# ministries (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 69 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ministries. Page: Feed: --- ## [TEST\_FM Lin receives Freedom House CEO](https://taiwantoday.tw/2/285634) _2026-08-31 · News and Releases - The E-government Entry Point of Taiwan_ Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung received Jamie Fly, CEO of the U.S.-based nongovernmental organization Freedom House, Aug. 7 in Taipei City, to exchange opinions on democratic development, human rights cooperation and the challenge posed by authoritarian expansion for Taiwan and the global community. ## [Startup Island Taiwan expands operations in Tokyo](https://taiwantoday.tw/6/285796) _2026-08-24 · News and Releases - The E-government Entry Point of Taiwan_ The National Development Council opened a larger Startup Island Taiwan office in Tokyo Aug. 20 to better support Taiwanese firms interested in tapping the Japanese market. ## [MUTEK Montréal to present Taiwanese installation and live performance](https://www.moc.gov.tw/global_outreach/News_Content2.aspx?n=532&s=260659) _2026-08-24 · News and Releases - The E-government Entry Point of Taiwan_ With support from the Ministry of Culture and the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Taiwanese art group Dimension Plus (超維度), along with artists Cheng Dao-yuan (鄭道元) and Huang Wei (黃偉) will be featured at the MUTEK Montréal in Canada. ## [Munchy’s Sumbang RM500,000 Sempena HKHM 2026](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/munchys-sumbang-rm500000-sempena-hkhm-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=munchys-sumbang-rm500000-sempena-hkhm-2026) _2026-08-22 · Shafinaz · The Capital Post_ PUTRAJAYA 22 OGOS 2026 (The Capital Post) – Munchy’s Malaysia menyumbang produk bernilai RM500,000 sempena Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia (HKHM) 2026, sekali gus menandakan ulang tahun ke-35 jenama tempatan itu serta tahun ketiga berturut-turut menyokong sambutan kebangsaan. Sumbangan tersebut merupakan yang terbesar pernah diberikan Munchy’s setakat ini dan dilihat sebagai sebahagian… ## [AUKU Dimansuhkan, Adakah Kebebasan Universiti Terjamin?](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/auku-dimansuhkan-adakah-kebebasan-universiti-terjamin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auku-dimansuhkan-adakah-kebebasan-universiti-terjamin) _2026-08-22 · Shafinaz · The Capital Post_ Pengumuman Perdana Menteri pada 15 Ogos 2026 bahawa kerajaan akan memansuhkan Akta Universiti dan Kolej Universiti 1971 (AUKU) merupakan perkembangan penting dalam sejarah pendidikan tinggi Malaysia. Selepas lebih lima dekad dan beberapa siri pindaan, pengumuman ini membuka ruang untuk kita menilai semula bukan sahaja kerangka perundangan universiti, tetapi juga tujuan, watak dan masa depan… ## [Diserang Influenza, Kenapa Seluruh Badan Jadi Lenguh?](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/diserang-influenza-kenapa-seluruh-badan-jadi-lenguh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diserang-influenza-kenapa-seluruh-badan-jadi-lenguh) _2026-08-22 · Columnist · The Capital Post_ Pernahkah anda mengalami influenza sehingga seluruh badan terasa seolah-olah baru “dipukul”? Kepala berdenyut, otot dan sendi terasa sakit, badan menggigil dan tenaga seakan-akan hilang. Lebih mengejutkan, gejala ini boleh muncul secara mendadak. Semalam masih aktif bekerja dan menjalankan rutin harian, tetapi hari ini hanya mahu berbaring dan berehat. Persoalannya, jika influenza merupakan… ## [CIMB, DBKL to Host Three-Day Festival Ambang Merdeka at Dataran Merdeka](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/cimb-dbkl-to-host-three-day-festival-ambang-merdeka-at-dataran-merdeka/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cimb-dbkl-to-host-three-day-festival-ambang-merdeka-at-dataran-merdeka) _2026-08-22 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ KUALA LUMPUR, 22 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – CIMB Bank Berhad (CIMB) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will jointly host Festival Ambang Merdeka 2026: Malaysia MADANI – Kesejahteraan Dinikmati at Dataran Merdeka from 29 to 31 August 2026. The three-day festival is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors, bringing Malaysians together through \[…\] The post CIMB, DBKL to Host Three-Day… ## [CelcomDigi Perkenal Sophia AI untuk Perkasa PKS](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/celcomdigi-perkenal-sophia-ai-untuk-perkasa-pks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celcomdigi-perkenal-sophia-ai-untuk-perkasa-pks) _2026-08-22 · Shafinaz · The Capital Post_ PETALING JAYA 22 OGOS 2026 (The Capital Post) – CelcomDigi Berhad memperluas akses kepada teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam kalangan perusahaan dan perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS) di Malaysia menerusi pengkomersialan Sophia AI, sebuah tenaga kerja digital berasaskan AI yang mampu melaksanakan tugasan, menghubungkan sistem serta menyelaras proses perniagaan. Pengenalan Sophia AI hadir… ## [CelcomDigi brings agentic AI to Malaysian SMEs with Sophia AI](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/celcomdigi-brings-agentic-ai-to-malaysian-smes-with-sophia-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celcomdigi-brings-agentic-ai-to-malaysian-smes-with-sophia-ai) _2026-08-22 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ PETALING JAYA, 22 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – CelcomDigi Berhad is bringing agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to Malaysian businesses through the commercialisation of Sophia AI, an AI-powered digital workforce designed to execute tasks, connect systems and orchestrate business processes. The solution is aimed at helping enterprises and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) move beyond \[…\]… ## [HAVI to Open Asia-Pacific TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur, Create 150 High-Value Jobs](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/havi-to-open-asia-pacific-techhub-in-kuala-lumpur-create-150-high-value-jobs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=havi-to-open-asia-pacific-techhub-in-kuala-lumpur-create-150-high-value-jobs) _2026-08-22 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ KUALA LUMPUR, 22 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – Global supply chain company HAVI will establish its TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur, making it one of only four technology hubs operated by the company worldwide and its first in the Asia-Pacific region. The hub, scheduled to officially open in November, will focus on developing digital solutions \[…\] The post HAVI to Open Asia-Pacific TechHUB in Kuala… ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QEzh1CHgWXVH) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [TV AlHijrah Tampil Tujuh Program Khas Maulidur Rasul dan Merdeka](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/tv-alhijrah-tampil-tujuh-program-khas-maulidur-rasul-dan-merdeka/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tv-alhijrah-tampil-tujuh-program-khas-maulidur-rasul-dan-merdeka) _2026-08-22 · Shafinaz · The Capital Post_ KUALA LUMPUR 22 Ogos 2026 (The Capital Post) – TV AlHijrah memperkenalkan rangkaian tujuh program khas sepanjang Ogos hingga September 2026 bersempena sambutan Maulidur Rasul, Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia dengan mengetengahkan mesej kecintaan terhadap Rasulullah SAW, perpaduan, keharmonian serta semangat patriotisme. Kempen Maulidur Rasul bertemakan “MADANI Dihayati, Ummah Diberkati” akan… ## [Kempen Derma Darah Ajak Orang Ramai](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/kempen-derma-darah-ajak-orang-ramai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kempen-derma-darah-ajak-orang-ramai) _2026-08-22 · Shafinaz · The Capital Post_ KUALA LUMPUR 22 OGOS 2026 (The Capital Post) – Orang ramai diseru mengambil bahagian dalam kempen derma darah sebagai salah satu bentuk tanggungjawab sosial bagi membantu memastikan bekalan darah sentiasa mencukupi untuk keperluan pesakit di hospital. Kempen tersebut menggalakkan masyarakat untuk hadir ke lokasi pendermaan darah yang disenaraikan dalam jadual yang disediakan dan menyumbang… ## [Israeli security officials warn Netanyahu risks ‘unnecessary’ escalation with Türkiye: Israeli media](https://www.anews.com.tr/middle-east/2026/08/22/israeli-security-officials-warn-netanyahu-risks-unnecessary-escalation-with-turkiye-israeli-media) _2026-08-21 · ANEWS_ Several Israeli security officials warned that attacks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz against Türkiye could lead to an "unnecessary" escalation, according... Click to continue ## [Turkish F-16 jets land at Latvian military base as part of NATO mission](https://www.anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/21/turkish-f-16-jets-land-at-latvian-military-base-as-part-of-nato-mission) _2026-08-21 · ANEWS_ Two Turkish F-16 fighter jets landed at Latvia's Lielvarde Military Base on Friday as part of NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission, according to the Latvian Defense Ministry. The aircraft flew to Latvia... Click to continue ## [Türkiye beat Latvia 3-0 in European Women’s Volleyball Championship opener](https://www.anews.com.tr/sport/2026/08/21/turkiye-beat-latvia-3-0-in-european-womens-volleyball-championship-opener) _2026-08-21 · ANEWS_ Türkiye's National Women's Volleyball Team defeated Latvia 3-0 on Friday in their opening Group A match of the Trendyol 2026 European Women's Volleyball Championship. Playing