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IDF Backers Launch 'NAZA: The Real Story' to Counter Gaza Documentary
global4 days ago

IDF Backers Launch 'NAZA: The Real Story' to Counter Gaza Documentary

A 49-minute rebuttal titled 'NAZA: The Real Story' has surfaced online, created by Israeli Defense Forces reserve members to counter the Venice-prize-winning documentary 'NAZA.' While the original film alleges systematic civilian targeting in Gaza, the new video argues that Hamas embedded fighters in civilian areas, forcing the IDF to operate under strict rules of engagement. The IDF has officially denounced the original documentary as misleading, while the original filmmakers maintain their claims are verified by over 100 sources.

Leaked Docs Reveal Ukraine Strike on Key Russian Missile Supplier
global7 days ago

Leaked Docs Reveal Ukraine Strike on Key Russian Missile Supplier

Ukraine’s strike on the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant in Rostov Oblast may have severed a critical supply chain for Russian missiles, according to leaked documents. The plant produced components for at least seven missile programs, including the Kh-101 and Oreshnik, with no alternative suppliers identified. Simultaneously, Ukraine intensified attacks on Russian oil refineries in Volgograd and Samara, defying US President Trump’s calls to halt such strikes amid global fuel shortages.

Indie Horror Obsession Cracks $400M Global Box Office
movies3 months ago

Indie Horror Obsession Cracks $400M Global Box Office

After two months in theaters, Obsession has grossed about $403 million worldwide (roughly $245 million domestic and $157 million international), a remarkable feat for a $750,000-budget indie horror acquired by Focus Features for $14 million at TIFF. Fueled by strong word-of-mouth and Gen Z moviegoers, the film marks a profitable breakout, echoing a broader horror trend highlighted by Backrooms’ $347 million worldwide to date.

Pixar’s Hoppers Tops Global Box Office as The Bride! Stumbles
entertainment7 months ago

Pixar’s Hoppers Tops Global Box Office as The Bride! Stumbles

Pixar’s original animated feature Hoppers opened global box office leader with $88 million (about $42M overseas and $46M domestic), signaling Pixar’s first original hit in nearly a decade. By contrast, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! underperformed, starting at about $13.6 million worldwide (roughly $6.3M overseas and $7.3M in North America) on a $90 million budget, suggesting a heavy loss for the studio even before long-term stamina is considered.

ECB Expands Euro Backstop to Global Central Banks to Boost Global Reach
economy7 months ago

ECB Expands Euro Backstop to Global Central Banks to Boost Global Reach

The European Central Bank unveiled plans to make its euro liquidity backstop globally available and permanent from 2026, opening standing access (up to 50 billion euros) to all non-excluded central banks. The move aims to strengthen the euro’s international role, provide a lender-of-last-resort during market stress, and potentially lift demand for euro-denominated assets, echoing the Fed’s FIMA facility.

January's Global Roundup: Migration, Regulation, and Geopolitical Shifts
world8 months ago

January's Global Roundup: Migration, Regulation, and Geopolitical Shifts

A January roundup of 15 international stories highlights Spain’s move to regularize hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants to fill jobs, the EU’s scrutiny of Roblox over child-safety concerns, Poland’s growing gold reserves as part of a broader shift in central-bank strategy, Russia’s record snowfall tied to climate volatility, and geopolitically charged debates around immigration, defense spending, sanctions, and cross-border finance—illustrating a world recalibrating amid waning US dominance, rising authoritarianism, and accelerating regulatory and climate pressures.

The Global Economy Is Everyone's Top Concern, Gallup Finds
world8 months ago

The Global Economy Is Everyone's Top Concern, Gallup Finds

A global Gallup poll of 107 countries shows the economy is named the top problem by a median 23% of adults in 2025; affordability of housing and basics weighs most on lower-income countries, while younger people express the greatest concern, and perceptions of the economy track more with household income than with GDP growth, highlighting the gap between national indicators and daily lived realities.