DAILY NEWS Stream – May 7, 2025

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy rejects Putin’s offer of a 3-day truce for Russia’s May 9 parade. He called it a political stunt and instead calls for a 30-day ceasefire backed by the US to seriously work toward peace (Al Jazeera)

Analysis: US President Trump has kept His promise to make Ukraine pay for US military aid by signing the recent minerals deal, in which Ukraine will cover future aid as a credit (Sky News Australia)

Chinese social media company TikTok is fined US$600 million by the EU after a four-year investigation finds its data transfers to China put users at risk of spying (AP)

US President Trump nominates National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to be UN ambassador and names Secretary of State Marco Rubio as his interim replacement – the President’s first major staff change since taking office in January (Reuters)

President Trump designates May 8 as “Victory Day” for World War II and November 11 the same for World War I, saying it’s time to “start celebrating our victories again!” (Fox News)

Tech billionaire Elon Musk says the US Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] will stay laser-focused on cutting waste and fraud as he reduces his role to 1-2 days per week to focus more on running his companies (Sky News Australia)

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX site in south Texas [US] is approved as a new official city called “Starbase,” set to launch future Moon and Mars missions in collaboration with US space agency NASA (AP)

Portugal begins expelling 18,000 illegally staying foreigners, starting with 4,500 asked to leave voluntarily in 20 days – amid growing anti-immigration movements across Europe (AP)

In November 2024, British psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker, dubbed the “New Nostradamus” by the press, shared his world predictions for 2025. Some have already come true, and others seem to be on the way.

CRAIG HAMILTON-PARKER’S WORLD PREDICTIONS 2025, PART 5 of 7: ASIA

[Note: Three stars

means the prediction has already come true.]

CHINA: ECONOMIC COLLAPSE -

The US will impose large tariffs on China, causing major economic problems. -

Social unrest will grow in China in 2025 as US tariffs bite. -

Poor people and factory workers in China will be hit hardest. - Chinese apps (specifically Alipay and WeChat) will be hacked by rebels. - These hacks will briefly freeze China’s economy. - China’s economy will drop sharply by late 2025. - The full crisis will likely come in 2026.

CHINA & TAIWAN: GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS - Taiwan will be under threat as China weakens. - The US will boost military spending and cut NATO funding. -

US President Trump will invest in defense tech like Reagan’s “Star Wars” program. - New drone defense systems will be tested in Taiwan. - This system will use sound waves to make a “sound dome” defense shield.

CHINA: POLITICAL UNREST AND BREAKUP - China will go through a “Second Revolution” due to financial troubles. - Protests will start again in Hong Kong and spread across China. - Hong Kong and other former cantons will rise against China’s central rule. - Many will demand China’s President Xi Jinping be removed. - President Xi Jinping might step back due to illness or to avoid blame for economic problems. - New leaders will rise in China to calm the public. - A strong resistance will rise in China and begin to emerge in 2025. - Secret groups will grow within China. - The Falun Gong spiritual movement will gain strength. - The Chinese government will crack down harder on such groups. - 2025 will begin the slow collapse of China as it is today. - The Communist Party of China will start to lose power (not all in 2025, but beginning then) - People in China and Tibet will demand more freedom. - Many people will refuse to support or work for the government. - A civil war will eventually happen, but not as bloody as past ones in China’s history. - A cultural revolution/rebirth will guide China in a new direction. - The teachings of President Sun Yat-sen, founder of the People’s Republic of China, will shape China’s future political structure. - China will slowly break into smaller, more democratic regions (like Europe) - China will eventually split into multiple democracies. - Russia will try to block China’s move toward democracy. - Russia will become seen as China’s enemy. - Russia will try to take land in northern China but will be driven back.

JAPAN: MEGA QUAKE DISASTER - A “mega” earthquake will strike off Japan’s coast. - Volcanic eruptions will happen worldwide at the same time. - The US State of California will also face serious quake risks during this time. - A gas cloud (possibly volcanic) will appear in East Asia.

NORTH KOREA - North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un will have simultaneous heart and bowel problems that make headlines in 2025.

INDIA: RISING GLOBAL INFLUENCE -

India will shift away from Russia. -

India will trade more with the US, Europe, and Australia. -

India will grow in global power. - India will eventually become “the leading light in the world” in coming centuries. - Indian spirituality will rise as part of a global spiritual awakening (Craig Hamilton-Parker)

Planting more trees in cities could save millions of lives: Study finds that increasing urban greenery by 30% could have prevented 1.1 million heat-related deaths – more than a third of all globally – from 2000–2019 (Euronews)

Doctors warn that sleeping with a fan in hot weather can irritate your throat, increase mucus, and cause morning cramps. They suggest using a fan timer to limit run time, washing bedsheets more often to reduce airborne dust, and aiming the fan away from the bed (kenh14.vn)

Scientists say South Korea’s worst-ever wildfires in March 2025 were made twice as likely by climate change – and warn such disasters will become more common as global temperatures rise (baotintuc.vn)

Scotland [UK]: Edinburgh Vegan Festival will be held at Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus on Saturday, May 17, 2025, featuring 60+ stalls, cooking demos, and more. Details at VeganEventsUK.co.uk (Vegan Events UK)

California [US]: San Diego Vegan Festival will return Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Waterfront Park, Downtown San Diego, featuring over 75 exhibitors. More info at VeganInSanDiego.com (San Diego Magazine)

Stay Healthy and Live Longer with These Water Tips:

- Why Water Matters + Water is essential for your body. + It helps with digestion, circulation, metabolism, and making new cells.

- How Much to Drink + Aim for at least 2 liters (about 8 glasses) a day. + Drink more if: > You’re very active. > You live in a hot or dry place. > You have a fever or diarrhea. + Check your urine: light yellow is good, dark yellow means you should drink more.

- The 3 Best Times to Drink Water 1) Morning – Right after getting up. 2) All day – Sip water regularly, don’t wait until you’re thirsty. 3) Evening – Drink a small glass (100–200 milliliters) of warm water 1–2 hours before bed. + Drink more earlier in the day, less in the evening.

- How to Drink Water + Sip slowly instead of gulping large amounts. + Don’t wait until you feel thirsty (it means you’re already very dehydrated) + Avoid drinking large amounts of water during meals (this can dilute the digestive juices)

- What Kind of Water + Filtered water is best. + Boiled water is a good alternative. + Drink warm or cold based on your preference.

- Benefits of Staying Hydrated + Helps you live longer and age slower. + Lowers risk of diseases like stroke, diabetes, and heart issues. + Improves sleep and supports kidney health.

- Myths Debunked + Drinking a lot of water doesn’t harm kidneys – dehydration is what harms kidneys. + Waking up at night to pee often is not just a result of aging – it could also mean early kidney problems (Sức Khoẻ Trường Thọ)

Elevating quote of the day: “The only way you’re going to reach places you’ve never gone is if you trust God’s direction to do things you’ve never done.” – Germany Kent