DAILY NEWS Stream – March 7, 2025

“I was saved by God to ‘Make America Great Again’”: President Donald Trump delivers His first major address to Congress of His second term, making a patriotic call to action emphasizing America’s resilience, faith, and determination. He declared that He was saved by God to restore America’s greatness and highlighted the nation’s history of overcoming adversity – from the Revolutionary War to space exploration. He condemned those attempting to silence or weaken America, asserting that the country remains proud, free, and sovereign.

President Trump celebrated American pioneers, workers, and warriors who built the nation’s infrastructure, conquered scientific frontiers, and defeated oppressive ideologies. He proclaimed that the next four years would elevate the US to unprecedented heights, creating the most advanced and prosperous civilization. He promised economic strength, scientific innovation, and space exploration, including planting the American flag on Mars.

His remarks concluded with an inspirational rallying cry: “Every single day we will stand up, and we will fight, fight, fight for the country our citizens believe in, and for the country our people deserve. (Fight, fight, fight!) My fellow Americans, get ready for an incredible future because the Golden Age of America has only just begun. It will be like nothing that has ever been seen before. Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America” (The Wall Street Journal)

US Vice President JD Vance says US economic partnership with Ukraine is best guarantee of its security and will deter Russia more than troops from European countries that “haven’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years” (The Guardian)

Ukraine’s parliament thanks US President Trump, supports His peace efforts, and calls for a stronger partnership between the Ukraine and the US, particularly in critical mineral exploration, days after a tense White House meeting between Him and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy (Kyiv Post)

Ukrainian soldier reacts to US withdrawing aid following Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump’s heated meeting, says it will make fighting back against Russia’s invasion “not just hard, but very hard” and hopes the US will continue helping Ukraine (AP)

Ukraine-US minerals deal still on: President Trump reads aloud letter from Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy during speech to Congress, saying Ukraine values America’s immense help in defending against Russia and that Ukraine is ready to sign a critical minerals deal “any time” (Forbes Breaking News)

Russia says it feels “generally positive” about the US and Ukraine’s critical minerals deal (Al Jazeera)

President Trump criticizes Europe for spending more on Russian oil and gas than they have spent on defending Ukraine “by far.” He says the US has provided Ukraine US$350 billion while Europe has spent only US$100 billion: “What a difference that is. And we have an ocean separating us. And they don’t.” The President laments that around 2,000 people were being killed every week in the conflict: “They are Russian young people. They’re Ukrainian young people. They’re not Americans. But I want it to stop” (The Times of India)

President Trump reminds the world: “The only President who gave none of Ukraine’s land to Putin’s Russia is President Donald J. Trump. Remember that when the weak and ineffective Democrats criticize, and the Fake News gladly puts out anything they say!” – alluding to Russian land grabs under Presidents Bush, Obama, and Biden (Truth Social)

US Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard (vegan) says President Trump is “the only person” Who can end Russia-Ukraine conflict (CAFELAND)

Israel, US reject Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing Palestinians, while Hamas welcomes it. The White House says US President Trump stands by His vision for the US to take ownership of Gaza and develop it into a peaceful resort area while relocating the Palestinians to neighboring Arab countries permanently (Al Jazeera)

President Trump repeats call to acquire Greenland and retake the Panama Canal for national security, saying He supports the people of Greenland’s right to determine their own future, but adds, “We need it, really, for international world security… One way or the other, we’re going to get it” (The Washington Post; NBC)

President Trump makes 13-year-old brain cancer survivor DJ Daniel an honorary agent of the US Secret Service to help him fulfill his dream of becoming a law enforcement officer (Forbes Breaking News)

President Trump renames 34,000-acre national wildlife refuge on the edge of the Gulf of America “in loving memory” of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl who was “horrifically” murdered by two illegal immigrants released into America by the Biden administration (Mint)

President Trump asks US farmers to prepare to sell more products inside the United States, as tariffs will go on external products from April 2, 2025, giving American growers a significant advantage (Truth Social)

President Trump ends federal funding for any college, school, or university that allows illegal protests, says agitators will be imprisoned or permanently deported to their country of origin, and that “American students will be permanently expelled or, depending on the crime, arrested” (Truth Social)

“Very worrying”: Fear stalks Kenya as more than 80 government critics are abducted since June 2024, with dozens still missing (Al Jazeera)

South Korea raised its birth rate for the first time in nine years, up to 0.75 in 2024 after hitting historic low of 0.72 the previous year, through a range of innovative tactics including parental support payments, dating events, and more (Al Jazeera)

India ready to share its positive experiences building a circular economy with the world, says Prime Minister Modi (The Statesman)

Study finds weightlifting or muscle-strengthening exercises can help older people deal with insomnia [sleeplessness] (The Canberra Times)

Doctors warn about popular weight loss drugs, describing horror side effects such as erratic heart rates and dangerously high acid levels in the blood (Daily Mirror)

Young child becomes second person to die of Ebola in Uganda since the latest outbreak began in late January 2025 (Africa News)

A year of extreme weather in Bhutan, as 2024 was the hottest year on record and brought a monsoon “like no other” (Kuensel)

Analysis: Shark and ray populations have halved since 1970 and the fishing industry is to blame, both from intentional targeting and accidental “bycatch” (Euronews)

Luzon [Philippines]: High heat index of 42ºC prompts one-day school closures (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls for a united South America to pursue “great projects” including Amazon revitalization, clean energy, and digital development (Prensa Latina)

“Frightening statistic”: More than 1 in 3 tree species worldwide at risk of extinction, new report warns (Euronews)

Insightful quote of the day: “There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.” – Josh Billings