In this week’s International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glennvan Zutphen to unpack the geopolitical landscape. From Gen Z-led uprisings in Nepal and Indonesia to the rise of US political violence, we explore how free speech is colliding with state power around the world. Meanwhile, Israel’s unprecedented airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Russia’s drone incursion into NATO-member Poland have raised serious questions—especially about President Trump’s muted response.

 

In this week&rsquo;s International News Review, Steve Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, joins &ldquo;Saturday Mornings Show&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.glennvanzutphen.com">host Glenn</a> <a href="https://www.vanmediagroup.com">van Zutphen</a> to unpack the geopolitical landscape. From Gen Z-led uprisings in Nepal and Indonesia to the rise of US political violence, we explore how free speech is colliding with state power around the world. Meanwhile, Israel&rsquo;s unprecedented airstrike on Hamas leaders in Qatar and Russia&rsquo;s drone incursion into NATO-member Poland have raised serious questions&mdash;especially about President Trump&rsquo;s muted response.
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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and Neil Humphreys with their interesting mix of guests from 9 am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary by international journalists and tips on interesting places and exhibitions to catch in Singapore.

Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

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Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and an interesting mix of guests. Weekly news commentary with international journalists, and tidbits on Singapore's most interesting places with award-winning author Neil Humphreys.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and his interesting mix of guests from 9am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary with international journalists and interesting places to visit in Singapore with award-winning author Neil Humphreys’ Beautiful Places.

Start your weekend right with Glenn van Zutphen and his interesting mix of guests from 9am to 12noon. Be informed and entertained with news commentary with international journalists and interesting places to visit in Singapore with award-winning author Neil Humphreys&rsquo; Beautiful Places.

Glenn van Zutphen on Saturday Mornings with Neil Humphreys (9am - 12pm)

Saturday Mornings: International News Review Global Flashpoints & Silent Signals: US Political Assassination, Indonesia & Nepal Protests , What Trump Isn’t Saying About Qatar and Poland

We sit down with Nurdiana Rahmat—Diana—Artistic Director of Light to Night Singapore 2026, as the iconic festival celebrates its landmark 10th edition with its longest run ever, spanning four weekends across the Civic District.

This year’s theme, “The Power in Us,” shines a spotlight on community, co‑creation, and the collective imagination that has shaped Light to Night into one of Singapore’s most beloved public art festivals. Diana shares how this milestone edition honours a decade of artistic experimentation while inviting audiences to play a more active role in shaping the experience.

Festivalgoers can look forward to crowd‑favourite projection mappings, new in‑gallery experiences, guided tours, and the return of the vibrant Art x Social: Festival Village. A major highlight is SANTAI, a brand‑new series of interactive installations inspired by the Malay word for “to relax,” inviting visitors to gather, unwind, and encounter art across five key sites—from the Padang to Esplanade Park.

We sit down with Nurdiana Rahmat&mdash;Diana&mdash;Artistic Director of Light to Night Singapore 2026, as the iconic festival celebrates its landmark 10th edition with its longest run ever, spanning four weekends across the Civic District.
This year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;The Power in Us,&rdquo; shines a spotlight on community, co‑creation, and the collective imagination that has shaped Light to Night into one of Singapore&rsquo;s most beloved public art festivals. Diana shares how this milestone edition honours a decade of artistic experimentation while inviting audiences to play a more active role in shaping the experience.
Festivalgoers can look forward to crowd‑favourite projection mappings, new in‑gallery experiences, guided tours, and the return of the vibrant Art x Social: Festival Village. A major highlight is SANTAI, a brand‑new series of interactive installations inspired by the Malay word for &ldquo;to relax,&rdquo; inviting visitors to gather, unwind, and encounter art across five key sites&mdash;from the Padang to Esplanade Park.

Saturday Mornings: The Power in Us: Light to Night Turns 10 with Its Biggest Festival Yet

This week, we’re joined by Barbara Kelemen, Head of Asia at Dragonfly, to unpack the Strategic Outlook 2026—a comprehensive intelligence assessment of the geopolitical and security risks shaping the year ahead. In a world where power is increasingly fragmented and spheres of influence overlap, Dragonfly describes 2026 as a “multisphere world,” one defined by fluid alliances, rising competition, and heightened uncertainty.

Barbara walks us through the report’s headline forecasts, including record global defence spending, the rise of geoeconomic coercion, and the growing threat of adversarial AI. She also explains why climate inaction is accelerating cascading crises, and how contested space—literally—has become a new frontier for strategic rivalry.

Region by region, we explore the flashpoints to watch: political polarization in the Americas, the volatile Taiwan Strait, Europe’s ongoing confrontation with Russia, persistent instability in the Middle East and North Africa, and the convergence of conflict and climate stress in Sub‑Saharan Africa. Singapore and other regional powers also feature in the report’s analysis of evolving defence postures.

This week, we&rsquo;re joined by Barbara Kelemen, Head of Asia at Dragonfly, to unpack the&nbsp;Strategic Outlook 2026&mdash;a comprehensive intelligence assessment of the geopolitical and security risks shaping the year ahead. In a world where power is increasingly fragmented and spheres of influence overlap, Dragonfly describes 2026 as a &ldquo;multisphere world,&rdquo; one defined by fluid alliances, rising competition, and heightened uncertainty.
Barbara walks us through the report&rsquo;s headline forecasts, including record global defence spending, the rise of geoeconomic coercion, and the growing threat of adversarial AI. She also explains why climate inaction is accelerating cascading crises, and how contested space&mdash;literally&mdash;has become a new frontier for strategic rivalry.
Region by region, we explore the flashpoints to watch: political polarization in the Americas, the volatile Taiwan Strait, Europe&rsquo;s ongoing confrontation with Russia, persistent instability in the Middle East and North Africa, and the convergence of conflict and climate stress in Sub‑Saharan Africa. Singapore and other regional powers also feature in the report&rsquo;s analysis of evolving defence postures.

Saturday Mornings: A Multisphere World: Dragonfly’s 2026 Geopolitical Forecast with Barbara Kelemen

This week, we’re joined by Lim Jia Hui, Senior Manager for Planning & Development at the National Library Board, to explore a heartwarming new initiative bringing books closer to everyday life. In partnership with seven malls and social enterprises, NLB has launched Sit‑n‑Read Nodes—cozy, self‑service reading spaces offering more than 3,000 pre‑loved books for adults and children across Singapore.

Located at AMK Hub, Margaret Market, SAFRA Punggol, SAFRA Yishun, The Centrepoint, The Star Vista, and The Caffeine Experience at URA Centre, each Node features about 400 rotating titles spanning fiction, non‑fiction, and multilingual selections in Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. Visitors can simply pick up a book, read on the spot, or take it home—no borrowing required. They’re encouraged to return the books so others can enjoy them too.

Many Nodes also offer eReads screens and MagNode displays, allowing patrons to access eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers instantly via QR codes. With repurposed furnishings and inviting corners, these Nodes embody NLB’s LAB vision to weave reading into everyday spaces.

This week, we&rsquo;re joined by Lim Jia Hui, Senior Manager for Planning &amp; Development at the National Library Board, to explore a heartwarming new initiative bringing books closer to everyday life. In partnership with seven malls and social enterprises, NLB has launched Sit‑n‑Read Nodes&mdash;cozy, self‑service reading spaces offering more than 3,000 pre‑loved books for adults and children across Singapore.
Located at AMK Hub, Margaret Market, SAFRA Punggol, SAFRA Yishun, The Centrepoint, The Star Vista, and The Caffeine Experience at URA Centre, each Node features about 400 rotating titles spanning fiction, non‑fiction, and multilingual selections in Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. Visitors can simply pick up a book, read on the spot, or take it home&mdash;no borrowing required. They&rsquo;re encouraged to return the books so others can enjoy them too.
Many Nodes also offer eReads screens and MagNode displays, allowing patrons to access eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers instantly via QR codes. With repurposed furnishings and inviting corners, these Nodes embody NLB&rsquo;s LAB vision to weave reading into everyday spaces.

Saturday Mornings: International News Review Global Flashpoints & Silent Signals: US Political Assassination, Indonesia & Nepal Protests , What Trump Isn’t Saying About Qatar and Poland

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