DAILY NEWS Stream – October 1, 2026

On September 27, Yemen’s internationally recognized government said its forces had carried out 756 operations against Houthi positions, personnel, and military assets across several fronts during the preceding 72 hours (Fox News)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met at the UN [United Nations] on September 26 for the first talks between their countries’ top diplomats since before Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine (Ureign) Mr. Wadephul called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine (Ureign) and pressed for an agreement on Black Sea grain exports, citing food shortages in many countries (Reuters)

Russian drone strikes on September 28 killed at least six people across Ukraine (Ureign), including two at the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, three at a business center in Dnipro, and one at a nearby logistics office, according to Ukrainian (Ureignian) officials. The attacks injured 24 people in Kyiv and 19 in Dnipro. A pharmaceutical company, gas stations, and a medical facility were also hit in Kyiv. Ukrainian (Ureignian) officials say Russia is increasingly using faster jet-powered drones, which are harder to intercept (Reuters)

Brent crude oil rose 2.6% to US$107.02 a barrel on September 28 after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for US concessions and renewed nuclear talks (New York Post)

Gaza has an estimated 61 million metric tons of war debris, and the UN [United Nations] says clearing most of it could take seven to 10 years and cost billions of US dollars. Crews have cleared 580 kilometers of roads to restore access for residents and aid deliveries but have removed only about 1.5% of the rubble. The work is dangerous and sensitive because the ruins may contain unexploded bombs, hazardous materials, and the remains of 8,000 to 10,000 people (The Guardian)

Thousands marched in Madrid [Spain] on September 26 after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from the apartment where she had lived for 70 years. A tenants’ union says a new owner sought to raise her rent by 275% to €2,650 a month. Protesters called for stronger renter protections, and Spain’s government is expected to propose measures to renew rental contracts automatically and restrict evictions (Channel News Asia)

The Chinese naval hospital ship Auspicious Ark arrived in Dakar [Senegal] on September 25, marking the first visit by a Chinese hospital ship to Senegal. During its visit, the crew plans to provide medical services aboard the ship and take part in training exchanges with local hospitals (Global Times)

Artichoke leaf extract may support liver health by reducing liver enzymes and improving some fatty-liver indicators, possibly through antioxidants such as cynarin, chlorogenic acid, and flavonoids. The liver naturally processes toxins, but artichoke tea may complement a healthy diet. People with gallstones or bile-duct problems should exercise caution as there could be side effects, and always check with your doctor before trying a new supplementation (Thanh Niên)

A Texas A&M University [US] study suggests creatine supplementation may offer health benefits beyond exercise. Creatine is a natural compound that helps the body with rapid energy production. Research found middle-aged adults increased lean tissue and reduced body fat, while muscle strength improved even without structured workouts. Clinical trials reported no significant side effects, prompting researchers to highlight creatine’s potential for preserving muscle during aging (SciTech Daily)

Since early 2026, diphtheria has killed 31 people in Nigeria’s Plateau State, with 469 suspected cases reported, according to local health authorities on September 27. Emergency measures, including contact tracing and community outreach, have been launched (ANews)

Sicily [Italy]’s Mount Etna’s renewed ash emissions suspended all flights at Sicily’s Catania Airport through September 27. Etna, one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, frequently disrupts air traffic, with intense ash releases this summer affecting thousands of travelers (Reuters)

An earthquake, initially reported as magnitude 6.4, struck the Dominican Republic on September 27, though officials later downgraded it to magnitude 5.6. Authorities say no significant damage occurred following the temblor that was felt in different parts of the country (TimesNow / Diaro Libre)

Storms killed 56 people in Uttar Pradesh state [India] between September 25 and 27. Flooding damaged more than 1,000 homes. Between September 24 and 27, 14 perished in Nepal due to floods and landslides, while 11 people remain missing. Major rivers in both countries rose above danger levels. In Nepal, the flooding has disrupted power and telecommunications in several districts. Additionally, 10 workers remain missing after an avalanche buried a base camp on Himlung Himal [Nepal] (Reuters)

RINGANA, an Austrian vegan cosmetics brand, plans to invest US$85 million in Roanoke, Virginia [US], over five years, establishing its first US headquarters, production, and distribution hub. The company plans to enter the US market in November 2026, creating 435 jobs and supporting locally produced, fresh formulations (Personal Care Insights)

