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“Instead of focusing on genuine problems of international peace, prosperity, or good relations, this body is debating map projects from the 16th Century, and their role in promoting reparations and 'cognitive justice',”
US representative Yaryna Ferencevych criticized the resolution as mocking the UN General Assembly's purpose.
“Let’s see what Mr. Cruz wants to do, and then we’ll talk about our options,”
Reddington deferred to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz when questioned about the possibility of a plea agreement.
“Maps are more than just guides for travellers - they shape how regions are perceived politically and economically,”
Kioko Muendo told the BBC that maps shape how regions are perceived politically and economically, beyond serving as travel guides.
“were destroying her mind”
Musgrove testified that Lindsay Clancy believed the medications she was taking were destroying her mind.
“You could fit the United States, China, India, Japan, Mexico and much of Europe into Africa and still have land to spare.”
The campaign group #CorrectTheMap highlighted the vast land area of Africa relative to other major countries and regions.
“more accurately represents the sizes of all continents, particularly Africa”
In February, the AU's 54 member states adopted the Equal Earth projection and said it more accurately represents continental sizes.
“Africa's misrepresentation on world maps is not just a cartographic error - it's a narrative issue,”
Lerato Mogoatlhe from Africa No Filter, one of the groups behind the campaign to ditch the Mercator map, told the BBC that Africa's misrepresentation is a narrative issue.
“A map is never neutral. It shapes perceptions, influences how the place of peoples and continents in the world is understood.”
Robert Dussey told a UN briefing that maps are not neutral and shape perceptions of peoples and continents.
“A fair world begins with a fair map.”
Ahead of the UN General Assembly vote, Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey spoke to Reuters about the resolution.
“While monarchs put their faces on coins, America has never had and never will have a king,”
Cortez Masto introduced legislation late the prior year to block Trump from placing his face on the coin.
“It’s unacceptable that Secretary Bessent and the Mint proceeded with the plan to produce and sell it.”
Cortez Masto criticised the coin's release in a statement to Al Jazeera on Wednesday.
“The Trump dollar coin is completely contrary to America’s democratic values,”
Cortez Masto criticised the coin's release in a statement to Al Jazeera on Wednesday.
“Our legislation would codify this country’s long-standing tradition of not putting living Presidents on American coins. Congress must pass it without delay.”
Cortez Masto urged Congress to pass legislation blocking living presidents from appearing on American coins.
“capture the spirit, pride, and legacy of a nation approaching its landmark anniversary”
The US Mint described the new $1 coin commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.
“The Lake of America was something I've been thinking about for a long time, actually. As you know, we took something called the Gulf of Mexico — we changed it — and now it's very routinely the Gulf of America,”
Trump said this in the Oval Office when signing an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
“gives notice to others in the industry that we're not done, and we expect similar outcomes from them as well.”
Rob Bonta issued a warning that prosecutors will seek similar accountability across the social media industry.
“That’s what it means to have Messi on the team,”
Casemiro spoke to Apple TV about playing alongside Lionel Messi.
“How can anyone be allowed to say this, working for freely given public airwaves?”
Donald Trump reacted on Truth Social to journalist Kristen Welker's characterisation of his electoral endorsements.
“The Press is a Disgrace to our Nation, and I hope that Chairman Brendan Carr, and the fine people of his Commission, will take this Threat to our Country very seriously,”
Donald Trump concluded his post by calling on FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to take action.
“We have to enjoy these moments because he is a person, a player that makes history.”
Casemiro praised Lionel Messi after Inter Miami's 7-1 win against CF Montreal.
“the rugged terrain and the lack of sufficient resources”
Relief efforts were hindered by difficult terrain and a shortage of resources.
“He is constantly looking for that goal, that play, that pass; I don’t think he’s an ordinary footballer. Analysing him, both as a player and as a person, goes so deep that you run out of words.”
Guillermo Hoyos praised Lionel Messi following his four-goal performance against CF Montreal.
“You know when, like, a rock band is really over the hill and you see them like in a casino playing some song from like 50 years ago, I think that’s the part of Donald Trump’s presidency we’re at now,”
Wab Kinew likened Donald Trump's renaming provocation to an over-the-hill rock band playing old songs.
“So much is going on that words simply fall short.”
Guillermo Hoyos praised Lionel Messi following his four-goal performance against CF Montreal.
“He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws,”
The Department of Homeland Security commented on Milo Yiannopoulos's visa violation and deportation.
“have not yet moved to the second phase of relief operations, which includes humanitarian assistance and reopening roads”
Relief operations in flood-hit Nepal faced delays in entering the second phase of assistance.
“There are no words to describe such footballing beauty,”
Guillermo Hoyos praised Lionel Messi following his four-goal performance against CF Montreal.
“It is clear that the international system we have lived in since the end of World War II is in turmoil,”
Iceland's Foreign Minister commented in a newspaper article on global instability.
