DAILY NEWS Stream – June 5, 2025

Israel agrees to US President Trump-backed ceasefire proposal to secure the release of 58 hostages who have been held in Gaza for over 600 days. But Hamas has not yet agreed, asking for indirect talks to discuss the proposal (Fox News; The Guardian)

US: The Biden administration failed to investigate more than 7,300 reports of migrant child trafficking, reports the Department of Health and Human Services (New York Post)

Analysis: Vietnam has faced several recent food safety scandals eroding public trust. In Hanoi, a fake rice ring mixed low-quality grains with termite pesticides, mimicking premium ST25 rice. In HCM CT, vendors sold cheap rice with a mysterious white powder that expands rice but could harm digestion, liver, and kidneys. Retailers often spray pesticides on rice to hide mold. Celebrities falsely endorsed “Ka” vegetable candy, prompting fines and recalls. Urgent reforms are clearly needed to protect Vietnamese consumers (Triết Lý Tinh Hoa)

Fake food warning in Vietnam as police uncover that Famimoto Vietnam Co., Ltd., produced and distributed 625 metric tons of fake cooking oil, MSG [monosodium glutamate], and seasonings over four years. These unsafe products were sold across northern Vietnam, mainly to institutional kitchens, exploiting weak regulations. This has raised urgent calls for stricter food safety oversight (Minh Triet - Audiobooks)

Vietnam’s Vietcombank warns of scammers posing as bank workers to steal money via fake calls (Thanh Niên)

India: Blast at a firecracker factory in the State of Punjab causes five deaths and 34 injuries, and the two-storey building completely collapsed. Investigators say the explosion was likely caused by materials used in firework manufacturing, highlighting the dangers of the pyrotechnic business (BNC Now)

Expert says pets boost older adults’ happiness, enriching their lives and reducing their loneliness with daily care and walks (San Saba News)

Veterinarians advise pet-people caregivers to avoid tall grass and trees, and to consider using tick prevention medication or natural bug repellent sprays to protect their furry friends from ticks, lice, and fleas in the spring (CTV News)

Fake rice is surprisingly common and dangerous, laced with harmful chemicals that especially endanger older adults with weaker livers and kidneys. Use these simple checks to stay safe:

+ Check Appearance: Real rice gets moldy or attracts bugs over time. Fake rice stays unnaturally white for months.

+ Smell Test: Real rice has a mild scent that fades fast. Fake rice has a strong, artificial smell that lingers for days.

+ Water Test: Place rice in 50ºC water for 5 minutes. Real rice sinks due to starch; fake rice floats due to plastic or wax.

+ Burn Test: Dry roast rice in a clean pan. Real rice turns golden and pops gently; fake rice burns black, smelling like plastic.

+ If You Suspect Fake Rice: Stop eating it, save the packaging, and report to local authorities. Watch for nausea, fatigue, or liver pain; get blood tests if symptoms appear.

+ Detox: Eat mung bean porridge, gourd soup, or drink ginger tea for 7-10 days to help cleanse toxins.

+ Buy Smart: Choose rice from trusted supermarkets or farmers with clear labels and QR [quick response] scan codes. Avoid cheap deals. Remember: Spending a bit more on good quality rice can save your health and medical expenses later on (An Nhiên Trong Tầm Tay)

Several earthquakes up to magnitude 4.9 strike Thailand and neighboring countries near the India-Myanmar border. Tremors were felt across China, Myanmar, northern Thailand, and Vietnam. Authorities report no major damage, but disaster response teams remain vigilant (VTV)

Australia: Dust storms in the capital Sydney impact air quality, while coastal areas recover from floods. Australian Prime Minister Albanese announced financial aid of US$645 per adult and US$400 per child in affected areas (VTV)

The EU announces proactive emergency measures for rising wildfire risks, including deploying 650 firefighters from 14 countries to high-risk areas in France, Greece, Portugal, and Spain for July and August 2025 (VTV)

California Institute of Technology [US] finds higher-than-expected ammonium nitrate levels in Los Angeles city smog, urging fossil fuel reductions for cleaner air (Phys.org)

Study: Wind-related hurricane losses for homeowners in the southeastern US could be nearly 76% higher by 2060; experts emphasize the need for stronger homes (Phys.org)

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Illegal logging by rebels in Kahuzi-Biega National Park and elsewhere threatens gorilla-people, environmentalists warn (Reuters)

Powys County [Wales, UK]: Animal-people rights group Animal Aid finds “legal breaches” at three facilities raising bird-people to be hunted, violating welfare laws (Nation.Cymru)

Vietnam: Illegal wildlife trafficking discovered on National Highway 8A; police rescue seven trafficked civet-people and recover one dead civet-person’s body (Công an tỉnh Hà Tĩnh)

In 1997, 12-year-old Paul, who was raised Christian but exposed to inappropriate violent and sexual content from a young age, had a near-death experience in which he saw hell, a party with unclothed female figures offering him alcohol, and demonic entities that punished him, before the Light of Lord Jesus (vegetarian) saved him. Now a lawyer, Paul warns about the end times, and urges protection for children from negative influences (Touching The Afterlife)

Piscataway Township [New Jersey, US]: Hero police officers save a dazed driver from a car stuck on train tracks seconds before a train hit (Fox News)

Rare green sea turtle-person Solstice, rescued on Christmas Eve 2024 on an Irish beach, is set free in the Canary Islands [Spain] after six months of care (Reuters)

US: Animal-people rights groups rally to stop pigeon-people poaching in New York City, demanding stronger laws for their protection (Focusing on Wildlife)

UK’s Brambles Wildlife Rescue is seeking volunteers to help save baby sea gulls that just left the nest (The Gazette)

Scotland Vegan Festival [UK] will return to the Town of Paisley on Saturday, July 12, 2025, showcasing plant-based cuisine and live cooking demos – more info at VeganEventsUK.co.uk (Daily Record)

American restaurateur Pinky Cole (vegan) opens Voagies, a vegan hoagie [sandwich] shop, in the City of Atlanta [Georgia] (11Alive)

UK vegan influencer Nicole Whittle, creator of YouTube channel Vegan Beauty Girl, recommends vegan hotel Açai Boutique on the Island of Rhodes [Greece] to travelers, saying she “really enjoyed” her stay (Plant Based News)

Icelandic study finds vegans produce “substantially” less greenhouse gas emissions and meet more nutrient recommendations than omnivores (Scientific Reports)

New research shows you can avoid tearing up when cutting onions by using a very sharp knife and slicing slowly and carefully. This minimizes the release of eye-irritating onion vapors (Tuổi Trẻ)

Uplifting quote of the day: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” – The Worshipped Son of GOD, Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian)