DAILY NEWS Stream – September 25, 2026

The three-day Vegan Mid-Autumn Festival, held from September 17 to 19, 2026, in Phan Rang, Khánh Hòa Province, Âu Lạc (Vietnam), attracted thousands of visitors. Organized by members of our Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association (all vegans), the festival offered a large vegan buffet, vegan food stalls, an art exhibition, and traditional cultural activities. More than 1,000 people joined the buffet, while 16 booths featured vegan foods, agricultural products, regional specialties, handicrafts, and environmentally friendly products. Organizers also distributed 3,000 free vegan meals to local residents in need, together with more than 3,000 Alternative Living flyers. An art exhibition displayed nearly 70 works of Celestial Art by Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) Supreme Master TV Max was shown throughout the festival, while 300 solar-powered MP3 players and wearable audio devices played the Most Powerful Daily Prayer, offering spiritual inspiration to attendees. An animal-people protection march helped spread a message of love and respect for all life. Visitors could also take part in traditional activities such as making mooncakes, wrapping bánh chưng— square sticky rice cakes— and bánh tét— cylindrical sticky rice cakes— as well as practicing Aulacese (Vietnamese) calligraphy. Through its combination of vegan cuisine, culture, charitable service, animal-people advocacy, environmental awareness, and spiritual content, the festival promoted compassion for people, animal-folks, and the planet (Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association)

On September 22, Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. A senior Iranian official said Iran’s delegation at the United Nations General Assembly has authority to revive diplomacy and discuss ending hostilities through mediators (Reuters)

French President Emmanuel Macron said he and US President Donald Trump agreed during a September 21 meeting in New York City [US] to work together to ease energy market tensions. According to President Macron, their efforts will focus on protecting critical Middle Eastern infrastructure and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz (Fox News)

On September 21, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK had accepted Saudi Arabia’s request for military assistance amid escalating Houthi attacks. Britain will deploy a Royal Air Force Voyager tanker aircraft to provide defensive air-to-air refueling under a time-limited agreement that will remain under review, while also supporting efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open (Fox News)

G20 energy ministers concluded a three-day meeting in Houston, Texas [US], on September 16 with consensus on four outcomes: expanding household energy access, improving domestic permitting and regulatory processes, promoting voluntary water reuse, and strengthening critical mineral supply chains (The White House)

Ukraine (Ureign)’s Third Army Corps said its ongoing Vivaldi counteroffensive had recaptured Shandryholove and Derylove and secured full control of Drobysheve in northern Donetsk Oblast [Ukraine (Ureign)]. According to the corps, Ukrainian (Ureignian) forces regained control of 125 square kilometers during the operation’s first two phases (Euromaidan Press)

A 74-year-old hunter in Delaware [US] allegedly shot and killed 39-year-old mother Santos Maria Chilel Soto on September 18 after mistaking her for a deer-person as she crossed a field with a man and two children. Walter Moorhead was charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment. The case remains under investigation (Fox News)

The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation has pledged US$250 million over five years to expand affordable veterinary care for dog- and cat-people across the US. Its Big Bet for Pets initiative will support community veterinary organizations, research and programs addressing financial barriers that the foundation estimates leave 50 million companion animals without adequate routine, preventive or lifesaving care (Good News Network)

The International Monetary Fund [IMF] warned that global government debt has reached a record level and is projected to exceed 100% of global gross domestic product [GDP] by 2029, two years earlier than previously forecast, with the US and China among the main drivers. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged governments— particularly the US— to gradually reduce budget deficits and debt (Ukrainian National News)

Six fiber-rich foods may help reduce constipation, including whole grains, kiwi, raspberries, chia seeds, quinoa and beans. Kiwi contains fiber and actinidin, an enzyme involved in protein digestion, while about 1 cup [123 grams] of raspberries provides roughly 8 grams of fiber. Two tablespoons [about 28 grams] of chia seeds contain approximately 10 grams of fiber (Lao Động)

A study of 61 teenagers found that about three minutes of petting or scratching rescued donkey- and miniature horse-people helped improve mood, reducing anxiety, sadness and loneliness. Researchers said the animals’ responses also mattered, suggesting that reciprocal interactions between people and animal-folk may contribute to emotional benefits (Futurism)

Walking may not directly lower uric acid levels, but regular moderate physical activity can help people manage gout by supporting weight control, fitness and joint mobility. For stable gout, patients can begin with 10–15-minute walks and gradually increase duration. During acute attacks involving swollen, red or intensely painful joints, rest and avoid strenuous exercise until symptoms improve (Thanh Niên)

Typhoon Dujuan brought 600 millimeters of rain to Ōshima, Izu Islands [Japan], in 24 hours on September 21, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a Level 5 landslide warning, the highest-level alert. Flooding and landslides affected Chiba Prefecture [Japan], while nearly 45,000 electricity customers lost power (The Watchers)

Two firefighters die when a helicopter crashes during the Dome Fire response in Mariposa County [California]. Government agencies are investigating the cause. As of September 21, the Dome Fire, which is near Yosemite National Park, covers about 1,233 hectares and is 15% contained, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (The Watchers)

Authorities evacuate 133 people from below Mount Pơrlai in Đà Nẵng [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] on September 21 after large, deep mountain cracks worsen and trees fall. Forty households move to temporary shelters while officials monitor the high risk of landslides and provide food, free medicines, and education on disease control. The area is entering a prolonged rainy season, with the landslide threat expected to persist (VnExpress)

