DAILY NEWS Stream – January 29, 2025

Northern Gaza residents set up temporary shelters to welcome hundreds of thousands of Palestinian families back as Hamas-Israel ceasefire holds (Vietnam Plus)

Yemen’s Houthi forces release 153 “conflict-related” prisoners, including the elderly, wounded, and other vulnerable individuals, freed for humanitarian reasons (HTV - Đài Hà Nội)

THE FINAL BATTLE: United States President Trump is about to make a historic turning point, bringing peace to Ukraine while finishing off Putin, as analysts say the President’s threatened sanctions could collapse Russia’s economy by 2026 (TSP)

Retired UK Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell says Putin is reconsidering his “failed” Ukraine strategy ahead of President Trump’s proposed ceasefire (Times Radio)

President Trump praised by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] chief Mark Rutte

for threatening to impose tariffs on Russia if Putin refuses to make peace with Ukraine (Nghệ An TV)

United States President Trump calls on Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices, saying it will force Russia to negotiate on Ukraine by hitting Russia’s oil export-dependent economy (Le Monde)

Russia faces heavy budget deficit due to its unlawful invasion of Ukraine fueling record-high defense spending, placing further pressure on its collapsing economy (Vietnam Plus)

India and Indonesia strengthen their comprehensive cooperation, especially in national defense, economy, and education, through agreement signed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (vegetarian) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during visit to India (VTV.vn)

United States Secretary of State Rubio says Vietnam and the US are a model of international relations, sharing many common interests, and hopes the two countries will build a more comprehensive strategic partnership during phone call with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn (Tạp chí VietTimes)

The Golden Age of President Trump: Many Canadians want to be the 51st US state; China is besieged on all sides by a wave of new economic and diplomatic pressures (Tinh Hoa TV)

United States President Trump warns Afghanistan’s Taliban to return all US$7 billion in stolen weapons – left behind by Biden during his botched withdrawal of US troops in 2021 – or face a sharp reduction in US aid to Afghanistan (BTV Epoch Times)

US Senate approves President Trump’s Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Previously the Governor of South Dakota, Ms. Noem shares President Trump’s hardline stance on illegal immigration, which she has called an “invasion,” and will be instrumental in enacting His mass deportation program (HTV - Đài Hà Nội)

President Trump fires dozens of inspectors general – tasked with overseeing and detecting fraud and waste among government employees – from more than a dozen federal agencies, as the President’s team swiftly works to replace corrupt/Biden-aligned officials with true patriots (Báo VietNamNet)

Tây Ninh province [Vietnam] showcases nine national intangible cultural heritages, including Múa Trống Chhay Dăm [Khmer drum dance], Ngũ Âm Music [traditional Khmer ensemble], vegetarian cuisine inspired by Cao Đài traditions, and various spiritual and artistic legacies preserved atop Bà Đen Mountain (HTV Tin Tức)

Thailand eases long-term visa regulations to attract professionals, investors, and wealthy foreigners, aiming to better Thailand’s economy and international standing (VTV.vn)

United Kingdom considers expanding anti-terrorism law to include violent attackers without a clear ideology in response to Southport stabbings in July 2024, in which the perpetrator viewed violent online content just beforehand, prompting increased pressure on technology companies to eradicate such posts and videos (VIETNAM NEWS AGENCY)

Vietnam: Study shows nearly 74% of users have their information leaked when making online purchases. To avoid becoming a victim of fraud, experts advise practicing the “zero trust” rule, meaning trust no one who approaches you online or over the phone. Always carefully verify their authenticity - including people claiming to be friends or family members, whom you should call directly, or better yet, arrange an in-person meeting with to make sure it’s really them and not a computer- generated deepfake. For online shopping, especially during the busy Lunar New Year season, it’s crucial to thoroughly verify the credibility of sellers, websites, and businesses before providing personal information. Keep in mind that Vietnamese government agencies do not communicate with citizens by phone (VTV24)

Đắk Lắk [Vietnam] police bust group of fake TikTok employees making 100,000 fraudulent calls daily to steal tens of millions of US dollars from thousands of victims by offering fake “free gifts” or “work from home” arrangements (Báo Tuổi Trẻ)

8 bad habits that can ruin your stomach: 1) Eating too much: Causes poor digestion, discomfort; 2) Eating too quickly: Causes gastrointestinal diseases like ulcers, gastritis, and even “stones” in the stomach; 3) Not eating enough fiber: Causes constipation, digestive issues; 4) Stress and anxiety: Affects stomach function, leads to discomfort; 5) Not exercising regularly: Slows digestion, leads to bloating; 6) Overuse of medication: Damages stomach lining, causes ulcers; 7) Sharing food you have eaten from with others: Spreads bacteria, risk of infection; 8) Drinking alcohol: Damages the stomach lining, causes serious diseases (CafeF.vn)

Experts warn of 3 foods that are “extremely toxic” when eaten with tofu, potentially causing kidney stones and acute enteritis: 1) Spinach: Due to high oxalic acid content, especially when eaten raw; 2) Honey: Interferes with nutrient absorption from tofu, potentially causing diarrhea; 3) Bamboo shoots: Even higher in oxalic acid than spinach, recommended to blanch [briefly boil] before eating or cooking (Kenh14.vn)

Vietnam National University student Nguyễn Quốc Trung extracts anti-cancer compounds from soursop fruit, showing promising results stronger than current treatments while advancing use of local medicinal plants (VnExpress)

Study finds climbing stairs burns up to 20 times more calories than walking, improves heart health, and strengthens bone density even when going down the steps, offering a convenient form of everyday exercise for all ages. For safety, beginners and older adults are advised to use handrails (Cafebiz.vn)

Singapore recalls a French soft cheese due to food poisoning concerns, stemming from Listeria bacterial infection that can be fatal to pregnant women, infants, and other vulnerable people (VTV.vn)

American data science student Naima Fouad-Gilliam uncovers complex threats to honeybee colonies beyond pesticides, including weather and queen failure [not producing enough fertilized eggs to maintain the hive’s population], by analyzing government data (Kennesaw State University)

US space agency NASA discovers giant bean-shaped sand dunes on Mars using orbital satellite, providing clues about potential existence of water and life on the Red Planet (Tiền Phong)

New NASA technology is making it possible to grow plants indoors using fog – it could bring faster harvests with less waste and 98% less water than traditional growing methods (Homes and Gardens)

China’s “artificial Sun” fusion reactor EAST [Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak] beats its own world record for maintaining superheated plasma – surpassing 17 minutes, more than double the previous record – marking another milestone on the road toward almost infinite clean energy generation (Tiền Phong)

US: Nearly 100 dogs rescued from commercial breeding facilities by North Shore Animal League after cold weather blasts Midwest (WABC)

Insightful quote of the day: “If you don’t get what you want, you suffer; if you get what you don’t want, you suffer; even when you get exactly what you want, you still suffer because you can’t hold on to it forever. Your mind is your predicament.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master Socrates (vegetarian)