DAILY NEWS Stream – December 09, 2024

Ex-UK Ambassador to North Korea John Everard issues warning to North Korea, saying Putin may use 10,000 untrained North Korean troops as “cannon fodder” to reveal Ukrainian positions and direct artillery fire against defenders (Times Radio)

Analysis: Russian weapons exports plummet as Ukraine war exposes quality issues. Sales to India dropped 37% during 2018-2022, while global market share fell 6% (The Military Show)

Ukraine destroys two critical ammunition depots in Bryansk [Russia] storing North Korean munitions, using drone strikes to hit targets more than 113 kilometers inside Russian territory (The Military Show)

Poland strengthens eastern border with 8,000 front guard troops and 9,000 reserve forces, preparing for potential Russian invasion through Belarus and Kaliningrad [Russia] (The Military Show)

Report reveals Russian military collapse as morale plummets. Over 18,000 soldiers desert from Southern Military District while equipment losses outpace production threefold (The Military Show)

Russian forces suffer major losses in Kursk region as Ukrainians destroy military vehicles and weaponry, exposing failures in Moscow’s military campaign amid Putin’s lies of “total victory” (Đàm Quân Sự)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledges €650 million military aid package to Ukraine amid escalating conflict, marking second visit to Kyiv since February 2022 invasion (Báo Người Lao Động)

Terrible catastrophe awaits Russia as NATO intensifies combat preparations against Russia, including a new Arctic military base in Norway, while Ukraine rejects security alternatives and says NATO membership is the only acceptable option (VẤN ĐỀ HÔM NAY)

Another blow to the Russian economy as Chinese banks restrict cooperation with sanctioned Russian financial institutions, undermining Russia’s currency stabilization efforts and intensifying economic pressure as ruble falls (CafeF.vn)

Ukraine’s electronic warfare advancements allow effective defense against Russian drone attacks, with up to 45% of Russian Shahed UAVs diverted or destroyed through improved countermeasures and tactics (Dân Trí)

North Korean soldiers in panic as they face devastating losses in Ukraine, with missiles and drones killing hundreds, prompting mass desertions despite Kim Jong Un’s plans to send more troops (Oracle Eyes)

Ukrainian forces repel joint Russian-North Korean offensive in Kursk region, destroying armored units as elite brigades defend territory amid intense fighting involving 50,000 troops (PPR GLOBAL)

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

UK Home Office strengthens stalking victim protection with new measures including “Right to Know” guidance allowing the police to release the identity of an online stalker at the earliest opportunity, and expanded Stalking Protection Orders empowering courts to impose restrictions even after acquittal (Gov.uk)

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, becomes Namibia’s first female president, winning over 57% of the vote. A member of the governing party Swapo since 14, she rose from exiled activist to key political leader, championing women’s equality (BBC)

Research highlights red beans’ extensive health benefits, including cancer prevention, heart health support, blood sugar control, and weight management through high fiber and antioxidant content (Dân Trí)

Air pollution particles caused 9 million global deaths in 2019, with vehicles contributing 74% of PM2.5 fine particle pollution in major Vietnamese cities (VnExpress)

Saudi Arabia plans to plant 10 billion trees to green the desert spanning an area of 74 million hectares, using innovative water recycling and soil enrichment technologies (VnExpress)

International nonprofit Animal Equality outlines 6 steps you can take today to help animals:

1) Join a protest, 2) Take digital action from home like emailing decision-makers, sharing social media posts, or writing online reviews, 3) Add your name to petitions to end animal factories, 4) Report misleading claims on meat and dairy products using Animal Equality’s “humane-washing” form; 5) Be vegan and make your plate a statement, 6) Donate to animal rights campaigns – more info at AnimalEquality.org (Animal Equality)

Study finds vegans show good compliance with UK dietary guidelines, including adequate fruit, vegetables and protein intake, with fortified foods and supplements easily covering for any potential deficiencies (Vegan FTA)

UK vegan brand THIS announces major rebrand launching 2025, featuring updated logo and packaging design after securing £20 million investment for accelerated growth (Plant Based News)

Canada launches US$7.7 million faba bean protein initiative through Protein Industries Canada, developing sustainable ingredients for vegan foods with partner companies (Vegconomist) SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN

Chinese mercenary Li Jianwei exposes Russia’s failures in Ukraine war, describing high casualty rates and poor medical care among Russian forces (The Military Show)

Vision experts identify four eye abnormalities that could be symptoms of high blood sugar: blurred vision, double vision, black spots, and difficulty focusing vision (Sức Khỏe Cổ Xưa)

US President Trump nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman, first private astronaut to spacewalk and close friend of Elon Musk, to lead US space agency NASA (Thanh Niên)

President Trump selects esteemed economist Michael Faulkender for Deputy Treasury Secretary, praising his expertise and commitment to an “America-first agenda.” Faulkender’s leadership as head of the Paycheck Protection Program during President Trump’s first term saved millions of jobs nationwide (The Hill)

Amazon founder and second richest man in the world Jeff Bezos expresses optimism about President Trump’s second term, offering to help Him streamline government regulations (VnExpress)

