Trump to announce Apple’s plan to invest $100bn in US manufacturing
Apple is set to announce a $100bn investment to expand manufacturing in the US, the White House said Wednesday.
The move aims to boost job creation and shift parts of Apple’s supply chain to the US. White House adviser Kevin Hassett called it a major win under President Trump’s efforts to reshore production, according to BBC.
The announcement is expected later today, with limited details so far. Apple shares rose over 3.8 percent following the news.
US hits India with 25 percent tariff hike over Russian oil imports
President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff increase on Indian imports, raising the total duty to 50 percent, in response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. The move, set to take effect on 27 August, is aimed at pressuring countries to cut ties with Moscow over its actions in Ukraine, according to BBC.
India called the tariff “unfair and unjustified”, saying it buys Russian oil to meet its energy needs after traditional supplies were diverted. Delhi warned it will take necessary steps to protect its interests.
Experts say the hike could cut Indian exports to the US by up to 50 percent, straining trade ties between the two partners, BBC reported.
20 dead in Gaza aid truck accident as UN warns of escalation
Twenty people were killed and dozens injured in central Gaza after four aid trucks overturned while crowds swarmed them, Hamas-run civil defense said.
The incident comes as a top UN official warns of “catastrophic consequences” if Israel expands its military operations. Reports say PM Netanyahu is pushing for full reoccupation of Gaza, a move opposed by military leaders and hostage families, according to BBC.
International media remain barred from freely reporting inside Gaza.
WhatsApp deletes 6.8m scam accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8m scam-linked accounts in the first half of the year, Meta confirmed. Many were tied to organized crime in Southeast Asia, often involving forced labor, according to BBC.
The move comes alongside new anti-scam features, like alerts when users are added to group chats by unknown contacts. Meta said most accounts were taken down before they could be used in scams.
In one case, WhatsApp and OpenAI helped stop a Cambodian group using AI to push a fake scooter rental scheme. Users are urged to stay alert and use tools like two-step verification for protection, BBC reported.
