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Israel targets ‘architect’ of Hamas-led Oct 7 attack Izz al-Din al-Haddad in Gaza

It is not yet clear if Haddad was killed, but a senior security official said the strike was likely successful, according to a report Go to Source Read More

Israel, Lebanon agree to 45-day ceasefire extension after US-mediated talks

Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in response to fire from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia movement that is not part of the ceasefire diplomacy. Read More

Manchester United set to name Michael Carrick as permanent manager, final announcement expected soon

Michael Carrick had been appointed Manchester United interim manager for the third time after the club decided to sack Ruben Amorim in January. Read More

Judit Polgar joins Magnus Carlsen in push for faster chess formats: ‘Classical is struggling’

After Magnus Carlsen, Judit Polgar has now said that the faster formats are the future of chess. She spoke exclusive to Firstpost on how classical format is ‘struggling’ in modern world. Read More

FIFA strikes World Cup broadcast agreement with Chinese state-run broadcaster

FIFA has finalised a broadcasting agreement with China Media Group for coverage of the upcoming World Cup, while the their negotiations with India remain unresolved. Read More

PV Sindhu’s Thailand Open campaign ends after defeat to top-seeded Yamaguchi in quarterfinal

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu endures a heartbreak after falling short against the top-seeded Akane Yamaguchi in the Thailand Open Super 500 quarterfinals in Bangkok on Friday. Read More

Will FIFA World Cup matches be postponed due to heat? Scientists warn of dangerous temperatures

Get ready for a really hot and draining FIFA World Cup for fans and players during June and July. The football players’ association, FIFPRO, has made some big demands to counter the issues. Read More

‘Not looking to have somebody go independent’: Trump signals opposition to Taiwan self-rule push

Speaking to Fox News, Trump indicated opposition to any move by Taiwan towards formal independence and questioned US military involvement in a potential conflict over the island Go to Source Read More