IJR News — today's news from every sideEtihad Expands Global Alliances Across RegionsBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Etihad Airways and Abra Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen global connectivity across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, leveraging Avianca, GOL, and Wamos Air with plans for codeshares, reciprocal loyalty benefits, and wider commercial cooperation, with initiatives slated to roll out in 2026 pending regulatory approvals. The partnership also envisions fleet moves, including a potential dry lease of an Airbus A330-900 for GOL starting November 2026 and up to three Wamos Air aircraft for Etihad’s expansion from March 2027, creating a new bridge between the regions for travelers. New Zealand, Philippines Forge Comprehensive Partnership — Jul 21, 2026New Zealand and the Philippines formalized a Comprehensive Partnership, elevating ties across political engagement, defence and security, maritime cooperation, trade and economic ties, and people-to-people links, and they signed education and geothermal-energy cooperation agreements. The partners plan a Plan of Action, celebrate six decades of diplomatic relations, and aim to deepen defense cooperation and trade, including discussions on joining the CPTPP and boosting two-way trade toward 2030. Kraft Heinz, Disney Strike Multiyear Theme Park DealBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Kraft Heinz and Disney have announced a long-term, multi-year alliance to place ten Kraft Heinz brands—including HEINZ, Philadelphia, and Kraft Mac & Cheese—into Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney media, with new condiment stations, co-branded packaging, and integrated marketing across platforms. The partnership launches this summer and includes previews at D23 2026, signaling Kraft Heinz's push to revive sales through immersive, branded experiences across Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and related media ventures.
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