at Istanbul's Sinan Erdem... Click to continue ## [Colombia thanks Türkiye for humanitarian aid after earthquake](https://www.anews.com.tr/world/2026/08/21/colombia-thanks-turkiye-for-humanitarian-aid-after-earthquake) _2026-08-21 · ANEWS_ Colombia on Friday thanked Türkiye for sending humanitarian aid to support communities affected by the earthquake. "We received the humanitarian aid sent by Türkiye to support the communities affected... Click to continue ## [Türkiye slams Israeli Prime Minister’s Office over remarks targeting President Erdoğan](https://www.anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/21/turkiye-slams-israeli-prime-ministers-office-over-remarks-targeting-president-erdogan) _2026-08-21 · ANEWS_ "The insolent rants of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office targeting our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, which are devoid of historical facts and political seriousness, are yet another indication... Click to continue ## [Police Regional Commanders’ Conference: Interior Minister Charges Commanders To Strengthen Professionalism and Accountability](https://www.mint.gov.gh/police-regional-commanders-conference-interior-minister-charges-commanders-to-strengthen-professionalism-and-accountability/) _2026-08-21 · webmaster · Ministry of the Interior│Republic of Ghana_ The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has charged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Regional Commanders to strengthen professionalism, accountability and effective leadership in the Ghana Police Service to meet the growing expectations of the Ghanaian public. Speaking at the Police Regional Commanders Conference at the National Police Headquarters, the Minister… ## [XTEND’s US-made X-Strike enters Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program](https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906205) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Defense & Tech_ Israeli defense-tech company XTEND has expanded its role in the US’s Drone Dominance Program, with its US-manufactured X-Strike package accepted as a weapons solution for the Pentagon. ## [Türkiye, 7 other countries condemn Israel's unlawful settlement policies in Palestinian territories](https://www.anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/21/turkiye-7-other-countries-condemn-israels-unlawful-settlement-policies-in-palestinian-territories) _2026-08-21 · ANEWS_ In a joint statement on Friday, the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates "unequivocally" condemned Israel's continued "illegal... Click to continue ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/smZ1xIEbn8He) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Wordle 1889 Hint](https://knappster.blogspot.com/2026/08/wordle-1889-hint.html) _2026-08-21 · Thomas L. Knapp · KN@PPSTER_ Hint: If you're trying to disappear and not be found, don't leave one. Not Enough? Get the first letter of today's Wordle below. New to Wordle? You can play it at the New York Times , and here are some thoughts on how I go about solving each day's puzzle . First Letter: T Like KN@PPSTER? Check out Tom Knapp's work at the Garrison Center too! ## [Putrajaya site handed over for 2026 National Day celebrations](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/putrajaya-site-handed-over-for-2026-national-day-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=putrajaya-site-handed-over-for-2026-national-day-celebrations) _2026-08-21 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ PUTRAJAYA, 21 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – The site for the 2026 National Day celebrations has officially been handed over, marking a key milestone in preparations for the country’s 69th National Day. Communications Ministry Secretary-General and 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day Celebrations Working Committee chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah received the site from \[…\] The post Putrajaya… ## [KPM reviews RMT implementation at SK Senggang](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/kpm-reviews-rmt-implementation-at-sk-senggang/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kpm-reviews-rmt-implementation-at-sk-senggang) _2026-08-21 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ KUALA KANGSAR, 21 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Education (KPM) reviewed the implementation of the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) during a working visit to Sekolah Kebangsaan Senggang here. KPM Deputy Secretary-General (Management), Dato’ Indera Ikmalrudin bin Ishak, conducted the visit to the school in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, on Tuesday. The visit \[…\] The post KPM reviews RMT… ## [NRES strengthens geosite and geopark governance