Mikhail Margelov, VP of the Russian International Affairs Council, dismisses claims that the US is running out of weapons due to the conflict with Iran, attributing such narratives to US defense contractors seeking larger budgets.
Alibaba released Qwen3.8-Max, a 2.4-trillion-parameter AI model with 95 billion active parameters. Featuring open weights for the first time at Max scale, the model emphasizes endurance tasks and multimodal capabilities while undercutting competitors on cost.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors faces strong opposition. UEFA unanimously voted to boycott tournaments if the plan proceeds, while Concacaf and AFC, led by Sheikh Salman, also express deep concern over unilateral actions. JP Morgan is again involved despite past controversies.
China achieved a stunning upset victory over top-seeded USA in a five-set thriller at the Women's Volleyball Nations League Finals in Macau, advancing to the last four for the first time since 2023 amidst a roaring home crowd.
Vladimir Orlov, director of the PIR Center, criticized the US and Israel for acting "contrary to common sense" regarding Iran's nuclear program. He stated their actions harm regional security and the non-proliferation regime, and that Iran's nuclear issue is not resolved but has entered a new phase.
Brasil decidiu expulsar Sergey Cherkasov, suposto espião russo preso em Brasília desde 2022. A medida só será cumprida após o fim de sua pena ou liberação judicial. A suspeita de que o país é usado como "berçário" de espiões russos ressurgiu após reportagem do The New York Times.
Player ratings and analysis for the US Men's National Team after their World Cup campaign. Weston McKennie and Alex Freeman received A- grades, while Folarin Balogun and Sebastian Berhalter also impressed. Manager Mauricio Pochettino received a B+ but faced criticism for tactical adjustments and substitutions.
Folarin Balogun played a forgettable role in the US's 4-1 World Cup loss to Belgium after a FIFA controversy regarding his red card suspension. Despite President Trump's intervention, Balogun failed to score, and the US was eliminated.
The US men's national team's World Cup loss to Belgium was overshadowed by a controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's eligibility. Despite a last-minute stay of his red-card suspension, Balogun was unable to prevent the team's defeat, leading to criticism of perceived political interference.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman stated the US is in a 'space race' with China to land humans on the Moon and establish permanent bases. Both nations aim for landings around 2028-2029, with the US planning a lunar base by 2027.
FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game ban on Sunday, allowing the forward to play for the USMNT against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The ban will be enforced if he commits a similar offense during a probationary period.
Forward Folarin Balogun will play for the United States against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 after FIFA suspended his one-match ban for a red card offense. The suspension is on hold for one year.
The US men's national team suffered a 3-2 defeat to Turkey in their final World Cup group stage match in Los Angeles, despite having already secured top spot. Kaan Ayhan scored the winning goal in the dying seconds, leaving the US with fresh questions about their defense and squad rotation as they head into the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The U.S. men's national soccer team, having already secured its knockout round spot in the FIFA World Cup after wins against Paraguay and Australia, aims for a historic third group stage victory against an already eliminated Turkey in Inglewood, California.
The USMNT defeated Australia 2-0, with Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun starting upfront in Christian Pulisic's absence. The tactical shift to two strikers proved effective against Australia's low block, leading to an early own goal and a second-half score.
The US men's national soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Australia, advancing to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. Despite the absence of star player Christian Pulisic due to a calf injury, the team secured the win with an own goal from Australia and a header from Alex Freeman.
The United States men's national soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing qualification for the Round of 32. This victory marks the first time since 1930 the USMNT has won their opening two matches.
The U.S. men's national soccer team's crucial match against Australia depends on star Christian Pulisic's left calf injury. Pulisic, who exited the last game at halftime, is undergoing individual training. His availability will significantly impact the team's seeding for the knockout stage.
Commentators and former players have disparaged the Socceroos as an 'average' team and a 'lay-up' for the USA, fueling pre-match tensions. Despite the verbal attacks, Socceroos players emphasize their underdog status as motivation.
The USMNT faces Australia in a critical World Cup Group D match in Seattle. Despite the US being higher ranked, Australia's recent upset win over Turkey has intensified expectations for this showdown, making it a battle for the group's top spot.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that the United States made a "fatal mistake" by engaging in conflict with Iran, suggesting Israel played a role in drawing the US in, but ultimately the decision was America's own.
The United States achieved its first World Cup victory by a margin of at least three goals since 1930, defeating Paraguay 4-1. Their previous wins of this magnitude were in the 1930 tournament against Belgium and Paraguay.
The USMNT secured their largest World Cup victory, a 4-1 win against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Folarin Balogun scored twice, Christian Pulisic contributed an assist, and Gio Reyna added a late goal in the team's first home World Cup match in 32 years.
The USMNT secured their largest-ever World Cup victory, a 4-1 win against Paraguay, marking their return to home soil in the tournament after 32 years. Folarin Balogun scored twice, with Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna also contributing goals in a dominant performance.
