Iran vows what it calls “seismic” retaliation as Donald Trump considers imposing new sanctions. The report covers the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and examines its political stakes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

FFox News2026-08-23 13:15

Europe has faced record-breaking temperatures this summer, bringing drought, deaths and devastating wildfires. Although the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains, while the continent continues to warm faster than anywhere else globally. Could this summer trigger a worldwide climate reckoning?

FFrance 24 English2026-08-23 13:15

The war on Iran and restrictions on movement through the Strait of Hormuz have dealt a heavy blow to Iraq’s economy. Before the war, rising visitor numbers were helping tourism emerge as one of the country’s few economic bright spots after decades, as Iraq sought to shed its dangerous-destination image. That recovery is now being derailed.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-23 13:15

Iceland will vote on August 29 on whether to resume accession talks with the European Union. Recent polling gives the “yes” side a narrow lead, while the debate focuses on security concerns, economic uncertainty and Iceland’s strategic position in the North Atlantic; opponents warn about sovereignty and control of fisheries.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-23 13:10

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore takes concerns about goods being routed through other countries to evade tariffs seriously and will investigate and act where credible evidence of wrongdoing exists. He also said the city-state, a major re-export and transshipment hub, cannot trace and verify the full supply chain behind every product passing through it.

CCNA2026-08-23 13:09

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke against holding elections during the war on Sunday, saying the move would be too dangerous and could “split” Ukraine. His former defence minister had publicly called for a vote.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-23 13:07

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to return to Britain with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet after six years in the United States, with the children due to start school there in September. The surprise move would bring Harry closer to King Charles as he undergoes cancer treatment, while security concerns and Harry’s strained relationship with Prince William remain unresolved.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-23 13:02

The episode revisits the 1956 Suez Crisis, when Egypt shut the canal, confronted three armies and brought global oil shipping to a halt. After the canal reopened months later under Egyptian control, the region and global economy were transformed. The programme compares that episode with the prospect of a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-23 13:00

With elections scheduled for Oct. 27, Israelis joined an anti-government protest in Tel Aviv. Polls show a groundswell of support for opposition parties led by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and a popular centrist former military chief.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-23 13:00

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his National Day Rally speech that Singapore will not adopt new technologies blindly as AI grows more capable. The country will introduce appropriate safeguards and work with governments and companies on practical coalitions while ensuring people remain in control.

CCNA2026-08-23 12:58

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his National Day Rally speech that one in six Singapore residents aged 10 to 24 show signs of problematic social media use. Platforms will have to introduce robust, reliable age checks and stronger protections for young users, with Singapore considering further restrictions, including raising the age threshold, if safeguards remain inadequate.

CCNA2026-08-23 12:53

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said during his National Day Rally speech on Aug 23 that every Singaporean child will receive nearly S$70,000 in direct support while growing up. The government also aims to reduce fees for government-supported preschools, with a target of making full-day childcare more affordable.

CCNA2026-08-23 12:53

Singapore will increase childcare leave for working parents, with those who have three or more children receiving up to 12 days, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced at the National Day Rally. The government will cover statutory child-related leave costs up to the reimbursement limit to ease employers’ financial burden.

CCNA2026-08-23 12:45

Europe is facing extreme weather, with wildfires in Serbia and Bosnia, floods and fires in Spain, and severe storms in Poland. Thousands of people have been evacuated while firefighters tackle fires, flooding and power cuts.

Eeuronews2026-08-23 12:42

A South Korean container ship is sailing to Europe via the Arctic to test whether the Northern Sea Route could provide a faster alternative to the Red Sea and Suez Canal. The trial also examines whether the route can operate beyond a brief summer window without excessive reliance on Russia.

DDW News2026-08-23 12:36

The Trump administration is preparing additional steps to isolate Iran’s economy, but applying more pressure could require targeting China, the leading buyer of Iranian oil.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-23 12:29

A fast-moving brush fire on a hillside just outside Reno in northern Nevada has spread across more than 10,500 acres. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County.

RReuters2026-08-23 12:19

Canada has vowed to retaliate against US tariffs. Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera reports on Canada’s retaliatory measures and President Donald Trump’s response.

FFox News2026-08-23 12:08

Dueling protests took place outside a WNBA game in Brooklyn, New York. Tomi Lahren and the panel on “The Big Weekend Show” discussed the demonstrations, which followed Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham’s call for bold leadership and changes in the WNBA.

FFox News2026-08-23 12:02

A roundup of Fareed Zakaria’s interviews with experts examines how the Iran war has rattled the Gulf region. The discussions also cover Saudi Arabia’s new defense pacts with Turkey and Pakistan and other repercussions of the war.

CCNN2026-08-23 12:00

Healthcare Workers Watch, a Palestinian medical monitor, says 95 Palestinian medical workers are currently held in Israeli prisons. Most are under administrative detention, which allows indefinite imprisonment without charge or trial. Those detained include two prominent doctors from the occupied West Bank.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-23 12:00

Chrystia Freeland says a tentative US-Canada trade agreement could prevent new US tariffs, but only if Canada makes major concessions, including easing retaliation, reopening provincial stores to US alcohol and aligning with Washington on some digital issues. Existing US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, cars and auto parts would remain, though at lower levels.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-23 12:00

The programme says that after 326 days of a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,285 Palestinians in Gaza. A US envoy met Hamas leaders, while Israeli settlers continued to terrorise Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Israel is threatening escalation in southern Lebanon. Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed at least 73,391 Palestinians in Gaza.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-23 11:55

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the memorandum signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in June offers the best way out of the stalled war. Its 60-day deadline for ending the conflict and reaching an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program expired last week, but the sides remain far apart, with no sign of compromise over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Pezeshkian says Tehran will not back down while linking the accord to Iran’s economic prospects.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-23 11:52