Four examples of Trump’s neverending support for Israel

Four examples of Trump’s neverending support for Israel

The return of US President Donald Trump has been hailed by parts of the Israeli public who see his second term as a return of uncritical support of Israel. Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, supported Israel in its war on Gaza, as well as its invasion of Lebanon, but his administration’s occasional misgivings about Israel’s genocide…

Watch full Trump-Netanyahu press conference on US ‘taking over’ Gaza

Watch full Trump-Netanyahu press conference on US ‘taking over’ Gaza

NewsFeed Watch full Trump-Netanyahu press conference on US ‘taking over’ Gaza Watch the full press conference with US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Trump unveiled his controversial plan for the US to ‘take over’ Gaza. Published On 5 Feb 20255 Feb 2025

Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance

Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance

Google has dropped a pledge not to use artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance in its updated ethics policy on the powerful technology. In its previous version of “AI Principles”, the California-based internet giant included a commitment not to pursue AI technologies that “cause or are likely to cause overall harm”, including weapons and surveillance…

‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza

‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza

Washington, DC – Donald Trump’s call for the United States to “take over” and “own” Gaza after its Palestinian population is entirely displaced has stunned rights advocates and politicians, prompting condemnations and forceful rejections of the proposal. While Trump had been calling for forcibly depopulating Gaza he took his proposal to a new level during…

The Take: What’s behind Trump’s war on USAID?

The Take: What’s behind Trump’s war on USAID?

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the country’s leading aid agency, could be nearing its end after US President Donald Trump ordered a halt to foreign aid. Trump said the agency was run by “lunatics”, while billionaire Elon Musk called it “criminal”. The US provides $72bn to 180 countries – but that aid…

USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas

USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has ordered nearly all directly-hired staff of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to be placed on leave as part of the Republican’s drive to radically shrink the government. USAID said on Tuesday that all direct hire personnel would be put on leave from Friday, apart…