Brazil defeat Mexico to enter FIFA World Cup quarters
Vartha Bharati | 02-07-2018 | 21:36:00 IST
Samara, July 2: Neymar scored one and assisted another in the second half as Brazil defeated Mexico 2-0 here on Monday to enter the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Neymar scored from a close-range in the 51st minute before setting up for Roberto Firmino's strike in the 89th minute as Mexico failed to find a goal.
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Attack reported on Iraq’s Balad Airbase: Explosions heard, drone strike suspected
24-06-2025 ¦
24-06-2025 IST
Baghdad: An attack has reportedly taken place on the Balad Airbase located in Salahuddin province, about 100 kilometers north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The incident was reported by Al Jazeera, citing the Kurdistan24 news network based in Baghdad.
The Balad Airbase, which was used by the United States during the Iraq war, is one of the largest airbases in the country. According to earlier reports by Iran's Tasnim news agency, two loud explosions were heard at the base. However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
In a related development, a suspected drone strike targeted the former U.S. Victory Base Complex near Baghdad International Airport, Tasnim reported, quoting informed sources.
Investigations are currently underway, and security forces remain on high alert in the region following these developments, which come amid heightened tensions in the region.
