Google Cloud Revenue Surge Hits 82% Growth in Q2 2026
Google Cloud revenue surged 82% to $24.8 billion in Q2 2026, outpacing Azure and AWS growth rates as Alphabet’s AI infrastructure bet pays off.
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Venezuela’s ICC Exit: What the UN Fact-Finding Mission Warned
A UN-backed fact-finding mission on July 27 said Venezuela’s decision to leave the International Criminal Court reinforces impunity. Here is the legal timeline, the mission’s text, and the open questions.
Meta Youth Addiction Lawsuit: States Seek $1.4 Trillion
Four states say Meta could face up to $1.4 trillion in penalties over claims it designed Instagram and Facebook to addict young users.
Alphabet Cash Flow Negative Quarter Shows Scale of AI Bet
Alphabet posted its first negative free cash flow quarter in roughly two decades in Q2 2026, driven by a record $44.9 billion in AI-related capex.
EU ETS 2040 Reform: Brussels Eases Carbon Market Rules
The European Commission’s EU ETS 2040 reform pairs a 90% emissions target with a slower allowance phase-out and extended free permits for industry.
ASML EUV Price Hike Sparks TSMC Pushback: What’s at Stake
ASML is pushing to raise prices on EUV and DUV lithography tools, sparking pushback from TSMC even as Chinese chipmakers and Intel accept higher costs for the equipment.
NASA Aqua Image Shows Oregon Wildfire Smoke Surge
A July 26 Aqua MODIS view, published July 28, captures northeast-streaming smoke as Oregon surpassed one million acres and U.S. totals ran above average.
TSMC Arizona 100 Billion Expansion: What the New Pledge Means
TSMC pledged an additional $100 billion for Arizona chip fabs on July 16, 2026, lifting its total U.S. investment to $265 billion amid surging AI chip demand.
E20 Petrol Safety India: What the Centre’s Latest Claims Show
The Centre told Parliament E20 petrol safety India studies show no abnormal wear or tear, though some legacy vehicles may need periodic component replacement and see reduced mileage.
Apple CCI Antitrust India Fight: The Copy-Paste Accusation Explained
Apple accused India’s CCI of copy-pasting claims from Match, PhonePe and Paytm in its antitrust probe, seeking to quash findings that could expose it to a $38 billion fine.
