DAILY NEWS Stream – August 19, 2025

US President Trump says international journalists should be allowed into Gaza to reveal the ongoing humanitarian crisis as He pushes Israel to finish its war with Hamas (Sky News)

President Trump affirms Ukraine (Ureign) will participate in any agreement concerning its future (VTV.vn)

Cambodian temporary workers in Thailand are given six-month extensions, retroactive to June 7, to address a labor shortage caused by previous border tensions (Bangkok Post)

US President Trump promises to “save” jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces trial for national security charges due to his pro-democracy activism and criticism of China’s Communist Party (Al Jazeera)

The US and Paraguay sign a Safe Third Country Agreement, allowing asylum seekers in the US to file claims in Paraguay to reduce the burden of illegal immigration and prevent abuse of the asylum system (U.S. Department of State)

The US sanctions Russian-operated cryptocurrency exchange Garantex for laundering money for cybercriminals, offering rewards totaling up to US$6 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Russian national Aleksandr Mira Serda and other leaders (U.S. Department of State)

President Trump signs an executive order to strengthen US leadership in the commercial space industry. It cuts regulatory barriers, speeds up launch and reentry licensing, accelerates environmental reviews, and supports building new spaceports. It also promotes new activities like in-space manufacturing and orbital refueling. The order creates a new advisory role at the Department of Transportation, raises the Federal Aviation Administration [FAA]’s commercial space authority, and upgrades the Office of Space Commerce to be directly under the Commerce Secretary (U.S. Department of Transportation)

US Justice Department charges five senior leaders of the United Cartels, a designated foreign terrorist organization, for manufacturing and trafficking methamphetamines, fentanyl, and cocaine from Mexico into the US (U.S. Department of Justice)

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announces 1.6 million illegal immigrants have left the US in her first 200 days working under President Trump (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Indonesia will crack down on illegal exploitation of resources, including illegal palm plantations and mining operations, says President Prabowo Subianto (Reuters)

Singapore recalls a French soft cheese over suspected listeria bacteria contamination. Earlier, France recalled several soft cheeses after two deaths linked to listeria. This bacterium can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems (baotintuc.vn)

Chemical pollution found in food and packaging poses a major health risk, new report warns. UK’s Deep Science Ventures urges consumers to choose organic when possible, avoid plastic containers, use safer cleaning and personal care products, and support brands prioritizing health and sustainability (One Green Planet)

World Health Organization [WHO] warns about the risk of chikungunya mosquito-borne virus appearing in Âu Lạc (Vietnam) as the virus continues spreading around the world (Vietnam.vn)

Hundreds are hit by food poisoning in Indonesia after eating free school meals. The program has seen multiple poisoning incidents nationwide since its launch in January, affecting over 1,000 people (CNN)

Measles outbreak worsens in North America, with more than 17 dead so far this year, says the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] (U.S. News)

Largest tsunami in a decade shakes Alaska [US], triggered by a massive landslide (Báo Lao Động)

More than 400 people are suspected to have died from extreme heat in Arizona [US]’s Maricopa County (THe Guardian)

Spain seeks help from European partners to tackle wildfires raging across the country (Reuters)

Indian Kashmir: Floods and landslides kill at least 60, with over 200 missing (Reuters)

Pakistan: Flash floods triggered by heavy rains kill at least 49 people in the northwest and other regions, while 1,300 tourists stranded in the city of Mansehra were evacuated by rescue teams (Click2Houston)

Flood kills 46 in Jammu and Kashmir [India] mountain village of Chisoti (The News International)

Fiji’s climate crisis pushes villages to relocate to higher ground as rising seas breach its seawalls, flood culverts, and erode the shore (One Green Planet)

Lagos [Nigeria] begins enforcing a ban on single-use plastics such as cutlery, plates, and straws to curb pollution in one of the world’s most polluted cities (ABC)

UK company RML Group develops an electric car battery that can fully charge in as little as 18 seconds (Kinh tế chứng khoán)

Oxygen is detected in the most distant galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0, reshaping our understanding of early star formation and chemical evolution in the Universe (Thanh Niên)

10 strange clouds resembling black holes appear in the sky over a deserted island near Antarctica (Người Lao Động)

Norwegian study finds the Western Hemisphere has cooled much faster than the Eastern over the past 400 million years. This is because it has more ocean water and thinner crust, which let heat escape more easily from Earth’s interior. The uneven cooling influences tectonic activity, climate, and ocean currents, raising the risk of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. It also changes habitats, pushing species to adapt or go extinct (Tuổi Trẻ)

