How could Canada, US and Mexico fare in their World Cup groups?
The host nations had what will be seen as relatively favorable draws for the 2026 tournament.
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Trump gets first edition of FIFA Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump was awarded the newly created FIFA Peace Prize on Friday during the high-profile draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during which the 12 groups to compete across the United States, Mexico, and Canada next year were determined.
Brazil's economy grows 0.1% in Q3 of 2025
Brazil's economy expanded by 0.1% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the previous quarter. Year-on-year, Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) —the measure of the total value of goods and services produced in the country—rose by 1.8%. Over the past four quarters, GDP
Groups set for 2026 Football World Cup
The groups for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup were finalized on Friday following a high-profile draw held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
Kiwi forestry giant approved for Uruguayan benefits program
New Zealand forestry giant Claymark has received official approval for a major investment in Uruguay, committing over US$100 million to establish large-scale operations in the South American nation.
Argentina: Welcome ceremony for F-16s rescheduled due to weather
Weather conditions have forced Argentine President Javier Milei to move forward the reception ceremony for the first batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets bought from Denmark, following their 12,000 km delivery journey.
South Georgia welcomes the UK/Oversea Territories’ biodiversity strategy
The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, welcomes the publication of the UK OT biodiversity strategy which reaffirms the commitment of the UK government to work with OT territory governments to conserve, protect, and restore biodiversity in the
Argentina: Dollar keeps falling after new debt plan announcement
Argentina's official exchange rate and key financial dollar segments registered declines on Friday, after Economy Minister Luis 'Toto' Caputo announced plans for a new dollar-denominated bond issuance aimed at refinancing maturities and strengthening foreign currency reserves.'
Chilean Army Captain dies in paragliding accident
An active-duty Chilean Army captain died on Friday after crashing his paraglider on a hillside south of Iquique, in the area known as Palo Buque. The location is frequently used for paragliding training. Chilean regulations treat paragliding as a form of non-conventional
Watch: Flames and thick smoke engulf plane in Brazil after fire breaks out
Equipment on the tarmac at Brazil’s São Paulo airport caught fire, with the blaze rapidly surrounding a plane and forcing the evacuation of 169 passengers.
