DAILY NEWS Stream – December 22, 2024

EU pledges €1 billion to support Syrian refugees in Türkiye and manage their voluntary return to their homeland through cooperation with the Türkish government, (VTV.vn)

Syria’s transitional government questions need for continued Russian military presence, saying there is no reason for troops to be held there (Thanh Niên)

Exposed: Former Syrian leader Assad sent 21 planes loaded with US$250 million in cash to Moscow [Russia] in 2018-2019, likely stolen money, while Syria’s 26 metric tons of gold remain in its central bank’s vault amid leadership change (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

Gaza ceasefire talks show positive signs as US intelligence chief Bill Burns heads to Doha [Qatar], with Hamas agreeing to deal if Israel stops adding conditions (HTV Tin Tức)

China buys stakes in Kazakhstan’s uranium mines from Russia after Moscow’s Rosatom company is forced to withdraw due to Western sanction pressure (60 Giây | Tinh Hoa TV)

Putin faces crisis as Russia’s oil profits plunge, interest rates soar to 23%, and economy declines amid Ukraine war’s heavy costs (Đàm Quân Sự)

Russian losses in Ukraine war are 5 times higher than Ukraine’s, with 198,000 Russian deaths and 550,000 wounded, according to US President Trump’s Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg (LS)

NATO launches Ukraine support command in Wiesbaden [Germany] to oversee weapons deliveries and training programs for Ukrainian military (AA)

Ukraine’s General Syrsky says Kursk offensive has been relatively effective, largely succeeding in its aim to prevent Russian advance into Sumy and Kharkiv regions while reducing pressure on other fronts (VietNamNet)

India and China resume Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing [China] after 5-year pause, discussing border tensions and bilateral relations (baotintuc.vn)

President Trump’s FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] nominee Kash Patel pledges to reveal client lists of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and accused sex offender Sean “Diddy” Combs, suggesting involvement of powerful and famous figures who are “terrified” and trying to cover up the truth from the American people (Tinh Hoa TV)

Biden faces criticism after report reveals his administration funded news outlet Reuters US$300 million to target Elon Musk’s businesses, with Mr. Musk responding on X, “Yeah, this explains a lot. Shame on Reuters. Paid propaganda!” (Times Now News)

Private plane crashes into home in Buenos Aires [Argentina] after landing too far down runway and being mysteriously unable to brake, killing pilot and co-pilot and hospitalizing 73-year-old home owner (VTC NOW)

Vietnam’s Department of Information Safety releases new cybersecurity guide for children and parents, updating online risks and offering protection tools (VietNamNet)

Study shows children addicted to social media face mental health issues and exploitation risks, as they spend 5-7 hours daily online without parental supervision (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

Major medical breakthroughs in 2024 include HIV prevention drug, growing heart valve implants, Alzheimer’s blood test, and peanut allergy medication (Báo Sức khỏe & Đời sống)

Vietnam: Two men in their forties suffer strokes after taking late-night showers in cold weather, with one case becoming untreatable; doctors warn about winter bathing risks due to blood vessel constriction and higher blood pressure and recommend taking warm showers (VietNamNet)

Mayotte [with France]: Over 200 Red Cross volunteers feared missing after Cyclone Chido’s devastation (KÊNH VTC9)

Blood-red sky appears in Beijing [China], alarming citizens, who consider it a bad omen, as previous red skies preceded deaths of senior officials and military investigations (DBC News)

Super-wealthy individuals from sports stars to CEOs are building luxury underground bunkers with pools, theaters and year-long food supplies, preparing for pandemics, disasters or the apocalypse (Tiền Phong TV)

New Delhi [India] steps up measures against dangerous air pollution, with air quality index above 400 prompting school closures for students grades 9 and below and work-from-home orders (VTV.vn)

New Mexico [US]: Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory [BATlab] develops early warning system for electric vehicle battery fires using sensors and AI to detect temperature abnormalities (Tin tức 24h)

EU mandates airlines disclose flight carbon emissions to passengers starting February 2025, using standardized metrics based on aircraft, fuel and passenger numbers to inform eco-conscious travelers (VTV24)

Scientists at Sechenov University developing handheld 3D bioprinter that heals wounds by printing biological skin using patient’s cells and innovative hydrogel (SGGP)

Microsoft warns of 11 critical security flaws in Windows systems that could allow remote attacks, advising urgent updates and patches to the newest operating system versions to stay protected (VietNamNet)

