Author: Grace Johnson

Donald Trump is urging the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He wants to ramp up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and move toward ending the war in Ukraine. Trump presses for tougher measures against Russia The US president made his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides explored new ways to damage Russia’s economy more deeply. According to a source, Trump argued for maximum tariffs aimed at China and India. He had pledged to resolve the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Yet peace…

Afghanistan dominated Hong Kong by 94 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 opener in Abu Dhabi. Azmatullah Omarzai starred with a blistering 20-ball fifty to secure the victory. Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first, scoring 188 for 6. Opener Sediqullah Atal anchored the innings with an unbeaten 73 runs. The fifth-wicket partnership of 82 between Atal and Omarzai proved crucial. Omarzai smashed 53 runs off just 21 balls, including two fours and five sixes, marking the fastest T20I fifty by an Afghan batter. Veteran Mohammad Nabi supported Atal with 33 runs, helping Afghanistan recover after losing early…

Factory closures extended Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK plants closed until at least Wednesday. The automaker continues to deal with the impact of a cyber attack that struck more than a week ago. Production remains suspended at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Facilities in Slovakia, China and India are also affected. Workers on the production lines have been told to stay at home. On 31 August the company shut down its IT systems to protect them from damage. That action caused severe disruption across its operations. Struggle to restore systems Jaguar Land Rover says it is working nonstop to…

Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform experienced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut. The company said users faced delays as internet traffic through the Middle East slowed. Microsoft shifts traffic to ease impact Microsoft did not disclose what caused the cable damage but confirmed it rerouted traffic through different paths. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East were not affected. Reports over the weekend indicated disruptions also reached the United Arab Emirates and several Asian nations. Cables under sea keep world connected Cables on the seabed carry international data and are considered the backbone…

Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted artificial intelligence in class. He later changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood love of reading reference books. He now joins many teachers who weave AI into lesson plans. This shows how rapidly AI tools gain ground in schools, even as benefits and risks remain uncertain. A study by the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup found six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the Presidential AI Challenge. The program encourages students from…

Elon Musk, already the wealthiest man alive, might edge closer to becoming the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board introduced a new compensation package aimed at locking his focus on the carmaker as it navigates challenges in the electric vehicle market. The deal promises Musk vast stock rewards if Tesla’s value skyrockets beyond all corporate precedents. His earlier agreement was seen as overly ambitious, yet Tesla hit the targets with surprising ease. Musk’s trillion-dollar climb The new package offers Musk 423.7 million Tesla shares, worth $143.5 billion today. But he only gets them if Tesla achieves huge growth. To claim the full…

Jaguar Land Rover has told factory employees to stay home until Tuesday as it struggles with the consequences of a cyber attack. The breach forced the carmaker to shut down essential IT systems over the weekend. That step has disrupted production and car sales. Plants in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers warn the shutdown could last longer while the situation is reviewed. production and sales in trouble Car sales have been badly affected, though some deals still went ahead, according to sources familiar with the disruption. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, disabled its systems on…

Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to step in and defend his tariff policy. He seeks to overturn a ruling that struck down his sweeping import duties as unlawful. Contest over presidential power The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to rule quickly on whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges insisted that tariff-setting authority belongs to Congress alone. Billions on the line The case threatens Trump’s trade and foreign policy ambitions. It could also force the US to…

The US government’s case against Google’s dominance in search has commanded global attention. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech felt such risk. One year after Judge Amit Mehta branded Google a monopolist, he delivered remedies that critics call soft yet others see as consequential. Chrome and Android survive the ruling During the remedies phase, many expected drastic measures. Judge Mehta dismissed calls to spin off Chrome, the most used browser worldwide. The Justice Department also wanted oversight of Android to stop it from reinforcing Google’s grip on search and advertising. Both platforms remained untouched. “These products…

Gold has surged to a historic record as global tensions drive investors toward secure assets. On Tuesday morning, the spot price climbed to $3,508.50 per ounce. The rally has lifted gold by nearly a third since the start of the year. Trade disputes push prices higher Gold thrives in times of economic stress. Earlier this year, its value jumped after President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs. The measures unsettled global trade and encouraged investors to seek stability. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, adding to gold’s attraction. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault, said Trump’s…