Both Liren and Gukesh are currently competing in the 45th Chess Olympiad and the Indian team has been on a roll with five consecutive victories.
Category: Global
Unchecked AI threatens democracy, warns UN chief Antonio Guterres
Antonio Guterres feels unchecked AI can threaten democracy
Egypt: Two die after two trains collide in Nile Delta
Egypt train mishap leaves two dead
Israel-Palestine: WHO chief hails ‘massive success’ of polio campaign amid tragic reality in Gaza
WHO chief hails ‘massive success’ of polio campaign
Yefimchyk: Belarusian man, who was known as ‘most monstrous bodybuilder’, dies from heart attack
His death was confirmed by an Instagram page named @whoisthebestbb which read: “Close sources confirm the death of Illia Golem, the 340 LBS beast. Rest in peace
Israel Defense Forces’ 8200 intelligence unit chief will resign for failing to prevent Oct 7 Hamas attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Sariel is due to be replaced ‘in the coming period’, reported The Times of Israel.
WHO says more than 22,500 have suffered ‘life-changing injuries’ in Gaza
WHO warns 22,500 have suffered ‘life-changing injuries’ in Gaza
Israeli soldier of Indian-origin killed in West Bank
Footage from the scene of the attack showed a truck with a Palestinian licence plate veering off a busy highway and barrel full speed into an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) guard post adjacent to a bus stop before coming to a halt.
Ukraine may soon fire Storm Shadow cruise missiles, other long-range weapons deep into Russia, as hinted after Kyiv talks with US, UK
Among weapons that Ukraine would most likely be allowed to fire at Russia, if restrictions are lifted, is the Storm Shadow cruise missile, a product of collaboration between the UK and France, with a reported range of 190 miles (300km).
Bangladesh asks minority Hindus to pause Durga Puja music during Islamic prayers
A report in local Dhaka Tribune suggested that a total of 32,666 puja mandaps will be erected across the county amid the festive season, which will start from October 9 and will be observed till October 13.
