Politics
After Google Renamed The Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico’s President Asked It To Show A “Mexican America” Map
Mexico wrote a letter to Google saying Trump’s executive order only calls for a name change within the territory of the US.
Sofia Hou
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Politics
Five Thai Farmers Taken Hostage From Israel Have Been Released By Hamas As Part Of The Ceasefire
The Thai nationals are expected to return to Thailand within 10 days.
Activism
Serbian Students Protesting Against Corruption Have Forced The Prime Minister To Resign
Students have been leading huge demonstrations for three months after the roof of a railway station and killed 15 people.
Politics
Belarus’ President Was Re-Elected In A Landslide For The Seventh Time In An Election Labeled A “Sham”
Belarus' election committeed said Aleksander Lukashenko, nicknamed “Europe’s last dictator”, won with 86.8% of the votes in the latest election.
Cute
This Four-Year-Old Boy In Gaza Was So Happy About The Ceasefire He Called It A Holiday
"Today is your holiday, Gaza!”
Politics
Israel’s Military Chief Has Announced He Is Resigning Over His Failure To Prevent Hamas’ Attack On Oct. 7
Herzi Halevi is the most senior Israeli figure to resign over Hamas’ attack that killed 1,139 Israelis and led to 250 Israelis being taken hostage.
Politics
Israel’s Far-Right Finance Minister Said He Was Promised A "Gradual Takeover" Of Gaza Despite The Ceasefire
Bezael Smotrich said he decided not to quit "to make sure that this commitment to destroying Hamas is realized."
world
Israel’s Government Has Finally Approved The Ceasefire Deal After Blaming Hamas For Last Minute Setbacks
Israeli media had suggested that the delay happened because far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir threatened to quit the government if the war ended.
Politics
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Came Out Of Hiding To Lead An Anti-Government Protest But Was Arrested
María Corina Machado was released an hour later, but her party said the regime forced her to record videos under duress.
Politics
After Trump Said He’ll Rename The Gulf Of Mexico To America, Mexico’s President Had The Best Comeback
Mexico's president said renaming North America to "Mexican America" has a nice ring to it.
world
The Crown Prince Of Morocco Refuses To Let People Kiss His Hand And Avoids It In The Most Brilliant Way
“Too low too slow…”
world
A South Korean Plane Crashed While Landing And Almost All 181 Passengers Are Dead
A passenger plane belonging to Jeju Airlines crashed in South Korea’s Muan International Airport on Sunday Dec. 29, killing almost all 181 people on board, with only two survivors.