Author: Grace Johnson

Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on China and India. He wants to increase pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin and push for an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump demands tougher measures against Moscow The US president raised his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides explored new ways to hit Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pressed for the highest possible tariffs on China and India. He had pledged to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks…

Russia is redeploying Cold War-era S-300 air defense systems following recent losses, new satellite images reveal. Analysts say the move shows Moscow is drawing from long-stored reserves instead of new production. Recent imagery from the Khabarovsk Radio Engineering Plant indicates large-scale movement of air defense equipment. Open-source intelligence analyst Athene Noctua noted that the focus is on Soviet-era S-300PS systems, which have not been manufactured for decades. Satellite photos comparing 2023 and 2025 show a clear reduction in stored S-300 components. The plant’s grounds recorded the relocation of six 40V6MD mobile towers, three 30N6 radars, two 5N66 radars, 13 launchers,…

Plants stay closed Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK factories closed until at least Wednesday. The automaker is still struggling with disruption caused by a cyber attack more than a week ago. Production has stopped at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Operations in Slovakia, China and India are also offline. Factory staff have been instructed to remain at home. On 31 August the company disabled its IT systems to protect them from damage. That decision created widespread disruption. Efforts to restore systems Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to safely restart its networks. Cybersecurity specialists and…

Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform experienced disruptions after several undersea cables in the Red Sea were cut. The company said users faced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East was delayed. Microsoft reroutes to reduce delays Microsoft did not reveal what caused the cable damage but said it redirected traffic through alternative paths. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East continued normally. Reports over the weekend suggested that the issue also spread to the United Arab Emirates and some Asian countries. Ocean cables keep the world online Cables lying on the seabed carry most international…

Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted artificial intelligence in his classroom. Eventually, he shifted his perspective. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood fascination with reference books. He now joins a growing number of teachers using AI in their lessons. The movement highlights how fast schools adopt the technology, even while debates about risks continue. A Walton Family Foundation and Gallup survey showed six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge. The initiative encourages students from kindergarten through…

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, may soon achieve another milestone. Tesla’s board has unveiled a record-breaking pay package that could make him the first trillionaire if the company reaches historic growth targets. The deal mirrors his earlier package, once seen as out of reach but later surpassed by Tesla’s rapid rise. Now, the board is betting again on Musk’s ability to deliver. Stock rewards tied to bold targets The new package gives Musk the chance to claim 423.7 million additional Tesla shares, worth $143.5 billion today. To unlock the full payout, Tesla must soar to a $8.5 trillion market…

Jaguar Land Rover has told workers to remain at home until Tuesday as it handles the consequences of a cyber attack. The breach over the weekend forced the automaker to switch off essential IT systems. That move disrupted both production and sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton are closed. Managers warn operations could remain suspended longer as the review continues. disruption to production and sales Car sales have been badly affected, though some transactions still went through, according to people close to the situation. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, shut down systems on Sunday to limit…

Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court to protect his tariff program. He wants the justices to overturn a ruling that struck down his sweeping trade duties as illegal. Battle over presidential authority The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It asks the court to quickly decide whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said the power to set import duties belongs solely to Congress. Billions at risk The case could derail Trump’s trade and foreign policy plans. It may also force the…

The US government’s antitrust case against Google has drawn attention worldwide. Not since Microsoft faced trial in 1998 has Big Tech faced such pressure. One year after Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist, he announced remedies that some critics call weak, while others believe could still influence the market. Chrome and Android remain untouched During the remedies phase, many expected a dramatic breakup. Judge Mehta rejected demands to spin off Chrome, the world’s most popular browser. The Justice Department also sought oversight of Android to prevent Google from reinforcing its control over search and advertising. Both platforms survived intact.…

Gold has climbed to its highest level ever as investors turn to safe assets in turbulent times. On Tuesday morning, the spot price rose to $3,508.50 per ounce. The surge has lifted the metal by nearly a third since the start of the year. Trade disputes add fuel to rally Gold often strengthens when markets face instability. Earlier this year, prices rose sharply after President Donald Trump introduced sweeping tariffs. The measures unsettled global trade and boosted demand for security. Analysts also expect the US central bank to cut interest rates, increasing gold’s appeal. Adrian Ash, research director at BullionVault,…