DAILY NEWS Stream – November 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump called Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on November 6 to discuss diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions, as Qatar mediates talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending the war. Qatar said the leaders discussed its efforts to narrow differences between the parties and reach a comprehensive agreement, while the emir stressed continued dialogue, freedom of maritime navigation, and the security of energy supplies (Fox News)

US Vice President JD Vance has spent two weeks participating in indirect talks aimed at securing a new ceasefire with Iran and restarting nuclear negotiations, news outlet Axios reported on November 6. He has held almost daily discussions with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, according to sources familiar with the negotiations (Axios)

US President Donald Trump said on November 6 that American forces had carried out “minor strikes” against Iran. Iranian media reported that two missiles struck Qeshm Island [Iran], near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts continued (CNBC)

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center [UKMTO] said on November 6 that eight ships had been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and three in the Arabian Gulf during the seven days ending November 4. Of those 11 ships, three continued their voyages, five required assistance, and three sank. UKMTO said the risk to ships traveling through the strait remained “severe” (Fox News, Middle East Eye, UKMTO)

Satellite images taken in November suggest Iran is constructing facilities near major missile sites and repairing military bases damaged by US and Israeli strikes, according to news outlet BBC’s analysis. Experts said some excavation could indicate efforts to move missile production underground to protect it from future attacks, although the facilities’ precise purpose and operational status remain uncertain (New York Post, BBC)

Slovakia and Ukraine (Ureign) signed a cooperation declaration in Lviv [Ukraine (Ureign)] on November 5, with Slovakia pledging three electric locomotives and €1 million for generators, shelters, and hospital equipment. The agreements include 54 generators due by the end of November and plans to open a Ukrainian (Ureignian)-English school in Slovakia and a Slovak-English school in Ukraine (Ureign) next academic year (Kyiv Post)

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed under house arrest on November 6 amid a banking crisis and an investigation into his ties to Paraguay’s Ueno Bank. The Central Bank of Paraguay had taken control of Ueno after inspectors uncovered irregular lending and accounting problems that left its financial reserves below legal requirements; the intervention froze access to about 2.9 million customers’ accounts— roughly 60% of the country’s adult population— triggering widespread protests. Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana succeeded former President Peña, who has denied wrongdoing (The Guardian, ABC News)

The Center for Wild Animal Welfare [CWAW], an organization focused on improving wild animal-people welfare, urged the UK government to cut the maximum noise level of fireworks sold to the public from 120 to 90 decibels, going further than the government’s proposed 110-decibel limit. CWAW said the stricter limit would reduce the area disturbed by fireworks and help protect wild animal-people, particularly bird-people, from acute stress, temporary displacement, and fatal collisions (The Guardian)

Italy tied with Slovenia for the EU [European Union]’s second-lowest intentional homicide rate in 2023, behind Malta, at 0.57 per 100,000 people compared with an EU average of 0.91, according to an analysis by Italian research institute Eurispes using national statistics. The findings reflect a decades-long decline in Italy’s killings, particularly mafia-related violence (Good News Network, Istat)

The UK government launched a plan on November 5 to reduce homelessness among young people leaving foster care or children’s homes in England [UK], aiming to halve the proportion of care leavers under 25 experiencing homelessness by the end of this Parliament. Councils must publish plans for these young people’s housing needs and support those at risk. The plan also introduces a £3 million program to strengthen youth homelessness prevention (Gov.uk)

A balanced diet provides nutrients that support digestion, immune function and energy as temperatures drop. Autumn choices include pumpkin, rich in vitamins A and C and antioxidants; apples, which provide pectin fiber and vitamin C; sweet potatoes, which supply fiber, vitamins A and B6, and potassium; Brussels sprouts, rich in fiber and vitamins K and C; and pears, which provide fiber, vitamins C and K and minerals (Jordan News)

Medical experts at US institutions writing in the medical journal The BMJ warn that fireworks can cause severe burns, blast and brain injuries, finger amputations and permanent blindness, calling for stricter regulations and public education. In 2025, fireworks caused an estimated 13,000 emergency department-treated injuries in the US; the Netherlands recorded 1,239 cases during 2025–2026 New Year celebrations, up 7% from the previous year (euronews)

Regular stair climbing, even for short periods, may benefit heart health. Start with one or two flights, at a moderate pace, gradually increasing speed as you adapt. Office workers can climb stairs during breaks to reduce prolonged sitting. People with heart, severe respiratory or knee conditions should seek medical advice before strenuous activity. Stop if you experience chest pain, unusual breathlessness, dizziness or faintness and seek immediate medical attention (Sức khỏe & Đời sống)

A WHO [World Health Organization] report released on November 4 proposes six climate and health measures for global implementation, saying it could prevent 1.6 million annual deaths, generate trillions of US dollars in economic benefits, and help avoid 16.7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions: 1. Build heat-health warning systems 2. Ensure climate-resilient drinking-water services 3. Expand basic sanitation services 4. Improve hygiene and handwashing facilities 5. Promote cleaner household fuels and technologies for cooking and heating 6. Implement efficient fossil fuel pricing policies (Báo Tin tức, World Health Organization)

The UNHCR [United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees] warned that nearly 90 million displaced people face worsening climate threats, with extreme weather triggering over 255 million internal displacements over the past decade and funding gaps leaving vulnerable communities exposed (Channel News Asia, UNHCR)

