The Diplomat2d
Chess, Culture, and Controversy: Uzbek Grandmaster’s Handshake Refusal Sparks Debate
Islamic practices in Uzbekistan, after enduring seven decades of Soviet-imposed atheism, are now being increasingly adopted ...
Dawn1h
Aga Khan IV’s funeral to be held in Lisbon on Saturday
Federal govt announces day of mourning on Saturday with national flag set to fly at half-mast throughout the country.
Vaishali finds support in Germany’s first and only female GM, destroys Nodirbek for ‘disrespectful’ handshake scandal
Ahead of their game at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, Nodirbek Yakubboev declined the customary handshake offer from Indian grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu.
Qing dynasty vase among Asian and Middle Eastern treasures to go under the hammer in Laois
But before we get too morbid, it’s worth remembering that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. And with this in ...
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader whose riches enabled horse racing glory, dies at 88
The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died in ...
Cyprus Mail on MSN1d
Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader Of World's Ismaili Muslims, Dies At 88
The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died in ...
Dawn1d
The Aga Khan IV, leader of Ismailis, passes away at 88
Prince Karim Al-Husseini passed away in Lisbon, the AKDN says; PM Shehbaz notes he "championed the cause of the marginalised" ...
The Times of Israel5d
Trump Holds Trump Card on Jordan Egypt Relocations
Trump’s January 25th statement on relocating 1.5 million Gazans to Egypt and Jordan may be the smartest chess move in this ...
New Age9dOpinion
BOAT ADRIFT: AL’s journey through power and paradox – II
THE assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in August 1975 did not merely topple a man — it sent a shockwave through the very ...