DAILY NEWS Stream – January 24, 2025

Day two of ceasefire in Gaza: Palestine’s President Abbas and Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulate United States President Trump on His return to office, both expressing readiness to work with Him toward Middle East peace (Báo Pháp Luật TP HCM)

United States President Donald Trump vows to end Ukraine war, prevent World War III, and release classified files on President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination (VietNamNet)

Vietnam and Belarus agree to visa-free travel starting January 30, 2025, allowing 30-day stays per entry and up to 90 days annually for regular passport holders, effective in both countries (VnExpress)

Slovakian psychiatrists demand resignation of Prime Minister Fico in open letter, citing his: a) Increasingly authoritarian behavior, b) Manipulation of truth, c) Lies, d) Slander, and e) Attacks on political opponents, journalists, and civilians, As well as his friendly ties with Putin and negative attitude toward Ukraine and President Zelenskyy, despite Slovakia’s membership in the European Union and NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] (60 Giây | Tinh Hoa TV)

European Union [EU] launches €1.3 million initiative to address nursing shortages, lasting 36 months with a focus on member states most in need (VTV.vn)

Vietnam: Police estimate 600,000 Vietnamese people are doing illegal scam work in “special zones” of Cambodia, many of them against their will after being promised high-paying contract jobs but being forced into criminal activities instead. Authorities advise carefully verifying any job offer before traveling abroad, especially if it seems “too good” to be true (VTV24)

Vietnamese police report many medical patients are scammed because personal data is sold rampantly online, allowing criminals to gain victims’ trust by impersonating doctors or healthcare workers with lines like, “Hallo, I’m calling about your bone and joint treatment, from the warranty department, to provide support. You’re Ms. Tâm, right? Living at Kim Sơn 1, Yên Sơn Commune? Yes, let me introduce myself…” then proceeding to sell fake medical products, stealing tens of thousands of US dollars. Experts call for tighter security on customer information at healthcare facilities, grocery stores, and other businesses to reduce such data leaks (VTV24)

US: Vaccine manufacturer Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong confesses that COVID vaccines cause long COVID, as they fail to fully “clear” the virus from the body, keeping patients perpetually sick. He praises President Trump and Health Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for their commitment to addressing America’s health crisis, including skyrocketing rates of cancer in young people (2WAY)

US: Devastating cold affects millions of people, with negative 55°F [negative 48.3°C] wind chill, forcing school closures and emergency declarations across multiple states while disrupting travel (UNV Tin Buổi Sáng)

Taiwan: 6.4 magnitude earthquake injures 27 people and prompts evacuations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company factory (Tuổi Trẻ)

Jharkhand [India] Forest Department launches study to revive declining bison population at Palamau Tiger Reserve through comprehensive wildlife management program (Deccan Herald)

European Space Agency’s Gaia spacecraft unveils most detailed map of the Milky Way ever created, concluding its scientific mission after 11 years of “sky-scanning”

that unlocked a treasure trove of astronomical data (SciNews)

California [US]: Indiana truck driver Brady Heiser rescues animals from wildfires, switching from Hollywood studio hauling to transporting horses, cows, and more (VTV24)

Los Angeles [US]: Veterinarian Dr. Annie Harvilicz takes in 40 pets displaced by wildfires, providing shelter and care during devastating crisis (CBS)

Los Angeles [US]: Efforts to save animals from wildfires underway as hundreds of volunteers at Pasadena Humane Society unite for rescue and care (CBS)

Los Angeles [US]: Pet spiders, fish, and oysters rescued by volunteers amid fires that have killed at least 25 people and damaged more than 12,000 structures (USA TODAY)

Istanbul [Türkiye]: Stray mother dog carries her frozen puppy to Beylikdüzü Alfa veterinary clinic for help, where both receive care after dramatic medical rescue (TRUYỀN HÌNH TRÀ VINH)

International animal welfare group FOUR PAWS rescues Slovakia’s last circus tigers, relocating tigresses Samba and Kenya to Netherlands sanctuary as the country ends circus animal performances (FOUR PAWS)

Helping stray cats in Bangkok [Thailand]: Free sterilization campaign at Buddhist temple Wat Klong Toei Nok run by FOUR PAWS and partners treats nearly 200 felines in two days (FOUR PAWS)

West Virginia [US]: Animal Rescue Corps saves 14 neglected dogs during freezing blizzard and reports neglectful caregiver, arrested on cruelty charges (Animal Rescue Corps)

Adopted wild boar Rillette can stay with her caregiver, French court rules, overturning threats of removal and euthanasia by authorities, who now must pay €1,500 in damages (The Guardian)

Michigan [US]: Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society rescues freezing puppy with severe mange, names her “Gritty” after Detroit Lions American football team while providing medical care and fostering (People)

Kansas City [US]: KC Pet Project rescues caged dog abandoned in foot-deep snow during blizzard, now “living her best life” while waiting for her forever home (People)

Camden [California, US]: Miniature poodle Mia, whose leg “literally fell off” due to an untreated injury after her previous caregiver couldn’t afford veterinary care and tried to treat it at home, recovers at Danny & Ron’s Rescue and is ready for a “joyful” life on three paws, looking for a new, responsible family (People)

Hawaii [US]: Two whales freed from life-threatening entanglements by trained rescue responders from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (People) SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN

Western Himalayas [India]: Over 50% reduction in snow depth on Sutri Dhaka Glacier raises risk of floods (The Times of India)

Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 3 Israeli hostages, marking first stage of ceasefire deal to free 33 Israelis from Gaza (WION)

Yemen’s Houthis announce end of blockade of Red Sea, opening vital shipping route to countries worldwide, but will continue attacks on Israeli ships until the three-phased ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is fully implemented (VnExpress)

Russia investigates military police after video shows Russian officers beating and using stun guns on wounded Russian contract soldiers as they were returning to Ukraine front (VnExpress)

President Trump signs approximately 200 executive orders and documents on His first day back in office, including: a) Declaring a national emergency at the US-Mexico border to begin the process of deporting illegal immigrants; b) Declaring a national state of emergency on energy to spur growth of related industries; c) Suspending ban on TikTok social media for 75 days to pursue a solution that protects national security while retaining a platform used by 170 million Americans; d) Reaffirming plans to buy Greenland from Denmark to protect national security; e) Reiterating plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico to protect US industries and take countermeasures against illegal immigration and drug trafficking from those countries (VnExpress)

TikTok social media platform is “reborn” in the US and thanks President Trump for suspending ban for two and a half months; the President says that if it wants to be permanently saved, TikTok must allow US companies to own 50% of the company in a joint venture, to ensure it’s kept in “good hands” (Thanh Niên)

60% of Americans are optimistic about President Trump’s second term, with high expectations that He will bring economic improvements and restore global peace, CBS News/YouGov poll shows (VnExpress)

President Trump criticizes Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington for a “boring and uninspiring” sermon on January 21, 2025, in which she injected her “Radical Left hard line” personal political views, sowed division, and failed to acknowledge the victims of America’s immigration crisis. The President has called on her and her church to apologize to the public (@realDonaldTrump)

Practical quote of the day: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.