DAILY NEWS Stream – March 31, 2026

US President Trump says He is pausing planned US strikes on Iranian energy facilities for 10 days at Iran’s request, extending a previous five-day deadline as negotiations continue. He writes on social media platform Truth Social that talks are “going very well,” and sets a new target date of April 6 for progress in the discussions (Fox News)

Taiwan (Formosa)’s Mainland Affairs Council says reports of Taiwanese (Formosan) people going missing, being detained, or having their freedoms restricted in China has risen to 313 since early 2024, with officials warning the true number is likely far higher (Taipei Times)

US President Trump says Iran has allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture in ongoing negotiations, describing it as a generous gift. He says the move shows Iran is serious about talks as He continues pressing for a deal to clear the maritime chokepoint and end Iran’s nuclear program (Reuters)

Airlines worldwide raise fares and fuel surcharges as jet-fuel prices surge due to the Middle East conflict, forcing carriers to increase ticket prices, cut capacity, and revise financial forecasts (VnExpress)

Border officers in several countries routinely inspect travelers’ phones at entry and can cancel visas if digital data shows illegal activity or intent to misuse a visa, such as planning to work on a tourist visa. In one case shown on Australian TV, an Aulacese (Vietnamese) traveler is denied entry after Australian Border Force [ABF] officers read his messages and found plans to take an undeclared job (VnExpress)

Israeli and Palestinian mothers walk barefoot through Rome [Italy] alongside hundreds of supporters, calling for peace and insisting that no child— Iranian, Israeli, Lebanese, Palestinian, or otherwise— should grow up in fear or be killed in conflict. The mothers demand dignity, freedom, and safety for all children, turning their walk into a shared plea for a future where families on every side can live without violence (Al Jazeera)

More than 120 scientists and researchers from 14 countries gather in Binh Dinh Province [Âu Lạc (Vietnam)] for The Second Vietnam International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Natural Products (MPNP 2026), presenting nearly 90 studies spanning agronomy, molecular biology, plant-derived compounds, and advances in medicinal-plant biotechnology (Tuổi Trẻ)

Portugal’s Catholic Church will pay about US$1.85 million to 57 survivors of clergy sexual abuse, following an investigation funded by the Catholic Church in Portugal that identified thousands of victims and prompted an apology from the Portuguese Bishops’ Conference (Reuters)

Âu Lạc (Vietnam) has temporarily waived its environmental tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel to cut soaring gas prices by more than a quarter, as the Iran–Strait of Hormuz conflict disrupts global energy supplies and raises fears of shortages (Channel News Asia)

US medical device manufacturer RevMedx introduces an injectable, expanding foam to treat severe abdominal bleeding. Successfully tested in a clinical study, the foam stabilizes trauma patients by creating internal pressure, providing critical time for lifesaving surgery during life-threatening internal hemorrhages (Syrian Arab News Agency)

Experts recommend consuming ginseng in the morning to maximize energy and cognitive function while avoiding sleep disturbances. For optimal absorption, pair it with probiotics and maintain a consistent daily schedule. However, users should avoid prolonged use beyond several months as it may lead to headaches or insomnia and consult medical professionals, especially those with hypertension, to prevent potential herb-drug interactions (Lao Động)

Prunes deliver health benefits far beyond simple laxatives. Experts say the dried fruit packs fiber, potassium, vitamin K, and antioxidants that improve digestion, support bone health, and help control appetite. Specialists recommend eating about three to five prunes daily, but warn people with kidney disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or those taking blood thinners to use caution (Daily Mail)

Shrinking winter snowpacks across the western United States act as an early warning for severe wildfire seasons. Drier soils and vegetation significantly increase fire risks and long-term ecosystem damage (Earth.com)

Cyclone Narelle near Australia has impaired production at two LNG [liquefied natural gas] plants, which are among the world’s largest, disrupting over 5% of global supply, according to energy company Chevron’s figures. The outages send immediate price and supply pressure across Asian energy markets (Channel News Asia)

The European Commission launches a comprehensive wildfire strategy covering prevention, preparedness, response and recovery as fires grow larger across Europe. The plan expands satellite monitoring, develops artificial intelligence-aided wildfire modeling tools, and strengthens the rescEU firefighting fleet with 12 planes and five helicopters (European Commission)

