EconomyThe program covers Big Tech earnings, the Federal Reserve decision and a capital-expenditure test. BlackRock’s Russ Koesterich discusses tactically reducing AI exposure. Guests also discuss the possibility of a major US strike on Iran after the midterms and Lula winning a fourth term in Brazil.
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WorldMore than four and a half years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine remains under attack. Journalists are documenting an increasingly dangerous war, countering Russian propaganda and scrutinising their own government amid expectations that the media fall into line. The online newspaper The Kyiv Independent has pursued all three roles since 2021.
WorldThe Singaporean and Indian navies completed six days of joint drills in the Bay of Bengal as part of their annual SIMBEX exercise, aiming to improve their response to maritime security threats. Singapore deployed the Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme, while India sent the stealth frigate INS Nilgiri and anti-submarine warship INS Kamorta.
Economy3:37Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has made its IPO filing public for the first time, ahead of what is expected to be one of the largest stock debuts in history.
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OtherPresident Trump continues an intensive campaign push for Republican candidates as 30 million people vote early. A shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium injured at least 12 people, while catastrophic flooding forced hundreds of residents across the Southwest to evacuate.
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SocietyFrom Jan. 1, 2029, Singapore will set the retirement age at 65 and the re-employment age at 70, one year earlier than planned. The government accepted six recommendations from a tripartite workgroup on senior employment. A new Flexi-Load Programme will help employers provide more flexible jobs to workers aged 50 and above, while enhanced tax relief and wage support are under consideration.
WorldIran is preparing to hold high-level security talks with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan as regional conflict risks pulling more countries into the fighting. Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in August, under which an attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
CultureThrift Flip Sisters offer creative, budget-friendly Halloween costume ideas using items available at local thrift stores.
Health4:37Hospitals in Yemen’s Taiz governorate are finding it difficult to keep life-saving services running as fuel, oxygen and medical supplies run critically low. The World Health Organization says 42 facilities in Taiz city alone report acute shortages, putting thousands of patients at risk. WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic weighs in.
Politics0:42Israelis are set to vote on October 27.
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EconomySingapore’s Energy Market Authority says diverse energy sources and adequate reserves are essential to keeping electricity flowing during disruptions. Chief Executive Puah Kok Keong discusses how Singapore is strengthening its energy security.
TechVenice.ai founder Erik Voorhees discusses AI filmmaking ahead of the Lumara Film Festival. He says video generation accounts for about 30% of Venice usage since its video studio launched this spring, and creators can now make a full movie with roughly $10,000 in AI credits. He also previews the festival’s roughly 750 submissions and forecasts AI’s impact on filmmaking.
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Politics2:28Brazil’s electoral court said President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won an unprecedented fourth term on Sunday, in a shock result that defied polls.
PoliticsEuropean leaders welcomed Lula’s re-election in Brazil. Ursula von der Leyen said that democracy and multilateralism had won there.
EconomySingapore will set aside S$75 million to develop biomass, hydrogen and solar energy solutions. Authorities aim to scale up innovation and advance emerging technologies that can decarbonise the power sector.
OtherThe White House published material titled “Retribution Through Success.”
PoliticsFox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discussed the federal investigation into Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and assessed potential legal problems she may face, including questions about her immigration status.
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WorldIn May 2026, Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps launched a secret counteroffensive, now known as Operation Vivaldi, to reinforce defenses in the Lyman and Sviatohirsk sectors and disrupt Russia’s plans to encircle Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. The report examines how Ukrainian forces pushed Russian troops back as battlefield drone threats grew.
EconomySingapore Energy, Trade and Industry Minister Tan See Leng warned against what he called “resource nationalism”—countries prioritizing domestic needs during supply shortages. He described the trend as concerning, particularly if it weakens established contractual agreements. He spoke to CNA on the sidelines of Singapore International Energy Week.
SocietyRestaurant owners describe different ways of responding to social media criticism while promoting their food. Food content creator Henry Monkhouse explores their approaches in a video made with CBC Ottawa’s Creator Network.
SocietyPrime Minister Mark Carney joined a historic meeting between First Nations and federal ministers in Ottawa on Monday, their first meeting in more than two decades. He said Canada would invest an additional $3.5 billion annually to ensure First Nations children on reserve receive education that respects and embraces their culture, and would take new measures informed by the meeting, including in the upcoming federal budget.
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ScienceResearchers have identified a local energy source that could meet Singapore’s electricity needs for 60 years. They are studying how to harness heat from deep underground.
CultureDavid Begnaud introduces a poet who gives people a one-of-a-kind keepsake after talking with them.
CultureSophia Bush discusses her new book, “And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress,” her time on “One Tree Hill” and her thoughts on a possible reboot.