DAILY NEWS Stream – September 13, 2026

A two-day free vegan meal program was held on August 26 and 27 at Minh Đức Pagoda in the Thiên Mã Spiritual and Cultural Area of Quảng Ngãi Province, Âu Lạc (Vietnam), during the 2026 Vu Lan Festival, a Buddhist observance centered on filial piety and honoring parents and ancestors. Local media reported that the two-day program involved vegan and animal-people protection groups serving free vegan food and promoting compassion and vegan living. As part of the wider event, members of our Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association (all vegans) provided more than 30,000 free vegan meals, including rice dishes, phở soup and bánh mì sandwiches, for visitors and local residents over the two days. Our Association members also organized an animal-people protection march and public demonstration, distributed approximately 15,000 Alternative Living flyers, set up 300 Most Powerful Daily Prayer solar-powered MP3 players, distributed 200 Most Powerful Daily Prayer wearable MP3 players, and played Supreme Master TV Max continuously throughout the event (Báo và Phát thanh, Truyền hình Quảng Ngãi / QNgTV, Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association)

US President Donald Trump said He believes the war with Iran will end “immediately” after the November US midterm elections, arguing that Iran “can’t hold out any longer” (Fox News)

The International Atomic Energy Agency [IAEA] has voted to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council over failures to comply with nuclear safeguards and restrictions on inspectors. Since the Iran war began in late February 2026, the agency has lost physical access to Iranian nuclear facilities and says it can no longer verify the status, amount or location of some enriched uranium and enrichment equipment. The referral could lead to further international action or sanctions (CNN)

Iran-aligned Houthi forces seized Yemen’s port city of Mocha and advanced along the Red Sea coast toward strategic islands near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, increasing pressure on one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The Houthis said Saudi vessels would remain at risk, while other commercial shipping could continue through the Red Sea. The escalation helped push Brent crude oil above US$105 a barrel (Reuters)

Pakistan has delivered a Saudi warning to Iran to use its influence to halt Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, after strikes on an airbase in Khamis Mushait and oil infrastructure in nearby cities wounded 73 people. Iran told Pakistan that it does not control the Houthis, although two Iranian sources told Reuters that Iran had recently encouraged the group to attack Saudi Arabia and promised additional funding and weapons. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have also been coordinating their response, while Pakistani officials said any military role would be limited to defending Saudi territory rather than entering Yemen (Reuters)

Romania’s Intelligence Service says it foiled an alleged Russian-coordinated sabotage operation involving a Russian citizen living in the country. Authorities said the suspect had been instructed to photograph and film military bases used by NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] allies, defense and security institutions, critical infrastructure and Ukrainian (Ureignian) cargo aircraft while they were in Romania (Romania Insider)

NATO says its fighter jets were scrambled about 700 times over the past two years to intercept Russian aircraft approaching Alliance airspace. NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone said the figure demonstrates the continuing security threats facing the alliance, which also include disinformation, hybrid attacks and other physical and digital threats (Kyiv Post)

US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine (Ureign) (Reuters)

A technical problem in Britain’s air traffic control system caused widespread travel disruption on September 8, canceling more than 1,000 flights and affecting 15 airports across the UK. The problem was resolved later that day, but delays continued as airlines and airports worked through a large backlog, with London Heathrow Airport suspending arrivals for the rest of the night (AP)

Authorities in the eastern German state of Saxony have found and defused 21 homemade explosive devices near high-voltage power lines as part of an investigation into recent attacks on the electricity grid. Nine of the devices were discovered over the weekend near the Graustein substation (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump said every adult American would receive a US$5,000 payment if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the November US midterm elections. President Trump said the proposed “dividend” would reflect the country’s economic strength and would have to be spent within the US. With about 240 million adults in the country, the payments would cost roughly US$1.2 trillion if implemented (Fox News)

Leg pain or cramping in the calves, thighs, or hips that occurs while walking and improves with rest may be a warning sign of cholesterol-related narrowing of the arteries in the legs, known as peripheral artery disease (PAD) Other possible symptoms include cold feet, lower-leg hair loss, and sores that heal slowly. Because PAD is associated with cholesterol buildup in arteries elsewhere in the body and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, recurring symptoms should be discussed with a doctor. Treatment can include regular walking exercise, a healthy diet, medication, quitting smoking, and sometimes procedures to restore blood flow (Saudi Moments)

A major trial suggests implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, small devices placed inside the body that detect and correct dangerous heart rhythms, may benefit some patients with mild-to-moderate heart dysfunction and cardiac scarring. Researchers found a significant reduction in serious cardiac events among patients younger than 70, while sudden cardiac death decreased across the broader study group, potentially expanding access to lifesaving treatment (SciTech Daily)

An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, contributing to 1.66 million deaths, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2023 study. Despite nations expanding smoke-free laws, about 70% of the global population lacked comprehensive protection in 2024, with exposure remaining high in several regions (euronews)

Just 10 minutes of very slow running may improve brain function and mood, according to a Japanese study of 24 healthy adults. Participants performed better on a cognitive test, reported improved moods and showed increased prefrontal cortex activity afterward, which is linked with executive function and mood regulation. However, researchers caution that the small, short-term study requires further research (New York Post)

Portsmouth [England] ranks as Britain’s city most vulnerable to extreme heat, according to an index assessing 71 cities across England, Scotland and Wales. Researchers project all 71 cities will face high heat vulnerability by 2040, with nearly two-thirds potentially reaching severe levels by century’s end (The Guardian)

Researchers analyzing 148 water samples from 19 glacier-fed rivers in Svalbard [Norway] found methane concentrations up to 425 times higher than normal in some waterways. The melting glaciers are flushing methane out of rocks beneath them. They estimate land-terminating glaciers could transport 182–368 tons of methane annually through meltwater. The ancient geological methane could fuel a warming feedback loop, although future emissions will depend on local geology and changing glacier conditions (Daily Mail)

