Apple and Google have updated their maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following an executive order by former President Trump. The change has elicited criticism from indigenous activists and sparked diplomatic tensions with Mexico, whose President suggested renaming the US 'Mexican America' in response.
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White it's not know what access DOGE has and to what extent, Donald Trump asserted that DOGE will not touch Social Security. "Social Security will not be touched, it will only be strengthened," Trump recently said adding that he would "weed out" undocumented people from the benefits. “We have illegal immigrants on Social Security and we’re going to find out who they are and take them off… we’re not going to stand for that.â€
Dubai International Airport set a new record with 92.3 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous high in 2018. This growth marks Dubai’s strong recovery post-pandemic, driven by tourism and real estate booms. Authorities plan to shift operations in a decade to Al Maktoum International Airport, following a $35 billion expansion. DXB remains a key hub for global travel, serving 106 airlines across 107 countries.
Two prominent Turkish journalists, Timur Soykan and Murat Agirel, were detained on Thursday, sparking outrage and accusations of politically motivated charges. Their newspapers assert the arrests are linked to their critical coverage of the government and recent protests. The journalists are accused of blackmail related to the sale of a TV channel, but supporters claim the real motive is to silence dissenting voices and suppress investigative journalism.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create an 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs on foreign imports, reaffirming his commitment to imposing trade levies. Critics question the need for a new agency, given that Customs and Border Protection already handles tariff collection. Experts warn these tariffs may inflate consumer prices without generating substantial revenue.
Four American military personnel went missing during training in eastern Lithuania. The soldiers, from the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, disappeared with a tracked vehicle at General Silvestras Žukauskas training facility. A large-scale search operation, led by Lithuanian Armed Forces with international support, is ongoing to locate them, emphasizing the strong US-Lithuanian military partnership.
In an attempt to curb soaring prices, the Croatian government has introduced price controls on essential supermarket items like bread, pork, and shampoo, allowing fines up to €30,000 for non-compliance. The move mirrors Emperor Diocletian's failed price edict from AD 301, raising concerns about potential market disruptions.
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Canada signed a $6.5 billion deal to acquire Australia’s advanced Jindalee Over-the-Horizon Radar (JORN) technology to enhance Arctic surveillance. The JORN system will help Canada detect air and maritime threats more efficiently. This move follows pressure from the US to increase defense spending.