The Info Zone 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
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Aug 12 – Small groups of Russian soldiers pushed deeper into eastern Ukraine on Tuesday, just days before a high-profile meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. European leaders are voicing concerns that the talks could end with Ukraine being forced into a settlement that strips it of more land. … Read more
JERUSALEM, Aug 11 – A deadly Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Sunday has killed a well-known Al Jazeera journalist, Anas Al Sharif, along with four of his colleagues, in an incident drawing strong condemnation from international rights groups, press freedom advocates, and the United Nations. The strike targeted a tent near Al Shifa Hospital in eastern … Read more
SYDNEY, August 11 – Australia has announced that it will formally recognize the State of Palestine during next month’s United Nations General Assembly, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as a step toward peace, justice, and stability in the Middle East. The move follows similar decisions by France, Britain, and Canada, and adds to … Read more
August 10 – The NFL preseason kicked off with an action-packed slate of games on Saturday, giving fans their first glimpse of new faces and returning players looking to make an impact. From standout quarterback performances to dramatic fourth-quarter swings, the day’s matchups offered plenty of talking points. Among the highlights, free agent Russell Wilson … Read more
WASHINGTON, Aug 9 – In a landmark diplomatic achievement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a historic peace agreement, ending decades of hostility and opening the door to deeper economic and political cooperation. The deal, finalized at the White House on Friday, marks the first successful resolution of a long-standing … Read more
JERUSALEM, August 8 – Israel’s security cabinet has given the green light to a contentious plan to seize control of Gaza City, signaling a major step up in the almost two-year-long war. The move has sparked renewed criticism both domestically and internationally, as leaders weigh the implications for hostages still held by militants and the … Read more
MOSCOW, Aug 7 – Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to engage in direct talks, a move that could reshape the future of ties between the two nations. The announcement came from Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, who indicated that both sides had agreed to the meeting and were now entering … Read more
NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON, Aug 6 – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, specifically in response to India’s continued purchase of oil from Russia. This latest hike will bring the total tariff on Indian goods entering the United States to a steep 50%, one of the … Read more