DAILY NEWS Stream – December 10, 2024

Israeli President Isaac Herzog asks US tech billionaire Elon Musk to help revive Gaza hostage negotiations, hoping to leverage Mr. Musk’s relationship with President Trump, his influence on social media through X, and his ability to apply pressure for greater visibility (VnExpress)

Hamas and Israeli officials confirm peace talks resume in Egypt with Qatari mediators, exploring potential ceasefire deal involving hostage releases and prisoner exchanges (VOA)

Qatar’s Prime Minister Al Thani says Gaza peace deal is possible before US President Trump’s January 20, 2025 inauguration, citing renewed momentum and willingness for prisoner exchange amid ongoing negotiations (The Guardian)

Putin is FURIOUS as North Koreans CAN’T EVEN THROW GRENADES, leading Russian commanders to hesitate deploying 11,000 North Korean troops due to severe combat inexperience (Reporting from Ukraine)

Low-Budget Tech CRUSHING Russia as cardboard drones, jerry-rigged vehicles and Vietnam War-era weapons all aid Ukraine in pushing back the invaders (The Military Show)

Putin “FINISHED” as Russian losses in Ukraine SKYROCKET due to Russia’s increasingly desperate meat-grinder assaults (Military Info)

Analysis: Disaster for Russian Army in Syria will influence the war in Ukraine, as Syrian rebel forces’

threaten Russian supply lines via Syria, likely detracting from their military resources (Denys Davydov)

Netherlands delivers devastating blow to Russia’s war effort despite Putin’s nuclear threats, providing advanced defense aid including 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, strengthening its resistance against Russia’s invasion (The Military Show)

Spain has pledged €5.4 billion in military aid to Ukraine through 2027, including 19 Leopard tanks and Patriot missiles, marking major shift from historical neutrality towards Russia (The Military Show)

Analysis exposes Russia’s military weaknesses, from untrained conscripts to outdated equipment, as high casualties and recruitment challenges expose the myth of Russian military might (Military Info)

Putin admits ongoing trade issues with China, particularly in payment systems, despite claims of strong ties, exposing cracks in the touted Russia-China alliance and challenges in bilateral cooperation (Báo Hà Tĩnh)

Ukrainian forces regain control of Novomlynsk village near Kharkiv’s Kupyansk, marking a strategic victory as Russia struggles with logistics issues (TSP)

Ukrainian drones strike Chechen leader Kadyrov’s military base in Grozny [Chechnya, Russia]

(TSP)

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announces alliance members’ agreement to prioritize protecting Ukraine’s infrastructure by providing air defense systems (VTC NOW)

Ukrainian special forces raid Russian border in Kursk region, capturing 8 Russian soldiers and killing 7 others in series of operations, planning prisoner exchange for Ukrainian captives (VietNamNet)

“We are seeing a meat grinder. The Russians have no compassion for the people themselves”: Labour Member of UK Parliament and former Royal Air Force squadron commander Calvin Bailey warns the UK would lose its standing army in six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict, urging swift preparations (Times Radio)

President Trump receives “Patriot of the Year” award at Fox Nation event in New York City [US], promising to restore American pride while dancing to iconic song “YMCA” after His speech (VnExpress)

National Police Association endorses President Trump’s FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] director nominee Kash Patel, praising his counterterrorism expertise and record of transparency and accountability (Fox News)

President Trump arrives in Paris [France] for Notre-Dame cathedral reopening, meeting with French President Macron and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts (PA Media)

UK’s Prince William and President Trump meet after Notre-Dame’s reopening, discussing the UK-US “special relationship” and sharing warm exchanges including fond memories of the late Queen Elizabeth (BBC)

American financial expert Dave Ramsey advises President Trump to stand firmly behind His Cabinet nominees and “not let the masses dictate” His leadership, emphasizing loyalty and aligned values over Senate confirmation concerns (Fox Business)

Efficiency “Minister” Elon Musk shows incredible charisma as droves of tech CEOs and founders redo their resumes to apply for jobs at President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency led by Mr. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy (vegetarian), promising 80+ hour work weeks to transform the US federal bureaucracy (CafeF.vn)

Milan [Italy]: Catholic nun Anna Donelli, 57, among 25 arrested in mafia investigation for allegedly passing messages between imprisoned bosses and outside associates while working as prison volunteer (VnExpress)

EU birth rates hit record 5.5% decline in 2023 amid climate and inflation concerns, with Italy lowest at 6.5 births per 1,000 people as more women delay having children (Tuổi Trẻ)

Romania constitutional court cancels the nation’s presidential election after intelligence reveals a Russian social media campaign supporting far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who came out surprisingly on top, with an entirely new election to be scheduled in bid to preserve electoral integrity (Thanh Niên)

Ethiopia: Ex-commander of the Oromo Liberation Army [OLA] Sagni Nagasa announces implementation of 13-provision peace agreement between the OLA and Oromia regional government to end years of conflict (The Eastleigh Voice)

World Health Organization [WHO] deploys experts to investigate mysterious disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo that has caused 394 cases and 30 deaths, with symptoms including headache, fever and anemia (VTV24)

