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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.
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- 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.