World Cup Final Build-Up: Spain and Argentina lock horns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, with Argentina chasing a fourth title and Spain aiming for a second, while FIFA’s resale market still shows over 1,000 unsold tickets and some prices reportedly topping $2.3m. Sports Governance & Integrity: FIFA is also set to scrutinize Argentina players after England celebrations and a Falklands-related banner controversy, adding off-pitch pressure to the final. Caribbean Tourism & Travel: Club Med has started construction on a new 150-room resort in St. Croix, targeting a 2027 opening and about 200 jobs, while Turks and Caicos is pushing an airlift expansion plan to diversify visitor markets. Regional Policy: Antigua and Barbuda’s PM Gaston Browne says his government will consult stakeholders before taking Parliament on whether to protect EU visa-free access by adjusting its Citizenship by Investment Programme. Tech & Cooperation: China pledged 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries and floated new AI cooperation centers, including with Latin American and Caribbean partners. Cuba Sanctions: The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions on Cuba’s tourism sector and state firms, deepening the humanitarian squeeze.