Chess grandmaster wins first online competition at Esports World Cup
World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition.
Month: August 2025
Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Center for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has long helped pay for PBS, NPR and 1,500 local radio and television stations and programs like “Sesame Street.
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Trump orders firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner after weak jobs report; Teen who helped co-workers on graduation night pursues his dream
Mass baby graves being excavated in Ireland decades after discovery at Catholic-run home
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Trump Cites Reports On India Halting Russian Oil Imports, Sources Counter
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said India has reportedly stopped purchasing Russian oil and called it a “good step” if confirmed, even as sources in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said they were unaware of any pause on the imports.
“Take Precautions”: India Issues Advisory After Attack On Citizens In Ireland
An Indian national was assaulted in Tallaght – a southwestern outer suburb of Dublin, on July 26.
Reading The PLA Tactical Vehicle Markings And Unit Numbering System
Recently, there was a news report about the PLA jumping into S&R effects for the Beijing major flood (link), which made me think of doing a blog post on understanding the PLA tactical marking placed on the side of their vehicles. In the following photos, the PLA with Tactical Vehicle Marking of unit that took part can be easily identified as "Combat Support Brigade", "Second
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 1, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 1, 2025 Institute for the Study of WarThey escaped Ukraine’s front lines. The sound of drones followed them BBCRussia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July Al J…
Trump Cites Reports On India Halting Russian Oil Imports, Sources Counter – NDTV
Trump Cites Reports On India Halting Russian Oil Imports, Sources Counter NDTVIndia Will Buy Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say The New York TimesExclusive: US sanctions force vessels with Russian oil to divert fro…
SCO Members In Talks To Establish Comprehensive Centre To Address Security Threats: China
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), an influential regional bloc comprising ten member states – China, Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus – is taking significant strides to elevate its mechanisms for addressing regional security threats. In the lead-up to the 2025 SCO Summit, scheduled for August 31 to September 1 in Tianjin,