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Real Madrid advanced to the last 16 of the Club World Cup following a 3-0 victory against Red Bull Salzburg on Thursday, with Vinicius Junior playing a decisive role. The Brazilian forward netted the opening goal and provided an assist for the second, helping his team finish at the top of Group H with seven points. The win secures Real …

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Iran conducted a state funeral in Tehran for approximately 60 individuals, including high-ranking military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, who were killed during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel. The ceremony commenced at 8:00 a.m. local time, with government offices and many businesses closed to observe the occasion. Thousands of mourners gathered in central Tehran, …

Meta Platforms is facing renewed regulatory scrutiny from the European Commission over its advertising practices. The Commission issued a warning on Friday, stating the company may incur daily financial penalties if it does not bring its ad-based business model in line with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a sweeping regulation aimed at curbing anti-competitive behavior by large technology firms. This …

Syrian authorities have reported a major drug bust involving the seizure of approximately three million captagon pills along with 50 kilograms of hashish. The operation took place near the border with Lebanon following a security operation against a suspected trafficking group. According to the Syrian interior ministry, security forces detected suspicious activity involving individuals crossing from Lebanon into Syrian territory …

During a recent press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed renewed support for Lebanon, highlighting the country’s resilience and potential. Responding to a question from a Lebanese journalist, the president emphasized the administration’s intention to assist Lebanon during a period of economic and political strain. Trump described Lebanon as a nation with considerable potential, noting the intelligence and capacity of …

The 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup reaches its knockout phase with a highly anticipated quarter-final fixture between the United States and Costa Rica. Scheduled to take place on Monday, June 30, at midnight local time, the match will see two of the region’s most consistent national teams face off for a place in the semi-finals. Both sides enter the contest in …

As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup intensifies, Charlotte, North Carolina, prepares to host a compelling Round of 16 showdown. Inter Milan will face Fluminense RJ at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, June 30, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 PM local time. The matchup represents not only a clash of footballing philosophies but also a test of composure in …

Erling Haaland marked a significant personal achievement on Thursday by netting the 300th goal of his professional career during Manchester City’s 5-2 win over Juventus at the FIFA Club World Cup. The match was held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, where City completed a perfect group stage performance. The 24-year-old striker reached the milestone in the 52nd minute, …