DAILY NEWS Stream – April 9, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says diplomacy may be the “only way” to eventually return some Russian-occupied territories - but Ukraine will “never” recognize the occupied lands as Russian (Dân Việt)

Iran’s rial currency falls to record low against the US dollar as tensions with the US grow over Iran’s nuclear program (Al Jazeera)

Iran pulls troops from Yemen amid US airstrikes on Houthi rebels (Thanh Niên; The Telegraph)

Experts warn that Iran and terror groups are infiltrating US universities to indoctrinate students and recruit members, following violent pro-Hamas activities at Columbia University (Tinh Hoa TV)

“FREE MARINE LE PEN”: US President Trump publicly supports French populist leader Marine Le Pen after her conviction and 2027 election ban, calling it a “witch hunt” like His own legal battles against the corrupt Biden administration (Truth Social)

Analysis: Marine Le Pen’s conviction could strengthen her support as outraged French voters rally behind her National Rally party (Al Jazeera)

US: Democrats threaten to oppose a Republican bill called the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote. Republicans say the bill is essential to keep elections fair and free from foreign interference. Left-wing groups opposing the bill have received US$150 million from billionaire George Soros, raising concerns that he’s trying to fund election fraud (Tinh Hoa TV)

Strange omen: Vietnamese 12-year-old Tiến An becomes vegan after vivid dreams of Master Huỳnh Phú Sổ (vegan), Who warned: “Be vegan and recite the Buddha’s names. The [end] time is near – hurry, or you might not have enough time!” and later added: “Soon there will be vast ocean scenes. Remember to be vegan.” The boy now prays and recites the Buddha’s name daily (Tâm Tịnh Độ)

New images show microplastics may age your appearance, making you look decrepit and older – even with low exposure (Daily Mail)

Warning for parents: Hands-free breastfeeding or bottle feeding when your baby is being carried in a sling is not safe and could cause suffocation. Experts say always remove your baby for feeding. In general, slings should be: - Tight enough to hug your baby close to you. - You should always be able to see your baby’s face by glancing down. - They should face upwards, not into your body. - Your baby’s head should be close enough to kiss (BBC; Lullaby Trust; National Childbirth Trust)

SHOCK: The catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar fulfills a 2025 prophecy by Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga. She also predicted the following for 2025: - More major earthquakes around the world. - A major war in Europe. - A global economic crash. - Aliens might show up and reveal themselves to humanity. - Climate disasters will get worse, including volcanoes, storms, and floods (Vietnam Plus)

Strange phenomena: Six earthquakes hit Vietnam, including three of magnitude 3.4, followed by sinkholes, beached fish, and birds flying erratically. Myanmar faced quakes and landslides, while Egypt endured severe floods (Cao Tùng Vlog)

Thailand gives residents up to US$1,400 for home repairs after the major earthquake disaster (VTV.vn)

“Once-in-a-generation” storm in the US brings eight tornadoes and historic flooding, leaving a trail of destruction (ABC)

Australia experiences its hottest 12 months on record, with devastating floods, tropical storms, and widespread coral bleaching (VTV.vn)

Experts warn the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1 poses a higher-than-average risk of major landfalls in the US and Caribbean (Fox Weather)

Scientists warn ground-level ozone from methane and other greenhouse gases is getting worse due to climate change, threatening planetary health (Mongabay)

Scientists warn we know almost nothing about 99% of insects, making it hard to track how humans are negatively impacting ecosystems (Euronews)

Study: Plant-based vegan diets are a “significant opportunity” to solve global issues, but poor nutrition education – especially among doctors – holds back progress (Plant Based News)

Cautionary quote of the day: “Saying the wrong thing or speaking at the wrong time is not only sinful by itself, but lets evil intrude into the soul.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master Socrates (vegetarian)