A new review in the journal Frontiers in Animal Science warns that barren cages can create a “pain echo chamber,” where lack of movement, stimulation, and social contact amplifies animal-folks’ pain and stress, while enriched environments help activate natural pain-relief systems and improve welfare (Earth.com)

Taiwan (Formosa) has imposed water rationing and activated emergency water transfers after the driest winter in 75 years leaves key western reservoirs severely depleted, prompting nationwide conservation measures and accelerated plans for new pipelines and desalination plants to avoid wider domestic shortages (Taipei Times)

Vast seas of delicate pink peach blossoms transform the endless plains around Veroia [Greece] into a stunning pink veil, drawing delighted visitors who stroll among the fragrant trees, snap endless selfies, and soak in the enchanting spring spectacle (Euronews)

Oxford University [UK] research shows that shifting to vegan and vegetarian diets could reduce global food production-related labor needs by up to 28%. Experts urge policy support to manage the transition from intensive animal-people livestock raising to horticulture (Plant Based News)

Bliss By Anju launches vegan, clean-label snacks in India, featuring oil-free and dairy-free recipes. Inspired by founder Anju Kalhan’s health journey, the “food as medicine” brand offers nutritious, traditional snacks for health-conscious consumers seeking wellness through mindful eating (India’s News.net)

Schouten Europe debuts a vegan chicken fillet using proprietary fiber technology to mimic animal-people meat’s texture. The Nutri-Score A [highest nutritional quality grade] product reduces its environmental impact by using a texturization method that is less energy-intensive compared to processes used by other animal-people meat substitute manufacturers (Food Ingredients First)

US-based Fabled Voyages launches “Pets on Board,” allowing residents to cruise globally with dog and cat companions. For a fee, caregivers enjoy onboard grooming, veterinary care, and walking areas. The program focuses on long-term travelers and retirees (Daily Mail)

Retired teacher Lê Trọng Kính restores old bicycles in Âu Lạc (Vietnam)’s Ninh Bình province. For over 20 years, he has repaired discarded parts to provide free, reliable transportation for hundreds of disadvantaged students pursuing their education (VietnamPlus)

Hero dog-person Bear, an 11-year-old Koolie [working breed] trained to find koala-people, officially retires. He is most noted for rescuing over 100 koala-folk during Australia’s devastating 2019–2020 Black Summer bushfires (Taipei Times)

Thoughtful quote of the day: “A man who is not content with little will never be content with much.” Venerated Enlightened Master and Philosopher Socrates (vegetarian) (All Good Quotes)

In part 1 of 2 of John Davis’ near-death experience, American salesman John shares how he died during routine surgery at age 21 and found himself in what he describes as a vast orientation center, where souls arrive after death. John grew up in California, where his father worked in sales. One year, his father won a sales contest that included mopeds, a type of small and inexpensive motorcycle, as part of the prize, and the family rode them around the neighborhood. During one ride, John slammed into a tree and tore the tendons off his right hand, requiring surgery to reattach them. At 21, John had never had surgery before and didn’t know what to expect. His mother drove him to the clinic, but when the anesthesia was administered, John had a horrible reaction— his heart stopped, and he died.

The very next second, I was standing in the most beautiful building I have ever seen. It was beautiful white marble, and it was so long, I could not see the end of this building. And my first thought was, “Oh my gosh, I had no idea the hospital was this big,” because I didn’t know that I had died. This whole journey that I was on, I didn’t even know that I died until it was already over. I hear, “My name is Allen. I’m your spirit guide.” And he started to tell me everything I was seeing. Everything he showed me, every place he took me to, he was talking to me the entire time in my ear. And I remembered every single thing that he said. He said, “Where I was, was inside the orientation center. This is where souls come when they finish a lifetime.”

