Google stated that it will update the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps based on official government revisions. This follows President Trump's orders to rename the Gulf to "Gulf of America" and revert the mountain to "Mt McKinley," which had been renamed Denali by President Obama. Google will apply these changes as the US government updates its geographical names database.
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Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan, plans to visit Vietnam and the Philippines next week. This trip aims to strengthen regional ties after tariff actions. China's President Xi Jinping also toured Southeast Asia recently. Japan views Southeast Asia as strategically important. Ishiba's visit will focus on economic, defense, and people-to-people cooperation.
Margo Martin, a White House aide, shared a photo with Donald Trump from the Oval Office, praising him as the "world's greatest boss." The picture gained attention due to a map showing "Gulf of America," reminiscent of Trump's past executive order.
US President Donald Trump stated no residents would be expelled from Gaza amidst controversy over his takeover proposal. During a meeting with Irish PM Micheal Martin, Trump reassured that Gaza would be rebuilt and economically developed by the US. Martin emphasized increasing aid and advocating a ceasefire. Trump's remarks on Chuck Schumer also stirred reactions.
Iran is open to indirect talks with the US, despite President Trump's demands for new nuclear deal negotiations. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denies direct talks until the US changes its approach. Trump had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions, while Iran insists on peaceful nuclear activities.
In a miraculous turn of events, Rachel Dancyg, an Israeli woman, was reunited with her dog Billie after months of separation following the Hamas attack on October 7th. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was discovered alive in Rafah by Israeli soldiers. Dancyg, who lost her ex-husband and brother in the assault, described the reunion as unbelievable.
The Balochistan government, led by CM Mir Sarfraz Bugti, plans stringent action against government employees involved in anti-state activities. This includes surveillance and dismissal if they fail to promote national symbols in educational institutions. The move seeks to suppress activism and dissent in the region, drawing criticism from international human rights groups.
A White House press release apparently misspelled 'Colombia' as 'Columbia' confusing the South American country with the New York City university leading to widespread mockery and criticism online. The typo went viral amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro over blocked deportation flights and threatened trade tariffs.