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The Great Flood leads Netflix with record 27.9 million views in debut week

South Korean sci-fi thriller The Great Flood has topped Netflix’s global rankings with an unprecedented 27.9 million views in its first week, marking the strongest opening for an international film launched on a Friday since the platform introduced its global viewing metrics. The production......

Allies express growing mistrust toward US global role

Western allies are showing increased skepticism toward the United States as a reliable global actor, with new polling indicating that public confidence in American leadership is steadily eroding across Canada and Western Europe. The trend reflects unease surrounding Washington's foreign policy direction......

Russian tankers face major delays as sanctions and attacks disrupt oil exports

A growing number of Russian oil tankers are stuck at sea as sanctions, logistical bottlenecks, and recent attacks in the Black Sea intensify bottlenecks across Asian ports. The disruptions highlight the growing strain on Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”  a network of aging vessels......

Nations accelerate AI expansion amid rising energy strain and investment risks

Japan has unveiled a five-year plan to invest around 1 trillion yen (approximately $6.34 billion) in a new artificial intelligence venture, positioning itself among global powers seeking control over the technological and economic foundations of AI infrastructure. The initiative, backed by SoftBank and......

Putin reaffirms Russian demands and accuses the EU of failed ‘robbery’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Moscow will not back down from its conditions for ending the conflict in Ukraine, asserting that the European Union’s attempts to seize Russian assets abroad have backfired. Speaking at a televised news conference, Putin accused Western governments......

Global memory chip shortage drives device price hikes amid AI boom

A severe shortage of memory chips is rippling through global supply chains, pushing up prices for computers and smartphones as demand from artificial intelligence (AI) applications far outpaces production capacity. Chipmakers have warned that the supply squeeze could extend well beyond 2026, leaving......

Europe seeks strategic autonomy amid renewed transatlantic tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the continent to strengthen its capacity for self-defense and economic resilience, responding to recent criticisms from former U.S. President Donald Trump. Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, she cautioned that the global environment......

Precious metals hold near highs as investors await US inflation clues

Gold prices steadied close to their record peak on Thursday, while silver and platinum continued to test fresh highs as investors awaited key US inflation data and central bank decisions that could shape global monetary policy through year-end. Spot gold hovered around 4,334 dollars an ounce, roughly......

FIFA boosts 2026 World Cup champion’s prize amid ticket controversy

FIFA has announced a record prize fund for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament winner set to earn 50 million dollars, marking an unprecedented increase in the competition’s history. The decision, revealed during a FIFA Council meeting in Doha, comes as the organization faces a mounting backlash......