President Trump overshadows Biden on world stage as leaders shift their attention from the White House to Mar-a-Lago [Florida], with non-partisan political scientist Wayne Lesperance saying “the world has turned the page” on the old administration (Fox News)

Biden considers preemptive pardons for President Trump’s critics in order to shield them from potential investigations – an idea largely rejected and criticized by Biden’s allies in Congress (BBC)

US Senator John Fetterman [Democrat-Pennsylvania] calls on Biden to pardon President Trump in New York case, arguing both His and Hunter Biden’s trials were politically motivated and damaged public trust in judicial institutions, and it’s a double standard to pardon one but not the other (The Hill)

UNESCO recognizes Bà Chúa Xứ Festival of Sam Mountain as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, celebrating traditional culture of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta residents preserved through generations of living in Châu Đốc [An Giang] (Anh Hai Cheo)

Vietnam tops Swiss company InterNations’ list of cheapest countries for expatriates for the third year in a row, with 86% satisfied with cost of living and 68% reporting sufficient income for comfortable lifestyle (Thanh Niên)

Vũ Quang National Park [Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam] rangers protect endangered wildlife through daily patrols, removing over 1,500 traps and dismantling 30 illegal hunting camps since 2023 (Tiền Phong)

Google confirms the opening of subsidiary Google Vietnam focused on supporting the nation’s rapid digital transformation, with a new office in the Capital and plans to handle local advertising tax procedures starting April 2025 (VnExpress)

Study reveals a single gene mutation could enable H5N1 bird flu human transmission, as Gln226Leu [glutamine-226 to leucine] substitution makes virus a better match for human cells amid rising US infection cases (LiveScience)

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, prompting property decontamination (Island News)

England’s National Health Service faces “quad-demic” as flu hospitalizations quadruple to 1,099 patients, alongside rising Covid, norovirus and RSV [respiratory syncytial virus] cases (The Guardian)

Hong Kong tightens health checks for all flights arriving from Africa amid mystery disease outbreak that has left 79 dead and over 300 infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC] since October (South China Morning Post)

Thailand’s government announces proactive strategy to crack down on “tiger monks” who tarnish Buddhism’s name, including stricter enforcement and monitoring, after series of shocking incidents erode public trust (VnExpress)

California [US]: 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes offshore, prompting tsunami warnings for 5 million residents before being canceled, with minimal damage reported but over 3,000 losing power in Humboldt County (Môi trường & Cuộc sống)

Ürümqi [China]: At least 25 cars collide in chain reaction on overpass during icy conditions amid heavy snow and rain, with drivers unable to brake on slippery roads (Hoa học trò)

German scientists discover reduced cloud cover caused Earth to absorb more sunlight in 2023, which combined with human- caused climate destruction will likely lead to accelerated global warming (Ars Technica)

Singapore: Nanyang Technological University develops fruit peel solvent technology to extract reusable materials from lithium batteries, aiming to reduce both food and electronic waste (Tuổi Trẻ)

UK researchers develop revolutionary diamond battery leveraging radioactive decay of carbon-14 that could keep devices running for thousands of years, with applications in medical implants, spacecraft and remote sensors (VnExpress)

Antarctica’s Lake Enigma reveals thriving microbial communities 11 meters below surface ice, including simple Patescibacteria, despite temperatures falling to -40.7ºC (Phys.org)

Rare black “anti-auroras” paint luminous “letter E” above Alaska [US], as charged solar particles are catapulted back into space creating dark patches amid traditional aurora patterns (Live Science)

Former Indian minister Maneka Gandhi (vegan) leads coalition urging Bihar state government to stop animal sacrifices and illegal animal transport to Nepal’s Gadhimai festival (Vegan FTA)

US: Californian vegan startup Lypid debuts vegan pork bao buns at Disney’s Moana 2 film premiere in Hawaii, featuring innovative vegan fat technology (Green Queen)

Danish vegan company KMC develops potato starch-based vegan cheese ingredients achieving 20-centimeter stretch, targeting pizza applications with CheeseMaker series (Totally Vegan Buzz)

London [UK]: Vegan chocolatier H!P develops vegan oat milk chocolate with smoky vegan bacon flavor and figs, designed by Brazilian illustrator Louise Coutinho for Amazon and King’s Trust competition (Green Queen)

Guide identifies easy-care plants for shaded balconies including snow pink, Chinese evergreen, cactus, aloe vera, jasmine, and Italian orchids, providing tips for creating refreshing green spaces with limited sunlight (Báo Mới)

Recycling experts provide comprehensive guide for aluminum foil recycling: check local acceptance, clean thoroughly, separate from other materials, and form 2-inch [5-centimeter] balls to prevent wind dispersal (The Optimist Daily)

Self-realizing quote of the day: “Music without words means leaving behind the mind. And leaving behind the mind is meditation. Meditation returns you to the source. And the source of all is Sound.” – The Venerated Enlightened Satguru Kabir Sahib Ji (vegetarian)

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