Author: Grace Johnson

A historic immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia will postpone its opening by at least two months. The company confirmed the delay after hundreds of foreign workers were detained. raid escalates diplomatic tension The raid has intensified friction between Washington and Seoul. Many of the detained workers were South Korean nationals. President Yoon warned the crackdown could discourage foreign investment in the United States. South Korean officials said the workers were sent temporarily to help launch the new plant. Hyundai chief executive José Muñoz told American media the raid will delay operations by two to three months because…

US pharmaceutical giant Merck has cancelled its planned £1bn UK expansion. The company said the government is failing to provide enough support for the life sciences industry. The multinational, known in Europe as MSD, will relocate research to the US and cut jobs in Britain. Executives accused successive governments of undervaluing vaccines and innovative medicines. Industry experts warned the move could discourage other global firms from investing in the UK. Government defends investment but admits gaps A government spokesperson defended spending on science and research but acknowledged more work is needed. Officials highlighted recent initiatives while recognising growing international competition.…

Mexico has announced plans to raise tariffs on cars from China and several other Asian countries to 50%. The government says the move is designed to protect local jobs and industries. Analysts believe it is also meant to ease pressure from the United States, which has been pushing Latin American countries to reduce their economic ties with China. The decision marks a major shift in Mexico’s trade policy. The current tariff on Chinese cars is 20%. The new plan would more than double it. Mexico’s Economy Ministry said the policy is part of a broader overhaul of import duties on…

Donald Trump is urging the European Union to implement 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 stronger measures against Moscow The US president raised his demand during a meeting with EU officials on Tuesday. Both sides discussed new strategies to weaken Russia’s economy. According to a source, Trump pressed for the maximum tariffs on China and India. He had promised to end the conflict on the “first day” of his presidency. Peace talks between Moscow…

Extended closures in UK and abroad Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK plants closed until at least Wednesday. The company is still dealing with disruption caused by a cyber attack over a week ago. Production is halted at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Facilities in Slovakia, China and India are also offline. Assembly line workers have been told to stay home. On 31 August the company shut down its IT systems to prevent further damage. That action caused widespread operational disruption. Recovery efforts continue Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to safely restore networks. Cybersecurity specialists…

Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced interruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East slowed. Microsoft reroutes traffic to limit disruption Microsoft did not explain what caused the cable damage but said it redirected traffic through alternative routes. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend indicated that the disruptions also affected the United Arab Emirates and parts of Asia. Undersea cables carry global connectivity Cables on the seabed transport international data and form the backbone…

Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted using artificial intelligence in the classroom. Over time, he changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood fascination with reference books. He now joins a growing number of teachers incorporating AI into lessons. The trend shows how quickly schools adopt the technology, even as debates continue about its benefits and risks. A Walton Family Foundation and Gallup survey found 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…

Elon Musk, already the world’s richest person, could become the first trillionaire. Tesla’s board has unveiled a record-setting compensation plan to keep him focused as the company faces growing competition and market pressures. The plan builds on Musk’s previous package, which many doubted but Tesla exceeded ahead of schedule. The board now aims to push him toward even greater growth. Stock rewards tied to ambitious milestones Musk could receive 423.7 million additional Tesla shares, valued at $143.5 billion today. He will earn them only if Tesla reaches an $8.5 trillion market capitalization. That figure is nearly eight times Tesla’s current…

Jaguar Land Rover has instructed staff to stay home until Tuesday while it manages the fallout from a cyber attack. The weekend breach forced the company to shut down critical IT systems. That move disrupted both production and car sales. Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain idle. Managers warn the shutdown could continue while the situation is reviewed. production and sales hit hard Car sales have been heavily affected, though some transactions still went through, according to people familiar with the matter. Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, switched off systems on Sunday to limit potential damage.…

Donald Trump has turned to the US Supreme Court to protect his tariff program. He seeks to overturn a ruling that struck down his broad trade duties as illegal. Presidential power in question The administration filed its petition on Wednesday night. It urges the court to decide quickly whether a president can impose tariffs without Congress. Last week, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 against Trump. Judges said only Congress has the authority to set import duties. Billions at risk The case could disrupt Trump’s trade and foreign policy agenda. It may also force the US to return…