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Kramnik doesn’t feel ‘guilty’ for Naroditsky’s death, accuses FIDE, Chess.com of negligence: ‘It’s shocking and heartbreaking’

Vladimir Kramnik has hit back at his critics, FIDE and Chess.com for an ‘orchestrated PR campaign’ against him as he refused to take any responsibility for Daniel Naroditsky’s death

Week after Amazon outage, Microsoft users face massive cloud service disruptions

The bug began affecting systems at 1600 GMT and impacted Azure Front Door, Microsoft's content delivery network service, which enterprises use to enhance their application performance

High-stake Trump-Xi meeting today: Spotlight on trade, tariff and Taiwan

As US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will hold face-to-face talks for the first time since 2019, here are some of the key issues both sides will be hoping to resolve.

FirstUp: Trump to meet Xi Jinping in Busan, India's military drills begin... Top news today

The high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will take place in Busan. The two are expected to talk about trade, TikTok, rare earths and possibly Taiwan. In India, the armed forces will conduct Operation Trishul, a major tri-services exercise in Sir Creek near Pakistan’s border

Veganuary 2025 survey finds lasting health and mood benefits from going vegan

Veganuary 2025’s global survey shows lasting health and mood benefits as over half of participants report higher energy, better wellbeing and improved mood six months after going vegan, highlighting its transformative global impact.

Progressive D66 party to win Dutch election, paving way for country's first openly gay PM: Exit poll

The Netherlands' liberal-progressive D66 party is on the track to become the largest party in the Dutch parliament, exit polls have suggested, ahead of the results of snap general elections.

Israel conducts fresh strike in Gaza after overnight bombardment kills 104

Tensions in West Asia escalated after Israel carried out another strike in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least 104 Palestinians in the overnight bombardment.

India vs Australia, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final: Will rain spoil marquee clash in Navi Mumbai?

Defending champions Australia, the only remaining unbeaten team, face tournament co-hosts India in the second semi-final of the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup on Thursday, 30 October. Here's what the weather in Navi Mumbai is expected to be like on match day.

Radio Free Asia suspends operation after Trump's cuts and historic shutdown

Radio Free Asia, founded nearly three decades ago to report on China and other Asian countries without independent media, said Wednesday it will halt production after the US government ceased funding

Deadliest police raid in Brazil kills 132, corpses line Rio street ahead of global climate events

The deadliest police operation in Brazil's history killed at least 132 people, public defenders said on Wednesday, as Rio de Janeiro residents lined a street with dozens of corpses found overnight

KYV is the new KYC: Why your FASTag could stop working after October 31

New FASTag rule shocks motorists! From October 31, your FASTag could stop working unless you complete KYV verification, a tedious new process leaving drivers angry, confused and stuck in cash-only queues.

Only 17% Britons say they would vote for Starmer if polls held today

Keir Starmer’s Labour Party faces record-low support as YouGov poll shows just 17% would vote Labour today, signalling voter fatigue, rising populism under Farage and growing left-wing appeal of the Greens.

Fed cuts rates for the second time this year amid labor market concerns and policy divisions

Policymakers voted 10-2 in favour of lowering the bank's key lending rate to between 3.75% and 4.00%, the Fed said in a statement

India-Pakistan freeze: No talks, no envoys since 2019 — longer than post-1971 war silence

In what is seen as a new phase of estrangement, India and Pakistan’s diplomatic freeze since the 2019 Pulwama–Balakot crisis has now outlasted even post-war silences, with no envoys, dialogue, or back-channel talks.

