– In Bangkok on October 16, figures revealed that multilateral development banks provided approximately US$65 billion in direct financing for 2026. This amount significantly exceeds the roughly $35 billion allocated annually before the COVID-19 pandemic. Low and middle-income nations are
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In Northwestern Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources has announced that a regional restricted fire zone and travel restrictions will be lifted as of Thursday, following measurable rainfall and a decline in wildfire activity. Official statements from provincial forestry authorities
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the
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Canada reached the FIFA World Cup last 16 for the first time with a 1-0 win over South Africa on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium. Stephen Eustáquio scored in the 92nd minute. The midfielder controlled the ball
Portugal opened its FIFA World Cup Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s ineffective attacking display became a central part of a frustrating result. João Neves gave
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener at Kansas City Stadium on Tuesday. The Argentina captain lifted his career World Cup total to 16 goals, tying Miroslav Klose
France opened their FIFA World Cup Group I campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe scored twice after halftime and Bradley Barcola added the other goal. Ibrahim Mbaye scored late
Germany began its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 7-1 win over Curaçao at Houston Stadium on Sunday. Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany took control of its Group E opener. Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown
Canada earned its first point in men’s FIFA World Cup history with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B at Toronto Stadium. The co-host trailed after Jovo Lukic scored in the 21st minute. Substitute Cyle Larin equalized

