Apple has officially launched Apple Upgrade, a new product leasing program provided by the buy now, pay later service Theverge. Available in the United States, the program allows eligible customers to lease iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches through the Apple Store online, in the Apple Store app, and at physical Apple Store locations. The … Read more
Global smartphone chipset shipments dropped 15 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, driven by an acute memory chip shortage and surging component costs. According to market data from Counterpoint Research, the crisis has squeezed entry-level manufacturing, altered brand market shares, and pushed memory prices past system-on-a-chip costs. The global smartphone hardware ecosystem is … Read more
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a financing package of $890 million for India’s rooftop solar programme, according to The Hindu Business Line. The funding package comprises an $820 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a $60 million concessional loan from the Clean Technology Fund, and a … Read more
President Donald Trump vowed a very hard response on July 29, 2026, after a drone struck a US-owned LNG tanker in Egypt. The warning followed an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting US forces in Jordan, which American air defenses intercepted overnight. Escalating Tensions and Trump’s Vow of Retaliation Tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply … Read more
Airbus completed a marathon 24-hour and 24-minute test flight on July 28, 2026, landing an A350-1000ULR in Toulouse, France, after a nonstop journey from Melbourne, Australia. The milestone marks a pivotal advancement for Project Sunrise, bringing ultra-long-haul commercial service closer to reality. Commercial aviation reached a new threshold of endurance when an ultra-long-range widebody touched … Read more
Following a high-level trilateral meeting on the Cyprus issue in late July 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warned against incorporating Cyprus into new military alliances, while the Turkish Foreign Ministry asserted that no common ground currently exists for a formal settlement. Trilateral Talks in Late July Spark Ankara Reaction The regional diplomatic landscape shifted … Read more
President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. The overhaul will eliminate the airport’s aging mobile lounges, add a U-shaped passenger train, and construct a parking garage with 32,000 spaces without relying on federal funding. Washington Dulles International Airport is set for a massive transformation … Read more
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged at around 3.6% on Wednesday, marking the fifth straight meeting at which the benchmark rate was kept. Federal Reserve Holds Benchmark Rate at 3.6% Amid Three High-Profile Dissents The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged following a two-day policy meeting, opting to hold the … Read more
The second-generation Kia Seltos made its official debut in Indonesia on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang. Offered in three variants starting at 359 million rupiah, the redesigned SUV features a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated engine and advanced driver assistance systems. Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show Launch and Pricing Kia … Read more
Maine Democratic leaders and national party committees called on scandal-hit progressive oysterman Graham Platner to drop out of the U.S. Senate race following a new sexual assault accusation. Platner stepped away temporarily to reflect on his campaign’s future against Republican incumbent Susan Collins before the July 13 withdrawal deadline. Sexual Assault Accusation and Campaign Suspension … Read more