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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has warned that Iran could resume uranium enrichment within a few months, despite recent airstrikes that caused significant damage to its nuclear infrastructure. His comments come amid growing concern over the status and location of Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium following coordinated attacks by Israel and the United States. …

Amid ongoing regional instability, Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, delivered a strongly worded speech during Ashoura commemorations, broadcast overnight. His address underscored escalating frustration with the current state of affairs along the Israeli-Lebanese border and signaled that continued restraint from the group should not be taken for granted. In his remarks, Qassem accused Israel of perpetuating what he called …

Lebanese authorities have submitted a revised response to a diplomatic proposal from U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, anchoring their position on the principle of reciprocal action. According to officials familiar with the matter, the Lebanese side firmly opposes the framework outlined by the U.S. representative, which reportedly demanded the immediate surrender of Hezbollah’s weapons as a precondition for American efforts to …

Veteran director Michael Bay is officially returning to direct the next installment in the Transformers film series, according to newly surfaced industry reports. Bay, who originally brought the iconic 1980s animated series to live-action format in 2007, is set to step back into the director’s role after a significant hiatus. His previous five films in the franchise collectively generated billions …

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup continues with a marquee Round of 16 fixture featuring two of Europe’s most iconic football clubs. Real Madrid and Juventus are set to face off on Tuesday, July 1, at 20:00 local time in New Jersey, in a match that combines history, form, and ambition under the tournament’s expanded format. With both clubs boasting …

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Manchester City and Al Hilal SFC are set to face off in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, at 02:00 BST at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. This encounter marks a significant test for both teams as they vie for a place in the quarterfinals of the tournament’s expanded …

Manchester City delivered a commanding performance on Thursday, defeating Juventus 5-2 to clinch first place in Group G at the Club World Cup. The result marked the third consecutive win for Pep Guardiola’s side and potentially spares them from facing Real Madrid in the upcoming round of 16. The match at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah saw Manchester City …