The Info Zone 
Oct 8 – Hurricane Milton is rapidly gaining strength as it moves past Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, on its way to Florida’s already battered Gulf Coast. With over a million residents ordered to evacuate, Florida’s west coast, still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago, is bracing for another catastrophic storm. Authorities … Read more
A Moscow court has sentenced U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard, aged 72, to six years and 10 months in prison for allegedly fighting as a mercenary on behalf of Ukraine. The ruling, reported by Russian state media, comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Hubbard, originally from Michigan, … Read more
College football is known for its dramatic, unpredictable moments, and few events capture the spirit of the sport better than an unranked team toppling a No. 1 powerhouse. On October 5, 2024, history was made when Vanderbilt, traditionally a lower-tier SEC team, shocked the world by defeating No. 1 Alabama 40-35. This upset will undoubtedly … Read more
LONDON, Oct 5 – The United Kingdom is preparing to host its first major international investment summit under the leadership of newly elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Scheduled for October 14, the summit will feature prominent business leaders from major global firms such as Google, Wayve, and Brookfield Asset Management, as the British government seeks … Read more
In an ongoing legal drama, Brazil’s Supreme Court announced on October 4th that social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, made an error in paying fines imposed by the court. This misstep has delayed the decision on whether to allow X to resume its operations in Brazil, a key market for the company. The … Read more
MUMBAI, Oct 5 — In a significant development in India-Pakistan relations, India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has clarified that he will not engage in discussions related to bilateral relations during his upcoming visit to Pakistan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. This marks his first visit to the country in nearly a decade, and … Read more
Oct 5 – England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes, has confirmed he will miss the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan, scheduled to start on Monday. The 33-year-old all-rounder is still recovering from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of full match fitness. Stokes expressed his frustration at not being able to make the … Read more
Rwanda is currently facing its first-ever outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, with 36 confirmed cases and 11 reported deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the risk as very high within Rwanda, high across the African region, but low globally. With growing concerns about the virus’s spread, it’s essential to understand what the … Read more
On October 3rd, Israel escalated its military operations by targeting central Beirut in a precision airstrike, marking one of the most significant strikes in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based, Iran-backed militant group. The attack followed Israel’s claim that it had neutralized 15 Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon earlier the same day. The militants … Read more
Mozambique is preparing for its highly anticipated presidential and legislative elections on October 9, 2024. The ruling Frelimo party, in power for nearly five decades, is widely expected to retain its dominance, with candidate Daniel Chapo emerging as the favorite to succeed outgoing President Filipe Nyusi. As the country approaches the polls, several critical issues … Read more