China will require all new cars sold from January 2027 to feature mechanical manual door releases on both the inside and outside, effectively banning most hidden and electric handles. This regulation aims to enhance safety in emergencies and has prompted Australia to review its own vehicle design rules.
US President Donald Trump mimicked Patriot missile interceptions while expressing reluctance to allow Ukraine to manufacture the system, a shift from his earlier stance. He cited risks of sharing advanced US technology, despite Ukraine's urgent need for air defense against Russian attacks.
India's passenger vehicle industry recorded a 33% year-on-year increase in domestic dispatches in July, reaching nearly 4.7 lakh units. Major manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai achieved record sales, bolstered by demand-supporting measures such as GST 2.0 and lower repo rates.
Ukrainian drones struck three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and a sanctioned Russian ship in the Black Sea. Concurrently, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine in Kyiv, wounded 33, and damaged infrastructure, including Lithuania's embassy. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant also briefly lost off-site power.
China will require all new cars sold from January 2027 to feature mechanical door releases on both the inside and outside, impacting hidden handle designs popular in EVs. This regulation, aimed at emergency safety, prompts Australia to reconsider its own vehicle design rules amidst a surge of Chinese EV imports.
China is shifting its growth strategy from exporting goods to exporting factories, technology, and brands globally. This comes as its traditional export model faces limits due to overcapacity and slowing domestic demand, prompting Beijing to seek new growth drivers.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
Baykar Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Selçuk Bayraktar, İstanbul'da YKS şampiyonlarıyla buluşarak onlara hayat dersleri verdi. Bayraktar, KIZILELMA gibi büyük eserlerin konfor alanının dışına çıkarak inşa edildiğini vurguladı ve gençlere cesur olmayı, vicdanlarının sesini dinlemeyi, rahatın peşinden koşmamayı ve teknolojiye hükmetmeyi öğütledi.
Kuzey Kıbrıs Türk Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaşkanı Tufan Erhürman, BM Genel Sekreteri Guterres'in ziyareti sonrası Kıbrıs sürecine dair açıklama yaptı. Erhürman, süreçte ciddiyet eksikliği olduğunu belirterek, 5+1 görüşmelerine ciddiyetle devam edeceklerini vurguladı.
China's recent advancements in AI, chip manufacturing, and robotics are causing significant disruptions in US financial markets and creating divisions among US tech leaders and within the Trump administration regarding how to respond to the competitive threat, leading to actions like the FCC banning Chinese humanoid robots.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
NHL free agent defenseman Logan Stanley, seeking a 4-5 year, $25 million contract, remains unsigned a month into free agency. The Anaheim Ducks and a potential return to the Buffalo Sabres are predicted as his next team, with the Sabres having cap space and the Ducks needing defensive depth.
O Brasil assina o documento de criação da Waico, iniciativa chinesa para governança global de IA de código aberto, contrastando com a Pax Silica dos EUA. Especialistas veem oportunidade para o Brasil desenvolver soberania digital, mas alertam para a necessidade de infraestrutura própria.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç's ambitious goal of making the company the London Stock Exchange's most valuable firm appears less fantastical after strong half-year results. Upgraded financial forecasts, growth in defense, AI datacenter power systems, and potential re-entry into narrowbody aircraft engines position Rolls-Royce at the center of major global trends.
American materials scientist Elsa Reichmanis, a pioneer in semiconductor manufacturing, received China’s International Science and Technology Cooperation Award. She emphasized that scientific collaboration should transcend rivalry, describing science as a universal language benefiting all society.
Filipino food company Sheentaro, a Dry Tech Manufacturing brand, is exploring the Indian market via the Indusfood expo, targeting its large, vegetarian population. This reflects a wider trend of Southeast Asian nations diversifying partnerships towards India amidst US-China competition for regional influence.
Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf discusses the company's approach to autonomous weapons, emphasizing human supervision and ethical AI integration. He also outlines Anduril's strategy to disrupt traditional defense manufacturing by leveraging commercial supply chains and tech-industry speed, exemplified by a Pentagon deal for 1,000 missiles.
KKTC Cumhurbaşkanı Erhürman, AB Komisyonu Başkan Yardımcısı Raffaele Fitto ile görüşmesinde, AB'nin Kıbrıs konusunda tek yanlı tutumunu eleştirdi. Erhürman, Kıbrıs Türk halkına yönelik izolasyonun sona erdirilmesi ve Doğrudan Ticaret Tüzüğü'nün gecikmeden hayata geçirilmesi gerektiğini vurguladı.
KKTC Cumhurbaşkanı Erhürman, AB Komisyonu Başkan Yardımcısı ve Kıbrıs Özel Temsilcisi Fitto ile görüşerek AB'nin tek yanlı tutumunu eleştirdi. Erhürman, Kıbrıs Türk halkına yönelik izolasyonun sona erdirilmesi ve Doğrudan Ticaret Tüzüğü'nün uygulanması gerektiğini vurguladı.
Chinese motorcycle exports hit a record $11.28 billion in H1, with manufacturers like CFMoto targeting upmarket segments. Domestic tech gains in design and engine development are enabling them to compete with foreign brands like Honda and BMW, boosting shipments to the US and ASEAN.
University of Maine student Quazeem Tiamiyu developed a safe, bio-based insulation from wood fiber foam, offering a non-toxic alternative to conventional polyurethane in beverage coolers with similar thermal performance, addressing environmental and health concerns.
China advocates for global AI governance and cooperation, proposing initiatives like 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries and international application centers, following President Xi Jinping's address at the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing nine and wounding 23 across five districts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreated from a promise to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptors, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought his help to secure Elon Musk's Starlink for strikes inside Russia.
Erhürman, Fitto ile görüşmesinde AB'nin tek yanlı kararlarının güveni sarstığını belirtti ve Kıbrıs Türk halkının AB ile güven artırıcı önlemlere ihtiyacı olduğunu vurguladı. AB'nin müzakere masasında yer alamayacağını ancak çözüm için olumlu rol oynayabileceğini ifade etti.
