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In an interview broadcast on Sunday, June 15, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran had attempted on two separate occasions to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking to Fox News anchor Bret Baier, Netanyahu described Iran as a central global threat and reiterated that his country’s actions were aimed at safeguarding both its own security and broader …

As Israel and Iran exchange direct strikes in one of their most intense confrontations to date, key Iranian allies in the region have largely stayed on the sidelines. Hezbollah in Lebanon and powerful militia groups in Iraq have refrained from significant involvement despite the deepening hostilities and the use of Iraqi airspace by Israeli forces. Their restraint signals a broader …

Tensions between Iran and Israel intensified further on Sunday, as the two nations exchanged strikes for a third straight day. The ongoing hostilities have led to a rising death toll and an expanding list of targets, underscoring the most serious military confrontation the adversaries have engaged in directly. The conflict began in earnest on Friday when Israel launched a widespread …

A major escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel has resulted in significant casualties, with Iranian missile strikes on Israel overnight leaving at least 10 people dead, according to official reports on Sunday. The latest exchange marks the most direct and intense military confrontation between the two longtime adversaries in their history of proxy engagements and threats. In retaliation, Israel …

Apple has significantly deepened its reliance on India, transforming the country into a key operational hub not just for manufacturing but for safeguarding access to the U.S. market amid rising geopolitical friction. Recent data shows a sharp increase in iPhone shipments from India to the United States, highlighting a major shift in the tech giant’s global logistics and trade priorities. …

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As the restructured FIFA Club World Cup kicks off in the United States, one of the early headline matchups will see Flamengo RJ face Espérance de Tunis. The encounter is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 02:00 local time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. With this being the inaugural edition of the tournament featuring 32 teams, both clubs …

As preparations conclude for the opening round of the restructured FIFA Club World Cup, attention turns to an anticipated showdown between Argentina’s Boca Juniors and Portugal’s SL Benfica. The match is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, with kickoff set for 23:00 local time, marking both clubs’ first appearance in the revamped competition. The expanded tournament, now featuring a broader …