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The 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League continues on Monday with Match 6 as Chepauk Super Gillies face off against Nellai Royal Kings at the SNR College Cricket Ground in Coimbatore. Both teams enter the contest with early wins under their belts, setting up a compelling clash between two in-form sides looking to build early momentum in the campaign. Chepauk Super …

Iranian state television has announced that Tehran has acquired an extensive cache of Israeli intelligence documents, which it claims include classified materials concerning Israel’s nuclear sites and military defense strategies. The disclosure, attributed to unnamed regional sources, suggests the material includes a substantial quantity of sensitive data reportedly obtained during a covert operation. The report stated that Iran’s intelligence services …

The Biden administration’s immigration enforcement actions have triggered widespread protests in Los Angeles, culminating in a federal order issued Saturday by former President Donald Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to the city. The decision marks a rare federal override of state authority, provoking sharp backlash from California officials who argue the move will intensify, rather than resolve, civil …

Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution area in southern Gaza early Saturday, resulting in at least 36 Palestinian fatalities, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. Among the dead were six individuals reportedly shot near a humanitarian center supported by U.S. funding. The Israeli military confirmed its involvement, stating that troops discharged warning shots towards individuals it claimed were …

The Netherlands will face Malta in a pivotal Group E World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The match, set for a 19:45 kickoff at Euroborg Stadium, comes as the Dutch look to build momentum early in their campaign, while Malta aim to defy expectations and register a rare result against elite opposition. With just one group-stage match played …

Finland and Poland are set to meet in a key 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture at the Olympiastadion in Helsinki on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The Group 4 encounter, scheduled for a 19:45 kickoff local time, could have a significant impact on the standings as the qualification campaign progresses. With Poland currently leading the group after winning both of their …

Bolivia and Chile are set to meet in a crucial South American World Cup qualifying fixture on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 21:00 local time. This 16th-round encounter will be held at Bolivia’s high-altitude home venue, a setting known to challenge visiting teams. With the CONMEBOL table tightening, both sides are under pressure to deliver, although they arrive at this …

Portugal and Spain are set to face off in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the UEFA Nations League A on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The match, scheduled to kick off at 20:00 local time at the Allianz Arena in Munich, is expected to play a crucial role in determining the winner of their group. With Spain leading …