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AI chatbot Grok can’t stop talking about 'white genocide', admits it's by design

AI chatbot Grok can’t stop talking about 'white genocide', admits it's by design Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 18:42 Social media users asked Grok a series of questions about 'white genocide', revealing that the bot was trained to keep mentioning it An image of the Grok logo, a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, and it's founder, South African businessman Elon Musk, in Toulouse,...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Trump honoured by UAE as country announces $1.4 trillion investment

The president of the UAE announced plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the US over the next ten years.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ben & Jerry's co-founder says US-funded 'slaughter' of Gaza not 'American way'

Ben & Jerry's co-founder says US-funded 'slaughter' of Gaza not 'American way' Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 17:59 Ben Cohen was arrested during a Senate hearing for protesting against Gaza's war and 'starving kids' in the war-torn enclave Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen is removed by US Capitol Police while protesting against the blocking of aid to children in Gaza, on Capitol Hill in...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Lawyers for US Mayor Ras Baraka argue he was targeted for arrest at protest

Baraka's defence team say they will file a motion to dismiss trespassing charges pursued by the Trump administration.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Supreme Court grills Trump administration over birthright citizenship

Donald Trump's lawyers seek to stop judges' national block on executive order in case that could decide policy's future.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Mexican influencer shot dead during TikTok livestream

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, was shot dead during a TikTok livestream at a beauty salon in Mexico.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Approved UK arms exports to Israel skyrocketed under Labour, data shows

Approved UK arms exports to Israel skyrocketed under Labour, data shows Submitted by Dania Akkad on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 18:28 UK greenlit $169m in military goods to Israel in three months after a partial arms embargo Foreign Secretary David Lammy announcing the partial suspension of arms exports to Israel in September 2024 (Parliamentary Recording Unit/AFP) Off The UK government approved $169m worth of military equipment...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Claudia Sheinbaum denounces proposed US remittance tax as β€˜unacceptable’

Republicans have proposed the remittance tax as part of a broader push to crack down on undocumented immigration.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

As Trump snubs Israel, Gulf states flex their lobbying for an Iran deal

As Trump snubs Israel, Gulf states flex their lobbying for an Iran deal Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 05/15/2025 - 17:42 Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said an Iranian nuclear deal would increase regional investment, while Trump credits Qatar for pushing talks US President Donald Trump (L) and his counterpart, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, arrive at Qasr al-Watan (Palace of the Nation) in Abu Dhabi, on 15...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Largest US retailer Walmart warns of price hikes because of tariffs

Walmart is a bellwether of US consumer health and its statement is a signpost of the impact of the trade war.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy sends delegation for Russia talks after Putin no-show

Volodymyr Zelenskyy sends team led by defence minister for talks with Russian delegation in Turkiye's Istanbul.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US Secretary of State Rubio: US 'not insensitive' to Gaza suffering

US Secretary of State Rubio: US 'not insensitive' to Gaza suffering US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that he expressed to him that Washington is troubled by the humanitarian situation inGaza. Rubio said the US was "not insensitive to the suffering" of people inGaza.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Can the US and China end their trade war?

The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs temporarily in a surprise breakthrough.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Bruce Springsteen rails against Trump during UK concert

Bruce Springsteen accused the Trump administration of persecuting dissenters during a concert in the UK.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump addresses troops at US’s largest Middle East military base

US President Donald Trump paid a visit to US troops stationed in Qatar.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US DOJ investigates UnitedHealth for alleged Medicare fraud: Report

The investigation comes amidst months of turmoil for the company, sending its stock plunging.

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Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to obstructing immigration arrest

Federal authorities allege that Judge Hannah Dugan helped an undocumented man evade arrest by immigration agents.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel will not fund US-formed Gaza aid group, UN will not participate

Israel will not fund US-formed Gaza aid group, UN will not participate Israel's United Nations ambassador, Danny Danon, said on Thursday that his state will not fund the US-formed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, but will facilitate and enable it. The move bypasses the decades-long UN infrastructure in place to receive and distribute aid across Gaza. UN officials have slammed the US and Israeli decision, and on Thursday,...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nakba 1948 vs Gaza genocide today

We compare and contrast the 1948 Nakba with Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Trump hails β€˜incredible culture’ as he tours Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque

President Donald Trump praised the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi as β€œbeautiful”.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iran using criminal gangs for hit jobs abroad, court papers show

Organised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Hamas praises Trump vision, urges him to use influence

Hamas praises Trump vision, urges him to use influence A statement from Hamas on Thursday has praised US President Donald Trump's vision for peace in the region, and urged him to use his influence to stop Israel's renewed war on Gaza. "Hamas has conveyed through all its communications, including with the US administration, its willingness to engage constructively with all international stakeholders to achieve this...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

'I'm overjoyed to be back': Syrians face daunting rebuild after years of war

The BBC joins a convoy bringing families back to Homs, which saw some of the fiercest fighting.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show

Satellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

US and Iran close to nuclear deal, Trump says

Speaking in Qatar, the US President said that Iran has "sort of" agreed to the terms of a deal.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attack

Tzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Trump's critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal

The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

How will the lifting of US sanctions help Syrians rebuild their country?

US President Donald Trump has announced he's lifting years of sanctions on Syria.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Qatar says recent Israeli Gaza attacks show lack of interest in ceasefire

Qatari prime minister adds that the UN should be allowed to resume aid distribution inside Gaza.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel agrees to resume Gaza aid through US foundation

Israel agrees to resume Gaza aid through US foundation Israel has agreed to resume aid to Gaza, but only through the US-formedGaza Humanitarian Foundation, a statement from the organisation said on Wednesday. The effort would bypass the decades-old infrastructure put in place by the United Nations and its agencies, despite protests by the international body and several world leaders. "The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza City

Israel alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Real Madrid keep Barcelona waiting for La Liga by beating Mallorca

Defending champions Real Madrid come from behind to beat Mallorca and keep La Liga title defence alive.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Pezeshkian says Iran will β€˜not bow’ to bullying from Trump

Iran's president says his nation will not be intimidated by threats as Trump accuses Tehran of carrying out proxy wars.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Israel is sending 'signal' it not interested in negotiating a ceasefire, Qatar says

Israel is sending 'signal' it not interested in negotiating a ceasefire, Qatar says Israel's attacks inGazathis week send the signal they are not interested in negotiating a ceasefire, Qatar's prime minister told CNN in an interview on Wednesday. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said a US-backed Israeli plan for humanitarian aid distribution was unnecessary, stressing the United Nations...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri to be released from detention in Texas

Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri to be released from detention in Texas Submitted by Syma Mohammed on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 21:00 Suri is now the third pro-Palestinian advocate to be released from detention within a short span of time A demonstrator protesting against the detention of advocates for Palestine holds a sign in front of the White House in Washington, DC, on 19 April 2025 (Aashish Kiphayet via Reuters...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye