Strathfield Council has abandoned a proposal to rename parts of Homebush to Strathfield following a conflict of interest declared by Deputy Mayor John-Paul Baladi, whose sister owns property in the affected area. Councillors unanimously voted against the idea.
Nauru, the world's smallest republic, is considering a name change to 'Naoero' in a referendum to better reflect its heritage and language. The proposed change aims to reclaim an Indigenous name altered for foreign convenience, aligning with global trends of decolonization and place name revitalization.
Nauru, the world's smallest republic, is considering a name change to 'Naoero' to better reflect its Indigenous heritage and language. The proposal, passed by parliament, will go to a referendum. Experts see this as a move towards decolonization and cultural preservation.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's decision to honor a special forces unit as Heroes of the UPA, a partisan army with a controversial past involving massacres of Polish civilians, has strained relations with Poland, a key ally in the war against Russia.
Renaming Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) aims to improve understanding and treatment of the hormonal disorder affecting over 170 million women globally, including symptoms like irregular periods, excess hair growth, and infertility risks.
A federal judge ruled that President Trump cannot rename the Kennedy Center to include his name, ordering his name's removal and temporarily blocking the center's closure for renovations, while also restoring Rep. Joyce Beatty's voting rights as a trustee.
A US federal judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and blocked plans for a temporary closure for renovations, citing the board's overreach of legal authority.
A US federal judge has blocked President Trump from renaming the Kennedy Center to "Trump-Kennedy Center" and from closing it for renovations, citing Congressional naming rights. The ruling allows planned repairs to proceed but restricts unilateral name changes or closures.
A Democratic congressional candidate has filed a lawsuit to halt the rebranding of Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, citing unconstitutionality and taxpayer waste.
Smartphone brands are rebranding existing budget models with new names and higher prices due to rising component costs and currency fluctuations. Specifications often remain unchanged or are even downgraded, with price hikes of 50-60% on some entry-level devices. This strategy aims to maintain profitability as shipments are expected to decline.
President Trump shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Strait of Trump' and suggested the US naval blockade against Iran could last months, impacting global oil prices.
Trump shared a post on Truth Social proposing to rename the Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump,' accompanied by a map showing the strategic maritime chokepoint under the new label. The strait, through which a significant share of global crude oil shipments pass, has become a flashpoint in US-Iran tensions. Oil prices rose Thursday with Brent crude hitting its highest level since mid-2022 amid concerns over a prolonged US blockade on Iranian exports and stalled nuclear negotiations.
Just weeks after the CLP government insisted the Northern Territory's watch house crisis was over, the NT's Aboriginal justice agency has accused it of renaming parts of a Darwin watch house to conceal that people are still being held there long term.
Trump backs renaming ICE to NICE, reposting supporter's proposal on Truth Social. The agency faces declining public support, with 58% saying deportations go too far and 62% opposing ICE tactics, amid controversial enforcement operations including fatal shootings in Minnesota.
The New York Times earlier reported that Ukrainian representatives in negotiations with the United States over the conflict with Russia had allegedly suggested renaming the Kiev-controlled part of Donbass
