DAILY NEWS Stream – April 28, 2026

The Philippines’ ambassador to China says the Philippines and China are taking steps to build a more stable and predictable relationship, pushing for expanded trade, investment, tourism and energy cooperation (Channel News Asia)

Indonesia reaffirms that it has no plan to impose tolls on ships transiting the Malacca Strait, stressing that as a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea — which guarantees freedom of navigation and prohibits coastal states from charging transit fees in international straits — it will continue to keep the waterway open as global attention focuses on the security of major maritime chokepoints (Channel News Asia)

HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] police arrest TikToker “Master Dũng Văn” (Nguyễn Văn Dũng, 33) for allegedly using spiritual claims to scam viewers, with investigators saying he posted videos promoting superstition, claimed he could sense spiritual forces, resolve “karmic debts,” or stop “ghost disturbances,” and charged people 5–30 million đồng (about US$200–1,100) per ritual, including one victim who reports losing over 33 million đồng (about US$1,300); authorities say such self-proclaimed “masters” exploit fear and superstition to manipulate people and steal money, violate the law, harm social order, and will be strictly punished, urging citizens not to trust online spiritual services and to report suspicious behavior immediately (Tuổi Trẻ)

The US Embassy in London [UK] has warned American citizens to exercise increased caution near Jewish and American sites in the UK and Europe after a series of recent antisemitic attacks, including an arson attack on ambulances belonging to a London Jewish charity, damage to a London synagogue, and an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam [Netherlands] (Fox News)

The Philippines and the US have begun their largest-ever Balikatan (“shoulder-to-shoulder”) military exercises, running from April 20 to May 8 and involving new participants including Japan, Canada, France, and New Zealand, with drills ranging from live-fire and maritime strike operations near Taiwan (Formosa) and the South China Sea to integrated air and missile defense training (Reuters)

A new survey by the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families warns that online “traps” remain widespread, with many children willing to add strangers on LINE, Taiwan (Formosa)’s most popular messaging app, in exchange for gaming rewards and 15.91% even saying they would send intimate photos. Experts say this vulnerability is fueling more complex digital blackmail tactics and contributing to a 111% rise in online sexual exploitation cases involving minors in Taiwan (Formosa) over the past five years (Taipei Times)

Scientists identify KY43, a bat alphacoronavirus found in East Africa, which can bind human lung-cell receptors in lab tests, raising spillover concerns. Researchers say there is no evidence of human infection or an imminent outbreak, but the finding strengthens pandemic surveillance efforts (VTV)

Soy isoflavones in tofu and tempeh interact with cellular receptors to inhibit cancer growth. Regular consumption may trigger apoptosis in cancer cells and suppress tumor replication (Plant Based News)

A study in Tanzania finds men eating a traditional Kilimanjaro diet rich in beans, grains, vegetables, and fermented foods have lower inflammation and better immunity than those on Western diets high in ultra-processed foods. Switching diets quickly worsens health, while returning to traditional foods reverses the damage (VegNews)

Protect your lower back with these five daily habits: 1. Maintain proper posture: Keep your back straight while sitting or standing; avoid slouching or crossing your legs for too long. 2. Lift heavy objects correctly: Use your leg power (bend your knees) instead of bending your waist to pick things up. 3. Exercise regularly: Perform workouts that strengthen your abdominal and back muscles to support the spine. 4. Stretch frequently: Use gentle stretching movements to relieve tension in the vertebrae. 5. Choose a suitable mattress: Use a mattress with moderate firmness to support the spine in its most natural position (Lao Động)

Beaver-people spread north into Canada’s Arctic as global warming boosts their food and building materials. Scientists say the animal-folk’s dams flood land, alter waterways, and affect fish and local communities, with Indigenous residents already reporting growing ecological impacts (Talker News)

Scientists warn a super El Niño may develop in late 2026, bringing extreme weather worldwide. Some prediction models forecast Pacific Ocean warming over 2°C above average, risking intensified heatwaves, floods, and droughts in various regions across the world amid ongoing climate change (The Guardian)

An EF-4 [second-highest rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale] tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma [US] on April 23, damaging homes, downing power lines, and injuring at least 10. No fatalities are reported. Vance Air Force Base temporarily closed as crews restore power and water (The Watchers)

Florida [US] wildlife officials are investigating the planned Sloth World attraction, a new Orlando indoor sloth-folk exhibit, after a report revealed that 31 sloth-people imported from Guyana and Peru died in an unpowered warehouse, prompting calls to halt the project and review its permitting process (The Guardian)

Pepco, a retailer of clothing and household goods, has converted 99.3% of its electricity usage in Spain to renewable energy, aiming to achieve complete renewable energy usage across its stores and distribution center in the country as part of its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and achieving a climate-neutral value chain by 2050 (Renewables Now)

The Taiwan (Formosa) government plans to build 16 low-carbon railway stations over the next decade to reduce emissions from railway construction and stations by 50% by 2050, with the first — the new underground Tainan Railway Station — scheduled to begin operations by the end of the year and designed to maximize natural daylight and ventilation, incorporate rainwater harvesting, and use energy efficient systems (Taipei Times)

Scientists analyzing 5,000-year-old ice from Romania’s Scărișoara Cave have identified an ancient Psychrobacter (bacteria) strain naturally resistant to 10 modern antibiotics, showing that antimicrobial resistance long predates human medicine and revealing compounds that could potentially be developed into new antibiotics even as melting ice risks releasing long-dormant microbes (CNN)

