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Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
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Palmeiras net second half double to beat Al Ahly as Group A finally gets some goals
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Fans leave the stands as the match is suspended due to adverse weather REUTERS/Susana Vera Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 General view as the players walk off the pitch as the match is suspended due to adverse weather REUTERS/Mike Segar Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Palmeiras' Jose Lopez celebrates with teammates their first goal, an own goal scored by Al Ahly's Wessam Abou Ali REUTERS/Mike Segar Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Palmeiras' Jose Lopez celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Susana Vera Palmeiras net second half double to beat Al Ahly as Group A finally gets some goals EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., - Brazil's Palmeiras scored twice in the space of 10 second-half minutes to beat Al Ahly of Egypt 2-0 in their Group A Club World Cup clash which was halted for 50 minutes because of fears over stormy weather at the MetLife Stadium on Thursday. Ahly's Palestine international striker Wessam Abou Ali headed into his own net trying to defend a free kick whipped in by Anibal Moreno, getting into a mix-up with his defenders to hand Palmeiras a 49th minute lead. The first goal in the group was followed 10 minutes later by a swift counter-attack from the Brazilian club, expertly finished by Jose Manuel Lopez, who had come on at halftime. Immediately after the second goal, English referee Anthony Taylor took the two teams off the field while spectators were told by the public address announcer to leave their seats and seek shelter under the stadium concourse because of a 'severe weather threat'. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Climate
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Club World Cup match resumes after storm threat interruption
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Fans leave the stands as the match is suspended due to adverse weather REUTERS/Susana Vera Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 General view as the players walk off the pitch as the match is suspended due to adverse weather REUTERS/Mike Segar EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., - The Club World Cup clash between Al Ahly of Egypt and Brazil's Palmeiras resumed after a 50-minute halt at the MetLife Stadium on Thursday because of a severe weather threat, the second time a match has been interrupted during the tournament. Referee Anthony Taylor told the teams to leave the pitch immediately after Palmeiras had taken a 2-0 lead in the 60th minute of their Group A clash after advice from a pitchside official at the 82,500-capacity stadium which will host next year's World Cup final. Repeated announcements over the stadium public address system told the public to leave their seats and take shelter inside the stadium concourse because of the threat of 'severe weather', although fans were slow to move out. Police had to persuade some spectators to move. There was no visible weather threat above the stadium, save for a batch of dark clouds in the distance on a hot and sunny day. After 30 minutes, an announcement said 'the situation has now been resolved and it is all clear and safe to return to your seats'. The game then restarted after the teams were allowed to warm up briefly. The weather forecast for the New York area on Thursday had predicted afternoon showers, but only after the completion of the match, which kicked off at midday local time. A heat wave is forecast across the eastern United States and expected to bring severe storms and several days of record high temperatures at the start of the weekend and into next week. The start of the Group F match in Orlando on Tuesday between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan of South Korea was delayed by 65 minutes because of the threat of lightning. Potentially dangerous weather conditions are closely monitored during sports events in the U.S. and interruptions and postponements are not uncommon. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
a day ago
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Club World Cup clash halted because of storm threat
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 Fans leave the stands as the match is suspended due to adverse weather REUTERS/Susana Vera Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group A - Palmeiras v Al Ahly - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 19, 2025 General view as the players walk off the pitch as the match is suspended due to adverse weather REUTERS/Mike Segar EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., - The Club World Cup clash between Al Ahly of Egypt and Brazil's Palmeiras was halted after an hour's play at the MetLife Stadium on Thursday because of an expected storm, the second time a match has been interrupted in the tournament due to the weather. Referee Anthony Taylor told the teams to leave the pitch immediately after Palmeiras had taken a 2-0 lead in their Group A clash after advice from a pitchside official. Repeated announcements over the stadium public address system told the public to leave their seats and take shelter inside the stadium concourse because of the threat of 'severe weather' although fans were slow to move out. The start of the Group F match in Orlando on Tuesday between South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns and Ulsan of South Korea was delayed by 65 minutes because of the threat of lightning. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
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US B-2 bombers, bunker-busters and alternatives
FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber (C) is flanked by 4 U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters during a flyover of military aircraft down the Hudson River and New York Harbor past York City, and New Jersey, U.S. July 4, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo WASHINGTON - The U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber represents one of America's most advanced strategic weapons platforms, capable of entering sophisticated air defenses and delivering precision strikes against hardened targets such as Iran's buried network of nuclear research facilities. The U.S. military is ready to carry out any decision that President Donald Trump may make on Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday, adding that Tehran should have heeded the president's calls for it to make a deal on its nuclear program prior to the start of Israel's strikes on Friday. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Trump's demand for unconditional surrender on Wednesday, and the U.S. president said his patience had run out, though he gave no clue as to what his next step would be. B-2 SPIRIT SPECIFICATIONS: The U.S. B-2 costs about $2.1 billion each making it the most expensive military aircraft ever built. Made by Northrop Grumman the bomber with its cutting-edge stealth technology, began its production run in the late 1980s but was curbed by the fall of the Soviet Union. Only 21 were made after the Pentagon's planned acquisition program was truncated. The bomber's range of over 6,000 nautical miles without refueling enables global strike capabilities from continental U.S. bases. With aerial refueling, the B-2 can reach virtually any target worldwide, as demonstrated in missions from Missouri to Afghanistan and Libya. Its payload capacity of more than 40,000 pounds allows the aircraft to carry a diverse array of conventional and nuclear weapons. The bomber's internal weapons bays are specifically designed to maintain stealth characteristics while accommodating large ordnance loads which could include two GBU-57A/B MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator), a 30,000-pound precision-guided "bunker buster" bomb. The two-pilot crew configuration reduces personnel requirements while maintaining operational effectiveness through advanced automation systems. The B-2's stealth technology incorporates radar-absorbing materials and angular design features that minimize detection by enemy air defense systems. Its radar cross-section is reportedly comparable to that of a small bird, making it nearly invisible to conventional radar. MASSIVE ORDNANCE PENETRATOR (MOP): The 30,000-pound MOP represents the largest conventional bomb in the U.S. arsenal, specifically engineered to defeat hardened underground bunkers. Its massive size requires the B-2 to carry only one or two MOPs per mission, but provides unmatched bunker-penetration capability. The weapon's 20.5-foot length and GPS-guided precision targeting system enable accurate strikes against specific underground facilities. Its penetration capability of over 200 feet through hardened concrete makes it effective against the world's most protected underground installations. CONVENTIONAL PAYLOADS: Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) provide the B-2 with precision conventional strike capability against fixed targets. These GPS-guided weapons can be deployed in large numbers, with the bomber capable of simultaneously engaging multiple targets with high accuracy. Joint Standoff Weapons (JSOW) extend the aircraft's engagement range while maintaining stealth characteristics during approach. These glide bombs allow the B-2 to strike targets from outside heavily defended airspace perimeters. Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) offer long-range precision strike capability with their own stealth features. The extended-range JASSM-ER variant provides strike options against targets over 500 miles (805 km) away. NUCLEAR PAYLOAD CAPABILITIES: The B-2 Spirit serves as a key component of America's nuclear triad, capable of delivering strategic nuclear weapons with stealth and precision. The aircraft can carry up to 16 B83 nuclear bombs. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
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Fluminense begin Club World Cup with goalless draw against Dortmund
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group F - Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 17, 2025 Fluminense's Hercules in action with Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy REUTERS/Mike Segar Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group F - Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 17, 2025 General view during the match REUTERS/Jeenah Moon Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group F - Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 17, 2025 Borussia Dortmund's Daniel Svensson, Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha, Borussia Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini and Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham react after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Mark Smith REUTERS Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group F - Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 17, 2025 Fluminense's Kevin Serna in action with Borussia Dortmund's Niklas Sule REUTERS/Mike Segar Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group F - Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 17, 2025 Borussia Dortmund's Daniel Svensson in action IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Mark Smith REUTERS EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Fluminense held Borussia Dortmund to a 0-0 draw in their Group F Club World Cup opener in New Jersey on Tuesday, as the Brazilian side were left to rue missed chances at MetLife Stadium. Fluminense were firmly in control against the Bundesliga side in the first half but Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel produced a handful of superb saves to frustrate the Brazilian team in front of a crowd mostly in their favour. After Dortmund struggled to get a foothold in the match with no shots on goal in the first half, Kobel did his part with a remarkable double-save midway through the second half and frantic late efforts from both sides went unrewarded. Flag-waving Fluminense fans arrived early and cheered wildly as their team applied early pressure, with winger Jhon Arias's shot towards the top corner saved by Kobel in the 17th minute. Fluminense midfielder Martinelli missed by inches in the 34th minute and Kobel saved another fine attempt from Arias two minutes later. Kobel kept out Fluminense striker Everaldo's powerful shot from outside the box in the 69th minute and leapt to block a follow-up effort from midfielder Nonato moments later. As scorching heat in the United States prompted concerns about welfare across the tournament, players were treated to overcast skies and mild temperatures in front of a modest crowd of 34,736 in the roughly 82,000 capacity NFL stadium. Dortmund will next play Mamelodi Sundowns in Cincinnati, while Fluminense will return to MetLife to face Ulsan HD on Saturday. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
