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Royal Navy Port Security Exposed: Ex-Defence Minister Flies Over Carriers Unchallenged
Ex-defence minister Tobias Ellwood flew over UK aircraft carriers in Portsmouth unchallenged, exposing gaps in Royal Navy port security and air defence capabilities amid growing drone threats.

CBA Overhauls Loyalty Program: 9 Million Customers Shift to Yello Points on October 1
Commonwealth Bank launches Yello rewards program on October 1, affecting 9 million customers. New scheme favors Virgin Velocity over Qantas points and rewards bundled banking products.

Qantas A380 Flew to Dallas With 33cm Maintenance Light in Wing, August 18
Qantas A380 flew Sydney to Dallas and back with a 13-inch maintenance light left in the wing. ATSB investigation found breakdowns in tool-control procedures. Qantas strengthens safety checks.

Cathay Pacific Crew’s Radio Error Led to NATO Jet Interception Over Romania
Investigation reveals Cathay Pacific pilots selected wrong radio frequency on July 4 flight, triggering NATO interception. Crew mistakenly responded to instructions meant for another aircraft.

Trump Threatens Oman, Iran War Deal Expires August 19
Trump’s 60-day Iran deal expires without progress. He threatens to bomb Oman and claims the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory as oil prices surge and shipping halts.

XRP vs Stablecoins in 2026: USDT Hits $182.98 Billion, USDC Tops $71.96 Billion Can XRP Compete?
As of August 18, 2026, stablecoins continue to account for a large share of crypto’s dollar-based liquidity. USDT is near $183 billion, while USDC is around $72 billion in market value. XRP, by comparison, trades near $1, with a market capitalisation of roughly $62 billion. Still, an XRP vs stablecoins comparison is not only about…

Tech Stocks Today: Key Updates on Paytm, Airtel, Netweb Tech, Lenskart and GMR Airports
As of August 18, 2026, several Indian stocks are attracting attention after fresh company developments and recent market moves. Paytm is in focus after a proposed stake sale, while Bharti Airtel remains on investors’ watchlists as telecom trends continue to shape the sector. Netweb Technologies has drawn interest following its QIP launch. Lenskart and GMR…

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills 2,325, Becomes Deadliest in Country’s History
DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak kills 2,325 people, becoming the deadliest in the country’s history. The Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and the UN warns the epidemic is killing one person every 30 minutes.

Lee Kuan Yew’s Montblanc Pen Sells for S$461,500 at Singapore Auction, August 17
Lee Kuan Yew’s engraved Montblanc fountain pen sold for S$461,500 at Hotlotz auction on August 16, nearly 10 times its S$30,000-S$50,000 estimate, after 111 bids from around the world.