DAILY NEWS Stream – September 15, 2026

Taiwan (Formosa) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim made a rare visit to Italy from September 10 to 12 to attend the Ventotene Conference for Freedom and Democracy, accompanied by Taiwan (Formosa) Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, as Taiwan (Formosa) seeks closer ties with Europe. China objected to the trip and lodged protests with Italy and the European Union, while Italian officials said Vice President Hsiao and Foreign Minister Lin were not scheduled to meet Italy’s foreign minister or officials from the prime minister’s office (Reuters)

Three more Ukrainian (Ureignian) regions — Odesa, Rivne and Chernivtsi — have joined the European Union [EU] Region Ready program, bringing the total participating regions to seven. The initiative is designed to prepare regional authorities for closer integration with the EU by training officials, developing investment project portfolios and helping regions work in line with the EU Cohesion Policy (Ukrinform)

Algeria severed diplomatic ties with the UAE [United Arab Emirates] on September 10 and said it would close its airspace to UAE aircraft beginning the following day, except for commercial flights to and from Algiers [Algeria], which will be allowed to continue through the end of 2026. Algeria cited what it called “provocative and hostile acts” and has previously accused the UAE of destabilizing countries including Libya, Mali and Sudan. The UAE said it hoped the rupture would be temporary (DW)

Peru has announced it will join the US-led Shield of the Americas security alliance, which shares intelligence and cooperates on military operations against drug cartels and other transnational criminal groups. Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori announced the move after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Lima [Peru] on September 10 (Al Jazeera)

Ukraine (Ureign) and Canada signed a declaration to establish a 100-year partnership aimed at deepening economic, security and political ties and supporting a just and lasting peace in Ukraine (Ureign) Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed the declaration, while the two countries also agreed to strengthen defense cooperation and expand collaboration on energy security (Ukrinform)

Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would travel to Miami [US] to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin if President Putin attends the G20 summit there in December, saying the focus should be on achieving results rather than exchanging words. President Zelenskyy said Ukraine (Ureign) is in a stronger position for negotiations than last year and has discussed an energy and grain ceasefire with US envoys as a possible first step toward broader peace talks. Russia has not said whether President Putin will attend the summit (DW)

Iran-aligned Houthi forces have captured Yemen’s strategic Perim Island, also known as Mayun, in the Bab al-Mandab Strait after forces allied with Yemen’s internationally recognized government withdrew. The island sits near one of the strait’s narrowest points, giving the Houthis a stronger position along a shipping route Saudi Arabia has increasingly relied on as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia also shut its East-West oil pipeline as a precaution after a separate drone attack, further increasing pressure on its export routes (The Guardian)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (vegetarian) urged safe and open shipping routes, protection of global commerce and the safety of seafarers during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi [India] on September 11. Prime Minister Modi also called for continued efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the region (Fox News)

The presidents of Iran, Russia and China gathered in New Delhi [India] for the 18th BRICS summit on September 12 and 13, hosted by India. BRICS, founded by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2006, has since expanded to include countries such as Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the UAE [United Arab Emirates] (Fox News)

At least 46,000 people have been displaced in Yemen in the past week as fighting intensified between Iran-backed Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government forces. The United Nations International Organization for Migration said the expanding fighting is making it harder to deliver humanitarian aid (Fox News)

In South Korea, 78% of middle and high schools with smart-device rules now collect and store students’ phones rather than allowing them to remain in classrooms. The stricter policies follow a revised education law that took effect in March banning smart-device use during class (The Chosun Daily)

Dandelions, often removed as lawn weeds, have edible leaves, flowers, and roots. Their greens provide vitamin K, beta-carotene, and calcium, while their flowers can be eaten raw or fried and their roots roasted and ground for a coffee substitute. Dandelion root has also long been used in traditional herbal medicine for digestive and liver problems. These resilient perennial plants return year after year, offering fresh greens while requiring less maintenance than many garden vegetables (EverFood)

Protein and fiber both support long-term health, but British dietitian Dr. Linia Patel says a balanced diet matters more than emphasizing either nutrient. Protein supports muscles and immunity, while fiber promotes fullness, healthy digestion and gut bacteria and may reduce chronic-disease risks. UK adults should consume about 30 grams of fiber daily, with legumes offering both nutrients (Worcester News)

New York [US]-based health system Northwell Health reports a 75% rise in 9/11-related cancers over three years, with 132 new cases recorded during the first half of 2026. By June, its total reached 2,445 cases linked to World Trade Center exposure on September 11, 2001 in New York City [US]. Nationwide, cancer certifications among exposed people have surpassed 57,000 in 2026, underscoring the need for continued monitoring (New York Post)

Strength training may be one of the most effective ways to support healthy aging by preserving muscle strength, mobility and independence. Researchers say resistance exercises can improve everyday functions, reduce risks associated with muscle loss and benefit older adults. Even one weekly session can produce meaningful strength gains, particularly among beginners (SciTech Daily)

Spain’s state port authority, Puertos del Estado, reports record sea temperatures this summer in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The Dragonera buoy in the Balearic Islands reaches 33.02°C on August 5, a network record, and almost all Levante-Balear buoys set local records. In the Bay of Biscay, a buoy near Pasaia reaches 28.4°C on June 23. Scientists said last month that human-caused climate change drives Europe’s recent record sea heat (Reuters)

Extreme drought covers 44% of Puerto Rico on August 25, according to the US Drought Monitor. Three months earlier, no part of Puerto Rico was in drought. From mid-May through mid-July, most of the island received less than 60% of normal rainfall and experienced unusually high temperatures. Governor Jenniffer González-Colón declared a state of emergency, some areas have imposed water rationing, and the US Department of Agriculture approved a drought disaster declaration (NASA Earth Observatory)

