Taiwan is taking what Fox News describes as major action to prepare for a possible war with China. The island’s military is conducting exercises in Kaohsiung, alongside air raid drills. The report presents the activities as tensions with China escalate. Fox News foreign correspondent Jeff Paul discussed the developments on Fox News Sunday.

FFox News2026-08-09 23:00

Iran-backed Houthi forces have struck oil refineries in Saudi Arabia. The report places the attack alongside negotiations between the United States and Iran, the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the war’s economic consequences. It highlights the potential relevance to oil prices, inflation and Middle East geopolitics. The strike is presented as part of a wider regional confrontation affecting energy and diplomacy.

FFox News2026-08-09 22:00

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned down Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw its forces unless Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. Trump’s Board of Peace said last month that an agreement had been reached for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. Hamas says surrendering its heavy weapons depends on Israel ending “all forms of aggression” and pulling its forces out of Gaza.

BBBC News2026-08-09 21:42

Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Spain’s eastern Castellon region. The blaze prompted the evacuation of 700 people from the town of Cati. Crews are confronting intense flames as they work to contain the fire. The incident has led to a significant local evacuation.

RReuters2026-08-09 21:37

The missile and drone war is intensifying while Kyiv’s air defenses are stalling. Russian authorities say Ukrainian drones killed five people overnight, including a child. Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian missile strikes killed two people and injured dozens. During a visit to Serbia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is preparing a new mass mobilization.

DDW News2026-08-09 21:30

South Africa has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March. About 20,000 women marched to the capital at the time to protest apartheid. National Women’s Day now provides an occasion to celebrate the rights and freedoms achieved through the country’s democracy. Yet many women say the struggle for equality and justice remains far from over, seven decades after the march.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 21:19

CNN’s Abby Phillip leads a NewsNight panel reviewing the week’s biggest stories. The discussion includes Trump considering whether to fire Jeanine Pirro and embattled Representative Max Miller facing calls to resign as the ballot deadline approaches. Trump’s judicial nominees are examined for skirting questions about the 2020 election. The panel also addresses Trump’s admission that the United States needs more munitions amid a shortage.

CCNN2026-08-09 21:00

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan discusses ongoing efforts by the United States and Iran to end the war. The program also examines polling on the economy and the vote to confirm Attorney General Todd Blanche. Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., joins Fox News Sunday to offer his views on the issues. The segment presents the talks as a continuing test for diplomacy while covering the domestic political discussion surrounding the confirmation vote and economic sentiment.

FFox News2026-08-09 21:00

Al Jazeera senior political analyst Marwan Bishara says Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the Gaza peace plan is shaped by domestic political calculations. Bishara stresses that Netanyahu is demanding Hamas’s complete surrender, rather than reciprocal disarmament alongside an Israeli withdrawal. He also suggests that the Israeli government wants to preserve its control over Gaza instead of pursuing a transitional peace process.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 20:53

Drivers turned lawn mowers into racing machines during a nine-hour endurance contest outside Uckfield in East Sussex. The competitors swapped ordinary grass cutting for a fight for glory. Garden machinery supplied the unlikely equipment, while the event delivered the tension and drama of genuine motorsport.

RReuters2026-08-09 20:27

Journalist and author Lee Smith discusses what he describes as new details about the origins of the Trump-Russia probe. He responds to reports that the FBI used the code name “Oxferd Comma” and investigated Donald Trump as a potential Russian asset. The account centers on alleged concealment of the investigation and recently declassified material. It presents the claims through Smith’s analysis of the reported FBI activity.

FFox News2026-08-09 20:00

Palestinians across the Gaza Strip continue to endure suffering after Israel rejected a 15-point peace plan supported by the United States. The report examines how that decision is affecting people throughout Gaza. Al Jazeera correspondent Ibrahim al Khalili reports from Gaza City on the consequences for Palestinians across the Strip. His coverage focuses on the ongoing hardship following the rejection.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 19:49

The White House presents a choice between two sharply different visions for America. It describes Democrats such as Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed as “Communist Far Left” figures. The statement characterizes them as a direct threat to the United States. It also says they threaten the values that define the nation.

TThe White House2026-08-09 19:32

The United States has long cast itself as the guardian of a rules-based international order. Gaza has pushed that claim to the brink. US Congressman Ro Khanna examines Washington’s backing for Israel, the failures of American foreign policy, and the growing divide between what Washington says and what it does. The discussion asks whether a superpower that has lost the world’s trust can recover it, and what that recovery would require.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 19:30

After travelling to the occupied West Bank, The Elders said they had concluded that Israel aims to make Palestine disappear physically, economically, culturally and politically. Mary Robinson, a leading member of the group and former president of Ireland, said the delegation was shocked by how much conditions had worsened since 2023. She described the process as beginning with hate speech, explicit references to Jewish supremacy and calls for annexation.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 19:30

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned down a 15-point Gaza peace plan backed by the United States and accepted by Hamas. The proposal from the Trump-led Board of Peace envisioned Israel withdrawing from the territory in stages as Hamas gradually disarmed. Netanyahu, however, says Israeli forces will remain until Hamas has been completely disarmed. The report includes discussion with a correspondent in Jerusalem and Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti in Ramallah.

DDW News2026-08-09 19:14

Israel has formally turned down a 15-point Gaza peace proposal backed by the United States, its closest ally. The plan envisaged Hamas giving up its weapons and Israeli forces leaving Gaza in stages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw until Hamas has been fully disarmed. The rejection could extend the suffering of more than two million Palestinians in Gaza. It also risks making attempts to bring the war to an end even more difficult.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-09 19:02

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the state is investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci’s possible role in fraud during the COVID-19 era. The inquiry adds to mounting legal scrutiny surrounding a preemptive pardon granted to Fauci. Uthmeier discussed the state’s latest investigation and the broader accountability questions in an appearance on ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’ The report frames the allegations as possible deception and fraud connected to the pandemic response.

FFox News2026-08-09 19:00

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says an agreement with Oman to define new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion. He nevertheless repeats that the waterway will not reopen immediately. According to Araqchi, the United States must first meet other conditions set by Iran. Only then, he says, would passage through the strait resume.

RReuters2026-08-09 18:54

Ukraine and Russia traded accusations over attacks that caused deaths. Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow was striking Odesa’s seaport in an effort to undermine global food security. The accusations point to continued attacks affecting important infrastructure amid the conflict. Zelenskiy framed the strike as a threat extending beyond Ukraine, focusing on its possible impact on food supplies worldwide.

RReuters2026-08-09 18:11

An enhanced monsoon, intensified by Typhoon Dolphin, brought heavy rain to Manila. Flooding affected several neighborhoods across the Philippine capital. Other parts of the western Philippines were also inundated. The weather system caused disruption across the affected areas.

RReuters2026-08-09 18:01

A CNN investigation examines the evidence cited to justify the US military’s Operation Southern Spear against alleged drug boats. Senator Tim Kaine told the White House that a careful review of classified information suggested the strikes likely killed people who were not involved in narcotrafficking. In a letter to President Donald Trump, the Virginia Democrat described those killed as murder victims. The campaign has reportedly killed at least 221 people and destroyed at least 67 vessels so far.

CCNN2026-08-09 18:00

Fox News reports on Iran’s major demands and Israel’s rejection of a Gaza peace plan. Correspondent Alex Hogan covers the latest developments surrounding the rejection and the demands from the White House. Dr. Rebecca Grant also offers analysis during Fox News Live. The report focuses on the latest diplomatic developments involving Iran, Israel and Gaza, while presenting the White House-related information and expert commentary.

FFox News2026-08-09 18:00

Singapore is marking its 61st birthday by recognising nearly 7,500 people for their contributions and service. Master potter and art figure Dr Iskandar Jalil is among the recipients of the National Day Award. A business leader who helped Sentosa weather the COVID-19 pandemic has also been honoured. Several prominent awardees spoke about the recognition.

CCNA2026-08-09 17:59