The Info Zone 
Sydney, Nov. 28 – In a landmark decision, Australia has passed legislation that will prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The law, hailed as one of the strictest of its kind globally, aims to address the rising concerns about the impact of social media on young users’ mental health. … Read more
Singapore, Nov. 28 – Asian stocks retreated on Thursday as traders digested U.S. economic data suggesting that efforts to control inflation have hit a plateau, even as the country’s economy demonstrated continued resilience. The strengthening of the dollar and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties added to the cautious sentiment in global markets. With the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday … Read more
BEIRUT, Nov 27 – A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah has come into force, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the region. This agreement, brokered by the United States and France, aims to halt hostilities across the Israeli-Lebanese border—a conflict that has persisted for over a year following escalations linked to the war in … Read more
Cairo, Nov 25 – A devastating maritime accident off Egypt’s Red Sea coast has left 16 people missing, including 12 foreign nationals. The incident occurred early Monday morning when The Sea Story, a tourist vessel carrying 44 individuals, capsized during a multi-day diving expedition near Marsa Alam. The Red Sea Governorate provided updated details, revealing … Read more
Microsoft faced a major technical disruption early Monday morning, with its Outlook and Teams services experiencing significant outages. The issue, which began around 8 AM, has particularly impacted users accessing Outlook through its web platform, with over 80% of reported cases involving login and server connectivity problems. The tech giant acknowledged the issue, emphasizing that … Read more
On Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a strong condemnation of the violence and antisemitism that marred anti-NATO and pro-Palestinian protests in Montreal on Friday night. The protests, which coincided with the NATO annual summit being held in the city, took a violent turn, leading to clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. The NATO … Read more
NEW DELHI, Nov 22 – The Adani Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, is once again under scrutiny as allegations of bribery and lapses in corporate transparency come to light. The recent revelations stem from a U.S. indictment accusing the group of fraudulent practices, including bribery to secure lucrative contracts, while presenting misleading information to … Read more
Sony India has made a significant stride in the competitive sports broadcasting landscape by securing exclusive media rights for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments until 2031. Industry sources estimate the deal’s value at $170 million, positioning Sony as a strong player in India’s evolving media market. This major acquisition covers broadcasting rights across television, … Read more
Kyiv, Nov. 21 — Ukraine’s air force has reported that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a missile assault on Thursday, targeting critical infrastructure. This event marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, which is nearing its third year. This unprecedented move follows Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied missiles against Russian targets earlier … Read more
A powerful storm, classified as a “bomb cyclone,” is forming off the Pacific Northwest coast, threatening more than seven million residents with a mix of high winds, heavy rainfall, and snow. This rapidly intensifying system is expected to worsen as the week progresses, bringing a range of hazardous conditions to states along the Pacific Ocean. … Read more