Taiwan’s democratic partners, including the US, Japan, Korea, Australia, and India, express support for peace in Indo-Pacific at Association of Southeast Asian Nation Summits in Laos, voicing concerns over regional instability and Chinese militarization (Taiwan News)***“We believe in Donald Trump”: More than a dozen Medal of Honor recipients endorse the President, highlighting his commitment to veterans, border security, and American values (Fox News)***US election: Labor unions have “turned their backs” on Harris, indicating shift in support as her campaign faces serious challenges, says lawyer Mehek Cooke (Fox News)***US: President Trump poised to flip two Biden swing states Georgia and Pennsylvania by taking his voters back from Harris (New York Post)***President Trump making gains in crucial battleground states as the Harris campaign expresses anxiety over tightening polls, with razor-thin margins in seven key states (News Medical)***Farmers in Yunnan province [China] are embracing macadamia farming, transforming their mountains into thriving orchards and significantly boosting local incomes with the Australian-native “Hawaii nut” (English.news.cn)***Bird flu outbreak in Cache County [Utah, US] prompts animal raisers to kill 1.8 million chickens (KSL.com)***US: Whooping cough cases surge 340% to 17,600 as infections rise post-pandemic (Fox News)***UK: Deadly bluetongue virus affecting cattle and sheep confirmed on two Hertfordshire operations, restricting animal movement in larger zone (BBC)***US: Nearly 10 million pounds [4.5 million kilograms] of meat recalled due to possible Listeria contamination (One Green Planet)***Report: Little known about the extent of Hepatitis A virus [HAV] spreading through shellfish in the Philippines, prompting urgent call for research and monitoring (News Medical)***Study: Sleep apnea [breathing disorder] may increase cancer risk, particularly kidney, breast, and digestive system cancers, as lack of oxygen may create molecules harmful to DNA (WXYZ)***Stanford University [US] study reveals a significant gap in the geologic record from 34 million years ago, leaving scientists wondering “where did all the sediment go?” from this crucial climate transition period (Phys.org)***Mind-cleansing quote of the day: “When one looks truly at the good side of everyone, others come to love him very naturally, and he does not need even a speck of flattery.” – The Reverend Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook [vegetarian] (A-Z Quotes)***For more relevant news from around our planet, please visit SupremeMasterTV.com/NWN