Hurricane Melissa kills 25 in southern Haiti, heads toward the Bahamas

The powerful storm has battered the Caribbean, leaving devastation in Haiti, triggering mass evacuations in the Bahamas, and prompting hurricane warnings across the region

Two arrested in daring $102 mn Louvre jewel heist admit role, stolen treasures still missing

Two men arrested in connection with the theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre Museum have confessed to their involvement in the high-profile heist and have been remanded in custody, according to a report, citing the Paris prosecutor’s office on Wednesday

Shafali sympathises with injured Pratika but focuses on World Cup semi-final against Australia: 'God has sent me here…’

After being overlooked by the selectors for the ICC Women's World Cup, Shafali Verma was drafted into the India squad as a last-minute replacement for fellow opener Pratika Rawal, who suffered a hairline fracture on her ankle in the game against Bangladesh.

‘No place for Lalu and Sonia’s sons in Bihar or Delhi’: Amit Shah says NDA united under Nitish Kumar

“Lalu Yadav wants to see his son Tejashwi as CM and Sonia Gandhi wants Rahul Gandhi to be the PM. Want to tell both of them — no seats are vacant for their sons in either Bihar or Delhi,” said Shah

Wolvaardt, Kapp star in dominant victory over England as South Africa reach maiden Women's World Cup final

Laura Wolvaardt scored a magnificent 169 while Marizanne Kapp collected 5/20 after chipping in with a handy 42 as South Africa bowled England out for 194 after setting them an improbable 319 to win in the first semi-final of the ICC Women's World Cup in Guwahati.

‘No one can touch it’: Amit Shah hits back at Tejashwi Yadav, says BJP won’t let them block implementation of Waqf law

Speaking to Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi at News18 ‘Sabse Bada Dangal’ ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Amit Shah said the opposition does not understand the Constitution, but his party will not let them stop the implementation of the Waqf law.

India vs Australia, Women's T20 World Cup semi-final LIVE streaming: How to watch IND vs AUS match on TV and online

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indians team faces an massive challenge in the form of a Women's World Cup showdown against defending champions Australia, who are yet to lose a game in the ongoing tournament. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming clash.

Amit Shah says Rahul Gandhi insulted ‘Chhathi Maiya’, will pay Bihar poll price for remarks against PM Modi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the opposition leader had not only insulted the PM but also hurt the sentiments of devotees of Chhathi Maiya.

Jaishankar pushes for early India-EU FTA to ‘stabilise global economy, strengthen democratic forces’

An early conclusion of the proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Union can make a "big difference" in terms of stabilising the global economy and strengthening democratic forces, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.

Blood samples collected, vitals checked: Croatian tennis star suffers mid-game health scare during Chennai Open

While Donna Vekic returned to action after the health scare, defeating India's Vaishnavi Adkar in the first round of the WTA 250 event, the testing Chennai weather took a toll on Britain's Francesca Jones who retired in the deciding set of her match against Japan's Mei Yamaguchi.

Why does Africa keep re-electing its aging leaders?

Despite having the world’s youngest population, many African nations remain under the grip of elderly leaders, fueling unrest and highlighting the continent’s generational divide

Unprecedented NDA wave in Bihar, will win polls with 2/3rd majority: Amit Shah to News18

Shah said the alliance will form the next government under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

From golden crown to Nobel nomination: Are accolades the key to diplomacy with Trump?

The US President is currently on a week-long trip to Asia, where he is being feted and showered with gifts. South Korea welcomed Donald Trump with a golden crown and its highest award. Japan followed a similar strategy, nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize and gifting Shinzo Abe's former golf club

In Graphics | How do rare earths become magnets?

Rare earths are a key ingredient in much of our technology and the industries of the future. But have you ever wondered how they go from being raw ore to powerful magnets? Let’s take a closer look at the step-by-step process, why countries want rare earths and China’s dominance within the industry

PM Modi calls India a ‘steady lighthouse’ for global trade amid global tensions and trade disruptions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday pitched India as a “steady lighthouse” for the world amid global tensions, trade disruptions and shifting supply chains.

Nvidia becomes world’s first $5-trillion company as tech stocks lift Wall Street

Nvidia on Wednesday became the first company to breach $5 trillion in market value, continuing a meteoric rise that has firmly positioned it at the heart of the global AI revolution.