Keywords: North America


US moves toward USMCA exit process, triggering long-term countdown for North American trade pact

The United States is preparing to formally initiate a long-term withdrawal process from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a move that would trigger a decade-long countdown toward the potential end of one of the world’s largest free trade zones. According to the reported plan, the U.S.......

2026 World Cup stadiums set stage for historic tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will unfold across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada, marking the largest edition of the tournament ever held. With 48 national teams competing in 104 matches, the competition will span three host countries and bring together some of the most recognized sporting......

Audi reshuffles global leadership as part of strategic reorganization

Audi has announced a broad executive reshuffle across its key markets in North America, China, Canada, and South Korea, effective April 1, as part of efforts to strengthen its global operations and boost sales in underperforming regions. The German automaker described the move as part of its most extensive......

Rare polar vortex collapse triggers prolonged Arctic cold across US and Europe

A historically rare disruption of the polar vortex, which began late November, continues to unleash unpredictable winter weather across North America and Europe. Meteorologists warn that February 2026 will bring ongoing waves of Arctic air interspersed with brief thaws. This high-altitude weather system,......

Avatar 3 tops the North American box office on opening weekend

The third installment of James Cameron’s Avatar franchise has taken the top spot at the North American box office upon its theatrical release, according to estimates published Sunday by industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. Titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, the film generated an estimated 88 million......

Trump leads White House task force preparing for historic 2026 FIFA World Cup

President Trump convened the White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force to oversee final preparations for what will be the largest World Cup ever held. The task force, established by executive order earlier this year, is coordinating security,......

U.S. imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports as trade tensions escalate

The United States will implement a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada starting August 1, 2025, intensifying trade tensions between the two neighboring nations. President Donald Trump announced the decision in a formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, which was later shared on his social......

Volkswagen's profit drops amid trade tensions and increased tariffs

Volkswagen's net profit for the first quarter of the year decreased by 40.6 percent, dropping to €2.19 billion ($2.49 billion). Despite this, the company saw a 3 percent increase in revenue, which reached €77.56 billion. The 10-brand conglomerate, which includes Audi, Skoda, and Porsche,......

Morocco's ONMT restructures to enhance tourism appeal

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) has announced a significant structural reorganization aimed at boosting Morocco's global tourism appeal. This initiative is part of the office's ongoing strategy to attract 26 million tourists by 2030. In a recent statement, ONMT revealed that the......