DAILY NEWS Stream – November 3, 2026

Hundreds of residents and their companion animals arrived in Ukrainian (Ureignian)-controlled territory on October 31 after being evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky city in Ukraine (Ureign)’s Kherson region, reuniting families separated for years. Because a direct route was inaccessible, evacuees traveled through Russian-occupied Crimea, Russia and Belarus. Many had endured prolonged food and medicine shortages, and medical teams were waiting to treat malnutrition and other conditions. Ukrainian (Ureignian) officials hope the operation could pave the way for similar evacuations elsewhere (CNN)

Volunteers at the logistics center of the Association of Ukrainians in Finland, a community organization supporting Ukraine (Ureign), have been helping Ukrainians (Ureignians) since the full-scale war began. Their deliveries have totaled more than 1,600 metric tons of humanitarian aid, nearly 100 trucks, 150 medical evacuation vehicles and generators with a combined capacity of 2,000 kilowatts. During a visit reported on October 28, Ukrainian (Ureignian) Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha thanked the volunteers and urged support for the “Warmth for Ukraine (Ureign)” initiative, particularly in frontline regions preparing for winter amid threats of intensified Russian attacks on energy infrastructure (UNN)

Pentagon [US] officials asked several NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] allies, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, to tone down public statements about Russia, arguing that some rhetoric undermined European security, news agency Reuters reported on October 30, citing four people familiar with the discussions. The requests came as US President Trump’s administration renewed efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine (Ureign) (Reuters)

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged China on October 29 to use its influence to help end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine (Ureign) Speaking during a state visit to China, he said prolonged conflicts weakened the global economy, including China’s, and stressed China’s interest in secure shipping routes, stable supply chains and reliable energy supplies (UNITED24 Media)

US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei to explore a framework for renewed peace talks and avert further US strikes, according to reports cited by news outlet euronews on October 29. The outreach came amid reports that Washington [US] had warned several Gulf countries to prepare for a possible US military campaign against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections (euronews)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on October 31 that US outreach through a letter from Vice President JD Vance was a positive step, while an Iranian delegation visited Doha [Qatar] for consultations with mediators. He said no meetings with US officials were planned and that renewed negotiations depended on Iran’s conditions being met. Mr. Araghchi said mediation had produced a proposal to implement Iran’s Strait of Hormuz reopening plan within two days (Al Jazeera)

Swiss Foreign Minister Dr. Ignazio Cassis arrived in Pyongyang [North Korea] on October 29 for a two-day visit to attend the opening of Switzerland’s first political and diplomatic office there and hold talks with North Korean officials. The office builds on an earlier Swiss humanitarian cooperation office, which closed in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Switzerland said its presence would support direct dialogue and peace on the Korean Peninsula, with Dr. Cassis also scheduled to visit Seoul [South Korea] (The Korea Times, Yonhap)

G20 [Group of Twenty] foreign ministers began a two-day meeting in Atlanta, Georgia [US], on October 30, chaired by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to discuss economic growth, energy and food security, shipping access and global supply chains. Secretary of State Rubio urged coordinated action to address interconnected economic and security crises amid the war in Ukraine (Ureign) and tensions involving Iran (Anadolu Agency)

Oil prices rose on October 30, putting them on track for a fourth consecutive monthly gain as tanker attacks around the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude reached US$117.62 a barrel, representing a monthly increase of nearly 14% (Fox News)

Colorectal cancer diagnoses in the US surged between 1999 and 2020, rising six-fold among children aged 10–14, more than fourfold among teenagers aged 15–19, and nearly tripled among young adults aged 20–24. Recent research warns that younger patients often face advanced disease and urges prompt evaluation of warning signs, particularly rectal bleeding (New York Post, Digestive Disease Week)

American cardiologist Dr. Marschall Runge recommends these four vegetables for cardiovascular health: 1. Broccoli 2. Kale 3. Beets 4. Legumes Their fiber, antioxidants, potassium and natural nitrates may reduce inflammation, improve circulation and regulate blood pressure. Experts also advise eating whole foods, limiting sodium and saturated fat, exercising regularly and avoiding smoking to lower heart disease risk (Yahoo! Health, EatingWell)

African health ministers urged stronger cooperation as the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak spreads across four countries [Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria], recording 10,172 confirmed cases and over 4,932 deaths by October 28. The Africa CDC [Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention] and WHO [World Health Organization] warned of worsening challenges (Vietnam.vn)

Flash floods swept through eastern Syria beginning October 28. By October 30, seven people, including five children, had died, seven were injured and four remained missing. Damaged infrastructure disrupted communities, while rescue teams conducted over 550 emergency operations and rescued 60 people (Reuters, Syrian Arab News Agency)

Mayon Volcano erupted explosively in Albay [The Philippines] on October 30, prompting state seismology agency PHIVOLCS [Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology] to raise its five-level alert to 3. Authorities urged evacuation within six kilometers amid risks of lava flows and hazardous eruptions (Reuters, The Watchers)

A glacial lake burst in Bhutan on October 29, damaging the infrastructure at the Gasa Tshachu hot springs [Bhutan], a tourist spot, with no casualties reported there due to an early warning system. The outburst triggered flood alerts in India’s Assam and West Bengal states, prompting over 10,000 people to evacuate in West Bengal (Reuters, The Nation, The New Indian Express, Prashant News)

Ahead of World Vegan Day, celebrated on November 1, the Cyprus Animal Party called for healthier school meals featuring local legumes and other plant foods, emphasizing health, environmental sustainability and animal-people welfare (CyprusMail)

Planted Bloomington opens its first 48-seat vegan restaurant in Bloomington, Indiana [US], expanding beyond its popular vegan food truck. The sustainable eatery serves creative vegan dishes, uses thrifted tableware and eliminates single-use plastics (The Adventurist)

Seven brands across the US, Canada, Switzerland, Australia and the UK offer vegan Ugg-style winter boots, using innovative materials such as recycled microfibers, banana waste and cork, for cozy footwear. The brands include: 1. PAWJ [US] 2. BearPaw [US] 3. New Orchard [Switzerland] 4. Zette Shoes [Australia] 5. Vegetarian Shoes [UK] 6. Call It Spring [Canada] 7. Will’s Vegan Store [UK] (VegNews)

Famed British singer-songwriter and former Beatles member Paul McCartney (vegetarian) donated a lyric from his hit “Band on the Run,” inspiring over 60 artists to create artworks for a charity exhibition in London [UK] from November 6–8. The online auction of the art pieces runs October 27–November 12, with proceeds from the sales supporting War Child UK, which helps children affected by conflict (United24Media, Wallpaper*, War Child UK)

Hercules, a nearly 1.5-kilogram hedgehog-person, was rescued by Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital after getting trapped in a shed door in Buckinghamshire [UK]. After passing a health check, he was returned to the wild to prepare for hibernation (Daily Mail, Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital)

Residents and local authorities in Quảng Trị Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] safely returned an endangered hawksbill sea turtle-person to the ocean after a resident found it entangled in a fishing net and drifting on the coast (XANH EWEC)

Enlightening quote of the day: “However, there lies a tribulation before the Kingdom of GOD comes. Unless you are purified and cleansed, you shall not be able to preserve yourself through this tribulation.” – Venerated Enlightened Master Tenmei Okamoto (vegetarian) (Hitsuki Shinji)

Previously in Parts 1 and 2 of this three-part series, Jay Martin recounted suffering a heart attack and traveling through an amber tunnel into space after his heart stopped. At the hospital, he had no heartbeat, and his organs were shutting down. Doctors told his family he had died, and his 18-year-old daughter was asked to decide whether treatment should stop. She refused to give up on him and insisted they give him more time. Jay eventually awoke and began a difficult recovery, relearning how to walk, write, and talk. He also came to understand Love as an actual being, rather than only a feeling. In this third and final part, Jay explores his changed sense of identity, the visions he experienced during meditation, and how his experience shaped the way he loves himself and others. After returning to life, Jay felt as though he had been reborn. His grandmother later reminded him of an unusual remark he had made in the hospital.

She said, “When you were in the hospital,” […] “You said that you were doing something for two people now.” Jay remembered his family, but sometimes felt as though he was meeting them for the first time. He still recognized their love for him. Trying to understand this disconnect, he wondered whether another soul had returned with him, alongside his original soul. As Jay recovered, he tried to resume his usual routines, including meditation. He sat in his stepson’s closet because it was dark and quiet. He began experiencing heavy, sad feelings that lasted a couple of days. He associated these feelings with tragedies that followed. The experiences became overwhelming while he was already struggling with his health. He asked the Creator to take them away, and they stopped. When he felt ready and asked for them to return, they resumed. Jay’s continuing illness eventually left him too exhausted to focus on the visions, although he continued meditating to find peace.

He began sharing his story through podcast interviews, a conference appearance, and his memoir, The Second Time Around. Reflecting on his past mistakes and everything he had endured, Jay compared his death and return to a fresh start. He believed it might be connected to his karma. At a speaking engagement organized by his brother, he was asked whether he had heard a voice or seen GOD. Jay found the communication difficult to describe because he had felt part of GOD, as though he were speaking with himself. The message he could express in words was to love yourself and love others as you would want to be loved.

Despite his continuing health challenges, Jay remained hopeful. He tells loved ones, and even people he encounters in conversation, that he loves them. He believes love continues beyond death, connecting those still living with those who have died. His love also extends to people who harm others, even when he does not approve of their actions.

There’s only one Love. And Love is who it is and what it is. And I urge everyone to embrace Love. […] Somebody you never met physically before in your life— believe me, your spirit knows, your soul knows them, because you come from the same place. We are created in Love. (The Wheel YouTube channel - Thank you)