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World News / Jun 15, 2026

30% of World GDP: Why the 2026 Mexico-Canada-US World Cup Is FIFA’s Biggest Economic Tournament Yet

For the first time ever, Mexico, Canada, and the US will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The IMF highlights the economic impact as the three host nations account for about 30% of nominal world GDP. Through its “Beyond the Pitch” series, the IMF will publish content on trade, growth, and development, showing how large sports events drive long-term economic implications.

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World News / Jun 13, 2026

Governments Must Target Underserved Borrowers & Track True Job Growth Impact

World Bank survey of 108 institutions in 74 countries finds credit guarantee schemes average 2% of GDP globally but just 0.1% in Sub-Saharan Africa where SME financing need is greatest. Research shows guaranteed firms only grow jobs when schemes reach firms banks would reject. Effectiveness depends on financial system depth and governance, not just product design.

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World News / Jun 3, 2026

El Nino 80% Likely by August 2026 With Ocean Temps 6°C Above Average, WMO Warns of Heat Stress, Drought Risk, and Weak South Asia Monsoon

The WMO indicates El Niño conditions are actively forming with ocean temperatures near 6°C above average, giving an 80% chance from June to August 2026 and 90% later. The probabilistic forecast warns of warmer summers, heat stress, severe drought, drier conditions across Australia, Indonesia, Central America, and South Asia with a weak Indian subcontinent monsoon, while southern South America, the Horn of Africa, and central Asia may see wetter-than-average conditions.

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World News / Jun 1, 2026

25.4% of All Fruits and Vegetables Lost Before Reaching Consumers, UNECE Experts Launch New Framework to Cut Waste

Experts from 34 countries across UNECE agreed on an ambitious new framework to address food losses in fresh and dried fruits and vegetables after 25.4% of produce was lost before reaching consumers in 2023. Measures include a product-based approach to food loss reduction, a Code of Good Practice for dried fruit and nut value chains, and a voluntary standardized package marking system to cut border rejections and help meet SDG target 12.3.

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World News / May 27, 2026

Ebola Outbreak Strains Fragile Health Systems -900 Suspected Cases Expose High Economic Cost of Weak Surveillance and Risk to Frontline Workers

Ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda have caused 101 confirmed cases and 10 deaths, with 900 suspected cases and 220 suspected deaths reported. Healthcare worker infections highlight risks to frontline staff and the urgent need for better surveillance, testing, PPE, and infection control. International health organizations are enhancing response as authorities stress early detection and contact tracing to contain transmission and strengthen global public health preparedness.

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World News / May 25, 2026

508 Votes Seal EU Crackdown on Foreign Control of Defence, AI & Chips

The European Parliament approved stricter regulation of foreign investments in critical sectors with 508 votes for, requiring all EU countries to screen deals in defence, AI, semiconductors, and finance services to safeguard against geopolitical risk. EU member states have for far too long tolerated the influence of external forces on key areas of the European economy.

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