Veganism can help solve Africa’s food and health challenges, new study finds. Researchers urge African governments to expand their national dietary guidelines to emphasize plant-based nutrition to support sustainable food systems for the future (Bizcommunity)

US-based fundraising platform CUDDLY debuts the East Coast Rescue Rover van to transport at-risk animal-people from overcrowded shelters in New York City to a new rescue center in Long Island City (citybiz)

Canadian nonprofit Wildlife Rescue Association saves a seagull-person in White Rock [British Columbia] who swallowed a 15-centimeter skewer, which missed his windpipe “by just a couple millimeters.” They urge people to dispose of trash properly to avoid such tragedies (The Cool Down)

Tavistock [UK] hedgehog-people lover Helen Burridge thanks the Greatfield Hedgehog Rescue for saving a severely injured hedgehog-person named Progress, who she now regularly feeds and cares for (Tavistock Today)

Inverell [Australia] resident Bryn Casement rescues an injured koala-person from the roadside. Volunteer Tanya Arentz of the rescue group WIRES brought the koala-person, named April, to a care center, where she is expected to fully recover before being released back into the wild (New England Times)

Hà Tĩnh [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] resident Mr. Lê Hải Viện rescues a rare Indian python-person and brings him to Vũ Quang National Park, where he was cared for and released back into the wild (Đại Đoàn Kết)

Experts warn swimsuit color plays a crucial role in water safety, not just fashion. In deep or murky waters, light refraction can make certain colors nearly invisible, delaying rescue in emergencies. Safer colors include: + Neon yellow + Bright orange + Hot pink + Vibrant red

Risky choices include: - Black - Dark blue/green - White - Light pastels > as these blend with water.

For higher visibility, choose bright, reflective swimsuits and add colorful accessories like caps or floats to enhance safety during aquatic activities (VTC News)

American Christian singer Cynthia Rotenberger shares her near-death experience in which she was rescued from demonic forces by Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian)

In 1990, Cynthia was driving with her husband Terry when they were struck by a drunk driver. Cynthia swerved to avoid a head-on collision, but the impact was catastrophic. The car spun, ejecting Terry through the rear window, killing him nearly instantly. Cynthia was impaled on the gear shifter, which severed her liver vein and caused 13 would-be fatal injuries, yet pinned her in place, keeping her alive.

As rescuers extracted her with tools, Cynthia felt no pain, only peace. During medical evacuation, her spirit left her body and passed through the Earth’s atmosphere into outer space, a realm of darkness where fallen angels hurled accusations that she was “damned like her husband.” Demonic beings revealed their hideous forms, but Cynthia did not fear.

Suddenly, Light broke through with rushing wind and the sound of three doves, like those her grandmother kept. The doves circled, brushing her head, and Cynthia cried, “Help, Jesus!” At once, a six-winged seraph wrapped her in iridescent wings and carried her to God’s throne.

In Heaven, Cynthia collapsed at Lord Jesus’ feet as if she were dead. He appeared as rainbow Fire, lifted her up, and held her dead husband in His arms like a baby— fully healed and safe. Lord Jesus then took Cynthia back before the beginning of time, showing the creation of her soul and her son Lance’s, and explained her suffering had end-time significance.

Before the Heavenly Court, Lord Jesus answered every accusation made against Cynthia, and for each He declared “not guilty.” He revealed Lance’s future— foster care, abuse, yet also Divine elevation. Lord Jesus wept with Cynthia over the suffering and the world’s loss of faith, showing her the billions choosing the broad path to destruction. She begged, “Send me back! I will do anything for You!” Lord Jesus instructed her to testify that He is coming soon, promising to guide her and Lance.

After nearly a month on life support with morphine and a rocking bed, Cynthia revived and refused further machines, declaring her mission. She miraculously relearned to swallow and move. Once, when a nurse’s rough feeding caused choking, Lord Jesus told her to respond with love. Her kindness convicted the nurse, who dropped to her knees, asked forgiveness, and turned to Christ, sparking a spiritual revival among hospital team members. Despite predictions she would never walk again, Cynthia left rehab with a cane after just eight days. Within a year and a half, she fully recovered and, guided by Lord Jesus, began sharing her testimony on TV and radio (Randy Kay)

Elevating quote of the day: “Enter through the narrow Gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Because narrow is the Gate and difficult is the Way which leads to Life, and there are few who find It.” — The Worshipped Son of GOD, Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian)