The program examines politics and global business. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he supports President Trump’s economic blockade strategy and expects U.S. forces to remain in the region for an extended period. The discussion also covers data centers’ effects on communities and Pentagon communication failures.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-13 23:35

Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear plant depends on Danube water to cool its reactors, but historically low levels have forced it offline. Hungary is also struggling to keep its nuclear plants operating, warning that energy systems designed for a cooler climate are vulnerable to drought and extreme heat.

DDW News2026-08-13 23:27

Thousands of cancer patients in Gaza are waiting to be evacuated abroad amid a severe lack of treatment options. Israel has allowed only 11,000 patients to leave through the Rafah Crossing—less than half the number expected under the October ceasefire agreement. Khuloud Abu Sahmoud, 33, has gone three months without treatment, relying on painkillers while waiting to leave with her child. Elham Al-Skafi, 38, has had a transfer referral for a year and a half.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-13 23:22

As Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military exercises enter their final stage, New Taipei City is conducting an urban resilience drill simulating wartime disruptions to medical care, supplies and communications. President Lai Ching-te visited Shuang Ho Hospital, while AIT Director Raymond Greene praised efforts to strengthen resilience through cross-agency cooperation and practical exercises.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-13 23:21

Thousands of US service members who have spent more than 250 days aboard an aircraft carrier are reportedly facing food shortages, faulty plumbing and exhaustion. Military news outlets say some USS Abraham Lincoln sailors have tried to go overboard, while families have voiced concerns about mental health, prompting lawmakers to demand answers from the Pentagon.

BBBC News2026-08-13 23:18

As AI reshapes study and work, some parents in China are giving their children an early start. At a pilot camp run by Ant Digital Technologies, students aged 12 to 18 spend part of their summer learning to use AI. The popularity of such camps, some costing thousands of dollars, also reflects parents’ fears that their children may fall behind.

CCNA2026-08-13 23:00

Top stories include continued turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, where two global shipping companies reported stronger exports but mixed revenue results. The UN envoy for Yemen warned that the country faces its gravest risk of renewed war since the conflict was paused by a UN-brokered truce in 2022. The US State Department formed a task force to pursue foreigners who travel to the US on visas to give birth and seek citizenship for their children. Ecuadorian police seized 370 kilograms of cocaine and arrested a Colombian-Ecuadorian dual national with no criminal record.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-13 22:52

Vice President JD Vance discusses on “The Will Cain Show” how the Republican Party can counter support for socialism by improving people’s lives rather than relying on slogans.

FFox News2026-08-13 22:45

Following Zhu Rongji’s death, Chinese public opinion has expressed nostalgia for the “iron-fisted premier.” Hu Ping told VOA that this reflects implied public dissatisfaction with Xi Jinping’s line. He also criticized Zhu’s unfulfilled remarks on state-owned enterprise reform, revealing the truth about June Fourth and fighting corruption, saying the CCP became a “national criminal” over Hong Kong.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-13 22:38

Bloomberg discusses 30-year US bonds reaching their highest interest rates since 2001, the latest PPI report and the market reaction. The program also examines how emerging AI tools threatened software-as-a-service business models and triggered a major public-market software selloff, along with rare-earth investments.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-13 22:33

The Department of Homeland Security is considering $20 million for electric shock gloves intended as a new tool for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The report also covers an oil spill off Iran and other news.

FFox News2026-08-13 22:30

Watch live from Clacton in eastern England as the result of a special election is declared. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage resigned his seat, triggering the vote after scrutiny of financial allegations involving millions of dollars in donations. His main challenger is comedian Count Binface, who wears a trash can on his head.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-13 22:20

Cooling inflation and a rally in artificial-intelligence stocks push Wall Street shares toward record highs. Bloomberg Television delivers market news and analysis before and after the closing bell, with guests from Wells Fargo, JLL, Barclays, Bluestone Equity Partners, Janus Henderson and Susquehanna International Group.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-13 22:20

Votes are being counted in a local by-election in the seaside resort of Clacton to decide whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage returns to Parliament. His main challenger is comedian Jonathan Harvey, known as Count Binface, who is dressed as a trash can. The contest tests Farage's populist political brand.

RReuters2026-08-13 22:05

Marine biologists are tracking and trying to control invasive species such as lionfish as they spread through the Mediterranean. Climate change and human activity are helping them thrive, reshaping food chains and putting fisheries at risk.

RReuters2026-08-13 22:01

Social media is awash with examples of tourists acting disrespectfully, rudely and even violently. The hosts examine why many people in Asia are fed up with overtourism and bad visitor behavior, discussing cases ranging from “beg packers” to “Geisha paparazzi” and possible responses.

CCNN2026-08-13 22:00

Retired Navy Captain Brent Sadler analyzes the deadlock in U.S.-Iran negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz on 'America Reports' and discusses reported mental health concerns among crew members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

FFox News2026-08-13 22:00

A Kentucky jailer demonstrates using shock gloves at his county jail. Federal immigration agents may soon receive the gloves, which deliver an electric shock when they touch bare skin.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-13 21:50

Co-hosts of Fox News’ ‘The Five’ discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other prominent Democrats distancing themselves from ‘woke’ rhetoric.

FFox News2026-08-13 21:34

Parts of the UK are experiencing their fifth heatwave of the summer, with Kew Gardens in London recording 38.1C, the highest temperature of the year so far. Concerns are growing that people may be becoming used to the heat and taking fewer precautions. The heat could also affect food markets and prices.

BBBC News2026-08-13 21:30

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest developments in the Middle East and Trump’s consideration of economic pressure on Iran. The program also covers oil, producer prices and the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-13 21:18

Vice President JD Vance described the Trump administration’s crackdown on fraud, citing alleged schemes involving gender-transition procedures and fraudulent marriages involving Chinese nationals.

FFox News2026-08-13 21:15

The U.S. Department of War posted video on X on the 13th showing an aerial flyover and military demonstration for the PANAMAX exercise. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth attended, after taking part in jungle warfare training the previous day. His Panama trip also includes a speech at the Americas Alliance Against Criminal Groups forum.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-13 21:06

Tennessee and Oklahoma executed inmates less than 30 minutes apart as U.S. states planned to put three men to death by lethal injection on the same day for the first time since 2010.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-13 20:59