DAILY NEWS Stream – June 17, 2025

Denmark approves a military agreement with the US, giving American troops access to military bases in three Danish cities: Karup, Skrydstrup, and Aalborg (Eunews)

US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard (vegan) warns the world is “closer to the brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before” and urges countries to always keep peace after she visited the first atomic-bombed Japanese city, Hiroshima (NHK World Japan)

“He will face American justice”: US FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] Director Kash Patel announces the extradition of a Pakistani man residing in Canada to the US over an alleged ISIS [Islamic State]-linked terror plot (The Times of India)

Analysis: Laos is facing a debt crisis, with debt reaching 97% of its GDP [gross domestic product] – mostly owed to China – raising fears of default. The Lao economy is struggling with inflation and a falling currency. If Laos collapses, Vietnam could face problems with trade, energy, and migration, threatening regional stability – as more voices in ASEAN [the Association of Southeast Asian Nations] criticize China’s Belt and Road Initiative for being a debt trap to weaken other countries and seize their assets (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

Downtown Los Angeles [California, US] remains under curfew as riots lead to escalating violence and arrests (KCRA)

Los Angeles [US] District Attorney Nathan Hochman vows a crackdown on violent protesters, who have been attacking immigration enforcement officers and looting stores to protest President Trump’s increased enforcement of immigration laws (Fox News)

US Attorney General Pam Bondi says violent protesters in Los Angeles will face federal charges (Politico)

US Congress will investigate China-based billionaire Neville Roy Singham for funding radical groups, including one linked to the Los Angeles riots (New York Post)

US Senator Josh Hawley [Republican] launches an investigation into the Los Angeles riots, demanding records from a pro-immigrant activist group that allegedly organized protests (Newsweek)

President Trump defends His decision to send troops to Los Angeles to restore law and order amid violent riots, saying, “We stopped tremendous destruction and death” (Fox News)

Los Angeles officials say they’re grateful for President Trump’s troop deployment to quell riots (Tinh Hoa TV)

US President Trump says he’s open to reconciling with tech billionaire Elon Musk over their recent feud (Fox News)

US FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] Director Kash Patel hails a “historic” drug bust, with agents seizing 56 kilograms of fentanyl that could have killed 50 million people (Fox News)

Vietnam: Starting July 1, 2025, millions of self-employed and informal workers must start paying monthly social insurance. Reactions are mixed— some support it for future benefits like pensions, while others, especially low-income earners, worry it will be a financial burden. Small businesses also face “double pressure” from this new rule and recent tax changes, which could cause closures or prices to increase (PODCAST TIN TỨC Official)

Report: Vietnam’s electricity price increased at the peak of a scorching heatwave in May 2025, causing widespread complaints, especially from struggling families. This is the fourth adjustment in average electricity price since the beginning of 2023 as rising global temperatures drive increased demand for cooling (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

Vietnam’s Central Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company 3 is fined US$1,900 for improperly disposing of a pile of drugs, which were retrieved by a scrap collector who tried to resell them, before dumping them on a road in Đà Nẵng after he couldn’t find any buyers (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

French President Macron will push to ban social media access for under-15s after another deadly school stabbing in France (Reuters)

New COVID-19 subvariant Nimbus is causing a surge of cases in Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam. Its signature symptom is a “razor blade-sharp” sore throat (Thanh Niên)

Germany reports the deadly Borna virus with a nearly 100% fatality rate has suddenly reemerged in Bavaria, raising urgent health alerts (Khoahoc.tv)

Oarfish, known as “doomsday fish,” have been washing up along the Pacific coasts from Vietnam to California [US] since early 2025. These rare deep-sea fish are thought to appear before tectonic activity. Recent earthquakes in Japan’s Hokkaido Island in June 2025 have added to concerns, especially as many saints and seers predict a mega-tsunami in Japan in July 2025 (TCT - KHÁM PHÁ)

Severe Tropical Storm Wutip [Typhoon No. 1] wreaks havoc across central Vietnam. At least two people died in Quảng Trị Province and four were left missing in Quảng Bình Province, while floodwaters submerged more than 3,500 homes and over 88,000 hectares of crops across multiple provinces (Vietnam-Plus)

Typhoon Wutip makes landfall in southern China, forcing over 25,000 people to evacuate from Hainan and Guangdong Provinces with schools closed and flights canceled (Xinhua; Hong Kong Free Press; AP)

South Asia is experiencing one of its worst heatwaves in history, threatening public health and forcing school closures in India and Pakistan (VTV.vn)

Scientists find rivers are emitting far more carbon dioxide into the air than previously thought, worsening human-caused climate change (Earth.com)

Study shows Earth’s atmosphere is getting “thirstier,” pulling more water from the surface, thereby worsening droughts even in places with steady rainfall (Phys.org)

Astronomers detect a giant planet the size of Saturn orbiting a tiny red dwarf star one-fifth the size of our Sun, challenging current understanding of how big planets form (VTV.vn; ScienceDaily)

US space agency NASA unexpectedly spots mysterious X-shaped energy structures in Earth’s upper atmosphere, which they can’t fully explain (Earth.com)

Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) says: “Another warning sign from other beings > we must not continue the way we are, living recklessly!”

Canadian YouTuber and biochemist Nigel Braun makes bulletproof wood by chemically treating wood to make it compressible, then crushing it into a dense, hard material with a powerful press, and layering it for extra strength. While it’s not yet ready for everyday use, its lightweight, strong, and sustainable properties make it promising for future applications like armor, construction, or aerospace, especially if combined with other tough materials like Kevlar or metal (NileRed)

Morocco: Landmark court ruling condemns the Moroccan government for mass violence against street dog- and cat-people. Animal-people rights activists say it’s a key step towards animal-people law reform (Dogs Today)

Heart surgeons share 7 tips to protect your heart, especially older adults: 1) Morning Stretches: 2-minute light stretches to help improve blood flow and reduce heart strain. 2) Eat Before Coffee: Have your first meal before coffee to avoid heart stress. 3) Stay Hydrated: Drink at least 1.5 liters of water daily to prevent blood thickening. 4) Avoid Late-Night Eating: No food after 8 PM to let the heart rest. 5) Move Regularly: Stand and stretch at least every 30 minutes to boost circulation. 6) Manage Stress: Practice 5-minute deep breathing to lower heart pressure. 7) Prioritize Sleep: Get 7+ hours of quality sleep to allow heart recovery (Minh Triết Tuổi Xế Chiều)

Three simple habits to add 7-10 years to your life, backed by science: 1) Plant-based diet: Reduce ultra-processed foods; choose whole, plant-based foods to lower inflammation. 2) Exercise: 30 minutes of aerobic activity (e.g. brisk walking or cycling) 5 times/week + resistance training (e.g. bodyweight exercises or resistance bands) 2–3 times/week. 3) Sleep: Prioritize 7–8 hours, focusing on deep, high-quality sleep. Lifestyle-plus tips for a longer, happier life: Foster social connections, spend time in nature, manage stress, and avoid unproven anti-aging products. Start these habits at any age for benefits; even at 70 or 80+, they can increase both your lifespan and quality of life (Mel Robbins)

Elevating quote of the day: “Conquer anger with non-anger. Conquer badness with goodness. Conquer selfishness with generosity. Conquer dishonesty with truth.” – The Worshipped Shakyamuni Buddha (vegan)