The Info Zone August 21 – Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has raised its annual sales and profit forecast after experiencing strong customer demand across all income brackets. As rising living costs weigh on American households, the retailer’s strategy of keeping prices low has helped it attract a broader base of shoppers. Despite the upbeat outlook, Walmart’s shares slipped … Read more
August 20 – Beijing is considering the launch of yuan-backed stablecoins, a step that could strengthen the currency’s role on the global stage and potentially transform the future of digital finance. According to individuals familiar with the discussions, Beijing’s top decision-making body, the State Council, is preparing to review and potentially approve a roadmap later this … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 – President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of causing serious harm to the American housing market by keeping interest rates too high. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Powell is “hurting the housing industry very badly” and preventing many … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 18 – President Donald Trump assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine’s security as part of any eventual peace settlement to end the war with Russia. The announcement came during a high-level summit at the White House attended by Zelenskiy and several European leaders. The … Read more
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Aug 18 – Pakistan resumed rescue and relief operations on Monday in the country’s northwestern regions after a temporary suspension caused by severe weather. Continuous heavy rains since Friday have triggered devastating flash floods that have already claimed more than 300 lives and displaced thousands of families. Officials confirmed that the majority of … Read more
BERLIN/LONDON, Aug 17 – European leaders are set to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he travels to Washington on Monday for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The high-profile visit underscores mounting concerns across Europe that Ukraine could be pressured into accepting a peace settlement that might cement Russia’s hold on … Read more
WASHINGTON, August 16 – The much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a breakthrough on Ukraine, despite both leaders insisting progress had been made during their face-to-face meeting in Alaska. The talks, which lasted nearly three hours, were the first direct encounter between the two presidents since Russia’s … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 15 – Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet at a Cold War-era military base in Alaska on Friday, where the U.S. president is expected to push for a ceasefire in Ukraine. This high-stakes meeting will also feature a last-minute proposal from the Russian leader that includes the possibility of a … Read more
August 14 – A new national health survey has revealed that more than one in four adults in the United States living with diabetes used a GLP-1 medication in 2024. The findings highlight the rapid adoption of this new class of injectable drugs, which have transformed diabetes care and, increasingly, weight management strategies. The medicines, … Read more
BERLIN/KYIV, Aug 13 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a critical online meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, just two days before Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The German-hosted conference is being seen as a key moment for Kyiv and its allies … Read more