The Info Zone ANKARA/KARACHI/RIYADH, Aug 7 – Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a new joint defense agreement that commits the three countries to treating an armed attack against any one of them as an attack against all three, marking a significant step toward closer security coordination at a time of deepening instability across the Middle East. … Read more
NEW YORK, Aug 6 – US stocks moved modestly lower Thursday as investors weighed rising oil prices, uneven corporate earnings and continuing uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving the United States and Iran. The retreat came after Wall Street began the week with a powerful rally that pushed major indexes to record levels, but the momentum … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 5 – Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina announced Wednesday that he is ending his reelection campaign after a House Ethics Committee investigation found that his conduct toward two young female staff members in his congressional office was inappropriate and unprofessional. The decision came two days after the committee recommended that Edwards … Read more
CAIRO, Aug 5 – U.S. President Donald Trump said a long awaited agreement aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized as early as Wednesday, raising cautious optimism that one of the world’s most important shipping lanes may soon resume normal operations. The development comes after months of military confrontation between the United … Read more
DETROIT, Aug 5 – Abdul El-Sayed has emerged victorious in Michigan’s closely watched Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, delivering a major win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and positioning himself for a pivotal general election battle against Republican Mike Rogers in November. The race attracted national attention because Michigan is considered … Read more
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Aug 4 – U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell secured a victory over former Rep. Cori Bush in Missouri’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, winning a closely watched rematch that once again highlighted divisions within the party between progressive activists and more pragmatic lawmakers. Bell’s win keeps him positioned to retain the heavily Democratic St. … Read more
NEW YORK, Aug 3 – Global oil markets suffered a sharp decline on Monday, after U.S. President Donald Trump decided not to proceed with a planned military strike against Iran, signaling that diplomacy remained a possibility despite days of escalating rhetoric. The decision eased fears of an immediate disruption to crude supplies from the Middle … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Aug 3 – “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has swung to the top of the North American box office, delivering a record-breaking opening weekend of $360 million in ticket sales across the United States and Canada and narrowly surpassing the previous benchmark set by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019. The latest Spider-Man adventure, starring Tom … Read more
CEUTA, Spain, Aug 2 – The Spanish enclave of Ceuta is gradually returning to normal after witnessing one of the largest migrant surges in its history, yet the emotional, political and humanitarian consequences remain far from over. While the city’s streets have become busy once again with shoppers, tourists and residents, discussions surrounding the unprecedented … Read more
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, Aug 2 – President Donald Trump announced that the United States is temporarily stepping back from carrying out another military strike against Iran, saying he is prepared to give diplomacy a final opportunity if a swift agreement can be reached. According to Trump, the proposed deal would focus on ending Iran’s nuclear ambitions while … Read more