The Info Zone LONDON, March 1 – Global oil markets were jolted over the weekend as crude prices surged sharply following military strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, triggering fears of a broader regional conflict and a major disruption to energy supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed by around 10% in over-the-counter trading to roughly $80 … Read more
ABU DHABI, FEBRUARY 28 – Commercial aviation across the Middle East and far beyond was thrown into turmoil on Saturday after military strikes involving the United States and Israel targeted Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures and grounding flights across one of the world’s most important aviation corridors. The sudden escalation left tens of thousands of … Read more
Live Time LIVE COVERAGE WRAP-UP A woman reacts as people gather at the Enghelab Square, after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and US strikes, in Tehran on Sunday. (Reuters) We’re wrapping up this live coverage — but we’ll be back soon Stay tuned for continued reporting on the escalating regional crisis and its … Read more
MUSCAT, Feb 27 – Diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program may be approaching a breakthrough, according to Oman’s foreign minister, who has played a central role in facilitating indirect negotiations between the two longtime adversaries. Speaking publicly about the talks, the Omani official suggested that … Read more
Washington, Feb 26 – Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared Thursday for a closed door deposition with members of the House Oversight Committee in New York, where she stated plainly that she had no awareness of the criminal conduct linked to financier Jeffrey Epstein or his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The testimony is … Read more
SEOUL, Feb 26 – Samsung Electronics has formally introduced its next generation Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup, marking a pivotal moment for the South Korean technology giant as it navigates rising production costs, intensifying competition, and a global surge in demand for advanced memory chips. The launch comes at a time when the company is under … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 – President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of U.S. Congress on Tuesday, using the nationally televised moment to reinforce his case to voters ahead of November’s midterm elections. The speech came as Americans continue to express frustration over everyday costs and as global tensions, … Read more
JERUSALEM, Feb 24 – The United States is set to begin offering on-site passport services in an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, marking a significant and unprecedented shift in how American consular assistance is delivered in the territory. The move, confirmed by U.S. officials, has drawn attention because of the sensitive political and … Read more
MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 – Mexican authorities said intelligence linked to a recent visit by one of Nemesio Oseguera’s romantic partners helped lead security forces to him. The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, has since unleashed waves of violence, shaken markets, and renewed pressure from the United States on Mexico … Read more
MILAN, Feb 22 – The United States men’s hockey team delivered a moment that will be remembered for generations, defeating Canada 2–1 in overtime to claim Olympic gold in a dramatic final that blended history, heartbreak, and high drama. Played exactly 46 years after the Americans last stood atop the Olympic podium, the victory echoed the … Read more