DAILY NEWS Stream – November 5, 2026

Kremlin [Russia] aide Yuri Ushakov said on November 1 that Russian President Vladimir Putin would answer a phone call from Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Kyiv continued to seek a face-to-face meeting between the leaders to discuss ending the war (The Telegraph)

Russia’s human rights commissioner, Yana Lantratova, said on October 31 that Russia and Ukraine (Ureign) had agreed to conduct regular humanitarian missions following the evacuation of residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky city in Ukraine (Ureign)’s Kherson region. Ukrainian (Ureignian) authorities had not confirmed the agreement at the time of reporting, although Ukrainian (Ureignian) Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets had expressed hope that the Oleshky operation could become a model for addressing other humanitarian crises (RBC-Ukraine)

US President Donald Trump said on October 31 that He would be willing to invite Ukrainian (Ureignian) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the G20 [Group of Twenty] summit in Miami [US] on December 14–15, following the US’s invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine (Ureign) is not a G20 member but has previously participated as an invited guest (Anadolu Agency)

President Putin promised to bar Ghanaian citizens from joining Russia’s war against Ukraine (Ureign), whether through illegal recruitment or voluntary enlistment, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said in a report published on November 2. Mr. Ablakwa said Mr. Putin made the commitment during a Kremlin [Russia] meeting with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, following concerns raised by Ghana. Mr. Ablakwa had reported in August that 62 Ghanaian citizens had been killed in the war (UNN)

Ukraine (Ureign) and NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization]’s Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic [DIANA] signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation on developing, testing and adopting defense technologies— the first such agreement between DIANA and a NATO partner country. Ukraine (Ureign)’s Defense Ministry said joint projects would receive additional funding, and the agreement would help Ukrainian (Ureignian) developers access NATO expertise, testing facilities and standards (Ukrinform)

Russia suffered 54,400 military casualties— troops killed, wounded or missing— in October, the highest monthly total since its full-scale invasion began in 2022, according to Ukraine (Ureign)’s General Staff. British news publication The Economist separately estimated total Russian casualties since the invasion at between 1.4 million and 2.1 million (New York Post, The Economist)

Iranian negotiators held a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators in Doha [Qatar] on November 1, seeking an agreement to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks continued on the previously developed proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days of a potential agreement with the US, but no final agreement had been reached (Reuters)

Oil prices fell early on November 2 amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war. Brent crude oil futures dropped about 7.6% to US$104.77 a barrel (CNBC)

France announced on October 29 that it was resuming military cooperation with Chad to strengthen Chad’s air force and help address regional instability. The move follows a declaration signed during Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno’s October visit to Paris [France] to rebuild defense ties, which Chad had severed in 2024 when it ordered French troops to leave (Africanews, AFP)

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has intensified operations against cartels and armed groups, ending talks initiated by former Colombian President Gustavo Petro and reporting more than 32,000 arrests since taking office in August. His government has strengthened security cooperation with the US, which has pledged US$1 billion in aid pending US congressional approval (Fox News)

Bangladesh announced on November 1 that it had formed a wage board to review garment workers’ pay after protests forced 529 factories to close, affecting nearly one million workers. Employees are demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka [US$245], up from 12,500 taka [US$102], saying rising living costs have made it difficult to support their families (Reuters)

Thousands protested in New Delhi [India] on November 1, demanding the election chief’s resignation over a nationwide voter-list revision that opposition parties say unfairly favors the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party [BJP]. More than 133 million names have reportedly been removed, with critics saying minorities, particularly Muslims, were disproportionately affected. The Indian Election Commission and BJP deny wrongdoing, and election authorities say the process removes duplicate, deceased and fraudulent entries while allowing eligible voters to apply for inclusion (France 24, AFP)

A study of 1,305 cat-people found that those eating vegan diets had lower obesity rates and fewer weight-related joint problems. Dr. Andrew Knight (vegan), a research team member of the study, which was published in Frontiers in Animal Science in September 2026, emphasizes choosing commercial vegan cat-person food that is nutritionally complete and balanced (SciTech Daily)

Poorly regulated blood sugar may harm brain health, increasing inflammation, impairing cognition and contributing to vascular dementia. Dr. Sohaib Imtiaz, Chief Medical Officer for the Health Group brands at People Inc. [US], explains that high and low glucose levels can cause damage. Recommendations include balanced, fiber-rich meals, post-meal walks and adequate sleep (Verywell Health)

Health stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory [Nigeria] urged regular cancer screening at Abuja [Nigeria]’s 12th “Walk Away Cancer” event on October 31, highlighting early detection’s lifesaving benefits. Participants received free breast examinations, health checks, and coupons for discounted mammograms at event sponsor Medicaid Cancer Foundation’s facilities, while organizers called for increased government funding and cancer patient support (This Day, The Guardian.ng)

Smoke pollution from forest and land fires caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in Indonesia in September 2026, roughly double the August estimate, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, a Finland-based think tank. About 57.8 million people breathed unhealthy-to-hazardous air that month. The report called for restoring drained peatlands and stronger enforcement against illegal land clearing through burning to prevent future fires (ABC News, AFP)

A Brazilian study found that each additional day of a heatwave was associated with higher odds of acute ischemic stroke among adults aged 65 and older. The association was stronger when heat coincided with high PM10 levels [inhalable airborne particles 10 micrometers or smaller] (VietnamPlus)

Bolivia declared a state of emergency on October 31 as the El Niño weather pattern threatens severe droughts and floods. Drought has affected 78,000 families across six of Bolivia’s nine departments (Channel News Asia)