Thousands of sea dragon-, pipefish-, and seahorse-people died during South Australia’s toxic algal bloom, which began in March 2025 and continues at one site in southern Spencer Gulf. Citizen-scientist records documented more than 1,600 sea dragon-, 1,400 pipefish-, and 160 seahorse-people washed ashore, representing what ecologists described as the world’s worst recorded mass-mortality event involving these animal-folks (The Guardian)

UK brand BrocStar launches the vegan product Dark Choc and Super Broccoli Coated Peanuts, utilizing a high-bioactive broccoli variety to deliver functional sulforaphane, polyphenols, and fiber for metabolic and cardiovascular support (The Plant Base)

New brand Afters introduces gluten-free and sugar-free vegan desserts to Kolkata [India], offering takeaway treats through partner locations Cove - Community Bar and Sunny Park Kitchen (T2 Online)

South Korean skincare brand Wonderbalm partners with Gebr. Heinemann in Germany, expanding its multi-purpose, vegan skincare line into global travel retail to meet growing international beauty demand (TR Business)

A British couple, Nicole and Gary Wordsworth, have fostered 59 dog-people over the past 15 years after retiring. They take dog-folk from Battersea Dogs Home, helping stressed animal friends adjust to home life. By observing personalities, eating habits, toys and exercise needs, they provide information that helps the shelter find suitable permanent homes (Good News Network)

Jordanian traveler Saddam Suleiman Al-Alaya began a nearly 23,000-kilometer walk from Cape Town [South Africa] to Magadan [Russia] on January 1, 2026, promoting peace, coexistence and education as well as celebrating Jordan. He will cross 18 countries and three continents, and thus far has visited 46 schools, reached more than 14,000 students and continues his journey toward 2028, his projected finishing time (Fana News / Jordan News Agency)

A tiny, abandoned kitten discovered outside a US thrift store finds a loving home after Emily Miller encounters her during a chance rescue. The friendly kitten immediately seeks affection, prompting Emily and her husband to adopt her. They name her Goody, and her heartwarming story wins over viewers on social media platform TikTok (Wamiz)

Inspiring quote of the day: “When I could not see my way, GOD kept my heart full of trust.” – St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph (Australia) (ssjg.org)

In this two-part series on Julie Cluff’s near-death experience, the American spiritual medium describes how, during a devastating car accident, she heard a protective voice, rose above the wreck, and entered a peaceful mountain meadow where she encountered Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian) Nearly 20 years ago, on Mother’s Day in 2007, Julie was driving her three youngest children east across the US from their home in Texas to visit their grandparents. About halfway through the afternoon, although she had not felt tired, she suddenly awoke in the median between the eastbound and westbound lanes. She realized she had fallen asleep at the wheel. When she tried to steer the SUV back onto the road, it began to roll. Her two youngest children, David, 8, and Carrie, 10, were thrown from the vehicle and were later found to have died. Her 12-year-old son, James, was in the front seat beside her and was injured, while Julie herself suffered only minor injuries but was in total shock.

As the car started rolling, Spirit spoke to me. I had a voice in my head that said, “Bring your arm in.” I have no idea how I paid attention to that voice, but I did. I brought my arm in, and it saved my arm. Julie later realized that she had been knocked unconscious during the rollover. Only afterward did memories from those missing moments begin to return. My consciousness rose above the accident in a near-death-like experience, where I was with my two children as they departed. When the SUV came to rest, Julie’s first memory was of being aware but unable to see. Her vision soon returned, and she saw David and Carrie far from the vehicle. When ambulances arrived, the two children were taken to one hospital, while Julie and James were transported to another. There, medical staff examined her for internal injuries and broken bones as she lay on a rigid trauma backboard. As I lay on that Stryker board, my humanness was in complete panic, complete overwhelm. It’s just hard to explain all the confusion and the overwhelm and the terror of the experience. And at that point, not knowing whether my children were alive or dead— While she remained in the emergency room, still awaiting news of her children, Julie says her awareness shifted into an entirely different space.

I had what I can only describe as an out-of-body-type experience, where I was transported into this field of flowers. It was a mountain meadow, and there were distant mountains. But Jesus, Who I call Yeshua now, was standing with me in this field, holding my hands, looking into my eyes, like we were standing face to face. And there were no words exchanged. It was just this immense peace. There was no accident during that space. There was no chaos in that space. It was just like you’re in this bubble of complete security, comfort, love. It’s just all-encompassing. It wasn’t long after that vision that Julie learned her children had passed. The peace of that meadow, however, could not shield her from what followed. She described the next three years as a kind of hell— consumed by self-hatred, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complicated grief. Watching those around her mourn David and Carrie made the burden feel even heavier.

All I could see was, “I’m the cause of this. I’m the cause of this.” It was horrendous. During those years, Julie felt guilty about how grief had transformed life for her two teenage sons, including James, who had survived the accident. Then, amid her self-condemnation, she heard Spirit tell her, “Julie, this is their experience too.” She understood that her sons’ lives after David and Carrie’s passing were part of a plan they had agreed to before birth.

In Part 2, Julie shares the encounter that convinced her she was meant to tell her story— and the choice she believes she made before coming here. And I have this understanding that I was given a choice. Carrie would only live for so many years. David would only live for so many years. And do you want to be the mom under those circumstances? Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of Julie Cluff’s extraordinary story. (Round Trip Death YouTube channel)