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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 will feature a high-stakes showdown between Borussia Dortmund and CF Monterrey, set to take place on Wednesday, July 2, at 02:00 local time at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. With the tournament’s newly expanded format introducing more rigorous group stages and direct knockout ties, both teams arrive at this stage aiming …

Production for the third season of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” is underway, with the series continuing to delve into the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons. Actor Tom Glynn-Carney, who portrays King Aegon II Targaryen, has shared insights into the evolving complexity of his character in the upcoming season. In a recent interview, Glynn-Carney discussed …

The U.S. Senate has advanced the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a comprehensive Republican-led budget and tax package endorsed by President Donald Trump. The bill aims to make permanent the 2017 tax cuts, introduce new tax benefits, and implement significant reductions in federal spending. While proponents argue it will stimulate economic growth and reduce the deficit, critics warn of adverse effects …

Lebanese political leaders convened at Baabda Palace on Monday to deliberate on a U.S. proposal concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon. The meeting, the second of its kind within days, included representatives of President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Discussions centered on a document delivered by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, which …

In a notable policy development, Israel has expressed a willingness to pursue peace agreements with Lebanon and Syria, marking a possible turning point in long-standing regional tensions. The announcement follows major geopolitical shifts, including leadership changes in Syria and a perceived weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Speaking at a press briefing in Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that …

At the recent FuelFest event in Pomona, California, actor Vin Diesel announced that the eleventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise is scheduled for release in April 2027. He agreed to this release date under three conditions: the film’s setting would return to Los Angeles, the narrative would focus again on street racing culture, and the character Brian O’Conner, …

Chelsea secured a place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 4-1 win over Benfica following extra time in a match that was significantly prolonged due to severe weather conditions. The game, held at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, stretched over four hours and thirty-nine minutes, largely because of a lengthy weather delay. The …

Director Matt Reeves has finalized the script for the highly anticipated sequel to The Batman, putting an end to speculation surrounding the project’s future. Rumors of its cancellation had circulated due to the parallel development of the DC Universe’s own iteration of Batman under the leadership of DC Studios’ co-head James Gunn. However, with Reeves confirming the script’s completion, production …