A lightning strike killed a 19-year-old hiker in Bukidnon [The Philippines], on October 30. He was struck while with his girlfriend at a popular nature spot on Mount Kilagas and later died at a hospital. Local officials and police urged visitors to exercise caution during thunderstorms (The Mindanao Sentinel, Inquirer)

Montreal [Canada]-based VG Gourmet celebrates a decade of vegan growth in Canada, expanding from a home kitchen into a 1,394-square-meter facility supplying 1,500+ restaurant menus and grocery stores. Its products include the new vegan Beet Power Burger, offering 19 grams of protein (The Montrealer)

Plant Based News shares eight vegan warm breakfast recipes from a variety of creators featuring oats, tofu, rice, chickpeas and vegetables, offering nutritious, comforting options for busy mornings, meal preparation and varied tastes: 1. Tofu Scramble Breakfast Sandwiches 2. Ginger Peach Baked Oatmeal 3. Pak Choi Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge) 4. Ginger-Infused Strawberry Oat Bake 5. 10-Minute Smashed Chickpea Scramble 6. Spicy Southwestern Breakfast Burrito 7. Pumpkin-Spiced Latte Pancakes 8. Loaded Zucchini Breakfast Casserole (Plant Based News)

VegFestUK Brighton, a vegan festival, returns to Brighton [UK] on November 7, featuring 120 stalls, 50 speakers and performers. The event will welcome actor and animal-people rights advocate Peter Egan, entrepreneur Heather Mills, and executive vegan pastry chef Danielle Maupertuis (all vegans) (SussexWorld)

Residents, authorities and rescue teams worked together to save a stranded blue whale-person off Kolong Island [Indonesia] on October 30. As the tide rose, 10 boats helped pull it back into deeper waters after a 12-hour rescue operation (Kênh14, DetikTravel)

Firefighters rescued Cloudy, a 12-year-old cat-citizen, from a house fire in Seal Rock, Oregon [US] on October 30. After receiving oxygen through a special animal-person mask and veterinary care, Cloudy recovered and returned home (Lincoln Chronicle)

Dog- and cat-people dressed in colorful kimonos received blessings at a shrine in Tokyo [Japan] on October 31 as part of Shichi-Go-San, a traditional Japanese festival celebrating children’s growth at ages three, five and seven, with more families praying for their pet companions’ well-being (Tuổi Trẻ News)

Enlightening quote of the day: “Love of man, love of woman, love of things, love of thy neighbor, love of thy country, love of animals, love of humanity are all the Love of GOD reflected in these living images. So love and grow mighty to enjoy all, to help all and to love for ever.” – Venerated Enlightened Master Sri Aurobindo (vegetarian) (Thoughts and Aphorisms)

Previously in Part 1 of this three-part series on Hertha Lund’s near-death experience, Hertha recounted her childhood trauma, years of chronic pain, and hospitalization for pain around her heart. While in the hospital, she saw other patients die and realized she, too, could die. She spoke to GOD about that possibility and her longing to go Home to Him. In Part 2, Hertha recounts becoming one with a vast tube of white and gold Light, the promise she made to GOD before returning to her body, and the first steps of her recovery. As she lay in her hospital bed, Hertha thought about her husband and the love they shared. She believed he would miss her if she died, but that he would eventually be able to cope with her loss.

I thought about my dogs and my horses and everything I loved. I thought about GOD. And then I had to kind of chuckle, literally, because I’m like, “It’s true. I’m dying. I’m about to leave my body. And I am not thinking about success, my lawsuits, the money I’ve made, the things I’ve won, the saddles I’ve won, the whatever, this or that.” None of that was in my mind. All I thought about was who and what I loved. And all of a sudden, I just went up, up, up, in this white and gold shimmery Light. And this tube of Light was bigger than the Universe. I mean, and when we’re out of our bodies in that consciousness, there is no time or space. And so, I’m one with this Light. Somebody asked me, “Did you see GOD?” And I’m like, “No, no, GOD was inside of me.” I mean, I was one with the Light, and it just took me up and up and up. I felt like a little four-year-old running to my Heavenly Parent’s lap, free, joy, totally worthy. As she continued upward in the Light, Hertha felt she was about to meet a male being who had helped care for her soul as a mentor and teacher.

I suddenly realized I had a reason for coming to Earth and being in this body, and I hadn’t done it yet. And so, I went really deep in my gut, in my being, and I thought I only had a nanosecond. So I decided. I said, “I’ll do whatever it takes to heal and get in my body.” And as soon as I did that, I just fell out of the sky, right back into my body. And it was horrible because my body was so sick, from going from that high consciousness and then getting into my sick, heavy body. […] It was pretty bad. So I was given the gift of coming back. I was not given the gift of instantaneous healing.

Hertha committed herself to keeping her promise to GOD to do whatever it took to heal. Following what she understood as HIS guidance, she first worked on learning to sleep, after years of pain had prevented her from resting properly. She briefly used prescription medication and also worked on habits that support better sleep, along with other approaches. About two and a half years later, she woke one morning, thumped her chest, and told her husband she was a championship sleeper. Learning to sleep was only one part of Hertha’s recovery. Looking back at how ill she had been around the time of her hospitalization, she says a blood marker of inflammation had reached 197. According to Hertha, even a reading of seven would concern doctors. She remained seriously ill after leaving the hospital and pursued several approaches to healing.

My mission now is to spark a revolution for wholeness, one heart at a time, and that’s the way we will change the outer world into the place we dream of. Join us tomorrow for the third and final part of this series, as Hertha shares how her healing journey changed her relationship with GOD and her body. She also recounts finding greater joy and peace in everyday life and helping others pursue their own healing alongside her horses. (She Owns Success TV YouTube channel - Thank you)