DAILY NEWS Stream – November 17, 2024

Lebanon suffers US$5 billion economic losses and 99,209 damaged homes from year-long conflict with Israel, World Bank reports (The Times of Israel)

Ukrainian forces destroy three Russian-North Korean battalions in six days at Kursk front, with record single-day Russian losses of 1,950 troops and 104 armored vehicles cross the front line (VietCatholicNews)

Afraid of being arrested, Putin did not dare go to the Brazil G20 summit, sending Foreign Minister Lavrov instead amid International Criminal Court arrest warrant that would require Brazil to detain Putin as a war criminal (VietCatholicNews)

Ukraine reveals Russia’s weakness as Russian forces stockpile armored vehicles on front line but rely on infantry attacks due to equipment losses (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

Donetsk [Ukraine]: Russian armored assault repelled by Ukrainian forces, with T-90M tank-led Russian group forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

First direct maritime trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh since 1971 conflict marks historic diplomatic shift as Pakistani cargo vessel docks in Chittagong [Bangladesh] (The Independent)

US President Trump selects attorney and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead Department of Health and Human Services, promising to address the chronic disease epidemic and reduce corruption in the industrial food and pharmaceutical systems (Fox News)

Decorated combat veteran and Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth brings military expertise as President Trump’s choice for Defense Secretary (The Hill)

Policy architect Stephen Miller brings proven track record as President Trump’s pick for Deputy Chief of Staff (The Hill)

Phú Thọ [Vietnam]: Unauthorized hill leveling threatens residents’ safety as dozens of hills vanish despite permit requirements (VTV24)

Vietnam chosen by world’s richest man Elon Musk as a base for his space exploration company SpaceX, with WNC Corporation factory in Hà Nam [Vietnam] doubling its workforce to 6,000 employees after suppliers were redirected away from Taiwan amid geopolitical concerns (TIN TỨC 24H TV)

Vietnam bans online games featuring playing cards starting December 25, 2024, under new internet management decree designed to keep users safe online (Người quan sát)

US Defense Department says nearly two dozen UFO sightings can’t be explained and are “true anomalies” (New York Post)

Vietnam officials warn of lethal new amphetamine drug variant, with just 20 milligrams – the size of a toothpick point – capable of causing death. The colorless, odorless drug is difficult to detect without advanced equipment, raising public safety concerns (Thanh Niên)

Vietnam’s Young Doctors Association reports alarming rise in chronic diseases among youth, with 10% of stroke patients aged 18-35 (Thanh Niên)

Eye health tip: Experts advise using room lighting while working on computers at night to reduce eye strain and protect vision (Alobasci)

Study shows pineapple, strawberries, and apples contain natural compounds that help whiten teeth without damaging enamel (Thanh Niên)

Health experts outline daily sugar limits: 6 to 9 teaspoons [30 grams] of added sugar for adults and none for children under 2, amid growing health concerns (Tuổi Trẻ)

Study highlights a vegan diet can boost children’s height growth through nutrient-rich foods like bananas, nuts, soy, leafy greens, and carrots (VnExpress)

Vietnamese study reveals pumpkin greens are a “blood-boosting superfood” that can boost heart health, treat anemia, reduce arthritis symptoms, aid digestion, strengthen bones, and enhance skin through rich nutrient content (Kenh14.vn)

Experts say green and blue colors can reduce stress and anxiety, while Japan’s forest bathing therapy improves physical and mental health (VnExpress)

Veterinarian warns you should NEVER let your dog play in a leaf pile, citing risks from sharp objects, toxins, parasites and fallen poisonous fruit (Country Living)

Quảng Ngãi [Vietnam]: Tornado damages 36 homes’ roofs in Phổ Thuận commune, prompting emergency response from local authorities (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

Đồ Sơn [Hải Phòng, Vietnam]: Many households remain unable to return two months after Typhoon Yagi, which triggered 25 landslides that devastated homes in September 2024 (VnExpress)

Category 15 Typhoon Man-yi approaches South China Sea at 25-30 kilometers/hour, expected to arrive in Vietnam on November 18 after hitting the Philippines (Thanh Niên)

Storm No. 8 weakens in South China Sea as Typhoons Usagi and Man-yi threaten the Philippines, with Vietnamese authorities issuing warnings for coastal provinces from Quảng Ninh to Bình Định (KÊNH VTC14)

Philippines evacuates 24,000 in Cagayan province as Super Typhoon Usagi approaches, marking fifth typhoon in a month (Reuters)

Málaga [Spain]: Torrential rains trigger worst flooding in decades, sparking protests over government climate response (Euronews)

Over 4,000 people evacuated in Málaga [Spain] as severe storms dump one month’s worth of rain in one hour, disrupting transport and closing schools (CNN)

