Anthropic AI assistant ‘Claude’ arrives in Europe
Claude can be accessed for free in Europe online at claude.ai or using an app tailored for Apple mobile devices. Read More
Celebrities face digital backlash over Gaza silence
Taylor Swift, Drake and many more have become targets of the “Block Out 2024” movement, which began on TikTok. Read More
Tunisian police storm lawyers’ headquarters and arrest another lawyer
TUNIS – Tunisian police stormed the bar association’s headquarters for the second time in two days and arrested a lawyer, witnesses said on Monday, after detaining two journalists as well…
UK’s Labour pledges ‘ironclad’ commitment to Ukraine during Kyiv visit
KYIV – Britain’s opposition Labour Party affirmed its “ironclad” commitment to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Monday by the party’s foreign and defence chiefs. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 14
White House: We do not believe genocide is occurring in GazaUS national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on May 13 that President Joe Biden’s administration did not view the killings…
White House: We do not believe genocide is occurring in Gaza
The United States is working urgently for a ceasefire and hostage release deal. Read More
Erdogan defends Hamas, says members are being treated in Turkish hospitals
A Turkish official later said that Erdogan had meant to refer to Palestinians from Hamas-run Gaza in general. Read More
Canadian firefighters battle wildfire sweeping towards B.C. town
OTTAWA – Firefighters in western Canada on Monday battled a large wildfire just outside the largely-evacuated remote town of Fort Nelson in British Columbia, a local official said. Read More
Hezbollah head says displaced Israeli northerners won’t return home if Gaza war persists
BEIRUT – The head of powerful Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said on Monday that residents of northern Israel would not be able to return home for the start of the…
‘No plans’ to merge cruise centres for now as URA, STB clarify report on consolidation
The Straits Times on Monday (May 13) said that Singapore Cruise Centre and Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore would undergo a merger in the coming years, following an interview with…