Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize Palestinian state
The plans were unveiled last week in a coordinated announcement by their prime ministers, with formal recognition to take place...Geostrategy
Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes, says ready for new truce talks
Palestinian Territories - Israel launched devastating air strikes on Gaza Thursday, while also expressing readiness to resume stalled talks on...Geostrategy
Tunisia appeals to Europe for ‘more understanding’
Calling for "constructive discourse" from the European Union after many leaders warned the country is facing a crisis that could...The minister said that his country depends on its own resources, and on the economic support of its partners, including the EU
EU economy commissioner said that the visit gave him a chance to reaffirm EU's attachment to the values of democracy
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero arrives in Qatar after release from jail: diplomats
Rusesabagina was released late Friday after 938 days in prison under an accord, mediated by Qatar, between the US government...The 68-year-old, whose 25-year jail term was commuted by President Paul Kagame, was to undergo medical checks before flying to the United States on Wednesday
Rusesabagina was a hotel manager who helped save hundreds of lives during the 1994 genocide and his story was turned into "Hotel Rwanda" featuring Don Cheadle
Biden bans government use of spyware like Pegasus
The White House said commercial spyware poses a distinct intelligence threat to the United States and has been found on...Biden's order was not a full ban on commercial spyware, but would apply to any program deemed a US security risk, or that is used for political abuse by other governments.
It also did not restrict spyware developed by US government agencies themselves, like the CIA or National Security Agency, the leading electronic intelligence body.
Criminals set to use ChatGPT for fraud, other cybercrimes: Europol
Created by US startup OpenAI, ChatGPT appeared in November and was quickly seized upon by users amazed at its ability...Europol said the criminals may use phishing, disinformation and malware to do more online frauds.
ChatGPT can also be used to write computer code, especially for non-technically minded criminals. the agency said.
Israel president says judicial reform must stop ‘immediately’
The government argues the changes are needed to rebalance powers between lawmakers and the judiciary. Yoav Galant, the former defence...Herzog made the call following large demonstrations in Tel Aviv overnight where protesters again charged that the judicial overhaul package threatens Israel's democracy
The plan to hand more control to politicians and diminish the role of the Supreme Court has ignited a wave of protests and been questioned by Israel's top allies including the US
Artists close ranks in order to fight AI programs that copy their styles
Fury erupted in the art community last year with the release of generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs that can convincingly...In January, artists Andersen and Ortiz filed a class-action lawsuit against DreamUp, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, for copying their art works
Prompted by artists, a team at the University of Chicago last week launched their "Glaze" software to help protect original works
Saudi, Iranian FMs vow to meet before Ramadan ends
The proposed meeting between Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian aims to implement a reconciliation...The proposed meeting between Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian aims to implement a reconciliation deal brokered by China
Exact date or location of the meeting between the two leaders, who held their second phone call in less than a week and discussed 'a number of common issues', hasn't been finalized
Lebanese squabble over decision to push daylight savings
Beirut, Lebanon - A last-minute decision in Lebanon to delay daylight savings by a month has been met with opposition from...The caretaker government announced on Thursday its decision to delay rolling clocks forward until April 20, instead of the last week of March.
Lebanon's powerful Maronite Church said it would not abide by the government decision which had been taken "without consultations".
Tunisia recovers 29 bodies after three migrant vessels capsize
Several shipwrecks have left dozens of migrants dead in the country that serves as a key conduit for migrants seeking...The coastguard "rescued 11 illegal migrants of various African nationalities after their boats sank" off the central eastern coast, citing three separate sinkings.
Since Saied's speech, hundreds of migrants have been repatriated in flights organized by their embassies, but many say they fear going home.
Iraq’s Kurdistan announces November vote after delay
ARBIL, IRAQ - Authorities in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region announced on Sunday a November date for legislative elections which had been...Kurdistan Democratic Party controls the regional government in Arbil and has 45 seats in the current assembly.
The regional parliament votes on legislation in the autonomous territory, approves Kurdistan government appointments.
