Singer Iman Fandi performed the NDP2026 song “Giants” at the National Stadium on Sunday. The appearance included a surprise visit from several Singapore sports figures. They were national football coach Gavin Lee, local hockey great Melanie Martens, swimming coach Anand Lal and silat coach Nurzuhairah Yazid. The performance formed part of Singapore’s 61st National Day celebrations.

CCNA2026-08-09 12:32

Former Democratic National Committee fundraiser Lindy Li appeared on “My View with Lara Trump” to discuss divisions within the Democratic Party. Li warned that donors are becoming dissatisfied and that approval ratings are falling. She also pointed to a cash shortfall as the midterm elections draw closer. Her comments included a bold prediction about the 2028 political outlook.

FFox News2026-08-09 12:30

More than 180,000 customers in Puerto Rico are experiencing rotating 48-hour water outages as a severe drought adds pressure to the island’s longstanding infrastructure problems. Resident Commissioner Representative Pablo José Hernández is calling for a federal emergency declaration to release additional assistance. He says poor management has made the crisis worse, while also arguing that Puerto Rico must hold local officials accountable. The measure highlights both the immediate effects of the drought and persistent concerns about water-system management.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-09 12:22

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russia’s border region of Belgorod on Sunday, according to the regional administration. Five people were killed and about two dozen others were injured. The wounded included a 4-year-old boy. The incident was described through the regional authorities’ account of the attack.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-09 12:16

British Columbia has declared a state of emergency after a fast-moving wildfire spread rapidly across the western Canadian province. The blaze nearly doubled in size overnight. Thousands of residents were ordered to leave their homes and flee the affected areas. Around 20,000 people have now been displaced by the fires.

RReuters2026-08-09 12:12

Iran and Oman continue talks on a temporary arrangement for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks on regional energy infrastructure and major disputes over transit rules are making the negotiations more difficult. Even if an agreement is reached, shipowners and traders expect it could take weeks before shipping conditions improve. The discussions therefore offer limited immediate relief for the strategically important waterway.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-09 12:06

Jasmine Sokko delivered a mid-air performance of the NDP2026 song “You’ll Be Okay” at the National Stadium. She descended from a height of 30m above the venue during the performance. Aerialist dancers accompanied her as part of the spectacle. The National Day Parade also featured its first indoor drone show, involving 300 drones.

CCNA2026-08-09 12:03

Asnida Daud’s powerful singing rang out across the National Stadium during Singapore’s National Day Parade. Her performance was described as a golden moment in celebrations marking the country’s 61st birthday. Daud performed her original song, “Aok Diko.” The piece was sung in the Orang Laut dialect, adding a distinctive cultural element to the 2026 festivities.

CCNA2026-08-09 11:56

Taiwan’s military held a nuclear, biological and chemical decontamination exercise in Hualien on Sunday. The drill simulated a chemical weapons attack involving armored vehicles and personnel. It was conducted as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercises. The Army’s Hualien Armored Vehicle Unit from the Second Combat Zone took part.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-09 11:44

Singapore’s 2026 National Day Parade introduced a first by placing members of civilian contingents among the parade formation alongside armed forces contingents. The arrangement highlights Total Defence as an effort involving the whole of society. For the first time in the parade’s history, the contingents also entered and exited through every spectator aisle at the National Stadium. The design created an immersive 360-degree experience and brought participants closer to the audience.

