The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable category by adopting a practical “passport” aspect ratio (5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display), a crease-mitigating nano-texture matte finish, and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip. It foregoes Face ID in favor
– Key members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies agreed on Sunday, November 1, to keep oil production targets steady in December. The decision comes as concerns grow that the U.S. could resume strikes against
– Artificial intelligence is boosting Meta’s advertising business while putting pressure on Google search. Meta’s ad revenue rose 26% in the third quarter to $63.1 billion, up from $50.1 billion a year earlier. Google’s search unit grew just 12% to
– Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, says hackers stole about $6.3 billion in what appears to be the biggest crypto heist on record. The company suspended withdrawals after the attack, which began late on Thursday, October 29. Binance said
– Microsoft reported strong growth in its fiscal first-quarter results on Wednesday, October 28, with net income rising to $36.63 billion from $27.75 billion a year earlier. Earnings per share increased to $4.92 from $3.72. Total revenue rose 19% to
– Apple on Wednesday, October 28, introduced an all-new MacBook Pro with a PROLED XDR display built on tandem OLED technology. The laptop also brings Touch capabilities to the Mac for the first time. Available in 14- and 16-inch models,
Travel
The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, citing crime, terrorism and public unrest. The July 23 notice keeps the country at Level 2, which calls for increased caution. Officials added crime and unrest to the listed
MAINE: Maine’s tourism industry is contending with a prolonged drop in Canadian travel to the United States, a trend that has extended into early 2026 and is weighing on one of the state’s most dependable visitor markets. Statistics Canada said Canadian residents returned
HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA was operating only in Terminals A and
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the country’s largest
Spirit Airlines has issued a going-concern warning, raising doubts about its ability to continue operations within the next year, just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The low-cost carrier, based in Florida, cited persistent weak demand for
The United States will soon implement a visa bond pilot program requiring certain travelers to post bonds of up to $15,000 as a condition for entry. Scheduled to commence on August 20, 2025, and run through August 5, 2026, the
Las Vegas is facing a sharp downturn in tourism, with official figures revealing an 11.3% drop in visitor numbers this June compared to the same period last year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) attributed the decline to
Etihad Airways has officially inaugurated its first flight to Atlanta, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing North American expansion. The inaugural service from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down on July 2, 2025, connecting the capital of the UAE with the economic hub
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported steady growth in global air travel demand for May 2025, with international passenger traffic showing notable gains despite regional variations. According to IATA’s latest data release, total global passenger demand, measured in
The number of foreign visitors to South Korea reached 1.63 million in May 2025, reflecting a significant recovery in the country’s tourism sector. According to data released by the Korea Tourism Organisation on Monday, this represents a 14.9 percent increase compared to
Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially launched its new direct service to Sochi, Russia. The inaugural flight marks an expansion of the airline’s growing network in Russia, providing six weekly flights from
Air travel across Italy faced significant disruption on Friday, June 20, 2025, as a nationwide strike led to the cancellation and delay of over 160 flights at major airports including Milan Malpensa, Venice Marco Polo, Pisa Galileo Galilei, and Florence Amerigo Vespucci.