The Info Zone 
WASHINGTON, March 4 – The United States has officially launched a new wave of tariffs targeting its three largest trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China—sparking global economic tensions and concerns over inflation. The newly imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a sharp increase in tariffs on Chinese goods to 20%, came … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 3 -As the Tuesday deadline approaches, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to finalize the tariff levels on imports from Canada and Mexico, with decisions expected by Monday evening. The proposed tariffs include a 25% duty on all imports from both nations, with a separate 10% tariff specifically targeting Canadian energy exports. The … Read more
LONDON, March 2 – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that European leaders have come together to formulate a comprehensive peace plan for Ukraine, which they intend to present to the United States. This initiative is seen as a crucial step in securing Washington’s commitment to providing security assurances that Kyiv deems essential for deterring further … Read more
LONDON, March 1 – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warmly welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday as the leader arrived in London for high-level discussions. Zelenskiy’s visit follows a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, where Trump reportedly threatened to withdraw support for Ukraine. The encounter marked a significant … Read more
Washington, Feb 28 — The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday took an unexpected turn, escalating into a tense and heated exchange. The fallout from their discussion has raised new concerns over the future of American support for Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian military advances. Zelenskiy … Read more
FEBRUARY 28 – Muslims across the globe are preparing to observe Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, which is set to begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This sacred period of fasting, prayer, and reflection will bring together nearly two billion Muslims in devotion and spiritual renewal. Global Variations in the Start of … Read more
GDANSK/TOKYO, Feb 28 – Global stock markets experienced a sharp downturn on Friday, reaching their lowest levels in six weeks as concerns over impending U.S. tariffs rattled investor confidence. The U.S. dollar remained firm, hovering near multi-week highs, while fears of an escalating trade war reignited worries about the global economic outlook. Technology stocks bore … Read more
NEW YORK, Feb 28 – Rafael Caro Quintero, a figure long associated with Mexico’s drug trade, is scheduled to be arraigned in a U.S. federal courtroom on Friday, facing serious drug trafficking charges. Caro Quintero, once a key player in the Guadalajara Cartel, was among 29 individuals extradited by Mexican authorities in what is being … Read more
JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV/GAZA, Feb 27 – In a significant exchange amid a fragile ceasefire, Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages while Israel proceeded with the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The overnight swap marked the conclusion of the first phase of an ongoing truce in Gaza, which has so far withstood numerous challenges … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 – The Trump administration has been blocking the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from awarding new research grants for various medical studies, including those on Lyme disease and lung conditions, according to scientists, former NIH officials, and internal documents. A procedural loophole has allowed the government to delay these crucial research funds. … Read more