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On February 19, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico announced that the country would take legal action against Google if the tech giant continues to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for users in the United States. Sheinbaum stated that her government has communicated with Google, asserting that an executive order from former President Donald Trump only pertains to the section of the continental shelf that belongs to the U.S. In her letter, she emphasized that Mexico does not accept any alteration to the name of geographic areas that encompass its national territory. Google has responded, clarifying that users in Mexico will still see "Gulf of Mexico" on its Maps app, while those in other countries may see both names. This dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding territorial nomenclature and national sovereignty.

Ukraine is reopening its visa programme to tourists from 45 countries with the reinstatement of the electronic visa (e-Visa) program, effective February 17, 2025. This welcome move simplifies travel planning and allows eligible citizens to apply for their visas online, eliminating the need for consulate visits. This initiative signals Ukraine’s commitment to reviving its tourism sector and welcoming international visitors once again. Ukraine’s e-Visa program, initially introduced on April 4, 2018, allows eligible travellers to apply for a visa online, eliminating the need for in-person visits to consulates. However, the service was suspended in 2022 due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. Now, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has confirmed that the e-Visa system will resume for 45 eligible countries  from February 17, 2025. Eligible Countries for Ukraine’s e-Visa Citizens of the following  45 countries  can apply for a Ukraine e-Visa: Americas: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago. Asia & Pacific: Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. Africa: Mauritius, South Africa Europe & Caribbean: Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada Registration can be made by qualified citizens of the above countries by creating an account on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal.

A father is facing trial for the murder of his three-year-old daughter, who tragically died after allegedly being shaken violently. The case of Lau Kai-ping, 42, is currently being examined by a jury in the High Court. Lau is accused of killing his daughter, Leung Ah-sze, who passed away in 2020 due to acute brain bleeding believed to be caused by violent shaking. In a controversial statement during the proceedings, Lau suggested that his daughter should be "disciplined like a dog." While Lau has pleaded not guilty to murder, he has admitted to manslaughter—a plea that the prosecution has rejected. He also pleaded guilty to charges of child abuse. The prosecution's opening statement revealed that the girl suffered from acute submeningeal bleeding, which is associated with shaken baby syndrome. It was noted that Lau had a history of a tumultuous and violent relationship with his partner, Leung Siu-yan. In 2017, he was imprisoned for pouring corrosive liquid on her during a serious dispute. After his release in May 2020, he returned to live with Leung and their daughter. On July 18, 2020, Leung briefly left to buy breakfast and returned just ten minutes later to find her daughter unconscious. Despite immediate medical attention, the girl died on her third birthday, July 29. The prosecution argued that Lau misled authorities by claiming that the girl had fallen out of bed.