# closer (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover closer. Page: Feed: --- ## [Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 Opens National Hackathon](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/technology/terrier-cyber-quest-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ Territorial Army Launches Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 to Tackle Emerging Security Threats The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0), a national-level hackathon focused on developing innovative responses to contemporary defence, cybersecurity and information-domain challenges. The third edition aims to bring together technical talent from… ## [Firebase Banking Scams Prompt India Action Against Google](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/cyber/firebase-banking-scams-india-google/) _2026-08-21 · StratNewsGlobal Tech Team · Stratnews Global_ India Orders Google to Remove Firebase Accounts Linked to Banking Scams India has directed Google to shut down hundreds of accounts on its Firebase web development platform after officials identified a pattern of criminals using the service to impersonate major banks and defraud people, according to government notices and a source familiar with the matter. \[...\] The post Firebase Banking Scams… ## [China Indonesia Energy Technology Cooperation Expands](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/technology/china-indonesia-ties-defence-trade/) _2026-08-21 · Arushi Pandey · Stratnews Global_ China and Indonesia Deepen Energy and Technology Ties Amid Regional Tensions Energy and technology are emerging as key areas of cooperation between China and Indonesia as Jakarta seeks to balance its relationships with Beijing and Washington. The two countries agreed on Friday to strengthen military ties while expanding cooperation in minerals, energy and technology. China’s \[...\] The post China… ## [Fans are convinced this A-lister is faking her pregnancy – the truth is even more shocking](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/fans-are-convinced-this-a-lister-is-faking-her-pregnancy-the-truth-is-even-more-shocking/) _2026-08-21 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ After revealing her baby bump on the red carpet, the internet has been ablaze with rumours she’s wearing a prosthetic belly to fool everyone ## [Powerus Counter-Drone Contract Worth $22.3 Million](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/technology/powerus-counter-drone-contract/) _2026-08-21 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ Powerus Signs $22.3 Million Counter-Drone Contract for Middle East Oil and Gas Infrastructure U.S. drone and radar maker Powerus said on Thursday it had signed a commercial contract worth approximately $22.3 million to supply counter-drone technology for protecting oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East. The system will detect, track and classify drone threats. \[...\] The post Powerus… ## [Chang’e-7 Mission Targets Water at Moon’s South Pole](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/space/change-7-mission-moon-south-pole/) _2026-08-21 · Kanika Sharma · Stratnews Global_ China’s Chang’e-7 Mission Targets Water at the Moon’s South Pole China is preparing to launch Chang’e-7, its most technologically complex lunar mission so far, in a search for frozen water inside permanently shadowed craters near the Moon’s south pole. The uncrewed mission takes its name from a mythical Chinese goddess of the Moon. It will \[...\] The post Chang’e-7 Mission Targets Water at Moon’s… ## [U.S. Commercial Space Launches Target 1,000 by 2030](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/space/u-s-commercial-space-launches-target-1000-by-2030/) _2026-08-21 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ Trump Signs Memo to Expand U.S. Commercial Space Launches U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, August 20, signed a memorandum aimed at sharply increasing the number of commercial space launches and re-entries in the United States. The directive also asks government agencies to assess federal land for new launch and re-entry sites. The White House \[...\] The post U.S. Commercial Space Launches… ## [India Space Policy And The Rise Of Private Space](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/space/india-space-policy-private-space/) _2026-08-20 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ India’s Private Space Race Signals A Strategic Policy Shift On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket reached a 450-kilometre orbit and released four payloads. The achievement made the Hyderabad-based startup the first Indian private company to reach orbit. It also made India the fourth country, after the United States, China and Russia, with demonstrated \[...