Hundreds gather at 300-year-old Phước Tường Temple [Thủ Đức, Vietnam] for free vegetarian meals, with many arriving early to queue (Dân Trí)

Pù Huống Nature Reserve [Nghệ An, Vietnam] releases 11 endangered monkeys including eight yellow macaques and three red-faced macaques to natural habitat (Nghệ An)

Vũ Quang National Park [Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam] staff rescue and rehabilitate thousands of injured wildlife, returning them to natural habitat (Đại Đoàn Kết)

Expert shares 10 types of natural vegetables for treating insomnia effectively, emphasizing calcium-rich dark leafy greens to support serotonin and melatonin production: Kale, Water mimosa, Seaweed, Lettuce, Tonkin jasmine, Holy basil [Tulsi], Passionflower leaves, Malabar spinach, Gotu Kola, Chrysanthemum greens (Lê Hữu Ân | Sống Khoẻ Sống Thọ)

Warning: Drinking less water in winter is more dangerous than you think, risking mental decline, kidney problems, high blood pressure and digestion issues; experts advise staying hydrated by drinking water throughout the day even if you don’t feel thirsty (VTC NOW)

Health tip: Dry nose is common in cold, dry weather or air-conditioned environments, and can be caused by allergies, medications, or environmental irritants. Natural remedies include steam inhalation, nasal rinses and nasal nebulizers (TOÀN CẢNH 24H)

California [US] declares its first statewide emergency over bird flu after virus spreads to Southern California cattle, with 34 human cases and over 600 affected dairy operations since March 2024 (Politico)

Louisiana [US] reports its first severe H5N1 bird flu case, linked to backyard flock exposure, bringing total US cases in humans to 61 since April 2024 (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Gaza ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel likely within days as US, Egypt and Qatar mediate talks (Thanh Niên)

President Trump supports abolishing US debt ceiling – the limit lawmakers set that determines how much the federal government can borrow to pay its bills – calling it “meaningless” and saying He would lead effort to eliminate borrowing limit (NBC)

President Trump calls for a Republican challenger to unseat US Representative Chip Roy [Republican-Texas], criticizing him as “ambitious” with “no talent” following his opposition to raising the debt limit (Politico)

US: Georgia Appeals Court disqualifies prosecutor Fani Willis from President Trump election case over her relationship with special prosecutor, throwing case into disarray in another legal win for the President (The New York Times)

Report: White House aides covered up Biden’s mental decline since 2021, rescheduling meetings on bad days and shielding him from press (Wall Street Journal)

Avian flu has hit US dairy operations so hard that some are calling it “Covid for Cows,” with 645 herds infected despite precautions (The New York Times)

International Court of Justice holds hearings on whether high-polluting countries should be legally required to do more to prevent climate disasters, with 90 nations each delivering an argument, opening with Vanuatu; the Court’s opinion, to be delivered sometime in 2025, will potentially shape international law and foster stronger global climate action despite being non-binding (The New Yorker)

Bình Thuận province [Vietnam] orders investigation of pig and poultry factory pollution that is making investors go away and “never return” due to environmental concerns (Thanh Niên)

Vietnam: NSN company’s renewable energy projects reduce CO2 emissions by 361,000 metric tons with 400 megawatt peak total capacity, contributing to Vietnam’s green initiatives (VnExpress)

US space agency NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovers 138 new bus-to- stadium-sized asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, with six smaller rocks heading toward Earth, though impact risk remains low (Tiền Phong)

Scientists discover tail-breathing killifish can live for 15 hours on land and move 6,000 times their body length before returning to water, showcasing bold behavior and evolution’s surprising adaptations in new documentary TV series “The Secret Lives of Animals” (VnExpress)

Scientists find mysterious plasma “tunnel” connecting solar system to other stars, revealing hidden cosmic channels shaped by supernova events over the past millions of years and illustrating that space is not an empty void but a complex “soup” of matter and energy (Thanh Niên)

9 harms of smoking tobacco to health: 1) Lung damage; 2) Sagging skin; 3) Sagging arms and chest; 4) Damaged teeth and gums; 5) Hair loss; 6) Cataract; 7) Psoriasis [chronic scaly rashes]; 8) Eye wrinkles; 9) Heart disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases (VnExpress)

Mind-clearing quote of the day: “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain

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