through 2026 course](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/nres-strengthens-geosite-and-geopark-governance-through-2026-course/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nres-strengthens-geosite-and-geopark-governance-through-2026-course) _2026-08-21 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ PUTRAJAYA, 21 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is strengthening knowledge and governance practices in the management of geosites and geoparks through the 2026 Course on Geosite and Geopark Management and Governance. The first day of the course on 20 August featured a knowledge-sharing session titled \[…\] The post NRES… ## [Gig Workers Tribunal benchmarks Consumer Claims Tribunal practices](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/gig-workers-tribunal-benchmarks-consumer-claims-tribunal-practices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gig-workers-tribunal-benchmarks-consumer-claims-tribunal-practices) _2026-08-21 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ PUTRAJAYA, 21 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Gig Workers Tribunal (TPG) conducted a courtesy and benchmarking visit to the Malaysian Consumer Claims Tribunal (TTPM) to gain insights into best practices in tribunal management and operations. The TPG delegation was led by its President, Puan Faizah Binti Salleh, and was received by TTPM chairman \[…\] The post Gig Workers Tribunal benchmarks… ## [Sabah, Federal Government strengthen support for small businesses](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/sabah-federal-government-strengthen-support-for-small-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sabah-federal-government-strengthen-support-for-small-businesses) _2026-08-21 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ KOTA KINABALU, 21 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Sabah Government and the Federal Government are strengthening cooperation to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives in the state. The matter was discussed during a courtesy visit by Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) Datuk Mohamad Alamin to Menara Kinabalu. \[…\] The post Sabah,… ## [KPM promotes reading culture, launches 100-year textbook book](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/kpm-promotes-reading-culture-launches-100-year-textbook-book/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kpm-promotes-reading-culture-launches-100-year-textbook-book) _2026-08-21 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ PUTRAJAYA, 21 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Education (KPM) is continuing efforts to promote a strong reading culture among students through the National NILAM Icon Award 2026 and the launch of a book documenting 100 years of textbooks in Malaysia. The National Education Director-General, Datuk Dr. Mohd. Azam bin Ahmad, officiated \[…\] The post KPM promotes reading culture,… ## [Digital economy opens opportunities for local entrepreneurs](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/digital-economy-opens-opportunities-for-local-entrepreneurs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=digital-economy-opens-opportunities-for-local-entrepreneurs) _2026-08-21 · Gokkul · The Capital Post_ KUALA LUMPUR, 21 August 2026 (The Capital Post) – The digital economy is creating wider opportunities for local entrepreneurs to expand their markets and strengthen business competitiveness, particularly through e-commerce platforms. The TikTok Shop Summit Malaysia 2026, held at Arch Galeries Kuala Lumpur on 20 August, brought together industry players, entrepreneurs, content creators and… ## [Sesi Sembang Santai MOSTI Cetus Idea Bandar Pintar](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/sesi-sembang-santai-mosti-cetus-idea-bandar-pintar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sesi-sembang-santai-mosti-cetus-idea-bandar-pintar) _2026-08-21 · Shafinaz · The Capital Post_ PUTRAJAYA 21 Ogos 2026 (The Capital Post) – Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI) meneruskan penganjuran Sesi Sembang Santai Bil. 15 sebagai platform perkongsian ilmu dan interaksi dalam kalangan warga kementerian yang berlangsung di Atrium Peterana, hari ini. Sesi tersebut turut disertai Setiausaha Bahagian Kanan (Pengurusan), YBrs. Tuan Ooli Gunalan serta warga MOSTI yang… ## [Tapak Hari Kebangsaan 2026 Diserah, 10,820 Peserta Bersedia](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/tapak-hari-kebangsaan-2026-diserah-10820-peserta-bersedia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tapak-hari-kebangsaan-2026-diserah-10820-peserta-bersedia) _2026-08-21 · Shafinaz · The Capital Post_ PUTRAJAYA 21 Ogos 2026 (The Capital Post) – Persiapan bagi Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan 2026 memasuki