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Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Britain’s Top Female Chess Player

Bodhana Sivanandan, an 11-year-old Indian-origin chess prodigy from Harrow, has emerged as Britain’s top-rated female player according to the FIDE rating list of April 2026. With an impressive...

April 2, 2026

Indonesia Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert, One Dead

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia in the early hours of Thursday, causing casualties, structural damage, and brief tsunami concerns across the region. The tremor occurred in...

April 2, 2026

Costa Rica Launches ICP App to Identify Venomous Snakes

Costa Rica has introduced a free mobile application to help users quickly identify venomous snakes and reduce risks associated with misidentification. Developed by the Universidad de Costa Rica’s...

April 1, 2026

Thailand Prepares to Host IMF-World Bank Meetings 2026

Thailand is gearing up to host the prestigious IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in October 2026, marking a significant return after 35 years since it last hosted the event...

April 1, 2026

Spain Closes Airspace Amid US-Iran Military Tensions

Spain has recently closed its airspace to American aircraft involved in military operations against Iran, signalling a cautious stance amid rising geopolitical tensions. The move reflects Spain’s strategic...

April 1, 2026

India Leads Globally in Nagoya Protocol Compliance Certificates

India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS). With 3,561 certificates issued...

April 1, 2026

WTO E-commerce Moratorium Faces Extension Debate

More than 200 global business organisations have jointly urged the extension of the World Trade Organization (WTO) E-commerce Moratorium, as its expiry approaches at the upcoming 14th Ministerial...

March 30, 2026

Kariba Floating Solar Project to Boost Zimbabwe Power Supply

Zimbabwe is planning a 500 MW floating solar power project at Kariba Dam to address persistent electricity shortages and diversify its energy mix. The initiative, led by Green...

March 30, 2026

India CCTV Ban on Chinese Firms from April 2026

India will implement a major regulatory shift in its surveillance sector from April 1, 2026, banning the sale of non-certified internet-connected CCTV cameras, particularly those linked to Chinese...

March 30, 2026

Air China Resumes Beijing-Pyongyang Flights After Six Years

Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year suspension, signalling a gradual reopening of North Korea following prolonged pandemic-related isolation. The move reflects...

March 30, 2026

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