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Fourteen and fearless, Goa's young chess star eyes world number one

Goa, April 11 -- ATHUL KP Every journey begins with a first move. For Ethan Vaz, it didn't happen in a tournament hall, but at home - when a chessboard replaced cartoons and quietly set him on a path... Read More


Must-Read Books: These 10 Books May Help Reset Your Routine in Just 7 Days | Readers Say They're Truly Life-Changing

India, April 11 -- In an era where productivity, mental wellness, and self-improvement dominate daily conversations, a growing number of readers are turning to books that promise quick yet meaningful ... Read More


"Tail wags the dog": Former diplomat KP Fabian on fragile US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan

New Delhi, April 11 -- As high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran unfold in Islamabad, veteran diplomat KP Fabian has offered a searing critique of the current geopolitical landsca... Read More


Nepal hosts 13th International Tattoo Convention, showcasing fusion of tradition and modern body art

Lalitpur, April 11 -- The sound of buzzing tattoo machines filled the air at every stall as artists worked on intricate designs blending traditional deities with modern artistic concepts at the 13th I... Read More


Lebanon PM Nawaf Salam postpones UN and US visit, cites domestic security, government priorities

Beirut, April 11 -- Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday announced the postponement of his planned trip to the United Nations (UN) and the United States (US), citing "current internal circ... Read More


ADB Country Director hails Viet Nam's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, robust public investment

Hanoi, April 11 -- Sharing his assessment on Viet Nam's economic prospects for the 2026-2027 period, Chakraborty noted that under an early stabilization scenario, growth is projected at around 7.2 per... Read More


IDF strikes over 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, releases video footage of destruction

Tel Aviv, April 11 -- The Israeli military said that it struck more than 200 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon in the past day, and released a video footage showcasing several buildings and installations i... Read More


Two warships transit Strait of Hormuz: US Officials

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Two US warships have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the war with Iran began, as President Donald Trump said Saturday that the Unite... Read More


Major milestone for NASA as Artemis II splashes down after historic Moon mission

India, April 11 -- NASA's Artemis II mission successfully reached its completion as it splashed in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, marking the end of a historic 10-day journey around the Moon. Shortly ... Read More


Artemis II Mission ends successfully as astronauts return from historic lunar voyage

Bhubaneswar, April 11 -- In a major milestone for global space exploration, NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully concluded, with its crew safely returning to Earth after completing a historic jo... Read More