fasa akhir apabila Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Komunikasi merangkap Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kerja Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia (HKHM) 2026, Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah, menerima penyerahan tapak sambutan daripada Presiden Perbadanan Putrajaya, Dato’ Haji Mohd Sakeri Abdul Kadir, hari ini. Majlis… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ayVsZalOJco7) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Kratos subsidiary Orbit secures major international satellite orders](https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906181) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Defense & Tech_ Kratos acquired Orbit in March 2026 in a deal valued at over $350 million. The acquisition gave Kratos access to Orbit's SATCOM, satellite tracking, and communications management technologies. ## [KESUMA Fokus Perlindungan Sosial dan Kemahiran dalam Belanjawan 2027](https://www.capitalpost.com.my/kesuma-fokus-perlindungan-sosial-dan-kemahiran-dalam-belanjawan-2027/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kesuma-fokus-perlindungan-sosial-dan-kemahiran-dalam-belanjawan-2027) _2026-08-21 · Shafinaz · The Capital Post_ PUTRAJAYA 21 Ogos 2026 (The Capital Post) – Kementerian Sumber Manusia (KESUMA) mengemukakan beberapa keutamaan strategik berkaitan sektor tenaga kerja negara dalam Sesi Libat Urus Cadangan Inisiatif Belanjawan 2027 bersama Menteri Kewangan II, YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, semalam. Delegasi KESUMA diketuai Menteri Sumber Manusia, YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan, bersama Timbalan… ## [Cambodia’s Premium Cashew Sector Targeting China](https://www.producereport.com/article/cambodias-premium-cashew-sector-targeting-china) _2026-08-21 · Momo · Produce Report_ At the 2026 CFNA China International Tree Nuts Conference , which took place from Aug. 5 to 8 in Yiwu, An Dara, president of the Cambodia Cashew Federation , shared the latest data and national development strategy for Cambodia’s cashew industry. As a globally significant cashew producer, Cambodia is currently trying to transition from a raw material supplier to a high-value processing hub , with… ## [MOC to host ‘a~~~Wemoji!’ exhibition at Kong Zong Cultural Base](https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=468&s=260517) _2026-08-21 · News and Releases - The E-government Entry Point of Taiwan_ The Ministry of Culture (MOC) will present the exhibition “a~~~Wemoji!” from Sept. 4 to Nov. 11 at the Kong Zong Cultural Base in Taipei, featuring Taiwan’s original character “a-We,” who debuted at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. ## [‘New Visions – Opening the Window of Taiwan Comics’ exhibition opens in Tokyo](https://www.moc.gov.tw/global_outreach/News_Content2.aspx?n=530&s=260545) _2026-08-21 · News and Releases - The E-government Entry Point of Taiwan_ The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo opened the exhibition “New Visions – Opening the Window of Taiwan Comics” on Aug. 18 at the Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store in Tokyo. Held jointly at magmabooks in Toranomon Hills and Books Tokyodo in Kanda-Jinbocho, the exhibition introduces 35 Taiwanese comics to Japanese readers. ## [MOC reiterates Taiwan will participate in Gwangju Biennale as ‘Taiwan Pavilion’](https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=467&s=260665) _2026-08-21 · News and Releases - The E-government Entry Point of Taiwan_ In response to the Gwangju Biennale Foundation’s claim on Aug. 19 that the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) applied to participate as an “institution,” the Ministry of Culture (MOC) stressed that the claim is an error and that “Taiwan Pavilion” was clearly labeled both in the proposal and in subsequent communications. ## [Taiwan expands SME activity with India](https://taiwantoday.tw/6/285784) _2026-08-21 · News and Releases - The E-government Entry Point of Taiwan_ The Ministry of Economic Affairs Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration and India’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises hosted the Taiwan-India SME Cooperation Forum 2026 Aug. 20 in Taipei City concurrently with Automation Taipei, according to the MOEA. ## [Leases Approval Tribunal: 21 August 2026](https://www.justice.gov.ck/leases-approval-tribunal-21-august-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Veronica Papatua · Ministry of Justice, Cook Islands_ Last Updated on August 20, 2026 by Ministry of Justice Webmaster PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that a Sitting of the Leases Approval Tribunal (LAT) will be held on \[…\] ## [Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach](https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-906152) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - Defense & Tech_ The new aircraft’s reach isn’t limited to combat missions, with an IAF source saying that it can also be used to deliver aid across the world. ## [The Weight of Secrets: Why Leaders Need Vulnerability](https://outreachmagazine.com/features/89965-the-weight-of-secrets-why-leaders-need-vulnerability.html) _2026-08-20 · Jimmy Dodd · Outreach Magazine_ Hiding secrets, addiction, or mental health battles extracts a heavy toll on leaders. Drawing from golfer Gary Woodland's story of overcoming PTSD, discover why bringing your darkest struggles into the light is the first step toward true freedom and renewal. ## [D-8 secretary-general holds talks with Turkish officials in Ankara](https://www.anews.com.tr/world/2026/08/20/d-8-secretary-general-holds-talks-with-turkish-officials-in-ankara) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ D-8 Secretary-General Ambassador Sohail Mahmood held meetings with Turkish officials, parliamentarians, researchers, academics and industry representatives on Monday and Tuesday, focusing on strengthening... Click to continue ## [GOB Secures Landmark Agreement to Protect Turneffe Atoll](https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/gob-secures-landmark-agreement-to-protect-turneffe-atoll/) _2026-08-20 · Katelyn Montejo · Government of Belize Press Office_ Belmopan, August 20, 2026. On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Government of Belize signed the Turneffe Conservation Land Trust Deed of Mutual Release, Compromise, and Settlement. The agreement represents the successful transformation of an earlier agreement between the Government of Belize and the Turneffe Atoll Trust into a stronger and more comprehensive national agreement. Under \[…\] ## [President Erdoğan announces new initiative to strengthen Türkiye's science, technology workforce](https://www.anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/20/president-erdogan-announces-new-initiative-to-strengthen-turkiyes-science-technology-workforce) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ "In strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, chip technologies and advanced computer systems, we will initially select 550 doctoral students through a centralized examination and... Click to continue ## [Turkish-made TUFAN Kamikaze USV launches for 1st time at marine tech festival](https://www.anews.com.tr/tech/2026/08/20/turkish-made-tufan-kamikaze-usv-launches-for-1st-time-at-marine-tech-festival) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ A new high-tech Turkish-made unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was launched for the first time on Thursday at TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland held in the country's northwestern Marmara region. The TUFAN Kamikaze... Click to continue ## [Turkish foreign minister discusses developments in region with Egyptian, Saudi counterparts](https://www.anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/20/turkish-foreign-minister-discusses-developments-in-region-with-egyptian-saudi-counterparts) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday spoke by phone with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, with the talks focusing on regional developments. Click to continue ## [Türkiye-Somalia ties assessed on 15th anniversary of President Erdoğan's historic visit](https://www.anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/20/turkiye-somalia-ties-assessed-on-15th-anniversary-of-president-erdogans-historic-visit) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ Türkiye-Somalia relations were discussed at an event in Mogadishu marking the 15th anniversary of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's historic visit to Somalia on Aug. 19, 2011, with experts highlighting... Click to continue ## [Türkiye will never relinquish a single drop of ‘Blue Homeland’: Baykar chairman](https://www.anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/20/turkiye-will-never-relinquish-a-single-drop-of-blue-homeland-baykar-chairman) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ Selcuk Bayraktar declared Türkiye will "never relinquish a single drop" of its "Blue Homeland," calling it a vital "garden" at the TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland event. Click to continue ## [Excavations to resume at ancient Rhodiapolis city in southern Türkiye](https://www.anews.com.tr/turkey/2026/08/20/excavations-to-resume-at-ancient-rhodiapolis-city-in-southern-turkiye) _2026-08-20 · ANEWS_ Excavations at the ancient city of Rhodiapolis, located in the Kumluca district of Antalya province in southern Türkiye, are expected to resume next year after a period of suspension. Kumluca District... 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