DAILY NEWS Stream – June 2, 2025

US President Donald Trump says His negotiators have had “very good” talks with Iran as He seeks an agreement to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump wants to end the war in Gaza “as quickly as possible” and urges Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to wrap it up to prevent further casualties (Axios)

US President Donald Trump warns that if Putin attempts to conquer all of Ukraine, it will lead to Russia’s “downfall” (The Guardian)

US President Donald Trump announces a planned partnership between US Steel and Japan-based Nippon Steel, set to create at least 70,000 jobs and add US$14 billion to the US economy (CBS)

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Southeast Asian nations want to discuss tariffs with US President Trump as a unified bloc to reach an agreement that benefits the whole region (AP)

US State Secretary Marco Rubio pledges support for the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act, aiming to impose fines, penalties, and visa restrictions on anyone involved in forced organ harvesting, especially in China, where it’s reportedly used against Falun Gong spiritual practitioners and others seen as threats to the Chinese Communist Party (New Tang Dynasty)

Denmark and eight other European nations demand the power to deport immigrants who commit crimes, saying limits set by the European Court of Human Rights are too restrictive (Fox News)

US President Trump says “I rebuilt the military” to its “greatest and most powerful” status, emphasizing that military promotions should be based on capability and merit rather than race or gender in a speech at America’s top military academy, West Point (VnExpress)

US: Memorial Day 2025 gas prices are the lowest since 2021, averaging US$3.08 per gallon [3.78 liters], with potential drops below US$3 later in summer. Experts credit President Trump’s focus on unleashing American oil production for lower prices, benefiting millions of holiday travelers (WCVB)

US: Former Congressman Dean Phillips [Democrat] criticizes the Democratic Party for covering up Biden’s mental decline in the White House, saying it has destroyed the party’s trust from voters (Fox News)

UK food crisis expert Professor Tim Lang says vegans should receive special vegan food rations if a major disaster strikes Britain, saying it is vital for their psychological health. He also warns ministers that the government is alarmingly unprepared for a disaster scenario (The Telegraph)

Irish scientists find vaping can lead to symptoms of bronchiolitis obliterans or “popcorn lung,” a respiratory disease where the lung’s tiny air sacs become scarred, causing coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, and wheezing (VTV)

Ethiopia confirms its first monkeypox cases, involving a mother and her infant near the border with Kenya. 26 African countries have been affected by monkeypox, with more than 130,000 cases total since the beginning of 2024, according to Africa CDC [Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention] (VTV)

US: New York State’s Coxsackie-Athens School District warns of fentanyl-drug-laced vapes after a student collapsed from a marijuana vape bought from an unlicensed store (WNYT)

Ugandan experts warn against neglecting traditional plant-based foods, saying they are vital to maintaining strength and good health. They urge the government to encourage citizens to grow Ugandan staples like groundnuts [peanuts], maize [corn], vegetables and fruits (Nile Post)

Vietnam: Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Hà Tĩnh province, with widespread damage to crops, animal-people’s lives, and infrastructure (Báo Lao động)

Vietnam: Prolonged heavy rain in Nghệ An Province causes hazardous landslides, cutting off roads; authorities warn residents to avoid travel in affected areas (VTV)

Nghệ An Province [Vietnam]: African swine fever outbreak in Thanh Chương District threatens pig-people living in intensive raising facilities (VTV)

Analysis: Australia is experiencing extreme weather swings, with devastating floods and severe droughts due to climate change leading to water shortages, crop failures, and economic strain (Early Warning Network)

Hawaii [US]’s Kilauea volcano erupts violently, fountaining lava over 300 meters into the sky, marking the 23rd eruption in its current activity cycle (BNC Now)

Vietnam’s Kon Tum and Quảng Nam Provinces experience 13 earthquakes in 24 hours, with magnitudes 2.5–4.2. Experts classify them as low-risk, with no reported damage, but locals are worried, believing they could be a sign of a future disaster (Tiền Phong TV)

A sudden severe thunderstorm in New Delhi [India] on May 24, 2025, uprooted trees, caused power outages, and disrupted flights, with wind gusts up to 60 kilometers/hour (VTV)

A severe hailstorm in eastern Pakistan on May 24, 2025, killed at least 19 people and injured more than 90, as strong winds, thunder, and lightning collapsed buildings, uprooted trees, and caused power outages (VTV)

UK: A rare dust swirl is spotted near Glasgow [Scotland], surprising locals who said it looked like a “mini tornado” (Daily Record)

US State of Florida’s Everglades National Park, the country’s largest wetland, is experiencing severe drought, affecting 2,000 plant and animal-people species and disrupting tourism (France 24)

2025’s Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be “above average,” although a neutral weather pattern - neither El Niño nor La Niña - makes predictions more challenging and uncertain (Báo Lao động)

US study warns climate change, habitat destruction, and overuse of resources endanger more than 3,500 animal-people species. Corals and mollusks are particularly vulnerable due to rising ocean temperatures and acidification of their delicate habitats (Mirage News)

Study: Climate change is making pregnancy more dangerous worldwide, doubling the number of dangerously hot days for pregnant women, increasing preterm birth risks and severe maternal health complications (India Today)

Northern Ireland records its sunniest spring ever, with 570 hours of sunshine so far, surpassing the previous record in 2020 (BBC)

Research shows Earth’s rotation has slowed significantly over millions of years and this has caused oxygen levels to rise, because the longer days give cyanobacteria more time to produce oxygen through photosynthesis (ScienceAlert)

Uplifting quote of the day: “One does not fall in love; one grows into love, and love grows in him.” – Dr. Karl A. Menninger, MD