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The final league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 promises to be a decisive affair as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) prepare to take on the in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both sides enter the contest with differing ambitions—RCB seeks a top-two finish for a playoff advantage, while LSG aims to …

The 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) final is set to feature a compelling contest between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, May 25. Both teams have demonstrated strong performances throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a highly anticipated championship match. Quetta Gladiators: Consistent Performers Seeking Second Title Quetta Gladiators have showcased remarkable consistency …

Napoli secured their fourth Serie A title on Friday, concluding the 2024–25 season with a 2–0 victory over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. The win ensured they finished one point ahead of Inter Milan, who simultaneously defeated Como 2–0. Scott McTominay opened the scoring just before halftime with an acrobatic volley, marking his 12th league goal of the …

In April 2025, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD surpassed Tesla in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales across Europe for the first time, signaling a notable shift in the region’s EV market dynamics. According to data from JATO Dynamics, BYD registered 7,231 BEVs, narrowly edging out Tesla’s 7,165 units. The European BEV market experienced a 28% year-over-year increase in registrations during April, …

Iran’s nuclear program encompasses a network of facilities integral to its uranium enrichment and nuclear energy production. These sites are central to ongoing negotiations with the United States and have been focal points in discussions about regional security and non-proliferation efforts. Situated approximately 220 kilometers southeast of Tehran, the Natanz facility serves as Iran’s primary uranium enrichment center. Equipped with …

Benjamin Hassan achieved a significant milestone on Friday, becoming the first Lebanese tennis player in the Open era to qualify for the main draw of the French Open. The 30-year-old secured his spot at Roland-Garros by defeating Japan’s James Trotter 6-2, 7-6(5) in the final round of the qualifying tournament. Hassan’s path to the main draw involved three consecutive victories …

The United States has formally lifted longstanding economic sanctions on Syria, marking a significant shift in policy following the December 2024 ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. This move aims to support Syria’s reconstruction efforts and alleviate humanitarian challenges after more than a decade of civil conflict. Policy Shift and Conditions On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department issued …

President Joseph Aoun cast his vote on Saturday in his hometown of al-Aishiyeh, located in the southern Jezzine district, marking the conclusion of Lebanon’s four-phase municipal and mayoral elections. His visit to the polling station followed inspections of electoral operations in the nearby areas of Sidon and Nabatieh, where he emphasized the nation’s resolve to uphold democratic processes despite ongoing …