Saudi brand No Moo expands its premium vegan milk lineup across local supermarkets and cafés. Featuring pistachio and oat varieties, the Alkhobar-based company offers barista-style, lactose-free alternatives in sustainable packaging (Arab News)

Vegan food manufacturer Beyond The Plant Protein Co. rolls out its Spicy Buffalo Beyond Chicken Pieces to 2,000 US Kroger grocery chain stores nationwide. The avocado oil-based product features 21 grams of protein and carries major clean-label certifications (Vegconomist)

Seven family members remain trapped on a cliff in Australia after rising tides cut off escape routes; rescuers use a rope descent from 40 meters to lift them to safety, prioritizing a hypothermic child. Officials say the dangerous operation lasted over three hours (VnExpress)

Doctors and volunteers deliver free cataract screenings and surgeries to 100 disadvantaged senior citizens in Cần Giờ, HCM CT [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)]. The program restores vision, prevents blindness, and boosts independence using donated funds while raising awareness (Báo Người Lao Động)

Home furnishings shop Yorkshire Linen Beds & More in Mijas, Spain, will host a charity market on May 2 to raise €850 for a lifesaving defibrillator to be placed near the store by charity Save a Life. Save a Life also promotes cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] and first-aid training (EuroWeekly News)

Wise quote of the day: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” – Epitectus Greek Stoic Philosopher (BrainyQuote)

Previously in Part 1 of 3 of Landon Dennis’ near-death experience, American former heroin addict Landon shared how a four-wheeler accident introduced him to pain pills, which later became a heroin addiction that cost him his home, his fiancée, his daughter, and left him cycling between jail and homelessness.

While deep in addiction at his parents’ house, Landon overdosed, suffered a seizure, and fell backward from a high counter, cracking his head on the tile. As paramedics rushed him to the hospital, he suddenly found himself floating above the ambulance, seeing through it as men worked on his body — overwhelmed by emotional and spiritual pain.

Then, in an instant, the terror vanished. Landon was standing in a vast green field, where even the grass seemed to love and comfort him. In the distance, he saw a hill. And I saw these beautiful Lights behind that hill. And the way I’ll describe it is, if you were to take a big spotlight and just shine it up from behind a hill, people would see that single spotlight. But if you were to put, like, a diamond or something on top of that spotlight, it was almost like that. Like, these colors were indescribable. And when I saw that, I felt my grandpa, who passed away years before, and there were many Lights behind this hill. But my grandpa was this reddish — is the best word I have for it — Light. And he was sending me love. And again, the words can’t describe what I felt, but I knew it was him. And it was almost like he just was hugging me and saying, “I love you.” And then I noticed this beautiful purplish violet type Light, and I knew it was my niece, and she did the same thing to me. And what was cool about it is, when they were doing this to me, it was like they were confirming to me that, yes, we are still here. We are still your family, and we still love you, and we will see you again.

Landon then became aware of a presence behind him. So, I turned a little bit, and there is this beautiful young lady standing there, and I would say about 30, and she just kind of had her head tilted a little bit and just smiling at me, and it was so comforting. She was looking at me like she knew what I was experiencing. She was like, “How cool is this for him to see this again?” And I say again because I feel like I knew that place somehow. And that’s when she started, not speaking with me, I use the word “communicate,” because her lips did not move. And she started talking with me because I wanted to go back behind that hill, because the love I felt from my family members, it was so amazing. And she started speaking with me telepathically — her mouth wasn’t moving — but it was through emotions and almost experiences. Like, if she would have had an experience in life about a certain word, I felt that experience too, and it brought that experience out in me. So we almost connected on experiences. And this is the best way I can describe it: if she said the word “fire” to me, I could see the glow of the fire. I could feel the warmth of that fire. I could hear the crackling of the wood. I could smell the burning of the wood.

Then a second being appeared beside her. Together, the two showed Landon visions from the darkest nights of his life… And they showed me these moments from my past. And one of the biggest ones for me was, I was homeless in Layton, Utah, by a Wal-Mart [retail store] out there. And I would hold the sign up, begging for money, and that is a horrible thing too, to be so low in your life that you’re willing to feel humiliated and ashamed to hold a sign, begging for money. I mean, I was stripped of everything. And they showed me this night that I went to this Little Caesars pizza because, in the dumpsters, in the back sometimes, the Little Caesars would throw certain food away. And if I was able to be the first person there, that’s how I ate. And I remember thinking to myself, Landon, this is your last night on Earth. You no longer have a purpose in this life if you’re going to be holding a sign, begging for money, and going behind a dumpster to look for food. It was one of the worst nights of my life. And as I’m doing that, I just remember, all of a sudden, this feeling of someone coming behind and holding me again, and then wrapping their legs around me. And I felt that physically. When it happened, I kind of turned, like, “Who the heck is grabbing me?” And no one was there. And the peace that I felt from that moment kept me from committing suicide. It was indescribable. And they showed me this moment.

In Part 3, the two beings show Landon what he could not see that night behind the Little Caesars dumpster — that the sudden peace he felt, when no one was physically there, was part of something happening around him in the unseen. And I saw these Lights, just like the Lights that were coming up from behind that hill. I saw these Lights come down, like a beam to me, and hit me. And I just saw these dark wispy, they didn’t have a form, but many, many dark things just boom fled. Join us tomorrow for Part 3 of 3 of Landon Dennis’ near-death experience. (Anthony Chene production)