A Republican congressman proposes renaming Greenland to 'Red, White, and Blueland' as part of a plan to acquire the territory, facing opposition from Danish and Greenlandic officials and the public.
The Gulf of Mexico has been officially renamed the 'Gulf of America' following an executive order by former President Donald Trump, effective February 2025. This change has been adopted by U.S. government agencies and major mapping services, though it faces international rejection and debate.
A House Republican has introduced a bill aiming to authorize President Donald Trump to negotiate the purchase of Greenland from Denmark and rename it 'Red, White and Blueland,' sparking debate and resistance.
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania schoolteacher detained in Russia since 2021, was released and returned to the United States on February 11, 2025. His release, facilitated by former President Donald Trump's envoy, marks a significant moment in U.S.-Russia relations amidst ongoing conflicts.
The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) has issued a warning for Chinese nationals involved in online scams, casinos, and food manufacturing to leave Payathonzu by the end of February. This move aims to curb scam activities and restore essential services to the town.
Google Maps has updated the Gulf of Mexico's name to the Gulf of America, following an executive order by former President Donald Trump. This change, reflecting Google's adherence to official government names, has sparked discussions on the implications of renaming historically significant geographical features.
President Donald Trump has declared February 9, 2025, as the first-ever 'Gulf of America Day,' following an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. This move has sparked tensions with Mexico and is part of Trump's broader efforts to rebrand geographic landmarks.
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean Sea, leading to tsunami warnings for several countries. The warnings were later canceled as the threat subsided, with no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean Sea, leading to brief tsunami alerts for several regions. No significant damage or injuries were reported, but the event underscores the region's seismic vulnerability.
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the western Caribbean Sea on February 8, 2025, leading to brief tsunami advisories for several regions. The quake, centered near the Cayman Islands, did not result in significant damage or injuries, and all tsunami alerts were later canceled.