Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing is pursuing an overseas diplomatic push to widen his administration’s international ties and strengthen its legitimacy. He is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Aug 18 and attend a business forum, with economic cooperation expected on the agenda.

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Two students died after a shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Mindanao, southern Philippines. Police said the ninth-grade shooter killed a 10th-grade classmate before taking his own life, brought a pistol and rifle onto campus, and livestreamed the attack with a body camera. Authorities are investigating the motive and how he obtained the firearms.

CCNA2026-08-18 08:09

This week's technology roundup focuses on soccer robots and balloon rockets.

RReuters2026-08-18 07:54

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith discusses on Hannity the National Association of Black Journalists giving him a “thumbs down” award after he disagreed with Democrats’ rhetoric.

FFox News2026-08-18 07:45

US President Donald Trump said Washington would sharply reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s refusal to join the US “denuclearisation” action against Iran, the drills’ high cost and what he called their “inappropriate and hostile” message. South Korea said it was reviewing his remarks and hoped improved US-North Korea ties could enable meaningful dialogue.

BBBC Chinese2026-08-18 07:42

Myanmar’s two opposing camps—the Min Aung Hlaing administration and the opposition National Unity Government—are competing for international support, seeking legitimacy and contact with the global community. The travel difficulties confronting both sides are affecting those efforts.

CCNA2026-08-18 07:38

At least 10 people were killed in a Russian air attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. The regional governor said eight more people were injured in a missile strike on Pechenihy.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-18 07:37

Military personnel from France, Italy, Spain, Romania and other countries are taking part in NATO’s “Eagle Spearhead” exercise in Cincu. Watch the exercise live.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-18 07:19

Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie, Skylar Montgomery Koning and Mark Cudmore examine the day’s key themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg: The Opening Trade.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 07:09

Fox News' 'Jesse Watters Primetime' visits the Jersey Shore to quiz beachgoers on their basic knowledge of government.

FFox News2026-08-18 07:00

A Las Vegas jury heard Monday that the shooting death of legendary West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur was an act of “revenge.” The murder trial began more than three decades after his death.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-18 06:54

Prospects for peace in the Middle East suffered another setback after President Donald Trump said he was not interested in extending the agreement with Iran, which is due to expire. Oman faced threats as tensions flared anew in the Strait of Hormuz.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 06:45

The US-Iran truce collapses after President Trump rejects an extension and says he is in no hurry to end the war. The US and Iran continue to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, where a blockade is disrupting energy flows and pushing Brent crude above $90 a barrel. US Treasury yields surge, triggering a bond selloff and pulling Asian bonds lower.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 06:40

Victoria, a friend of California stabbing victim Todd Stewart, reacts on Fox & Friends to the suspect’s release before the fatal stabbing and criticizes criminal justice policies that allowed the suspect to remain free.

FFox News2026-08-18 06:15

Haslinda Amin’s program examines how the artificial-intelligence boom and rising debt are adding to pressure on long-term bonds. It also covers oil gains and bond declines linked to Middle East concerns, alongside BHP’s 30% profit jump driven by copper prices and iron-ore output.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 06:07

Medical evacuations by helicopter are underway in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara as thousands of earthquake survivors wait for aid.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-18 06:00

Nearly a year and a half into retirement, Singapore’s former defence minister Ng Eng Hen appears busy with hawker food, time with his grandchildren, travel and social media. Yet conversations about US-China ties, geopolitics and Singapore’s circumstances quickly bring him back to the issues, including the prospect of war and Singapore’s role.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-18 05:35

Authorities confirmed two deaths after a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Tuesday. The victims were a student and his classmate, according to the report.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-18 05:34

On The Will Cain Show, Sage Steele discusses Charlamagne tha God’s comments about Democrats debating whether men should play in the WNBA.

FFox News2026-08-18 05:30

FIFA Director of Operations Kevin Lamour has been dismissed. He had strongly criticised Gianni Infantino and Infantino’s plan to establish a commercial company.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-18 05:28

Asian bonds declined alongside Treasuries as investors focused on concerns about government finances. Bloomberg’s Asia Trade also highlights a fall in U.S. stocks as Brent crude rose above $90 amid Middle East risks, along with $145.2 billion in debt sales by U.S. high-grade companies.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 05:11

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found President Donald Trump's approval rating had dropped to the lowest level of his presidency, while an overwhelming majority of Americans worried that the U.S. war with Iran would last a long time.

RReuters2026-08-18 05:09

The 30-year US Treasury yield has climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, signaling investor anxiety. Bloomberg reporters and experts examine the forces behind the selloff, including government debt and Big Tech’s surge in AI spending, and consider whether it could derail global stock markets.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-18 05:00

Fox News host Sean Hannity discusses House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calling out the DSA agenda and criticizes what he describes as “radical” socialist policies on “Hannity.”

FFox News2026-08-18 04:45