“Joker,” by Todd Phillips, is a chilling stand-alone character drama on the creation of Batman’s arch nemesis. The film shows how a meek, marginalized man who suffers from mental health disorders is driven by society into a downward spiral, turning into a homicidal maniac. The strong imagery of the film and Joaquin Phoenix’s visceral performance have caused security concerns for copycat behavior in theaters. VOA’s Penelope Poulou spoke with film professor May Santiago on the message of the film~VOA NEWS
Award-Winning Burmese Journalist Shin Daewe Released from Prison
Myanmar’s military junta Friday released award-winning documentary filmmaker and former RFA contributor Shin Daewe who had been in detention since October 2023 for buying a video drone.
UN Security Council Meets on Situation in Sudan and South Sudan
Sabino Edward Nyawella Amaikwey, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Sudan to the United Nations, addresses the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Sudan and South Sudan.
Mexican’s Zoo’s Star attraction Yuji, Abandoned Newborn Monkey
A tiny Mexican monkey at the Guadalajara Zoo has become Mexico’s newest online sensation after being rejected by his mother and is clutching to a stuffed dog for comfort.
Sinhala Hound
Native to Sri Lanka, the Sinhala Hound is a rare and ancient dog breed.For generations, people used this breed to hunt squirrels, hare, rabbits, and other small animals.
UN Permanent Representative of Israel Briefs Press
Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, briefs reporters on the situation in Lebanon.
Web Cache Poisoning
A cyber attack known as ” web cache poisoning” uses cache storage systems to propagate malicious data to unsuspecting users.When an attacker is successful in poisoning a cache, they can change the content that users receive by sending them to fake websites, plating malware, or stealing personal data.
Michigan Delivery Driver Shot Missing Dog, Found Alive After Bullet Bounced Off Skull
A dog of Adam Forma, a resident of Livonia in Michigan was shot by a delivery driver because he was “scared,” and the dog vanished.
