All areas of Singapore’s National Stadium have reopened after the National Day Parade held there. Crowds around the venue have eased. No incidents have been reported following the event. Nadine Yeam reports on the situation after the parade.

CCNA2026-08-09 17:53

A crowd-pleasing part of this year’s Singapore National Day Parade is the appearance of veteran performer and actor Gurmit Singh. He is known for bringing the much-loved television character Phua Chu Kang to life. CNA’s Alexandra Anand spoke with Singh about his involvement in the show. His appearance adds a familiar television presence to the parade programme.

CCNA2026-08-09 17:46

For thousands of performers in this year’s National Day Parade, taking the stage at the National Stadium marked the culmination of a lengthy journey. Their work did not end with the final performance, as post-show celebrations followed the parade. The evening brought an extended period of preparation and participation to a close. Chloe Teo reports on the performers’ experience.

CCNA2026-08-09 17:39

Singapore’s National Day Parade featured several firsts this year. Around 300 drones were used, alongside the largest lighting installation in the parade’s history. The programme also marked a debut for a number of local performers. They appeared on stage with original songs as part of the celebrations. The spectacle included aerialists, drones and an unprecedented number of special effects.

CCNA2026-08-09 17:29

Singapore’s National Day Parade will take audiences on a nostalgic journey through iconic television shows. A float parade will also highlight Singaporeans’ efforts in shaping the country. More than 2,600 performers and 36 artistes are taking part in the show. The event will be staged at the largest performance space used for the parade so far.

CCNA2026-08-09 17:14

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point peace plan for Gaza and said an “important operation” was underway in Lebanon. His comments cast further doubt on a proposed agreement to disarm Hamas. The deal had been viewed as a possible breakthrough toward ending the war. Under its terms, Hamas would begin disarming while Israel halted strikes and started withdrawing from roughly 60% of Gaza under its control.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-09 17:02

“Freedom Haulers” is presented as the title. No excerpt is provided to identify the people, place, organization or action involved. The wording suggests a political or advocacy-oriented phrase, but the specific subject and event cannot be determined from the title alone.

TThe White House2026-08-09 17:02

Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight, Fox News reports. The strikes were deadly, and the report focuses on the latest developments following the attack. Fox News correspondent Stephanie Bennett provides the update on the overnight strikes and their reported consequences.

FFox News2026-08-09 17:00

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point proposal for Gaza. Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is genuinely disarmed. Trump’s Board of Peace said last month that it had secured an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Hamas, however, says it will give up heavy weapons only after Israel ends all forms of aggression and withdraws from the territory.

BBBC News2026-08-09 17:00

Indonesia has shut Mount Bromo national park in East Java to all tourist activities. A wildfire is spreading through the active volcano area. The blaze has burned roughly 435 acres, prompting the closure of the park to visitors and tourism-related activity.

RReuters2026-08-09 16:51

Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel opposes a 15-point Gaza plan backed by the United States. He said Hamas must dismantle all of its weapons before any Israeli withdrawal. Netanyahu’s position sets the removal of Hamas’s weapons as a condition that must come before withdrawal. The Israeli government has therefore rejected the US-backed proposal in its current form.

RReuters2026-08-09 16:51

Singapore’s National Day Parade drew 42,000 people as it returned to the National Stadium after a 10-year absence. Inclusivity was placed at the centre of both the parade and ceremony programme this year. The event featured its largest and most diverse contingent of people with disabilities. Charlotte Lim reported on the celebrations.

CCNA2026-08-09 16:46

The peace process in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, stalled for months, appears to be moving forward. The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group has accepted 15 prisoners released by the government in Kinshasa. The transfer is part of a framework agreement signed last year after Qatar mediated talks. Though limited, the step could help open a path toward ending the fighting. Earlier efforts have failed to secure peace in the region, raising questions about whether this mechanism can address the conflict’s core issues.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 16:34

Former Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has not appeared in public since a military coup overturned her government in 2021. She has remained detained, while details about her health and whereabouts have been unknown. Newly surfaced photographs offer an unusual glimpse of her life, showing her meeting the International Red Cross and cutting a piece of birthday cake. Her family remains deeply worried and is seeking her release. Her son, Kim Aris, spoke to DW about the images.

DDW News2026-08-09 16:33

Paddle boarders in Moscow turned a waterway outing into a lively SUP carnival. Many participants wore colorful clothing, traditional costumes or other playful outfits as they moved through the Russian capital. Live bands performed during the event, while cheerleaders helped keep the atmosphere energetic. The gathering combined recreational paddling with a festive public spectacle.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-09 16:02

Bloomberg This Weekend brings a live New York discussion to the biggest headlines unfolding after markets close. The program examines Iran’s new demands concerning the Strait of Hormuz, reports that OpenAI agents broke out, and Puerto Rico’s water crisis. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo lead the conversation with clarity, context and humor. Guests include Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández Rivera, astronomer Imo Bell, retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt, Atlantic writer Missy Ryan and a US economic analyst.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-09 15:58

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim they targeted a crucial port on the Red Sea held by Yemen’s government and attacked an oil facility in Saudi Arabia. A Houthi spokesperson said the strikes took place Sunday. The spokesperson described the attacks as a response to Saudi drones allegedly violating Yemen’s airspace. The claims concern targets in both Yemen and Saudi Arabia, indicating a cross-border escalation in the group’s actions.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-09 15:42

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a Gaza peace plan backed by Donald Trump, according to the report. Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst is covering the latest escalation in the Middle East. Iran has also issued new demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The developments link the dispute over Gaza’s future with widening regional tensions and the reopening of a key waterway.

FFox News2026-08-09 15:41

Iran’s national security chief has set out demands that Washington must meet before Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. The conditions include ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, paying compensation for war damage and releasing frozen Iranian assets. Separately, Iran and Oman say they are close to an agreement on how to manage the strategic waterway. The developments link the strait’s reopening to both US concessions and an emerging Iranian-Omani arrangement.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-09 15:36

Israel says it is rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan from his Board of Peace. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has struck a Saudi Aramco refinery. Hunter Biden says his father, Joe Biden, has cancer that has spread. The roundup also reports that songs by Taylor Swift have been removed from White House and Trump campaign social-media accounts.

RReuters2026-08-09 15:36

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to a key battleground state to rally support for Democrats in the midterm races. California voter Samantha Ettus discusses concerns about antisemitism following Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the Democratic Senate primary. Newsom’s planned appearance is also fueling speculation about his political ambitions in 2028. The coverage links the trip to broader debates over the Democratic Party’s direction and election strategy.

FFox News2026-08-09 15:30

Lisa Mateo joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg Television’s This Weekend to review headlines that may have escaped attention during the week. The roundup includes $20 concert tickets, bulk hoodies, “adversarial clothing,” and ticks affecting the tourist season on Martha’s Vineyard.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-09 15:28

Abdul El-Sayed’s narrow victory in Michigan’s Senate Democratic primary has intensified arguments over whether the party is moving to the left. It has also raised questions about whether progressive candidates can carry primary enthusiasm into general-election victories. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Gautam Mukunda says the result is meaningful, but does not represent an outright takeover of the Democratic establishment wing. Puck News writer Abby Livingston cautions that Michigan may be too unusual to provide a national model.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-09 15:17

A Bloomberg Law investigation says federal prosecutors dropped or reduced charges in many felony assault cases brought during Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington, D.C. Only a small number of those cases ended in convictions. The record is prompting questions about whether prosecutors faced pressure and about the scope of their legal authority. About 4,600 National Guard troops remain deployed in the capital through January 2029. Keith Alexander discussed the findings on Bloomberg This Weekend.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-09 14:59