Vegan products now account for 13% of new product development activity in the UK tracked by British food tech firm Point74, up from 11% in 2025. Two-thirds of its food and drink manufacturing clients are developing at least one vegan product this year, as producers address ingredient compliance, allergens, labeling, and scaling amid renewed consumer demand (Food & Drink Technology)

PETA [People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals] offers to fund repairs to Belfast, Northern Ireland [UK]’s iconic Big Fish ceramic landmark after recent criminal damage. The group proposes a pro-vegan plaque for the site “encouraging everyone to spare a thought for gentle fish killed for their flesh by going vegan” in exchange for covering restoration costs, pending authorities’ response (Irish Examiner)

US sportswear and athletic-equipment company Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, have committed US$1 billion to the University of Oregon [US] to establish a college of engineering, believed to be the largest single donation to a US public university. The college will create a complete undergraduate engineering program to meet the state’s demand for engineers (Good News Network, Fortune)

Eight cow-people were rescued after falling from cliffs at Anglesey, Wales [UK], and becoming stranded in a cove as the tide rose. Local rescuers worked together to guide the animal-folk into the water, secure them with lines and bring all eight safely ashore (Zamin)

Estonian animal-folk rights organization Invisible Animals rescued 400 egg-laying hen-folk from an animal-people factory in Estonia on September 26, calling it its largest rescue operation to date. Hundreds of individuals funded the effort, provided homes and helped transport the bird-citizens. The rescue is also to support proposed legislation to end battery cages by 2035 (Inbox.eu)

Insightful quote of the day: “Now the drink of His [GOD’s] Love for you is the knowledge that your love for Him is from His Love for you.” – Sheikh Ibn Arabi (vegetarian) Arab Andalusian Muslim Scholar, Mystic, Poet, and Philosopher (The Meccan Illuminations)

Previously in Part 1 of this multipart series on Omar Perez’s near-death experience, Omar shares how he lost his daughter Chloe to an unexplained illness. Four years later, pneumonia and sepsis left him on a ventilator. He then found himself on a winding path through bluish-gray fog and began to walk forward. Slowly, to my left-hand side, a group of folks started coming into view. And on my right-hand side, it was almost as if there were these times in my life that, for me, are core memories. Those images on his right were scenes he recognized instantly—his mother’s passing, Chloe’s passing, the birth of his daughters, his wedding day. Meanwhile, ahead and to his left, the group of people slowly came into focus, smiling, talking among themselves, comfortable to be near. Eventually, he came upon a woman.

And there was a woman, and she had curly hair, dark curly hair. And I felt the urge to go to her. So, I went to her, and I said, “I’m so sorry.” I said, “I know you, but I can’t place you.” She looked at me, and she put her hand, her right hand, on my cheek, and she said, “Don’t worry. It’s OK. You will.” Months later, Omar recognized the woman as Amy, his late mother’s best friend. Amy had died decades earlier, and he had not seen her since childhood.

Back on the path, he came upon an older gentleman with a white beard and a cap. I just felt compelled to go to him and say, “I know you. I can’t place you, but I know you.” He didn’t say a word to me. He looked at me, he smiled, and then he patted me on the head like I was a little kid, like it was grandpa to his little grandson. As Omar continued along the path, he felt no fear.

I felt fulfilled, just completely, totally fulfilled, as if I didn’t need a thing. I wanted nothing. He believed he might not return to his wife, son, and daughter. I felt this overwhelming [sense] of, I know they’re going to cry. I know they’re going to hurt, but they’re going to be fine. They’re going to be perfectly fine. Further along, Omar encountered a vision that was not one of his cherished core memories, but something he didn’t remember ever experiencing—his own living room, in the present day.

I see my wife sitting on the couch, crying. I see my son standing next to her, trying to console her. And in front of the coffee table is the urn that my daughter’s ashes, my Chloe’s ashes, are in. And it’s shaped like a butterfly. And right next to it is another urn. And that’s the one thing that I went, “Oh.” The sight of a second urn beside Chloe’s saddened him. He blinked—and found himself somewhere new entirely, a vast open space filled with the same fog.

In Part 3, Omar discovers who is waiting for him in the open space. She comes over to me, and she starts saying to me, “Daddy, I miss you. I love you so much.” Join us tomorrow for Part 3 of this multipart series on Omar Perez’s near-death experience. (Sandra Champlain - We Don’t Die YouTube channel)