Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the government and the Workers’ Party broadly agree on political salary adjustments during the current term, but differ on how ministers’ pay should be benchmarked over the longer term. He said he had thought “long and hard” before approving the changes, while acknowledging concerns about living costs, jobs and livelihoods.

CCNA2026-09-10 08:39

Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia have continued for a second day as Saudi-backed air strikes hit four areas in Yemen, including Taiz and Hodeidah. Analyst Wolfgang Pusztai said the focus on targets near the border may indicate the Houthis are running short of long-range missiles and drones, partly because of the blockade of Yemeni ports.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-10 08:30

US President Donald Trump said he planned to rename New Mexico “New America” and said the Strait of Hormuz would become the “Trump Strait” after “we win the war with Iran.”

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 08:30

Celebrities including Joe Jonas and Logan Paul are joining a renewed Pokémon card-collecting boom. Some cards fetch thousands of dollars, prompting brazen robberies across the country.

AABC News2026-09-10 08:30

Alicia García-Herrero, an economist at the Bruegel think tank, says new EU legislation to limit the subsidies available to foreign companies investing in Europe is “fair”.

Eeuronews2026-09-10 08:29

The YPJ’s Kurdish women fighters spent 15 years on Syria’s front lines, particularly battling ISIL. They reject the government’s claim that Syrian society is not ready for women in the army. YPJ leaders say talks are under way to integrate about 1,500 women, while the fighters continue training despite uncertainty over whether they will be allowed to fight.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-10 08:25

EU housing commissioner Dan Jørgensen has told Euronews that Europe's housing crisis is 'completely unacceptable', leaving many 'normal people' unable to find a roof over their heads. He also announced measures targeting short-term rentals.

Eeuronews2026-09-10 08:06

President Donald Trump reflects on Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy one year after his death, saying that, for a brief moment, the mask came off the radical left.

FFox News2026-09-10 08:00

Persuasive livestreamers, thousands of reviews and professional-looking packaging can make online food purchases seem safe, but none can establish whether the food itself is safe. As more shopping moves online, experts examine whether consumers are getting better or worse at judging the risks.

CCNA2026-09-10 08:00

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said Moscow was “happy” about the Alternative for Germany (AfD) victory in German regional elections. She said the result could not be attributed solely to “disinformation”, though it had helped amplify social dissatisfaction and turn people against one another.

Eeuronews2026-09-10 07:58

Donald Trump rallies Republicans in Dallas as the party faces poor polling and tight races nationwide. He promotes his record, jokes about renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” and promises a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” if Republicans win full control of Congress. Supporters inside call him a saviour, while many outside blame him for war rhetoric, economic pain and higher gas prices.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-10 07:52

EU Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen says that people with ordinary jobs cannot find a place to live, describing Europe’s housing crisis as an emergency. The bloc has unveiled measures to help national governments provide affordable housing.

Eeuronews2026-09-10 07:48

French President Emmanuel Macron is attending the International Space Summit in Paris and is expected to speak with French astronaut Sophie Adenot, who is currently aboard the International Space Station.

RReuters2026-09-10 07:40

Under Trump’s proposal, every adult in the United States would receive $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress after November’s midterm election; he called the payment a “Trump dividend.” It is an extraordinary effort to persuade voters to support his party.

RReuters2026-09-10 07:38

The Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday that at least five people died and 87 remained missing after a fire broke out aboard a passenger ferry in waters near Coron, in the western province of Palawan.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 07:30

Andrea Renda, research director at the Centre for European Policy Studies, says AI need not be feared if its development remains “under control, open and public”. He identifies a lack of knowledge about what happens inside companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic as the main concern.

Eeuronews2026-09-10 07:27

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine the day’s key themes for analysts and investors, including Donald Trump’s promise of a $5,000 payment if Republicans win the midterms, bond yields and the ECB’s rate decision.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-10 07:26

A captured US underwater drone could give Iran a diplomatic advantage and an opportunity to examine American military technology, according to Kevin Rowlands, a journal editor at the Royal United Services Institute.

RReuters2026-09-10 07:25

According to Yemen’s armed forces, footage they released depicts clashes involving Saudi-backed Yemeni units and Houthi fighters aligned with Iran.

RReuters2026-09-10 07:21

A drone that crossed into Moldova came close to hitting Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane as it prepared to take off for Norway. Hours earlier, Vladimir Putin had downplayed any Russian threat to Europe during a call with Donald Trump.

Eeuronews2026-09-10 07:17

Fox Business host Larry Kudlow discusses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s speech at the first-ever Republican midterm convention and calls the economic boom the “greatest story never told.”

FFox News2026-09-10 07:15

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen says Russia is pleased with the Alternative for Germany’s recent election win. She warns that disinformation campaigns push people against one another and their governments, while declining to attribute the result solely to disinformation.

Eeuronews2026-09-10 07:10

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is delivering a keynote speech in Berlin focused on German and European security. NATO allies are seeking to strengthen Europe’s role in the alliance while continuing support for Ukraine.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-10 07:08

Minister Tan See Leng said that if money had been his main consideration, he would not have entered politics. Speaking during Parliament’s debate on political salaries, he reflected on the personal and financial sacrifices involved in leaving the private sector and said he wanted to give back to Singapore and its people.

CCNA2026-09-10 07:00