Heavy rain triggered a landslide near Mount Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture [Japan], burying three vehicles but causing no injuries. One of the mountain’s main access roads is closed due to the precipitation (Japan Times)

Baku Climate Action Week 2026 has opened in Azerbaijan, bringing together government officials, business leaders, investors, researchers and climate experts from around the world. Held from September 7 to 11 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Regional Climate Week, the event focuses on turning climate commitments into practical action in areas including clean energy, climate finance, adaptation, green skills and the circular economy. Organizers say the week is also intended to strengthen international cooperation, investment and partnerships supporting the Paris Agreement and national climate goals (AnewZ)

Food brand Partake collaborates with Girl Scouts of the USA to launch “Sparkables,” an allergen-friendly, vegan chocolate chip oatmeal cookie available for nationwide online orders starting January 2027. Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, and Lemonades are other vegan cookie flavors already sold by the Girl Scouts (VegNews)

Olympic rowing champion Imogen Grant (vegan) targets the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles [US] on a 4,000-calorie daily vegan diet, eating tofu and beans to gain weight and power to compete in the open-weight category (Plant Based News)

The UK’s Vegetarian Society secures European Union trademark registrations for its updated vegan and vegetarian certifications while launching a new “Plant-Based” logo to expand transparency across global markets (Grocery Trader)

Bhutan-based Bhutan Airlines and Drukair have jointly donated about US$20,700 to Nepal’s Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund following devastating floods on August 26, 2026. Each airline contributed about US$10,350, expressing solidarity with affected communities and support for Nepal’s recovery and rebuilding efforts (Nepal News)

Kindergarten teacher Hoàng Thị Hiền of Nghệ An province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] suffered devastating injuries to both legs while saving a two-year-old boy who ran into a road as a truck approached. Her left leg has stabilized, but doctors were forced to amputate her right lower leg##after her injuries worsened. Honored for her bravery, the single mother now faces further treatment, recovery and financial hardship (Dân Trí)

A fox cub named Valor spent more than nine hours trapped underground in a narrow wastewater pipe in Humberston [Lincolnshire, UK]. After residents heard him crying beneath a street grate, rescuers located and freed him following an extensive excavation. Valor suffered multiple wounds and required surgery but is expected to make a full recovery (Daily Mail)

Thoughtful quote of the day: “You are not what others think you are. You are what GOD knows you are.” – Shannon Adler American Author, Rehabilitation Therapist, Activist (Goodreads)

Previously in this multipart series on Michael Florman’s near-death experience, Michael became dizzy while driving to work, pulled into a parking lot, and called emergency services. Soon after entering an ambulance, his heart stopped. He left his body and traveled with an unseen spirit through a luminous valley and into the formless darkness he calls “Source.” There, he absorbed extraordinary knowledge, experienced overwhelming Love and acceptance, and briefly became a musical note.

Michael’s journey then took a deeply personal turn as he experienced a life review. A white screen appeared, but instead of watching the scenes from a distance, Michael found himself inside them, experiencing his interactions from both his own perspective and that of other people. The most prominent scene took him back to when he was about 10 years old and discovered a boy in a school bathroom after other children had stripped him of his clothes and bullied him. Although Michael had not been directly involved, he experienced the boy’s emotions at the time, his later embarrassment with his parents, and the lasting anguish that followed. Michael says he also witnessed how the incident continued to affect the boy’s development and the course of his life.

After the life review, Michael saw an immense white wall covered with white books bearing gold writing. He later associated the sight with accounts of the Akashic records. One book descended, opened in front of him, and revealed writing he could not remember. Upon hearing the word “clear,” Michael suddenly returned to his body. The return was violent. Michael says he was slammed into his body with such force that he heard metal rattling and felt the electrical shock throughout his body, from his hair to his toes. Still unconscious, Michael realized that his situation was worse than he had thought. Moments later, during the second out-of-body episode he clearly remembers, he found himself about 6 meters above and behind his body, looking down at the scene. A second ambulance and a fire truck had arrived, and Michael heard someone joke about the increasingly crowded ambulance. From his elevated position, he says he could see through the vehicle’s metal exterior and observe the activity below. Michael then felt himself being pulled upward while looking down. As the parking lot and emergency vehicles grew smaller beneath him, he saw what appeared to be sparks forming a trail behind him. As Michael continued rising, he says he could see the parking lot, then Colorado, and then the United States before returning to his body. Because he remained unconscious as his heart repeatedly stopped, he has difficulty determining which memories belong to each episode. Michael says his heart stopped eight times— five times in the ambulance and three times in the emergency room— and that he spent roughly 20 minutes without oxygen. He clearly remembers only three of those deaths, with the third occurring at the hospital. During that third remembered episode, Michael found himself observing the medical team from a corner of the hospital room. He noticed a curved wall and saw that his doctor was bald, despite having arrived unconscious and never having seen him. When the doctor visited the following day, Michael recognized him from his out-of-body observation. Michael also has fragmented memories of traveling through the hospital hallways, seeing other entities he believed were in the same condition, passing the nurses’ station, and moving through walls. Rather than seeming extraordinary, these actions felt entirely natural to him.

Michael says crossing over felt strangely familiar, as though he already knew how everything worked. He was never asked whether he wanted to stay or return, yet despite having two children and a growing family, part of him would have been content to remain because the love he felt there was so powerful. In Part 3, Michael awakens in the intensive care unit to the painful aftermath of eight cardiac arrests. Doctors had warned his family that he might never walk or communicate normally again. Join us tomorrow for Part 3 of this multipart series on Michael Florman’s near-death experience. (Anthony Chene production)