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.
Ukraine Patriot Shortage Deepens After Deadly July 30 Barrage
Ukraine intercepted only one of nine ballistic missiles on July 30 amid a worsening Patriot shortage, days after Zelenskyy pleaded with Trump and US defense firms for faster deliveries.
India Weighs Easier FDI Downstream Investment Rules
India may ease FDI rules for downstream investments by foreign-backed Indian firms. The proposal is still under discussion; here is how it fits the $843 billion inflow record.
Russia Ukraine Strikes Send Missile Falling Into Poland
A massive Russian barrage on Ukraine killed at least eight people on July 30, 2026, and sent a Kh-101 cruise missile falling into Polish territory. Here is what happened in the Russia Ukraine strikes Poland incident and what allies are watching next.