“We saw today that we have to enjoy it, keep supporting and keep competing with him because he continues to be the best,”
Casemiro commented on Lionel Messi's impact on Inter Miami.
“at no cost to the American Taxpayer.”
Trump stated the deal securing Venezuelan oil reserves came at no cost to American taxpayers.
“Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state,”
Gov. Bill Lee spoke about the proposal to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton.
“The President cannot assert ownership over our culture or erase it through irresponsible political action,”
Seneca said in a statement that Trump's executive order violates a more than 225-year-old treaty and disrespects Indigenous people.
“We will do a survey of our own Milky Way galaxy and find 20 billion stars. That would make it the largest catalog of astronomical objects that's ever been produced.”
Julie Mcenery described the telescope's upcoming survey of the Milky Way galaxy during launch coverage.
“will substantially lower gas prices for all Americans”
In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced a deal with Venezuela giving the US control of some 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
“unilaterally seized and sold American oil, American assets and American platforms, costing us billions and billions of dollars”
Donald Trump justified claims to Venezuela's oil by alleging past seizures of American assets.
“a huge win for both the American and Venezuelan people”
Marco Rubio praised the energy agreement reached between the US and Venezuela.
“The scope is extraordinary,”
Julie Mcenery praised the extensive capabilities of the Roman Space Telescope during live launch commentary.
“through a partnership with private business”
Trump said on his social-media platform that the agreement had been brokered through a partnership with private business by his secretary of state and defense secretary.
“New York won’t be calling it that,”
Hochul responded on X to Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," saying New York would continue using the old name.
“It’s Lake Ontario to Canadians and the rest of the world. Now and forever.”
Ford wrote on X that the lake will remain Lake Ontario to Canadians.
“We know that America is changing. Their trading relationships, their foreign policies, their national monuments, their hydronyms. Canadians also know that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario — then, now and always,”
Carney added that Canadians know naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario, then, now and always.
“The name is more than 400 years old, predating both the Confederation of Canada and the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America,”
Carney wrote in an X post dismissing Trump's lake renaming order.
“I’m not … that informed on national security.”
Darline Graham admitted in a debate that she was not informed on national security.
“Cale is a generational defenseman and his accomplishments speak for themselves,”
Joe Sakic praised Cale Makar after the defenseman signed an eight-year contract extension with the Avalanche.
“Total legal immunity for ICE agents when they’re on duty.”
Milo Yiannopoulos posted on X supporting total legal immunity for on-duty ICE agents.
“At a place where Tennessee welcomes the world, it is fitting that Nashville International Airport would bear the name of our state’s favorite daughter and greet travelers with the enduring legacy of Dolly’s music, generosity, faith, and kindness.”
Lee said the airport should bear Parton's name and greet travelers with her legacy.
“He is obviously a tremendous competitor and player but even more so a great person, teammate and ambassador for the Avalanche and the Rocky Mountain region. We are beyond thrilled to get this deal done and have Cale in an Avalanche sweater for the next decade.”
Joe Sakic expressed excitement about securing Cale Makar on an eight-year contract extension.
“have work to do”
Warsh said the US central bank will still have work to do if policymakers are not confident that underlying inflation is returning to its 2 percent target.
“I look forward to getting back on the ice with my teammates and continuing to work toward our goal of bringing the Stanley Cup back to the Mile High City.”
Cale Makar stated his goal to win another Stanley Cup in Denver after signing an eight-year contract extension.
“We’re into some real foolishness now. It’s Lake Ontario, buddy.”
Houston, premier of Nova Scotia, wrote on X calling the renaming effort foolishness.
“The Great Lakes are a shared treasure that generations of Americans and Canadians have worked together to protect”
Democratic lawmaker Debbie Dingell opposed the name change and said she would introduce a bill to nullify it.
“maps our country for the world to see, and we are PROUD to implement your Executive Order to rename LAKE AMERICA”
Burgum praised the US Geological Survey's role in implementing the name change.
“has been ripping us off for a long time on trade”
Trump said the renaming was not a direct message to Canada as he signed the executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday.
“The places and waters that border our nation and support our economy should reflect the greatness of the United States,”
Burgum expressed support for renaming geographic features to reflect American greatness.
“Canadian women and men also know that things must be called by their name, and this lake is called Lake Ontario - today and forever.”
Carney reiterated that the lake should keep its name of Lake Ontario.
“things must be called by their name, and this lake is called Lake Ontario - today and forever”
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
“So, if you think about it, we have a gulf and we have a lake,”
Trump noted the U.S. has renamed a gulf and a lake and now needs an ocean.
“We're on it, Mr. President!”
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrote in response to Trump's executive order.
“Now, all we need is an ocean. So maybe we'll have to change the name of the Atlantic and or the Pacific. Maybe we'll change them both.”
Trump joked in the Oval Office that maybe the US would change the names of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
“We believe Ms. West is the mother of this child,”
Domen argued that West should be recognized as the mother of the child.