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2. First name of the democratic socialist who took office as Mayor of New York City in 2025.
7. The first name of Takaichi, Japan’s historic first female Prime Minister elected in late 2025.
8. The breakthrough non-opioid pain relief drug approved in 2025 and widely adopted in 2026.
11. The controversial 10% universal import tax proposed by the U.S. administration in 2025.
13. One of the three North American nations preparing to host the 2026 World Cup this summer.
15. The element at the heart of the 2026 "Green Protectionism" trade disputes.
16. A critical 2026 maritime flashpoint for global energy security and naval tensions.
17. The surname associated with the massive document release signed into law in late 2025.
18. The massive cricket league holding its highly anticipated championship final on May 31, 2026.

1. The primary host city for the 2026 Winter Olympics (alongside Cortina d'Ampezzo).
3. The 2026 AI shift from simple chatbots to autonomous systems that perform complex tasks.
4. The South American nation that saw major U.S. intervention in late 2025.
5. The "new oil" of 2026, driving trade wars between the West and the Global South.
6. The superstar who led the Dodgers to a repeat World Series victory in late 2025.
8. The nation facing one of the most severe humanitarian and food crises of mid-2026.
9. The primary focus of the 2026 "Space Race 2.0" between private firms and national agencies.
10. The asset that reached a staggering $126k peak during the 2025 financial rally.
12. The material used in high-efficiency hybrid solar cells reaching the market in 2026.
14. The late Pope whose 2025 passing led to the current transition in the Vatican.
19. The papal name chosen by the new Pope elected in May 2025.