So I looked over to my right, and all the way down, as far as I could see, were these huge marble white columns, maybe 20 or 30 feet [6 or 9 meters] high and about 6 feet [1.8 meters] apart, all the way down as far as you could see. In the middle of this building, where I was standing, there were all these tables about the size of an average kitchen table, going again all the way down, about 6 feet [1.8 meters] apart. And at every one of these tables, there were two people sitting there. And my guide said, “These are orientation counselors.” And then on my left-hand side, when I looked to my left, it was all marble, and it looked like doorways had been cut out of solid marble. They were tunnels. And these tunnels are what people come through. So when a person passes, they go down the tunnel, and when they go into the white Light, they end up in the orientation center.

John watched as an elderly man came through one of the tunnels. And he was doing this, he had his right hand over his chest, like he had chest pain. And my guide said, “He just passed from a heart attack.” So there was a woman that was sitting at this table, who was closest to that tunnel, and she stood up. She walked over to him. She took his hands in hers, and she led him back to the table, and they sat down across from each other. So then she starts talking to him. My guide Allen said what their job is, these orientation counselors, is they help people remember where they’re from. Because what happens when we come into a lifetime, very few of us remember where we’re from, because we’re not from Earth. We’re from Heaven, or the other side, the afterlife, whatever you want to call it. That’s Home. Earth is just a place we come to temporarily. So I’m watching her talk to this gentleman that just passed, and all of a sudden, he began to change. He started changing from an elderly gentleman into a young man in his 30s. So this man finishes this talk, this conversation, with this orientation counselor. He changes back to who he really is on the other side, and he stands up, and he walks to these columns. He walks down three steps into what I call the gardens, the most beautiful, gigantic, large gardens you’ve ever seen, with emerald green grass and flowers and trees. It was beautiful.

And there were all these people there, and my guide said, “What’s happening now is this gentleman is going to have his reunion.” And what that meant was all the people that he knew in his lifetime that passed before him, like parents, grandparents, friends, other family, everybody was there waiting for him. The reason that all those people were there is because when people come to Earth for a lifetime, it’s a really big deal, because Earth is such a hard planet to be. I was told it’s one of the hardest of all the other worlds. And just the fact that somebody comes here, they have to be a fighter or a warrior. You have to be tough to come to a place like Earth. And so all these people were there to congratulate him. And that’s going to happen for all of us. We all have these reunions when we get back.

Allen then took John to a gigantic white marble building with columns all along the outside. Inside was a perfectly round room that looked like a movie theater. And above me were all these movie screens, just like you would go to see in a movie theater. And there must have been 15 or 20 of these different screens above my head. And my guide said, “This is the life review.” All of a sudden, every one of these movie screens lit up, and they all started playing movies about me. Every screen had a different episode of my life playing; one screen had an episode of me as a newborn. Another screen had me as an infant. Another one had me as a toddler. Another one had me on my first day of kindergarten. And it was like watching my life on every single one of these screens. And what’s interesting about this is that my guide said the life review is the greatest teacher of the soul. And what happens is we can actually feel how our actions in our lifetime affected other people. If you intentionally hurt somebody, you will actually feel what that feels like when you have your life review. And my guide Allen said that is the greatest teacher of the soul, because that’s what teaches people that it’s not OK to hurt people. It’s not OK to kill people. It’s not OK to commit violence. And that’s how it was told to me, that that’s how the soul learns.

Allen then showed John what he described as past lifetimes. So, the screen lights up, and there’s a movie playing, but it’s a movie about my life. And I didn’t look like I look now, but I just knew, watching this, that this was me. And I was an elderly gentleman. I had a shaved head. I had a red gown, or a robe, on, and I was in a monastery, and my job in that lifetime was to teach kids how to become monks, and that life was somewhere in Southeast Asia. And then the screen turned off. He said, “I’m going to show you another one.” The screen comes back on, and it’s me again, but this time I’m pushing a wooden wheelbarrow, and I’ve got all these shoes stacked inside this wheelbarrow. And in that lifetime, what I did was I fixed people’s shoes. I was pushing the wheelbarrow on a cobblestone street, and I would take the shoes, once they were fixed, and drop them back off at everybody’s house or village, and that life took place somewhere in Eastern Europe.

What happened next brought John face-to-face with a being unlike anyone he had ever encountered. When I looked at His face, it was like all of this Light was coming out of Him. He was different than everybody else I saw. All of this Light was coming out, and I could not see His features. Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of 2 of John Davis’ near-death experience. (NDE Journey)