US Agriculture Department mandates national milk supply testing for bird flu, initially rolling out on December 16, 2024 in six states, as virus spreads to over 700 dairy herds nationwide (Reuters)

Vietnam: Research shows tobacco leads to 100,000 annual deaths – 15% of total mortality, with 70% being premature deaths before age 75. Tax increases fail to curb usage due to rising incomes (KÊNH VTC9)

Author Linda People’s new book “The Inner Clock” explores how modern life disrupts human circadian rhythms that regulate biological functions from sleep to metabolism, with natural light exposure essential for healthy timing (Bài Học Sống)

Study reveals 20% acceleration in Pacific Ocean currents from 1993 to 2022 due to stronger winds, potentially altering El Niño and La Niña weather patterns and global climate dynamics (SciTechDaily)

University of Colorado [US] Professor Kristi Anseth pioneers regenerative tissue engineering, developing materials that help bones, cartilage and skin heal themselves through innovative cell signaling methods (VnExpress)

Harvard University [US] study of 192,000 people finds dark chocolate reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 21% [at five or more servings per week], linking benefits to polyphenol content, while milk chocolate can increase type 2 diabetes risk (VegNews)

Storm Darragh hits UK and Ireland with 93 mile/hour [149 kilometer/hour] winds, killing one man in Preston [England] and leaving hundreds of thousands without power as officials issue rare emergency alerts (AP)

Bloomberg Investigates documentary exposes illegal monkey trade from forests to US laboratories, featuring PETA scientist Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel discussing disease risks and widespread monkey laundering affecting 30,000 animals (PETA)

South Korea: New AI-powered recycling bins collect 500 million plastic bottles in a year, with citizens earning rewards for deposits while machines process items into materials for eco-friendly products (HTV)

Swiss company Voltiris develops innovative solar panels for greenhouses that generate power while allowing in enough light for crops, and is targeting thousands of hectares of greenhouse conversion (VietNamNet)

Introducing Vietnamese Border Guard officer Nguyễn Văn Hưởng and hero police dog Vát from Search and Rescue Unit 24 Border Guard School, who helped find 38 earthquake victims in Türkiye including two survivors during a 12-day mission in 2003 and now search for victims in Vietnam, including in Nủ Village following deadly flash floods in September 2024 (VTV3)

Shenzhen [China] police officer Shang Chaoyang has helped reunite nearly 500 families with missing relatives through genetic algorithms and image-aging technology, dedicating over 15 years to volunteer search efforts (Dân Trí)

European animal welfare group Project 1882 concludes its “For the Animals” tour after visiting 21 cities and reaching thousands of European citizens, highlighting critical need for updated animal welfare legislation amid 2024 EU elections and new policymakers, with 102 members of European Parliament pledging support (Eurogroup For Animals)

New book “Hungry Beautiful Animals” explores how going vegan lifts us into a higher state of consciousness beyond seeing animals as underlings, emphasizing their unique capabilities, intelligence and dignity while challenging traditional human-animal hierarchies (Green Queen)

Bossou [Guinea] research shows wild chimpanzees organize tool use through complex action sequences similarly to humans, suggesting advanced cognitive abilities evolved before human-ape divergence (Discover Wildlife)

Grace and Jodean, rescued mother pig and daughter, find sanctuary in Los Angeles [US], demonstrating natural maternal care denied to factory-raised pigs, with Jodean showing a playful personality (Farm Sanctuary)

German food tech company Planet A Foods secures US$30 million to scale up production of ChoViva cocoa-free chocolate, which reduces carbon emissions by 80% through innovative sunflower seed fermentation (Vegconomist)

US sanctions target network of 5 individuals and 4 entities allegedly helping Russian elites evade sanctions through digital assets and stablecoins [cryptocurrency] (VnExpress)

The Syrian government falls after a swift 10-day rebel offensive, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule. President Bashar Assad reportedly fled the country, as opposition forces entered Damascus, sparking celebrations and calls for unity (AP)

President Trump reappoints Peter Navarro as Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, highlighting his effectiveness in advancing “Buy American, Hire American” policies and defending American workers during President Trump’s first term (Politico)

President Trump nominates former Congressman Billy Long [Republican-Missouri] as head of the IRS [Internal Revenue Service] tax collection agency, praising his decades of business experience, bipartisan respect, and commitment to simplifying tax systems for hardworking Americans (Wavy.com)

President Trump selects respected lawyer Gail Slater as His nominee to lead the Department of Justice’s antitrust division, citing her tech expertise and free-market advocacy as special advisor during His first term, ensuring strategic oversight of major industry investigations (Politico)

US: Bible sales surge 22% in October 2024 compared to last year, with some bookstores reporting quadrupled sales in four years as young readers embrace paper Bibles amid growing spiritual interest (CBN News)

Pearl Harbor [Hawaii, US]: Nine birds in backyard flock euthanized after two ducks adopted from Susies Duck Sanctuary in Wahiawa tested positive for avian flu (Island News)

Love-expanding quote of the day: “Until he extends his circle of compassion to include all living things, man will not himself find peace.” – The Reverend Dr. Albert Schweitzer OM (vegetarian)

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