Sanctions brought on by Putin’s war in Ukraine are taking a bite out of Russia’s New Year's salad
With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin ...
2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here’s how it unfolded
The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war ...
An altercation erupts at a high-level meeting of a Russia-dominated economic union
A tightly-scripted meeting of the Russia-dominated economic alliance of several ex-Soviet nations briefly went awry Thursday ...
Saudi Arabia is a controversial choice to host the World Cup, but the spotlight and scrutiny might spark change
The official announcement that Saudi Arabia would host the 2024 Fifa men’s World Cup came as a surprise to nobody. Hosting ...
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Visit Seattle Projects $929M Economic Impact from FIFA World Cup in 2026
The FIFA World Cup will generate at least $929 million in King County economic impact when Seattle hosts six soccer matches in summer 2026, according to an initial estimate provided last week by Visit ...
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FIFA faces backlash over 'unacceptable' map of Ukraine that appeared to omit Crimea
Impact Link FIFA ... as an inconsistent stance by FIFA and UEFA on this crucial issue, especially in light of the ongoing destructive invasion initiated by Russia against Ukraine in the 21st ...
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Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host. Human rights groups warn of ‘unimaginable human cost’
In its report, FIFA added that “there is a good potential that hosting the competition could help contribute to positive human rights impacts in ... World Cups in both Russia and Qatar, with ...
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FIFA economic assessment sees positive numbers arising from 2026 World Cup
according to a FIFA economic impact assessment. That amount is split between Canadian gross domestic product, labour income and government revenue with GDP ($2 billion) and labour income ($1.3 ...
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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup explained: Why FIFA’s awarding of the competition is controversial
Despite the nation’s stated desire to diversify its economy ... issue is sponsorship — with FIFA’s sponsors often criticised for their environmental impact. For example, over 130 female ...
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FIFA estimates $3.8 billion benefit for Canada as 2026 World Cup co-host
according to a FIFA economic impact assessment. That amount is split between Canadian gross domestic product, labour income and government revenue with GDP ($2 billion) and labour income ($1.3 ...