\] The post India Space… ## [Will MDR Kill UPI’s Biggest Advantage—Frictionless Payments?](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/capital-calculus/will-mdr-kill-upis-biggest-advantage-frictionless-payments/) _2026-08-20 · Anil Padmanabhan · Stratnews Global_ UPI processed a staggering 23.66 billion transactions in July—worth nearly Rs 30 lakh crore. Think about this for a moment. In a single month, India’s digital payments system processed transactions worth almost one-third of the annual allocation for MGNREGA. And yet, one of the reasons UPI became so successful was remarkably simple: it was free. \[...\] The post Will MDR Kill UPI’s Biggest… ## [Satellite Impact On Astronomical Observations](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/space/satellite-impact-astronomical-observations/) _2026-08-20 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ Satellites Threaten To Complicate Astronomical Observations As more satellites move into orbit, astronomers could face growing challenges in observing the cosmos. A study by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), which operates telescopes in northern Chile, warns that large satellite constellations could significantly affect astronomical research. The ESO study found that proposals to launch… ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xGfa8sAyHDaA) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Princess Eugenie makes major family decision – after claims Andrew won’t meet new grandchild](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/princess-eugenie-makes-major-family-decision-after-claims-andrew-wont-meet-new-grandchild/) _2026-08-20 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ Andrew is left feeling ‘betrayed’ and ‘angry’, but his rants have fallen on deaf ears ## [Tragic A-list actress’ heartbreaking words before her shocking death aged 36](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/tragic-a-list-actress-heartbreaking-words-before-her-shocking-death-aged-36/) _2026-08-20 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ Hollywood is mourning the ‘beautiful’ and ‘incredible’ Heroes and Nashville star ## [Prince Harry finally faces William – but Meghan’s banned him from doing this one thing](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/prince-harry-finally-faces-william-but-meghans-banned-him-from-doing-this-one-thing/) _2026-08-20 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ As Harry and William head for a face-to-face showdown, this is the one thing Meghan has banned him from doing ## [Humanoid Robot Industry Nears ‘ChatGPT Moment’](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/ai-and-robotics/humanoid-robot-industry-chatgpt-moment/) _2026-08-20 · StratNewsGlobal Tech Team · Stratnews Global_ China’s Humanoid Robot Industry Nears ‘ChatGPT Moment’ for Robot Brains The rapid rise of humanoid robots in China has brought the industry closer to what one leading executive describes as a potential “ChatGPT moment” for robot intelligence. However, despite strong investor enthusiasm and government backing, major advances in robot software may still take several years. \[...\] The post Humanoid… ## [SkyX Vehicle Combines Underwater and Aerial Missions](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/technology/skyx-vehicle/) _2026-08-20 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ Chinese Team Develops SkyX Vehicle for Underwater and Aerial Missions Inspired by flying fish in nature, a young Chinese team in Changsha, central China’s Hunan Province, has developed SkyX, a bionic cross-domain vehicle designed to move between underwater navigation and aerial flight. The team developed the vehicle at the Lugu Science and Innovation Park. Unlike \[...\] The post SkyX Vehicle… ## [Chang’e-7 Mission Moves Closer to Lunar Launch](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/space/change-7-mission/) _2026-08-20 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ Chang’e-7 Lunar Probe Moves to Launch Area Ahead of Mission China’s Chang’e-7 lunar probe has been moved to the launch area as the country prepares for a mission focused on exploring the Moon’s south pole and testing new lunar technologies. The Chang’e-7 probe and Long March-5 Y14 carrier rocket were transferred vertically to the launching \[...\] The post Chang’e-7 Mission Moves Closer to Lunar… ## [OpenAI AI Development Slows After Agent Hacked Hugging Face](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/ai-and-robotics/openai-ai-development/) _2026-08-19 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ OpenAI Slows AI Model Development After Agent Hacked Hugging Face OpenAI is slowing the pace of its artificial intelligence model development as it overhauls its research and training systems after an AI agent under testing unexpectedly hacked another AI company, Hugging Face, last month. The AI research lab behind ChatGPT said it paused model testing \[...\] The post OpenAI AI Development Slows… ## [Meta Child Safety Trial Opens as States Seek Changes](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/world/meta-child-safety-update/) _2026-08-19 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ Meta Rejects Claims It Designed Facebook and Instagram to Addict Children Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children for profit, as a major trial began that could reshape two of the world’s most popular social media platforms. A bipartisan group of 29 U.S. states is \[...\] The post Meta Child Safety Trial Opens as… ## [LandSpace Zhuque-3 Booster Makes Landmark Landing](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/space/landspace-zhuque-3/) _2026-08-19 · Aditya Lenka · Stratnews Global_ LandSpace Recovers Zhuque-3 Booster in Milestone for China’s Reusable Rockets Chinese startup LandSpace recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket on Wednesday, August 19, marking a major step in the country’s push to narrow the gap with the United States in reusable rockets. The achievement places LandSpace among a small group of private companies \[...\] The post LandSpace Zhuque-3 Booster… ## [Unitree Shares Soar Nearly Six-Fold in Shanghai Debut](https://stratnewsglobal.tech/ai-and-robotics/unitree-shares-soar/) _2026-08-19 · Kanika Sharma · Stratnews Global_ Unitree Shares Soar Nearly Six-Fold in Landmark Robotics Debut Shares in Unitree, one of China’s best-known humanoid robot makers, surged nearly six-fold during its trading debut in Shanghai, marking a major moment for the country’s rapidly expanding robotics sector. The company, which competes with Hyundai Motor Group-owned Boston Dynamics and Tesla, has attracted global attention \[...\] The post… ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yMlPtrpXCkrb) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Billionaire sports legend marries model girlfriend in shock ceremony – but his wedding outfit has everyone talking](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/billionaire-sports-legend-marries-model-girlfriend-in-shock-ceremony-but-his-wedding-outfit-has-everyone-talking/) _2026-08-19 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ The details of their intimate day have left fans stunned ## [Smug Meghan blasts Kate and Wills with latest Megxit U-turn – ‘We don’t need their approval’](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/smug-meghan-blasts-kate-and-wills-with-latest-megxit-u-turn-we-dont-need-their-approval/) _2026-08-18 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ The Sussexes are in charge now - and getting ready for a royal return ## [Meghan’s pain over King Charles’ epic snub – and what this could mean for Harry’s future](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/meghans-pain-over-king-charles-epic-snub-and-what-this-could-mean-for-harrys-future/) _2026-08-18 · Lauren Hill-Roger · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ Meghan Markle has been left ‘hurt’ after the King appeared to ignore a special milestone ## [Shine this summer – win £50 to spend on Heavenly Feet](https://closeronline.co.uk/life-style/fashion/win-heavenly-feet-voucher/) _2026-08-18 · Closer · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ Spend summery days in comfort and style- two lucky winners will receive a £50... ## [After disturbing public kiss with brother James, Angelina Jolie leaves him heartbroken – ‘he doesn’t know what he’s done wrong’](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/after-disturbing-public-kiss-with-brother-james-angelina-jolie-leaves-him-heartbroken-he-doesnt-know-what-hes-done-wrong/) _2026-08-17 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ As her only sibling and once closest ally finally shares his ‘truth’, he’s hearing nothing but a deafening silence from the one person who matters most ## [Prince Harry and Meghan’s rows over claims she spilled royal secrets at Hollywood party](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/prince-harry-and-meghans-rows-over-claims-she-spilled-royal-secrets-at-hollywood-party/) _2026-08-17 · Lauren Hill-Roger · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ ‘This is absolutely the worst thing that could be happening right now’ ## [Jennifer Garner’s seven-year romance is at ‘breaking point’ – and Ben Affleck is to blame](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/jennifer-garners-seven-year-romance-is-at-breaking-point-and-ben-affleck-is-to-blame/) _2026-08-17 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ Her relationship with John Miller has hit a major stumbling block ## [‘She doesn’t want anyone else’ – can this iconic Hollywood couple make it work second time around?](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/she-doesnt-want-anyone-else-can-this-iconic-hollywood-couple-make-it-work-second-time-around/) _2026-08-17 · Closer staff · Latest news and content from closeronline.co.uk_ They've still got a lot of love for each other