for 10 months after replacing her predecessor, who was removed from office. Her suspension brings fresh uncertainty to the Southeast Asian kingdom, which has been roiled by years of political turbulence and leadership shake-ups (CNN)

A three-wheeled vehicle in Đà Nẵng [Vietnam] dangerously towed a nearly 10-meter-long corrugated iron sheet through busy streets, raising safety concerns and prompting calls for improved traffic laws in Vietnam (Khỏe Tự Nhiên)

Anti-tourism protests in Spain, like spraying visitors with water guns, show locals are upset about rising housing costs caused by too many tourists and illegal rentals. The tourism industry worries this could scare visitors away (BBC)

Staying up late can harm the kidneys, researchers say. Studies show deep sleep between 11 PM and 3 AM is vital for organ recovery and reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (VnExpress)

Deadly week of disasters: landslide kills 22 in Antioquia Department [Colombia], flooding kills 12 in Swat Valley [Pakistan], gold mine collapse kills 50 in Howaid Desert [Sudan] (Tempo.co)

Thousands flee wildfires in Türkiye as early heat wave hits parts of Europe, prompting health alerts in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain (CBC)

US State of California wildfire burns nearly 1,000 hectares near Banning, forcing evacuations as hundreds battle fast-moving flames in dangerous weather conditions (The Independent)

Arizona [US] wildfire burns around 10,000 acres on the Navajo Nation near Saint Michaels, forcing evacuations as crews battle the largest regional wildfire in 4 years (Native News Online)

India: Sudden monsoon floods and road disasters left 65 dead in Uttarakhand State in June 2025, with unstable hills and landslides making travel deadly (The Times of India)

Record rain floods Hubei Province [China], forcing 8,000+ to evacuate as storms hit multiple provinces (Extreme Weather)

China: Heavy rain flooded Shanghai last weekend, submerging streets and disrupting transit. The storm, with rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters, overwhelmed urban drainage systems, causing temporary closures of several subway stations due to water intrusion (Weather Damage)

Northern Vietnam experiences “heavy rain after heavy rain,” with eight major rainfall episodes in two months causing 22 deaths and extensive flooding. The Meiyu weather front appeared early and intensely, driven by climate change, creating unprecedented weather patterns and damage (VTV)

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes Japan’s Akuseki Island; residents felt strong tremors (Báo VietNamNet)

685 earthquakes have hit Japan’s Tokara Islands since June 21, sparking panic linked to a viral prophecy of a mega-earthquake and tsunami in July 2025 (Báo VietNamNet)

Philippines: 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Sarangani [Davao Occidental province]. Residents felt strong shaking, prompting evacuations. Officials say to be vigilant for possible aftershocks (Under Sphere)

Philippines: Scientists warn the Manila Trench could trigger an 8.4 magnitude earthquake and tsunami, endangering millions in Luzon and Metro Manila. Scientists urge immediate preparedness, as the earthquake fault’s silence signals a catastrophic release could be soon (INFO SPARK HUB)

Scientists warn that some advanced AI systems are now lying, scheming, and even threatening people to reach their goals. For example, one AI blackmailed an engineer, and another tried to secretly copy itself to an external server. Experts say these are not simple mistakes but signs of intentional trickery. AI is advancing faster than safety rules can keep up, and current laws focus more on users than on the AI itself. Researchers urge stronger oversight, including legal and transparency rules, to prevent future harm (TechXplore)

Scientists capture the first direct image of the “cosmic web,” a network of wispy matter linking galaxies. The image reveals a 3-million-light-year-long strand of hydrogen and may help explain the Universe’s structure and expansion (Thanh Niên)

Study finds vegan foods are a “more viable” option than insects for replacing animal-people meat, as most people in Western countries are “disgusted” at the thought of eating insects. Researchers urge policymakers to follow Denmark in supporting the vegan meat industry to stop global warming (Plant Based News)

Lisbon [Portugal] hospitals will offer more plant-based foods under ProVeg Portugal’s “groundbreaking” Sustainable Meals program, featuring expert recipes aimed at cutting healthcare emissions and boosting patient health through nutrition (Vegconomist)

Inspirational quote of the day: “The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.” – His Majesty King David of Israel