Spain: October floods in Valencia and Alicante regions could cost insurers over €4 billion, likely raising premiums as government’s insurance pool replenishes reserves (Reuters)

Sicily [Italy] faces severe flooding as heavy rains sweep cars into sea and trap residents, with firefighters conducting more than 70 rescue operations (Euronews)

Pakistan’s water crisis deepens as per-person water availability drops 50% in 25 years, severely impacting farmers and urban residents (VTV24)

Global extreme weather events cost US$2 trillion over past decade, matching 2008 financial crisis losses, ICC [International Chamber of Commerce] report reveals (VnExpress)

October 2024 recorded as second-hottest on record globally at 59.6ºF [15.3ºC], with 2024 likely to become Earth’s warmest year in history (Daily Mail)

UN addresses complaints over limited vegan options at COP29 in Baku [Azerbaijan], where only one vegan outlet sparked delegate concerns over sustainability (The Telegraph)

North Carolina [US] company Deltec Homes builds hurricane-resistant circular houses withstanding 190 mile/hour [305 kilometer/hour] winds, achieving 99.9% structural survival rate (Good News Network)

US Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] adds seven Iowa waterways to the Impaired Waters List as nitrate contamination from pesticides, fertilizers and animal factory waste threatens major urban drinking supplies (Food & Water Watch)

Scotland [UK]: Edinburgh Zoo’s baby red panda dies from fireworks stress, prompting calls for stricter regulations on firecracker displays (The New York Times)

Analysis: So-called “humane” animal factories are lying to you – and the government isn’t stopping them, as the US Department of Agriculture allows meat companies to make false claims through weak standards and optional third-party certifications that fail to prevent animal cruelty (Vox)

Northern Ireland factory farms produce up to over 2,500 metric tons of manure daily, with River Bann area generating over 1,800 metric tons, threatening water quality as such installations rise 12% since 2016 (AOL.com)

Global industrial animal raising operations are more polluting than all the world’s planes, trains and automobiles and “must be phased out,” as UK’s 1,176 mega animal factories drive deforestation and methane release, threatening the UK government’s target of 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Daily Mirror)

Western Green Energy Hub planned in Australia would become world’s largest renewable facility, to cover 2.2 million hectares and provide 200 terawatt-hours of renewable energy annually, with construction to take place in seven phases over the next three decades (VnExpress)

Scientists discover world’s largest coral in Solomon Islands, spanning 183 meters and housing billions of individual polyp animals after 300-500 years of growth (The Guardian)

Andhra Pradesh [India]: State’s natural farming system could employ 10 million farmers by 2050 – which is double the number employed by state industrial agriculture – while reducing unemployment to 7% and increasing land under cultivation (Down To Earth)

Stockholm [Sweden] launches electric hydrofoil ferry that appears to “fly” above the water, reducing energy consumption by 75% thanks to dynamic gliding technology (VnExpress)

Ontario [Canada] inks US$71 million deal with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s company SpaceX to provide high-speed internet to 15,000 homes and businesses via Starlink, a network of low-orbit satellites that can beam internet signal to remote areas through phased-array technology (CBC)

Kiên Bình [Vietnam] volunteer team provides free motorcycle repair services at night, helping over 100 stranded travelers since March 2024 (Thanh Niên)

Korean couple opts to donate wedding budget of over US$3,500 to Gangdong Sacred Heart Hospital charity fund instead of hosting an expensive ceremony (Dân trí)

Safety tip: Lower car windows when crossing bridges to create an escape route if the vehicle falls into water, as you won’t be able to open the doors or windows once the vehicle is partly submerged (VnExpress)

US: Pennsylvania State Senate passes bill 47-1 allowing pets to be included in protection orders for domestic violence, now awaiting governor’s signature (CBS Pittsburgh)

Cape Town [South Africa] becomes International Companion Animal Management Coalition’s first “Beacon City” for exemplary humane animal protection practices (Primedia+)

US: Animal Legal Defense Fund honors law firms and professionals with awards for over 5,000 pro bono [free-of-charge] hours worth US$3.3 million in legal services for animal protection (Animal Legal Defense Fund)

UK businesses sign up for 2025 Veganuary Workplace Challenge, with 115 British companies having promoted vegan eating for sustainability and employee wellness during the previous challenge in January 2024 (Vegan News)

Jewish clergy advocate plant-based diets through “Shalom Begins on Your Plate” campaign, citing Torah values of environmental stewardship and compassion for animals (JewishStandard)

US vegan company Beyond Meat launches vegetable-based Sun Sausage nationwide at Whole Foods grocery stores, featuring pesto and Cajun varieties with reduced saturated fat (Vegconomist)

Celestial quote of the day: “Every heart sings a Song, incomplete, until another Heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a Song. At the touch of a Lover, everyone becomes a poet.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master Plato (vegetarian)

For more relevant news from around our planet, please visit SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN