# defence — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 47 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover defence. Page: Feed: --- ## [Pakistan supports Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity | Syria welcomes Makkah Joint Defence Agreement](https://pakistanintheworld.pk/live/pakistan-supports-syrias-sovereignty-unity-and-territorial-integrity-syria-welcomes-makkah-joint-defence-agreement/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Pakistan In the World_ Middle East Monitoring Desk Islamabad Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held wide-ranging delegation-level talks with Syrian Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, welcoming his visit to Pakistan. The two sides reaffirmed the longstanding brotherly ties between Pakistan and Syria and agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across areas of… ## [Governor of Sindh province of Pakistan Visits Rwanda High Commission | Sides Discuss Cooperation with Focus on Karachi, the gateway and the Region](https://pakistanintheworld.pk/live/governor-of-sindh-province-of-pakistan-visits-rwanda-high-commission-sides-discuss-cooperation-with-focus-on-karachi-the-gateway-and-the-region/) _2026-08-20 · Admin · Pakistan In the World_ Islamabad, 20 August 2026 — H.E. Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, Governor of Sindh Province, today visited the Rwanda High Commission in Islamabad, where he was received by H.E. Fatou Harerimana, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The visit was undertaken on a reciprocal basis following H.E. Fatou \[…\] ## [Sajjan Kumar, Serving Life Term For 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, Dies At 80](https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/sajjan-kumar-serving-life-term-for-1984-anti-sikh-riots-dies-at-80) _2026-08-20 · Arun Dhital · Swarajya_ ## [L&T Wins 'Large' Order Worth Up To Rs 5,000 Crore For Automated People Mover System At Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport](https://swarajyamag.com/infrastructure/lt-wins-large-order-worth-up-to-rs-5000-crore-for-automated-people-mover-system-at-dubais-al-maktoum-international-airport) _2026-08-20 · Swarajya Staff · Swarajya_ ## [Top executive of Opatra operator in Hong Kong quits amid coercive sales probe](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364687/top-executives-opatra-branded-operator-hong-kong-quit-amid-coercive-sales-probe?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Simpson Cheung · News - South China Morning Post_ At least one top executive of the Hong Kong operator of UK-based beauty chain Opatra London has resigned, it emerged on Thursday, after customs officers arrested two of the company’s managers over alleged coercive and misleading sales practices. Meanwhile, the Lux Boutique outlet at Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui, which is operated by the same company, was boarded up and locked on Thursday. A check… ## [Shell enters WA gas retail](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Shell-enters-WA-gas-retail) _2026-08-20 · \Jack McGinn\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ Shell will expand its gas retail business into Western Australia, targeting industrial business and commercial customers in the state. ## [Jobless rate steady at 3.7% since start of 2026 but pressure mounting](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364686/jobless-rate-steady-37-start-2026-pressure-mounting?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Leopold Chen · News - South China Morning Post_ Hong Kong’s jobless rate has remained unchanged since the start of the year, new figures show, although the labour chief has warned of rising pressure on unemployment as fresh graduates enter the workforce. The Census and Statistics Department said on Thursday that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.7 per cent for the May-to-July period, remaining at that level on a rolling… ## [4 workers die after being hit by train north of Tokyo](https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3364684/4-workers-die-after-being-hit-train-north-tokyo?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Kyodo · News - South China Morning Post_ Four workers died on Thursday after being hit by an express train at a station in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, police said. The four men were on the tracks to remove weeds when the accident took place at around 10.45am local time at Shin-Kanuma Station on the Tobu Nikko Line, according to the police and the train operator. No crew or passengers were injured. A total of seven workers were… ## [Trump announces new drive to isolate and crush Iranian economy](https://www.ft.com/content/785aafd1-705a-47da-b016-032d66e449c0?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-20 · International homepage_ UAE, long a crucial trading hub for Tehran, has also suspended commercial ties ## [Domestic helper arrested after 1-year-old girl suffers burns in Hong Kong](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3364682/domestic-helper-arrested-after-1-year-old-girl-suffers-burns-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Leopold Chen · News - South China Morning Post_ A domestic helper has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of child neglect after a one-year-old girl in her care suffered second-degree burns to her hands, according to the child’s mother. A police source on Thursday confirmed that the Indonesian helper, 30, was arrested in Yuen Long the previous day after the girl’s father filed a report. The incident occurred while the helper was caring for… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mhKJVFgNm7f7) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Indian Railways To Launch Weekly Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Amrit Bharat Express From 26 August](https://swarajyamag.com/infrastructure/indian-railways-to-launch-weekly-ahmedabad-bhagalpur-amrit-bharat-express-from-26-august) _2026-08-20 · Swarajya Staff · Swarajya_ ## [Amit Shah Says Congress Decision On Vande Mataram Revives Old Appeasement Politics](https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/amit-shah-says-congress-decision-on-vande-mataram-revives-old-appeasement-politics) _2026-08-20 · Arun Dhital · Swarajya_ ## [Best Vodka Brands for No Hangover: Clean Spirits That Minimize the Morning After](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/best-vodka-brands-for-no-hangover-clean-spirits-that-minimize-the-morning-after/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-vodka-brands-for-no-hangover-clean-spirits-that-minimize-the-morning-after) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ Hangovers are one of life’s most reliable punishments. That pounding headache, dry mouth, nausea, and foggy regret arrive with striking The post Best Vodka Brands for No Hangover: Clean Spirits That Minimize the Morning After appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [Cape Town Crowned the World’s Most Beautiful City in 2026](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/cape-town-crowned-the-worlds-most-beautiful-city-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cape-town-crowned-the-worlds-most-beautiful-city-in-2026) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ Beauty in cities has always been a matter of perspective. Some people fall for the drama of skyscrapers against water, The post Cape Town Crowned the World’s Most Beautiful City in 2026 appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [Chinese banks embrace cheaper short-term loan rates despite margin risks](https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3364673/chinese-banks-embrace-cheaper-short-term-loan-rates-despite-margin-risks?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Daisy Wu · News - South China Morning Post_ Chinese commercial banks have begun pricing corporate loans against a short-term interbank repo rate rather than the benchmark loan prime rate (LPR), a shift drawing sharp scrutiny from investors worried about the sector’s already thin profitability. The industry’s average net interest margin – the spread between what banks earn on loans and pay out on deposits – slid to a record low of nearly 1.4… ## [How a Stanford Freshman Took Down a President and Exposed Silicon Valley’s Power Machine](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/how-a-stanford-freshman-took-down-a-president-and-exposed-silicon-valleys-power-machine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-a-stanford-freshman-took-down-a-president-and-exposed-silicon-valleys-power-machine) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ In the fall of 2022, Theo Baker arrived at Stanford University as a 17-year-old freshman with ambitions that looked familiar The post How a Stanford Freshman Took Down a President and Exposed Silicon Valley’s Power Machine appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [Russian missile attack kills at least 13 in Kyiv](https://www.ft.com/content/736418a3-6d0d-4425-91df-9671db4c9b7d?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-20 · International homepage_ Strikes come as Ukraine struggles with a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles ## [Project on ex-Dingo pub site in Fremantle hits planning snag](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Project-on-ex-Dingo-pub-site-in-Fremantle-hits-planning-snag) _2026-08-20 · \Nadia Budihardjo\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ A $7 million project on the failed Dingo pub site in Fremantle has hit a hurdle, with the landowners escalating a planning dispute to the state's Supreme Court. ## [India, Singapore Hold Key Ministerial Talks To Expand Trade, Digital And Manufacturing Ties](https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/india-singapore-hold-key-ministerial-talks-to-expand-trade-digital-and-manufacturing-ties) _2026-08-20 · Arun Dhital · Swarajya_ ## [Hong Kong drivers to renew vehicle licences in 1 day by year-end under AI system](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3364669/hong-kong-drivers-renew-vehicle-licences-1-day-year-end-under-ai-system?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Kristen Cheung · News - South China Morning Post_ Hong Kong drivers will be able to renew their vehicle licences within one day by year-end, down from the current processing time of up to 10 working days, under new artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives aimed at streamlining transport services and traffic management. The “Easy Licence Application Approval” system, announced by the Transport Department on Thursday, will be launched by the end of… ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VaHA7Ps9Nq8O) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [At Close of Business Podcast August 20 2026](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/At-Close-of-Business-Podcast-August-20-2026) _2026-08-20 · \Sam Jones\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ Jack McGinn and Ella Loneragan discuss the balancing act that's key to advocacy work. ## [Reliance Jio Signs 25-Year Deal With ACES India To Bring 4G And 5G Connectivity To Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3](https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/reliance-jio-signs-25-year-deal-with-aces-india-to-bring-4g-and-5g-connectivity-to-mumbai-metro-aqua-line-3) _2026-08-20 · Arjun Brij · Swarajya_ ## [Leaked ICE Emails Expose Quiet Coordination With Iran on Deportation Flights During Heightened Tensions](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/leaked-ice-emails-expose-quiet-coordination-with-iran-on-deportation-flights-during-heightened-tensions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leaked-ice-emails-expose-quiet-coordination-with-iran-on-deportation-flights-during-heightened-tensions) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ Newly released internal emails from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reveal that the Trump administration maintained a working channel with The post Leaked ICE Emails Expose Quiet Coordination With Iran on Deportation Flights During Heightened Tensions appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [ABN Group secures $33m Canning Vale social housing project](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/ABN-Group-secures-33m-Canning-Vale-social-housing-project) _2026-08-20 · \Ella Loneragan\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ The state and federal governments have selected ABN Group to build a 50-dwelling build-to-rent project in Canning Vale for $32.97 million. ## [Uttar Pradesh: BJP Faces A 'Brahmin Grievance'. Samajwadi Party Still Can’t Win Them Over.](https://swarajyamag.com/newsletters/uttar-pradesh-bjp-faces-a-brahmin-grievance-samajwadi-party-still-cant-win-them-over-3) _2026-08-20 · Swarajya Staff · Swarajya_ ## [More than 153,000 students, staff affected in Canvas data breach: privacy watchdog](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3364668/more-153000-students-staff-affected-canvas-data-breach-privacy-watchdog?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · William Yiu · News - South China Morning Post_ More than 153,000 students and staff from four tertiary institutions in Hong Kong have been affected by a data breach on the online learning management platform Canvas, an investigation by the city’s privacy watchdog has found. Nearly four months after the data breach was discovered, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) said on Thursday that the incident stemmed from… ## [CAQM Clears Phased Curbs On New Diesel, Petrol And CNG Light Goods Vehicles Across Delhi-NCR](https://swarajyamag.com/states/caqm-clears-phased-curbs-on-new-diesel-petrol-and-cng-light-goods-vehicles-across-delhi-ncr) _2026-08-20 · Swarajya Staff · Swarajya_ ## [The Ultimate Easy Cucumber Salad: Crisp, Cool, and Ready in Under 10 Minutes](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/the-ultimate-easy-cucumber-salad-crisp-cool-and-ready-in-under-10-minutes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-easy-cucumber-salad-crisp-cool-and-ready-in-under-10-minutes) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ There are few dishes that deliver so much refreshment for so little effort as a simple cucumber salad. In the The post The Ultimate Easy Cucumber Salad: Crisp, Cool, and Ready in Under 10 Minutes appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [Shares break losing streak but banking slump continues](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Shares-break-losing-streak-but-banking-slump-continues) _2026-08-20 · \AAP\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ Australia's share market has snapped a six-session losing streak, buoyed by strong miners, tech and health care stocks as banks continue to fall. ## [Massive Russian strikes hit Kyiv killing several people](https://www.france24.com/en/massive-russian-strikes-hit-kyiv-killing-several-people) _2026-08-20 · FRANCE24 · News from Europe - Latest world headlines and daily news - France 24_ Russian ballistic missiles killed 12 people and injured more than 30 in Kyiv early on Thursday, authorities said, damaging ‌buildings and severing power supply to some parts of the Ukrainian capital. FRANCE 24’s Camille Corcoran brings us more with this report. ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BxUSk4q5XFmF) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [The Best Games You Can Play Right Now in August 2026](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/the-best-games-you-can-play-right-now-in-august-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-games-you-can-play-right-now-in-august-2026) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ 2026 has already delivered one of the strongest years for video games in recent memory. While Grand Theft Auto VI The post The Best Games You Can Play Right Now in August 2026 appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [BMC Approves Rs 28,000 Crore Overhaul Of 22 BEST Bus Depots In Mumbai](https://swarajyamag.com/news-brief/bmc-approves-rs-28000-crore-overhaul-of-22-best-bus-depots-in-mumbai) _2026-08-20 · Arun Dhital · Swarajya_ ## [Live-streamed Philippine school shooting raises alarm over ‘memetic violence’](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3364665/live-streamed-philippine-school-shooting-raises-alarm-over-memetic-violence?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Sam Beltran · News - South China Morning Post_ A deadly school attack in the southern Philippines is drawing scrutiny as part of an apparent regional pattern of youth violence that echoes the staging, symbolism and online spectacle of mass shootings overseas. Authorities are investigating whether the incident in Zamboanga, in which a student reportedly broadcast parts of the attack online, was influenced by exposure to digital media, while… ## [Pakistan’s Chinese Z-10ME vs India’s American Apache: How the New Attack Helicopters Stack Up](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/pakistans-chinese-z-10me-vs-indias-american-apache-how-the-new-attack-helicopters-stack-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pakistans-chinese-z-10me-vs-indias-american-apache-how-the-new-attack-helicopters-stack-up) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ Pakistan has formally inducted the Chinese-built Changhe Z-10ME attack helicopter into its Army Aviation Corps, marking a significant upgrade in The post Pakistan’s Chinese Z-10ME vs India’s American Apache: How the New Attack Helicopters Stack Up appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [From travel warnings to visa fees: why Chinese tourism to Japan is in free fall](https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3364664/travel-warnings-visa-fees-why-chinese-tourism-japan-free-fall?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Sherry Wang · News - South China Morning Post_ Mainland Chinese tourist arrivals in Japan fell for an eighth consecutive month in July, as group tours slumped and visa costs rose amid deteriorating ties between Beijing and Tokyo. Mainland China has traditionally been a major source of visitors for Japan, but tourist arrivals plunged 56.1 per cent year on year in July, extending a downward trend that began in December 2025, according to data… ## [Hesai rides on lidar growth as smart cars gain ground despite China’s struggling market](https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3364636/hesai-rides-lidar-growth-smart-cars-gain-ground-despite-chinas-struggling-market?utm_source=rss_feed) _2026-08-20 · Daniel Ren · News - South China Morning Post_ Chinese carmakers’ reinforced push to produce more smart vehicles could sustain growth for hi-tech component suppliers, even as the broader automotive market remains lacklustre, according to Hesai Group chief financial officer Andrew Fan. “Orders for our lidar sensors \[this year\] were higher than in the same period last year,” Fan told the South China Morning Post on Wednesday. “An increasing… ## [FDA Approves First Once-Weekly Insulin Shot for Type 2 Diabetes, Offering Major Relief from Daily Injections](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/fda-approves-first-once-weekly-insulin-shot-for-type-2-diabetes-offering-major-relief-from-daily-injections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fda-approves-first-once-weekly-insulin-shot-for-type-2-diabetes-offering-major-relief-from-daily-injections) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Awiqli (insulin icodec-abae), the first once-weekly basal insulin for adults with type The post FDA Approves First Once-Weekly Insulin Shot for Type 2 Diabetes, Offering Major Relief from Daily Injections appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [Easy Pork Tenderloin Dinners That Skip the Oven Completely](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/easy-pork-tenderloin-dinners-that-skip-the-oven-completely/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-pork-tenderloin-dinners-that-skip-the-oven-completely) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ Pork tenderloin is one of the most reliable cuts for busy weeknights. It cooks quickly, stays tender when handled properly, The post Easy Pork Tenderloin Dinners That Skip the Oven Completely appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [The Best Automatic Cat Litter Boxes for 2026: Top Picks That Actually End Daily Scooping](https://news-nest.com/2026/08/20/the-best-automatic-cat-litter-boxes-for-2026-top-picks-that-actually-end-daily-scooping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-automatic-cat-litter-boxes-for-2026-top-picks-that-actually-end-daily-scooping) _2026-08-20 · LAJONG11 · NEWS NEST_ Scooping a litter box ranks among the least enjoyable parts of cat ownership. In 2026, automatic self-cleaning litter boxes have The post The Best Automatic Cat Litter Boxes for 2026: Top Picks That Actually End Daily Scooping appeared first on NEWS NEST . ## [State government announces WA Football review](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/State-government-announces-WA-Football-review) _2026-08-20 · \Justin Fris\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ The state government has announced a review of WA Football, ahead of a new 10-year funding agreement which begins in November next year. ## [APA puts call out to hyperscale data centres](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/APA-puts-call-out-to-hyperscale-data-centres) _2026-08-20 · \Sam Jones\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ Energy giant APA Group is positioning its WA landholdings as prime real estate for power-hungry hyperscale data centres, pitching microgrid solutions backed by renewables and gas-fired firming to ease mounting pressure on local networks. ## [Review: The evolution of a NZ pinot noir](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Review-The-evolution-of-a-NZ-pinot-noir) _2026-08-20 · \Ray Jordan\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ REVIEW: Character, finesse and complexity are abundant in the pinot noir offering from Felton Road. ## [Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant given life sentence](https://www.ft.com/content/895d78fc-ce60-4cb6-a8d5-db3ab01d1ebf?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-20 · International homepage_ Evergrande chair Hui Ka Yan jailed following developer’s default almost five years ago ## [Kyiv targeted by massive Russian strikes killing several people](https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260820-kyiv-targeted-by-massive-russian-strikes-killing-several-people) _2026-08-20 · FRANCE 24 · News from Europe - Latest world headlines and daily news - France 24_ A Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least 12 people and wounded 40 in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital throughout the night, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had been preparing the attack "for a long time". ## [Opinion: The ingredient always comes first](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Opinion-The-ingredient-always-comes-first) _2026-08-20 · \Georgia Moore\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ OPINION: Coming home after a period travelling and eating overseas has a way of sharpening how you see things. ## [Medallion raises $60m for Ravensthorpe ramp-up](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Medallion-raises-60m-for-Ravensthorpe-ramp-up) _2026-08-20 · \Isabel Vieira\ · Business News - Latest Headlines_ Gold and copper developer Medallion Metals has rattled the tin for $60 million to help fund the ramp-up of its Ravensthorpe project's development through to production. ## [Top US law firms hit by backlash over ‘crazy’ hiring of first-year students](https://www.ft.com/content/d70655c1-63b8-4142-aae8-82db916bc045?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-20 · International homepage_ Wall Street firms are recruiting ever earlier, drawing concern from students and executives ## [The slow sucking sound of AI](https://www.ft.com/content/6181c22c-731a-4044-9720-fc4e0d500403?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-20 · International homepage_ Searching for signs of crowding out ## [Barclays struggles to ‘retrain the dog’ on Wall Street](https://www.ft.com/content/5ca20d4b-1ec1-4e6d-8994-ba906c7cfd33?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-20 · International homepage_ Investment bank’s seventh co-CEO in four years expected to face same restrictions as predecessors ## [Moderna pins hopes on ‘game-changer’ for cancer vaccines](https://www.ft.com/content/cd52173f-5863-4996-93b2-c4adb81ad210?syn-25a6b1a6=1) _2026-08-20 · International homepage_ Technology behind blockbuster Covid jabs is yielding promising results in oncology treatment