Google announced that it will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” on its maps for users in the United States. According to a post on social media platform X, users in Mexico will continue to see the Gulf of Mexico, while those outside both countries will…
The Trump administration has announced a temporary halt to federal grants and loans starting Tuesday, a move that could significantly impact a wide range of programs, including education, housing assistance, disaster relief, and healthcare initiatives reliant on billions in federal funding. In a memo issued Monday, the acting head of…
Google’s maps division has reclassified the United States as a “sensitive country,” a designation it typically applies to nations with strict governments or border disputes, CNBC reported on Monday. The change follows an executive order by President Donald Trump directing updates to official maps and federal communications, including renaming the…
A federal judge temporarily blocked part of the Trump administration’s plan to freeze all federal aid, a move that had raised concerns among charities and educators. US District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued the ruling on Tuesday afternoon, preventing the government from halting funding for “open awards” already granted by…
A stampede broke out at the ongoing mega Hindu religious gathering of Mahakumbh in India’s Prayagraj during the early hours of Wednesday, reportedly killing dozens, as tens of millions of devotees descended on the holy city to bathe on Mauni Amavasya- the most sacred bathing day of the festival. According…
Norway’s colossal $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund, one of the world’s largest, posted a robust 13% return in 2024, translating to a staggering $222 billion gain. This impressive performance was largely fueled by the booming US technology sector. However, despite this significant surge, the fund narrowly missed its self-imposed benchmark…
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the dominant player in India’s automotive market, reported a quarterly profit that fell short of expectations, revealing the challenges the company faces from escalating raw material costs. Despite a robust increase in sales volume, the carmaker’s profitability was squeezed by a substantial jump in production expenses.…
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a groundbreaking move—investing 5% of its €140 billion ($146.13 billion) foreign reserves into Bitcoin, as per an FT report. This would make the CNB the first major Western central bank to integrate cryptocurrency into its reserves. If the plan moves forward, the CNB…
Russia has continued to send cargoes of crude oil to India on tankers that have been sanctioned by the US, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. This situation presents a crucial test of Moscow’s ability to circumvent the stringent sanctions implemented by Washington earlier this month. Three shipments of heavily sanctioned Arctic…
General Motors (GM) ended 2024 on a high note, reporting fourth-quarter revenue of $47.7 billion and an operating profit of $2.5 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations, however, GM’s stock fell by more than 10% as tariff fears overshadowed strong guidance. For the full year, GM achieved an adjusted profit of…