DAILY NEWS Stream – December 05, 2024

US President Trump warns Gaza militants of severe repercussions if hostages aren’t released by His January 20, 2025 inauguration, as the President prioritizes a quick and lasting peace in the Middle East (NDTV)

“Putin has failed,” we must prepare for the Kremlin’s collapse, which could happen any moment, says released Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza and American-born British political activist Bill Browder (Times Radio)

Future Russia-US summit may be held in Vietnam, with other potential venues including India, Egypt, South Africa, or Brazil, pending security considerations (Tuổi Trẻ)

Both Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and US President Trump envision a faster war resolution, as President Trump pledges decisive action to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict (Nghệ An TV)

Russia’s military struggles with ineffective recruits and disorganization amid corruption and poor training, severely impacting its war efforts and reflecting Putin’s diminishing control (Quân Sự Today)

President Trump warns of imposing 150-200% tariffs on Chinese goods if China enters Taiwan (CyberMach News)

Panic among Chinese exporters sets off shipping frenzy before President Trump’s tariffs, likely to take effect in early 2025 (China Observer)

US Treasury confirms Vietnam isn’t manipulating its currency and praises the country’s transparency (VTV24)

Analysis: Vietnam can increase its chances of benefiting from President Trump’s tariff policies by boosting domestic value-added exports, investing in infrastructure, fostering innovation, enhancing financial transparency, and leveraging regional trade agreements (The News Lens)

President Trump to attend Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening in Paris [France], marking His first international trip since winning the 2024 election (AP)

President Trump appoints Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, as a key adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, citing his valuable campaign contributions (BBC)

President Trump nominates Kash Patel as FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] director, signaling a push to overhaul law enforcement and target deep state adversaries (AP)

President Trump announces more key appointments, including Jamieson Greer as trade chief and Jim O’Neill as health deputy (The Guardian)

President Trump nominates attorney and longtime ally Brooke Rollins for agriculture secretary, tasking her with “protect[ing] American Farmers, who are truly the backbone” of the nation (BBC)

US Congressman says Elon Musk is right about the waste of the Pentagon’s US$886 billion defense budget after the defense headquarters fails its seventh straight audit (VnExpress)

China’s potential economic crisis deepens as small businesses struggle, with three factories closing in a 1,000 square meter area and workers left unpaid as owners flee (China Observer)

Vietnam Buddhist leaders commemorate 716th anniversary of King-Buddha Emperor Trần Nhân Tông’s nirvana at Vietnam National Pagoda, with two-day festival and free cable car tickets for attendees on November 30 and December 1, 2024 (HTV Tin Tức)

Vũng Tàu [Vietnam]: Cô Ba Bến Đình bakery’s boiled pork, pork pâté and pork sausage contaminated with salmonella bacteria, affecting nearly 380 people with one death (Thanh Niên)

Research links air pollution, heavy metals and “forever chemicals” to increased osteoporosis risk, particularly affecting postmenopausal women (The Washington Post)

Global health alert issued as Marburg, Mpox, and Oropouche viruses spread across 17 countries, with Marburg - marked by “bleeding eyes” as a main symptom – causing fatalities in Rwanda and new cases emerging worldwide (The Times of India)

Texas A&M University [US] study reveals gut health’s crucial role in stroke recovery, with interventions that repair the brain but not the gut leading to short-term effects but not long-term improvement (The Optimist Daily)

Storm Bora devastates Greek island of Rhodes with severe flooding causing at least 2 deaths and property damage, as scientists warn Mediterranean faces increasing climate impacts (HTV Tin Tức)

South Korea considers declaring disaster zones in areas heavily damaged by record snowfall (VTC24)

US: Heavy snowfall exceeds 70 centimeters in New York and Pennsylvania, prompting state of emergency across counties (HTV - Đài Hà Nội)

3.8-magnitude earthquake in Kon Tum [Vietnam] triggers landslides in Nam Trà My district [Quảng Nam], threatening 69 residents and a kindergarten (Báo VietNamNet)

Study reveals Mediterranean Sea lost nearly 70% water volume 6 million years ago during two-phase crisis, triggering volcanic eruptions and mass extinctions (Earth.com)

World Wildlife Fund [WWF] warns UK supermarkets are unlikely to meet 2025 deforestation-free food goal, with only 0.3% of cocoa verified deforestation-free (The Independent)

Investigation reveals widespread sexual abuse of animals in US meat and dairy industries, including documented cases at Butterball, Plainville Farms, and Hormel supplier facilities (PETA)

Chinese company Huawei’s US$2,800 tri-fold phone MXT faces multiple issues including screen damage, repair costs, and software bugs less than a month after launch (China Deep Dive)

Research warns covering half the Sahara Desert with solar panels could raise global temperatures by 0.39ºC and disrupt crucial desert ecosystem functions (Daily Galaxy)

Hà Nội [Vietnam]: Bus employee Mr. Chu Đức Hiếu, 37, carries elderly passenger to emergency room after collapse, earning praise for his quick life-saving action (Thanh Niên)

European vegan brand leaders demand change, signing collective call to action after COP29 in Baku [Azerbaijan] neglected meat and dairy’s enormous role in climate crisis and provided insufficient vegan options amid 50,000 attendees (Vegconomist)

London [UK]: PETA activists disrupt Fashion Awards at Royal Albert Hall to protest feather industry’s cruel treatment of birds (PETA)

UK: Tesco survey reveals 27% of British households plan to include plant-based mains in Christmas meals, responding to growing demand for vegetable-centered dishes (Plant Based News)

Ontario [Canada] vegan restaurateurs Isabella Bujor and Billy Qorri launch nonprofit The Giving Bowl, supporting 1,500 children in Uganda with meals and education (VegOut)

Swedish vegan strength athlete Fia Kamlund beats her personal best at at World Powerlifting Championships, lifting 575 kilograms combined and closing in on national bench press record (Vegan FTA)

Thừa Thiên Huế [Vietnam]: Forest rangers release 936 rescued red-whiskered bulbul birds to the wild after discovery in abandoned cartons at bus station (Công lý)

Grand Junction [Colorado, US] community unites to rescue horse named Hank from a culvert [drain tunnel], with fire departments, businesses, and veterinarians collaborating for successful operation (Sunny Skyz)

France: Animal activists free 24 turkeys from captivity before Christmas, driving them to safety and calling for further liberation actions (Unoffensive Animal)

German researchers develop legume-based egg white foam alternative at Fraunhofer Institute, matching quality through high-pressure homogenization of pea and lentil proteins (Vegconomist)

Danish scientists and Michelin star chefs successfully test oyster mushroom mycelium as meat alternative, receiving positive consumer response (Vegconomist)

UK charity Animal Aid provides tips for a cruelty-free Christmas, including avoiding turkey consumption, choosing vegan holiday food items, and supporting animal welfare initiatives (Animal Aid)

Ukraine successfully strikes Russian fuel depot in Rostov region (Tagtik)

NATO allies US, UK, Germany, and France urge de-escalation in Syria as Russia launches airstrikes and Syria announces counter-offensive against rebels (DPA International)

German “twin cities” send aid including medical supplies and warm clothing to western Ukrainian counterparts as Russia targets energy infrastructure ahead of winter, with Frankfurt and Wiesbaden [Germany] forming special relationships with Lviv and Kamianets- Podiliskyi [Ukraine], respectively (DPA International)

Experts explore how agricultural development can be a transformative force in conflict-affected regions by supporting recovery and shielding vulnerable populations from the worst impacts of violence and climate change at USIP [United States Institute of Peace] and Roots of Peace online discussion (USIP)

California [US] suspends Raw Farm’s milk distribution after detecting bird flu virus in samples amid growing cases nationwide (CNN)

New Zealand suspends poultry exports after detecting highly pathogenic H7N6 bird flu at South Island chicken raising operation (Reuters)

California [US]: Three patients die from Rocky Mountain spotted fever after exposure in Tecate [Mexico], prompting binational health response (SFGate)

Fashion industry contributes 97 million metric tons of textile waste annually, with 63% made from virgin plastic taking centuries to decompose, prompting calls to swap synthetic fibers for natural-grown sources to protect the planet (Hello!)

Global chocolate prices surge as climate change decimates cacao production in West Africa, driving 246% price increase compared to the average cost in recent years and affecting major confectionery companies (The Korea Times)

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, 74, remains detained in Greenland until December 18, 2024, pending potential extradition to Japan over 2010 Antarctic vessel incident, as fellow activists call for his release due to fabricated evidence used against him (The Asahi Shimbun)

Animal rights groups target Adidas as last major company using kangaroo leather in sports shoes, while Nike, Puma, and others have banned the controversial material (One Green Planet)

Shasta County [California, US] pays US$300,000 settlement to family after officials seized and slaughtered 9-year-old girl’s beloved pet goat Cedar from sanctuary (UnchainedTV)

Environmental groups win landmark case blocking offshore gas drilling in Italy’s Po Delta wetlands, an important but fragile UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve (Euronews)

UN’s International Court of Justice opens historic climate change hearings with 99 countries presenting cases on what countries worldwide should be legally required to do to combat climate change (Euronews)

Guimarães [Portugal] wins European Green Capital 2026 for sustainable development, receiving €600,000 prize to advance environmental initiatives (Euronews)

Study reveals Earth’s crust is “dripping” into mantle beneath Türkiye’s Konya Basin, discovering new tectonic process with implications for planetary geology (Indy 100)

Research reveals music can change the emotions tied to memories, helping reframe negative experiences and shaping how you recall them in the future (The Conversation)

North Carolina [US] startup Avalo uses AI to “supercharge” crop breeding by up to 70%, rapidly developing climate-resilient varieties like drought-resistant cotton and fully edible broccoli (CNN)

Indonesia strengthens wildlife trafficking penalties to 10-year prison terms and €130,000 fines as poaching threatens biodiversity across Java, Sumatra and Borneo (France 24)

Study identifies specific plant compounds that protect brain health through antioxidant and neuroprotective effects, shedding light on how plant-based diets and supplements can support brain health (Neuroscience News)

Dietitian highlights 10 of the healthiest, most nutrient-rich vegetables to add to your diet: Artichokes, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Edamame, Mustard Greens, Peas, Spinach, Sweet potatoes, and Watercress (Eat This, Not That)

Reassuring quote of the day: “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.” – Louisa May Alcott (vegan)

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