CCNA2026-08-09 11:40

One day after being sworn in as Colombia’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella is confronting two bombing attacks. During his campaign, he promised a hard-line response to the country’s continuing violence and said on social media that there would be no leniency. The army says FARC dissidents used explosives to destroy a highway tollbooth near Cali. In a separate attack roughly 1,000 kilometres away in the northern department of Cesar, a police officer was killed.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-09 11:36

The murder of Lyhanna, a young girl, by a known sex offender has caused widespread outrage in France. The case led the justice minister to demand a review of police procedures. A leaked letter from Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin to the interior minister now sets out serious shortcomings in the way child sexual abuse cases were handled. Camille Knight reports on the failures outlined in the correspondence.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-09 11:34

Iran says negotiations with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz are close to completion. Tehran cautions that reopening the waterway will depend on additional conditions and compensation for what it describes as breaches of the June agreement. Iran has also made new demands, calling for the United States to end its naval blockade of the strait and Iranian ports and to pull its military forces out of the area. Scott Lucas, a professor of international politics at University College Dublin’s Clinton Institute, offers further analysis.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-09 11:32

Baseball legend Johnny Damon discusses the prospects of an Orlando MLB team. He also talks about which team he supports. Damon makes the comments on “Fox News Saturday Night.”

FFox News2026-08-09 11:30

Former President Joe Biden’s cancer has metastasized beyond his bones, according to his son, Hunter Biden. Hunter described the illness as painful and debilitating. He also said his father remains active despite the condition.

RReuters2026-08-09 11:27

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel rejects US President Donald Trump’s 15-point Board of Peace plan for Gaza. Netanyahu states that Israel will not withdraw until Hamas has fully disarmed. His remarks set Hamas’s complete disarmament as the condition for any Israeli withdrawal. They also indicate that Israel will not accept the Gaza arrangements proposed in Trump’s plan.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 11:25

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrived at the National Day Parade marking the country’s 61st year of independence. His arrival was greeted by thunderous applause. He inspected the guard of honour and spoke with uniformed servicemen and women. The appearance formed part of the parade’s formal proceedings.

CCNA2026-08-09 11:19

Italy’s heritage police say an ancient Roman shipwreck has been found about three miles off Mazara del Vallo in Sicily. Hundreds of amphorae were discovered with the wreck. The Carabinieri’s Cultural Heritage Protection Unit examined the underwater site with assistance from scuba divers and underwater cameras. Police video documents the exploration of the find.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-09 11:19

Paul Musgrave, an associate professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar, told Al Jazeera live from the studio that Iran may be hardening its negotiating position. He said Tehran could view a drawn-out dialogue with Washington as strategically useful. Prolonging the talks, in this assessment, would allow Iran to increase pressure on the United States.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 11:05

CNN host Fareed Zakaria brings together his views from July and one additional August segment. He considers how Donald Trump’s NATO policy unintentionally strengthened Europe and how China benefited from the Iran war without firing a shot. The roundup also examines why democratic governments are unpopular across the world. It concludes with a look at Trump’s persistent focus on tariffs and its wider consequences.

CCNN2026-08-09 11:00

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived at the National Day Parade on Sunday. The crowd cheered as he reached the National Stadium. The event is being held to mark Singapore’s 61st year of independence. This year’s parade is taking place at the National Stadium.

CCNA2026-08-09 10:53

Team Singapore athletes and para-athletes opened the National Day Parade by raising the Singapore flag high at the National Stadium. The group included kitefoiler Max Maeder, indoor skydiver Kai Minejima-Lee, and para swimmers Moza Alyka Baihakki and Yip Pin Xiu. Their participation highlighted athletes from both able-bodied and para-sport disciplines at the national celebration. Live coverage of the parade was available.

CCNA2026-08-09 10:44

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised the Trump administration for giving him the authority to secure the border. He also credited the administration with bolstering the Coast Guard. Mullin made the comments on “My View with Lara Trump.” The program also showed Mullin and Lara Trump working out with the Coast Guard.

FFox News2026-08-09 10:30

A large wildfire on Mount Kruje in Albania spread overnight as firefighters, helicopters and the military worked to contain it. Authorities evacuated residents from several villages threatened by the blaze. They also arrested a man suspected of accidentally starting the fire. The wildfire, located about 38 kilometers north of the capital, Tirana, has burned since Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews continued their efforts through the night.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-09 10:26