A recent global study of 156 permafrost monitoring sites, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, found widespread thaw between 2000 and 2024, with mountain regions particularly affected. Thaw threatens infrastructure and releases stored carbon dioxide and methane, worsening climate change (Earth.com News, Nature)

British volcanologist Dr. Bill McGuire warned that a future collapse of part of Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain’s Canary Islands could generate a tsunami reaching the US East Coast, though he said any collapse could be centuries or millennia away. However, the devastating “megatsunami” scenario is disputed: the US Geological Survey explained in a 2021 assessment that improved modeling suggested worst-case waves of around 1–2 meters [3–7 feet] along the Americas’ east coast (New York Post, US Geological Survey)

Tesco, a UK supermarket chain, has expanded its festive vegan confectionery range with three new products: Belgian Chocolate Seville Orange Segments, Cocoa Dusted Truffles and Belgian Chocolate Giant Buttons with Sea Salt (Plant Based News)

The COP31 [31st UN Climate Conference], taking place November 9–20 in Antalya [Türkiye], is reported to be targeting 60% animal-people-meat-free catering, alongside two vegan cafés, two invited local vegan businesses and clearer food ingredient labeling for delegates (Green Queen)

Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen and US-based ingredient supplier Ingredion have developed NordPea, a pea protein isolate for vegan foods, including vegan dairy alternatives. It is expected to become commercially available in the second quarter of 2027, offering food manufacturers vegan protein grown and produced in Sweden (Food Ingredients First)

US swimmer Catherine Breed, 33, became the first person to swim California’s [US] entire coastline, covering approximately 1,448 kilometers in 111 days, ending in October. She overcame storms, strong currents, and shark encounters, promoting ocean conservation and hoping to inspire women and girls (Good News Network, The Guardian)

Todos los Caballos del Mundo (“All the Horses in the World”), an animal-person sanctuary in Alhaurín el Grande, Málaga [Spain], invites families to meet rescued horse-folk and other animal-residents and learn their stories through a guided tour on November 14, with entry by donation to help support their care. The same day, a workshop for creating handmade Christmas decorations is offered onsite (EuroWeekly News)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam) released six critically endangered golden deer-people raised in captivity into Cát Tiên National Park [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] on November 6, beginning a reintroduction program involving 30 golden deer-individuals. Electronic identification chips will help monitor their adaptation and survival in the wild (Vietnam.vn)

Insightful quote of the day: “The karma of giving pervades the Heavens above and our human world alike. It even reaches the realm of those Sages who have attained the fruits of realization. Whether we give or receive, we connect ourselves with all beings throughout the world.” – Venerated Zen Buddhist Master Dōgen Zenji (vegetarian) (Treasury of the True Dharma Eye)

In Part 1 of this two-part series on Richard Greene’s near-death experience, the American author and speaker recounts how he flatlined after a heart procedure and was reunited with the Oneness of Creation. Richard grew up in the 1960s in what he describes as a childhood free from trauma. He had no strong religious background, but he distinguishes between faith and religion and always felt there was something more, even if he didn’t know what. His curiosity about why we are here led him to earn a degree in the history of thought at university. He considers himself spiritual rather than religious.

Richard raced bicycles as a kid and continued through his 40s, when he believes he had a heart attack during a training ride. It didn’t knock him down, and he finished the ride before going home feeling unwell. He was inclined to brush off his symptoms, but his wife convinced him to see a doctor. Initially, the doctors couldn’t find anything wrong, although he still felt intense pressure on his chest. Nitroglycerin relieved that sensation, and they kept him overnight. The next day, a procedure revealed blockages in two arteries. Richard remained awake and watched the doctor clear them. With both blockages treated, everything seemed fine. After the procedure, Richard began to feel truly awful and alerted the two nurses attending to him.

They tilted the bed back, and it was like somebody flipped the circuit breaker. Everything went away. There was no pain. There was no distress. There was no light. There was no sound. Was no taste, feel, anything. It was like, “Oh my, what is going on?” In terms of our five senses, all that went away instantly. It did feel like I was traveling, but I wasn’t. Richard says no word he knows in English, German, or Spanish describes what came next. He calls it a journey.

It wasn’t light in the sense that we understand light. It wasn’t people in the sense that we understand people. It was just everything in one shot. And it took me a long time to find the appropriate term that I felt was honest. And that is, I was reunited with the Oneness of Creation. Richard understands why others describe entering a Light or being greeted by family or religious figures. He recognizes these descriptions, even though they cannot fully convey what he experienced.

Those are just our words. It doesn’t really describe the amazement, the enormity, the sheer bliss that you have. Richard recalls a teaching he attributes to Lao Tzu (vegan): that if someone can describe the Tao, they haven’t experienced it. For Richard, the experience was beyond anything his senses could understand, yet encompassed everything at once.

I was embraced by the Oneness of Creation, and it validated to me that everything, all living things, are connected and part and parcel of each other. We are all this one entity, if you will. Richard describes experiencing the Oneness of Creation through feeling rather than physical sight. He wonders whether this perception resembled the third eye discussed in yoga and meditation. It was this overwhelming sense of being where I was supposed to be and an unfolding of this Force. It was Creation.

She goes, “You died. You came back on your own, and we’re grateful you did.” And I said, “Well, I am too.” Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of this two-part series as Richard recounts his sudden return to his body, the challenges of adjusting to everyday life, and how his experience reinforced the importance of kindness, honesty, and compassion. (The Returned Podcast YouTube channel - Thank you)