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Montenegro and Georgia are set to face off at Stadion Pod Goricom in what promises to be a tightly contested friendly match. Montenegro, coming off a loss to Belgium in Brussels, is determined to bounce back and show their capabilities against Georgia in Podgorica. Unfortunately, Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic is sidelined due to injury, and midfielder Milos Brnovic is …

China’s exports in May experienced their highest growth rate in over a year, despite ongoing trade tensions. According to customs data released on Friday, exports surged 7.6% year-on-year to $302.35 billion, marking the fastest pace since April 2023. However, imports only increased by 1.8% to $219.73 billion, falling short of the anticipated 4% growth. The notable rise in exports is …

The term “zombie companies” refers to firms burdened with so much debt that they barely manage to stay afloat, unable to cover even the interest on their loans and just one bad hit away from going under. An analysis by the Associated Press found that the number of these struggling firms has surged to nearly 7,000 globally, with around 2,000 …

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has moved closer to achieving a career Grand Slam after defeating Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner in an epic semifinal at the French Open. The match, which took place on Friday, June 7, lasted over four hours and saw Alcaraz triumph with scores of 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, securing his spot in the final. He …

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has finalized his squad for Euro 2024, making several notable exclusions. Barcelona’s teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, Atletico Madrid’s versatile midfielder Marcos Llorente, and Girona playmaker Aleix Garcia were all cut from the team on Friday. Initially naming a 29-man provisional list in May, de la Fuente trimmed it down to the final 26 players …

Scientists in Australia have identified a peculiar radio signal emanating from space, characterized by its unusually long flashes that last for nearly an hour—the longest duration observed to date. This signal, which exhibits a combination of extended bright flashes interspersed with short, weak pulses, and intermittent silence, remains an enigma as researchers have yet to determine its origin. Typically, astronomers …

High-ranking officials from the White House, Pentagon, and U.S. State Department have engaged in extensive discussions over the past few hours to avert a major escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a media report. The report from ad-Diyar newspaper on Friday indicated that U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein participated in some of these discussions, facilitating talks with both Israeli …

The U.S. has indirectly asked Hezbollah to engage in mediation efforts with Hamas to “reach an agreement that would stop the Gaza war and consequently the clashes between Israel and Hezbollah,” according to a media report. During a phone call with Speaker Nabih Berri, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein requested that Berri ask Hezbollah to intensify its efforts with Hamas. This …