Headlines- Although the United States is prepared to strike Iran "at any time," US President Donald Trump says he does not see the fresh fighting lasting "too long."
- Iran's attack on a Saudi tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that claimed two lives has been denounced by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Alex Kiprotich, a Kenyan newspaper editor, is abducted by armed men, and his employer suspects the government
- According to a new ruling, Tyler R., the man accused with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September of last year, may be executed if found guilty in the murder case.
- Joshua Wong, a pro-democracy activist of Hong Kong, pleaded a guilty to a charge of conspiring with foreign organizations on Wednesday.
- Over 1,000 people have died as a result of last week's massive flash flood at the Himalayan border between Nepal and China.
Tag: Netflix
Netflix Series Spotlights Pakistan’s Red-Light District
The spotlight is currently on a historic red-light district in Pakistan thanks to a new Netflix series made in India.Set in the eastern city of Lahore, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar” is one of the most popular non-English series on the streaming platform. But as VOA’s Pakistan bureau chief Sarah Zaman reports, not everyone is happy with the attention.
Netflix’s Take on ‘Three-Body Problem’ Gets...
A Netflix adaptation of Chinese sci-fi author Liu Cixin’s “The Three-Body Problem” has sparked mixed reactions in China, with some complaining of a lack of nuance, that much of the action takes place outside of China and that key characters are played by non-Chinese actors.
Why Is Netflix’s Squid Game Such...
Squid Game, a South Korean television show, has surpassed 111 million viewers internationally, making it Netflix’s most watched series launch ever. Squid
For Africa, a Streaming Battle
Straight Talk Africa Observes The Competition For Online Streaming Business In Africa, As Well As The Rising Demand For Films Made By Africans, For Africans
Netflix Hit ‘Queen’s Gambit’ Spurs Interest...
Even before the Netflix hit “The Queens Gambit” aired on television COVID had sparked more interest in the game of Chess. In this piece narrated by Anna Rice, Elena Wolf talks about the game with Russian grandmaster Garry Kasparov
Albuquerque’s Community College, Seedbed of Local...
Recently, a film studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico, signed a billion dollar contract with entertainment giant Netflix and a $500 million deal with NBC Universal Studios
‘Roma’ Wins Foreign Language Film Oscar
Mexico’s “Roma” is the winner of the best foreign language film at the Oscars.