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The 37th round of the 2024–25 Primera División will witness a pivotal showdown between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid on Sunday, May 18, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 local time at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. This fixture features two clubs at opposite ends of the table—Sevilla battling to avoid relegation and Real Madrid continuing their pursuit of the league …

The penultimate round of the 2024–25 La Liga season will see Atlético Madrid take on Real Betis on Sunday, May 18, with kickoff set for 18:00 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. With both sides targeting strong finishes, this fixture holds significant implications for European competition next season. Atlético enter the match in third place with 70 points and will aim …

Russia and China have entered into a formal agreement to construct a nuclear-powered facility on the Moon, intended to serve as a critical infrastructure component for the planned International Lunar Research Station (ILRS). The two countries signed a memorandum of cooperation earlier this month, outlining their shared responsibilities for the ambitious endeavor. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, will contribute the …

Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday targeted multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, leaving at least 60 people dead, including 22 children, according to local medical authorities. The attacks followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s firm declaration that military operations would not be paused until Hamas is entirely dismantled. The heaviest casualties occurred in Jabaliya, in northern Gaza, where 50 people were …

During a high-level summit in Riyadh attended by Gulf leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman publicly affirmed the kingdom’s support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to restore institutional authority and consolidate control over armed forces under state command. The statement marked a clear endorsement of Lebanon’s attempts to reinforce sovereignty and internal security amid …

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at a meeting of leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh that there is in Lebanon a new chance for peace and for a future “free from the grip of Hezbollah”. “In Lebanon there is a new chance for a future free from the grip of …

During a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued strong criticism of Iran, labeling it the most destabilizing force in the Middle East. Speaking in Riyadh, Trump accused the Iranian leadership of funding violence and contributing to regional unrest in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq, and Yemen. He stated that Iran’s activities have brought extensive suffering …

Carlo Ancelotti will leave his position as head coach of Real Madrid at the end of the current season to assume leadership of the Brazil national football team, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Monday. The move will make Ancelotti the first non-Brazilian to manage the national team, as he prepares to guide them through their qualification campaign for …