Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing has called on the country’s next generation of military leaders to master emerging technology. He also urged them to devise new operational concepts and look after defence personnel. Scholarship recipients Felicia Tan and Fabius Tan are examining how artificial intelligence and quantum technology could reinforce Singapore’s defence capabilities. In total, 101 scholarships were awarded across eight categories.

CCNA2026-08-12 15:43

Parts of Europe are experiencing their first total solar eclipse since 1999. Spain is at the center of the spectacle, with large crowds expected beneath mostly clear skies. The event is being followed live as it unfolds across the region.

DDW News2026-08-12 15:37

Goldman Sachs Group plans to pay as much as $2.25 billion to acquire Neos Investments. The purchase will broaden the reach of Goldman’s asset-management business in the actively managed ETF market. Katherine Doherty reported the deal on Bloomberg Open Interest.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 15:29

Voters in six US states took part in primaries and special elections ahead of November’s midterm contests. In Wisconsin, moderate Democrat David Crowley narrowly beat Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the governor’s race. Republican candidate Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to a Senate primary runoff. Yuka Royer reports on the results.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 15:29

Lebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish capital punishment, making the country the first in the Middle East to take that step. Although Lebanon has carried out no executions since 2004, courts have continued to issue death sentences, including one as recently as Monday. Amnesty International says at least 85 people remained on death row in January. In Lebanon, the penalty has generally been used for grave offences such as murder, terrorism and espionage.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 15:24

Grab and rider and safety associations have introduced a new safety course designed around the demands faced by motorcycle delivery riders. Training covers balancing heavy loads at the rear, moving through tight spaces and responding safely to real-world road conditions. The initiative comes as fatalities among platform workers rise. Four people died in the first half of 2026, compared with two in 2025. Some of the fatal incidents involved other road users.

CCNA2026-08-12 15:23

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond, positioning investors and executives for the trading day. This edition examines the AI boom alongside cooling inflation and divisions within the Federal Reserve. It also considers how AI monetization is helping sustain the bull market. A discussion of Donald Trump’s security ruse highlights risks surrounding Iran’s regime.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 15:22

More than 48 hours after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, rescuers are still searching for people who may have survived. More than 200 deaths have been confirmed, while over 2,000 people are reported missing. New President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a state of emergency as many residents remain without clean drinking water or electricity. Several major highways are still closed. The report opens with the dramatic rescue of a man from the ruins of his home.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 15:21

Actor Dominic Sessa and renowned chef Eric Ripert spoke with “CBS Mornings” about the new film “Tony.” The movie is loosely inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s accounts of his first experience working in a restaurant kitchen, before he became famous. Sessa explained how he joined the project, while Ripert discussed his relationship with the beloved chef. The conversation focuses on the film’s portrayal of Bourdain’s early professional life.

CCBS News2026-08-12 15:15

Israeli settlers have been surrounding two Palestinian families inside their homes in the occupied West Bank since Sunday. The families say their supplies are running low, while rights groups are calling on authorities to intervene. Israeli security forces reportedly pulled out of a Jewish settler outpost in Qusra village near Nablus after clashes with a crowd described as extremist settlers. Around a dozen settlers are reportedly still at the site.

BBBC News2026-08-12 15:15

Singapore’s Prison Service is changing its facilities and strengthening community partnerships to support a growing number of elderly inmates. The share of prisoners aged 65 and above has more than doubled since 2019, rising from 4 per cent to 9 per cent. At present, one in six inmates is aged 60 or older, compared with one in 10 in 2019. More prisoners now need specialised cells and dedicated support as the population ages.

CCNA2026-08-12 15:11

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for a record price exceeding $12 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The basketball team is being acquired from financier Mark Walter. Bloomberg Television’s Randall Williams reports on the proposed transaction and its unusually high valuation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 15:05

High school quarterback Peyton “Pop” Houston is among only 11 elite high school athletes to sign an NIL deal with Nike. He and his father, Shaun Houston, discuss working together as a player and coach. They also talk about the Nike agreement and Peyton’s training routine.

CCBS News2026-08-12 15:02

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died in Beijing on Monday. During his service as vice premier and premier from the 1990s into the 2000s, he led China’s economic reforms for more than a decade and was dubbed the country’s “economic czar.” The reforms pushed the economy toward greater marketisation and deeper integration with the global economy, helping lay the groundwork for two decades of rapid growth. His state-owned enterprise reforms, however, also left large numbers of workers unemployed and drew social controversy.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-12 15:02

Moderate Democrat David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary. The contest was viewed as an important test of how appealing progressive candidates remain in the state. Crowley’s result is now being examined for what it could signal about the political prospects of Trump and the Republican Party. The analysis focuses on the broader meaning of the primary outcome.

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Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong says the elected presidency, Group Representation Constituencies and Non-Constituency Member of Parliament schemes have endured over time and benefited the country. He says the institutions protect Singapore’s long-term interests and support a stable political system. Lee made the remarks at the launch of a book by former Deputy Prime Minister S Jayakumar. The book describes how the schemes were created and later refined.

CCNA2026-08-12 15:01

Fox News reports that talks involving the Strait of Hormuz have stalled while Iran remains defiant. Chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst provides new details about an Iranian threat detected while Donald Trump was attending the NATO summit in Turkey. The report links the threat to the wider standoff involving Iran, Trump and the strategic waterway. Its framing presents the negotiations as at an impasse and Iran as refusing to back down.

FFox News2026-08-12 15:00

Wendy Sherman, a former US deputy secretary of state, warns that Iran could control the Strait of Hormuz for the foreseeable future, or even forever. She argues that additional economic pressure from President Donald Trump is unlikely to force Iran’s leadership to give in. Sherman also addresses a forthcoming summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Her remarks include Russia sanctions legislation passed by the Senate that is awaiting action in the House.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 14:55

A total solar eclipse is crossing northern Spain. The event is visible from Arija and Galicia. Thousands of people are expected to gather to watch the astronomical phenomenon. The live report highlights views from those locations as the eclipse passes through the region.

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Singapore’s Orchard Road is set to gain a larger green and family-oriented destination. Istana Park is being expanded, with possible additions including an orchid park and a nature playgarden. Plans also envision public spaces for street markets and performances. To create more room, part of the iconic shopping road in front of the Istana would be pedestrianised. The project is presented as a way to reshape Orchard Road’s public lifestyle space.

CCNA2026-08-12 14:46

A polar bear cub living at an aquarium in Japan’s Akita Prefecture has attracted widespread online attention for its fascination with traffic cones. The cub, named Momota, was filmed putting his head inside one of the cones. He was also seen poking his mother’s back. The Associated Press obtained the mobile-phone footage.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 14:37

Police will train around 120 teachers and social workers to recognise early signs that young people may be associating with gangs. A new programme will also help youths seeking to leave gangs. The measures follow recommendations from the National Committee on Preventing Offending and Re-offending, with a specific focus on youth gang affiliation. They come after a recent rise in youth offenders.

CCNA2026-08-12 14:35

Millions of people across the UK and parts of Europe are preparing for a historic solar eclipse. BBC News is broadcasting a live countdown to the event, describing it as the most significant solar eclipse since 1999.

BBBC News2026-08-12 14:34

Moderate Democrat David Crowley narrowly won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor over Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong. Progressive candidates nonetheless demonstrated strength elsewhere across the Midwest. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was projected to defeat US Representative Angie Craig in the Democratic primary for the state’s open US Senate seat. The results highlighted an ongoing contest within the party between moderate and progressive forces.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 14:30