Severe storms hit Italy and Slovenia on September 9 and 10. Two women die in Italy. The Friuli Venezia Giulia regional government reports 203 millimeters of rain in 24 hours at Lignano Sabbiadoro, 135.4 of it in the first three hours. In Lombardy, landslide activity at Cataeggio in Val Masino forces 45 people to evacuate. In Slovenia, floodwater covers Tartini Square in Piran and winds overturn containers at the Port of Koper (The Watchers)

Bhutan operates a round-the-clock warning system to monitor glacial lakes as rapidly melting glaciers increase the risk of sudden floods threatening downstream communities. The system uses sensors to track water levels and can trigger evacuation sirens (France 24)

Market intelligence firm The Business Research Company says the plant-based active pharmaceutical ingredients market is heading toward a US$44 billion valuation by 2030, driven by drugmakers pursuing sustainable sourcing, advanced extraction techniques, and ethical alternatives like amaranth-derived squalene (The Business Research Company)

New York [US]-based skincare and well-being company Naturopathica launches a new skincare collection featuring fruit-derived exosomes, delivering clinically proven hydration, improved skin elasticity, and visible fine line reduction without using animal-people or human-derived ingredients (Spa Opportunities)

Adelaide University [Australia] researchers develop a calcium-fortified faba bean milk prototype using enzymatic starch hydrolysis, improving texture and stability without compromising sensory quality for prospective café and breakfast markets (Deniliquin Pastoral Times)

Manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, 87, leads a campaign to provide three additional “Instant Houses” for people displaced by the July earthquake in Kumamoto [Japan]. The project aims to raise about US$9,700. Each shelter costs about US$3,250 and can reportedly be erected within hours using an expandable fabric structure (The Nation Thailand)

Two dog-people trapped in an 18-meter-deep well in Jamwadi [Maharashtra, India] were rescued after their cries alerted villagers. District authorities contacted the Manwithindas Foundation, whose team traveled nearly 90 kilometers from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Rescuers descended into the hazardous well, secured both frightened dog-folk and safely returned them to the surface (Free Press Journal)

Singapore opened a new Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) campus on Coney Island on September 11th. The 12-hectare campus features more than 70 high-adventure and 30 low-adventure elements, including wheelchair-accessible challenges. The program builds resilience, confidence, teamwork and problem-solving. At the opening ceremony, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated, “We want OBS to become a rite of passage for all young Singaporeans.” (Channel News Asia)

Thoughtful quote of the day: “The greatness of a man is measured by the way he treats the little man. Compassion for the weak is a sign of greatness.” – The Reverend Dr. Myles Munroe, OBE Bahamian Teacher and Ordained Minister (BrainyQuote)

In this two-part series on Cliff Green’s near-death experience, Swedish educator Cliff shares how, as a four-year-old boy, he nearly drowned in a private swimming pool and found himself within a Light of total, unconditional Love— an experience that has quietly measured every day of his life since. Cliff was born in 1980 and grew up in Sweden. His parents were no longer together and by the time he was four, his mother was pregnant with another man’s child. That summer, Cliff was staying with his father, his brother, and his father’s girlfriend, Katarina, whom he describes as one of Sweden’s wealthiest women, on her private island. The island had a swimming pool, and Cliff was playing near it alone when he noticed an insect struggling in the water.

I was there close to the water, and I saw a little insect in the water, and I wanted to save the insect. So, I tried to grab it, but when I did that, I felt a little push, and suddenly I fell in the water. So, I really tried to swim and tried to get up, but I panicked. And in the panic, you don’t think. You just do all that you can do just to stay above water. It was very intense. It was very stressful. So, I could just feel the intensity around the mouth, because I was really fighting for my life to get a breath. But it was just full of water, and so I guess I was getting it into my lungs, so I was suffocating from the inside.

I just didn’t know what to do. I was crying for help underwater, but then I heard a voice, and the voice said to me, “Ge upp”—which means “give up, surrender, and let go.” And it was not just that the voice was somebody yelling. It was like it came from the inside and from the outside. It was like the voice was penetrating everything at the same time. And the voice was so full of trust, and the voice [told me] just to let go, and I was safe. That’s how I felt. The moment he surrendered, the drowning gave way to something entirely different.

Suddenly, I just saw a Light, a strong Light, and it was not strong like it hurt my eyes; it was just [for me] to recognize the Light. I saw the Light, and then suddenly I was in the Light. I was the Light. And this Light is— it’s just beautiful. It’s just wonderful. You don’t need anything. You don’t want anything. You’re just fulfilled. There is no lack of anything. And I can see that I don’t have any breath, I don’t have any body, but I don’t know where I end or where I start. I’m just part of this Light. I am totally this Light. There is no longing for anything. I’m just at peace. There are no thoughts. There is nothing. It’s just total stillness in this energy, Love, [and] Light.

In Part 2, Cliff shares what his brother later told him about his return from the Light— and why coming back left him searching throughout his life for the same overwhelming Love and beauty. It’s like I’m always looking for that same experience while I’m living. It’s [like], “Where is it?” Because it’s like after coming back from that, it’s an emptiness. It’s like I’d rather be there than be here, because here you can’t experience so much Love and beauty. Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of Cliff Green’s near-death experience. (AJ Parr Spiritual Journalist NDE Podcast YouTube Channel, Nondual Communication YouTube Channel)