The Info Zone 
BOSTON, March 26 – In a move that has sparked outrage among civil rights advocates and student groups, U.S. immigration authorities detained a Turkish doctoral student from Tufts University in Massachusetts, revoking her student visa. The arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Fulbright Scholar, has drawn attention as a possible crackdown on foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian … Read more
Washington/Moscow/Kyiv, March 25 – The United States has brokered agreements between Russia and Ukraine to temporarily halt military operations at sea and refrain from attacking energy infrastructure. As part of the deal, Washington has pledged to advocate for easing specific sanctions on Russia, marking a significant diplomatic shift under President Donald Trump’s administration. These agreements … Read more
WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, March 24 – President Donald Trump has declared a new trade policy targeting Venezuela, stating that any country purchasing oil or gas from the South American nation will face a 25% tariff when engaging in trade with the United States. The announcement, made on Monday via Truth Social, is part of Trump’s broader strategy … Read more
ISTANBUL, March 23 — In a move that has ignited political turmoil and public outrage, a Turkish court has ordered the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ahead of his trial on corruption-related charges. The decision has led to one of the largest waves of protests seen in the country in over a decade, as … Read more
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO – A tragic shooting erupted at Young Park in Las Cruces on Friday night, leaving three people dead and at least 14 others wounded, according to local authorities. The violent incident unfolded during a gathering of car enthusiasts, where modified sports cars were showcased in a monthly event. Details of the … Read more
LONDON, March 21 – A massive fire at a power substation near Heathrow Airport plunged Europe’s busiest air hub into darkness, forcing its complete shutdown and stranding thousands of passengers worldwide. The unexpected closure on Friday has triggered a ripple effect, disrupting international flight schedules and leaving airlines scrambling to rework their operations. Flames and … Read more
DOHA/KABUL, March 20 – After more than two years in captivity, an American citizen, George Glezmann, has been released by the Taliban. His freedom follows diplomatic negotiations facilitated by Qatar, with U.S. officials confirming his safe return. Glezmann, an airline mechanic from Atlanta, was detained in December 2022 while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. … Read more
ISTANBUL, March 19 – Turkey’s financial markets faced a significant downturn on Wednesday following the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul and a key opposition figure. The Turkish lira plunged as much as 12.7%, reaching an all-time low of 42 to the U.S. dollar before recovering slightly to 38.90 later in the day. … Read more
WASHINGTON, March 18 – After an unexpectedly prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally making their way back to Earth. Departing the orbiting laboratory in the early hours of Tuesday morning, they embarked on their journey home aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, marking the … Read more
Kocani, North Macedonia – March 17 – A devastating fire that claimed the lives of 59 people at a nightclub in Kocani has left the town in mourning and sparked widespread protests. The tragedy, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, has reignited public anger over corruption and negligence, as authorities confirm that … Read more