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Mexico City opened FIFA World Cup 2026 with live music, cultural staging and artistic performances at historic Estadio Azteca.
Canada opened its home FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning its first tournament point.
Hwang In-beom scored and assisted as South Korea rallied past the Czech Republic 2-1 to open its FIFA World Cup campaign in Group A.
Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 Group A victory over South Africa as Bafana Bafana ended the match with nine men.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Mancora on Peru’s northern coast late Tuesday. Officials reported no injuries or damage and said no tsunami risk.
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Argentina inflation slowed to 2.1 percent in May, its lowest monthly rate in eight months, while annual CPI reached 33.2 percent.
Ecuador will raise tariffs on Colombian goods to 100% on May 1, expanding a bilateral trade and diplomatic dispute that has triggered retaliatory measures.
EU governments cleared an interim trade agreement with Mercosur, letting provisions take effect provisionally while the European Parliament process continues.
EU presses the United States for full clarity on tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling, citing an EU-US framework that caps duties on most goods.
Antonio Guterres points to the India EU trade agreement as he urges support for multipolarity, saying global challenges need inclusive cooperation under the UN Charter.
India and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement on Jan 27, 2026, as EU companies cite tariff cuts and easier market access for goods and services.
OPEC Fund signed a €15 million loan with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo to expand SME credit, including for women owned firms, boosting longer term finance in Kosovo 2026.
The dollar falls broadly while the yen strengthens on intervention risk, sending the euro and pound higher ahead of the Federal Reserve decision.
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Critics argue AI impact is not about replacing stars but about partial automation that trims entry roles, speeds iteration and shifts budgets.
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Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
Luxury
The global luxury market faces a 2% decline in 2024, with 50 million consumers exiting due to high prices and reduced innovation, Bain & Company’s annual report reveals.
