The Info Zone CAIRO, June 6 – Air raid warnings echoed across Bahrain on Saturday after Iranian missiles and drones were launched toward Gulf countries, adding a dangerous new layer to an already volatile regional crisis. Bahraini authorities said defense systems successfully intercepted incoming threats, while neighboring Kuwait also condemned the attacks and described them as a serious violation … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 5 – The US Senate has approved a major immigration enforcement package that would inject roughly $70 billion in additional funding into agencies responsible for border security and deportation efforts. The legislation, passed early Friday after lengthy debate and overnight voting, now moves to the House of Representatives for final consideration, where lawmakers are … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 4 – The U.S. House of Representatives approved a major legislative package on Thursday, aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia through fresh sanctions, highlighting deep divisions within Washington over the future of American involvement in the ongoing conflict. The measure passed despite objections from Republican leadership and reflects … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 3 – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a war powers resolution intended to halt American military involvement against Iran, marking a significant political moment and signaling growing congressional resistance to President Trump’s approach to the ongoing conflict. The vote, held on Wednesday, reflected mounting concerns among lawmakers over the prolonged military campaign … Read more
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 3 – A fragile pause in hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and their regional allies is facing renewed strain after a new series of military actions in the Persian Gulf escalated tensions across the Middle East. Fresh attacks involving drones and missiles, along with growing disagreements linked to Lebanon’s conflict, have raised … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 2 – Despite multiple ceasefire agreements announced across different conflict zones in the Middle East, violence continues to intensify rather than fade. Diplomatic efforts that were presented as breakthroughs have struggled to translate into meaningful calm on the ground, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness of current agreements and the willingness of the parties … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 1 – Tensions across the Middle East deepened on Monday, after the United States carried out military strikes against Iranian sites and later intercepted missiles launched by Tehran toward areas hosting American troops in Kuwait. The latest exchange of attacks unfolded against the backdrop of fragile ceasefire negotiations that have struggled to hold … Read more
BOGOTA, May 31 – Colombia moved toward a high stakes presidential runoff election on Sunday, after conservative outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella emerged with a slight advantage in the first round of voting. With no candidate securing the majority needed to win outright, voters are now preparing for a second and decisive contest in June … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 30 – Senate Republicans are heading back to Washington facing one of the most politically delicate debates of the year, as divisions inside the party continue to grow over President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The initiative, which has been presented by the administration as a mechanism to compensate individuals who … Read more
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 29 – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is approaching a final decision on a proposed agreement with Iran that could extend the current ceasefire for another 60 days, while also insisting that Tehran accept key American demands, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and restrictions related to … Read more