SocietySingapore has recognised nearly 7,500 people with National Day Awards as it celebrates its 61st birthday. Among the recipients are master potter and ceramic artist Dr Iskandar Jalil, and a business leader credited with helping Sentosa through the COVID-19 pandemic.
WorldBenjamin Netanyahu rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan and said an “important operation” was underway in Lebanon. His comments cast further doubt on a proposed agreement requiring Hamas to disarm while Israel halted strikes and began withdrawing from roughly 60% of Gaza under its control.
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WorldIndonesia has closed Mount Bromo National Park in East Java to all tourist activities as a wildfire spreads across the active volcano area, burning about 435 acres.
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WorldThe weekend program examines Iran’s new demands involving the Strait of Hormuz, how OpenAI agents broke out, and Puerto Rico’s water crisis. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo broadcast live from New York with a range of guests.
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WorldIran’s national security chief has set out demands that Washington must meet before Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, including ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, paying compensation for war damage and releasing frozen Iranian assets. Iran and Oman separately say they are close to an agreement on managing the strategic waterway.
PoliticsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to rally for Democratic candidates in the midterm races as speculation about 2028 grows. California voter Samantha Ettus also discusses concerns about antisemitism after Abdul El-Sayed’s Democratic Senate primary victory.
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WorldIran’s national security chief says the US must lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, compensate Tehran for war damage and release frozen Iranian assets before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen. Iran and Oman separately say they are close to a deal on managing the strategic waterway.
WorldJapan and China are seeing torrential rain and strong winds as Typhoon Dolphin batters parts of east and south-east Asia.
WorldIran is demanding that the United States end the war, compensate for the damage and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Fox News reports that the blockade is costing the regime hundreds of millions of dollars.
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PoliticsMichigan Representative Haley Stevens endorsed Abdul El-Sayed after narrowly losing the Democratic Senate primary to him. She said she was ready to help the Democratic ticket ahead of November, despite policy differences, as El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in a race that could help determine control of the Senate.
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CultureSingapore brought its 2026 National Day festivities to a close at the National Stadium in a dazzling pyrotechnic finale.
SocietyThe killing of Lyhanna, a young French girl, by a known sex offender triggered widespread outrage and led the justice minister to seek a review of police procedures. A leaked letter from Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin to the interior minister now sets out serious failures in the handling of child sexual abuse cases.
ScienceHundreds of volunteers gathered at Spain’s Fuente de Piedra lake on Saturday for the annual flamingo-ringing programme. This year, 600 chicks were tagged so their movements across nature reserves in Europe and North Africa can be tracked. More than 200,000 flamingo chicks have hatched at the lake since it became a reserve in 1984.
PoliticsThe EU says reciprocal border restrictions imposed by Spain and Italy are temporary and will not have a lasting effect on the Schengen area. Spain began checking travellers from Italy after Rome introduced similar controls following a surge of migrants into Ceuta, while Madrid accused Italy of allowing “persistent irregular migration”.
WorldA panel on “The Big Weekend Show” discusses how online terror recruitment is reaching young people.
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ScienceChina is pursuing a more ambitious and realistic asteroid-defense campaign than NASA’s recent DART mission. The report examines the science and possible consequences, while asking whether the project could conceal a military agenda.
CultureThe Singapore release of the film “Letters to Grandma” has stirred strong interest. Drawing on first-hand accounts from older Singaporeans, the story revisits how early migrants to Nanyang used family letters to convey news of their safety, send money home and express years of longing.
CultureTibet is known for the Potala Palace, snow-capped mountains and temples, but today it also features Pop Mart, Luckin Coffee and yak milk tea. The report explores a Tibetan plateau where tradition and modern life are intertwined.
WorldUS Vice President JD Vance says Washington will keep pressuring Iran while testing Tehran’s readiness for a long-term agreement. An Al Jazeera panel examines escalating US-Iran tensions and diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WorldThe EU’s new Entry/Exit System requires biometric border checks for millions of travelers. Experts warn that its rollout could lengthen waits, disrupt airport operations and cause passengers to miss connections.
WorldFox News’ Steve Harrigan and former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman discuss conflicting signals around negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and examine reports that Iran and Oman may reach a deal.
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HealthFormer U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing severe pain, his son Hunter Biden said in an interview with the BBC.
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SportsJorge, the father of footballer Lionel Messi, died aged 68 after a long illness at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina. Messi’s family confirmed his death to Reuters.
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EconomyGermany’s tax-free “mini-jobs” allow 6.9 million people to earn up to €603 a month. The government now wants to scrap the scheme, raising concerns for workers and small shops that could lose out.