October 21, 2025 – Page 5

Daniel Naroditsky dies at 29: Viswanathan Anand ‘shocked’; Vladimir Kramnik seeks proper investigation

Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grandmaster who started as a child prodigy and quickly became one of the most influential American voices in the sport, died on Monday, October 20. He was 29, weeks shy of 30. The cause of his death was not immediately known. Naroditsky became a grandmaster, the highest title in chess aside […]

Shaheen Shah Afridi becomes third Pakistan ODI captain in 12 months; fans joke ‘captainship captainship khel rahe he’

Chaos in Pakistan cricket refused to end as the Board on Tuesday appointed Shaheen Shah Afridi as the new ODI skipper of the side, replacing Mohammad Rizwan. Shaheen Afridi’s first assignment will the ODI series against South Africa, starting on November 3. The axing of Rizwan was on cards after the wicketkeeper-batter led the Pakistan […]

NYC mayoral elections: Zohran Mamdani holds double-digit lead; Cuomo gains ground if Sliwa drops out, new poll suggests

From left, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani continues to hold a double-digit lead in the race, but his advantage over Andrew M. […]

Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed loses JD 5 million in shocking fraud, Investigation underway | World News

Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed opens up about losing millions to a sophisticated scam, vowing justice through official channels / Image Credit: @najah_almasaeed The Arab world was left stunned this week after Emirati-Jordanian poet and television personality Najah Al Masaeed revealed that she had fallen victim to a massive financial scam, losing what she described […]

‘Adopt swadeshi, respect all languages’: PM Modi’s letter to nation on Diwali; highlights ‘historic achievements’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday penned a letter to citizens on the occasion of Deepavali, highlighting the festival as a time of energy, enthusiasm, and reflection on the nation’s achievements. In his message, he noted that this is the second Deepavali after the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and emphasised […]

‘What Hitler did’: Colombia President Gustavo Petro’s feud with Trump deepens; how it all began

Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro (ANI image) Tensions between Colombia and the United States have escalated sharply after Colombian President Gustavo Petro labeled US President Donald Trump as “rude and ignorant” and accused him of doing “to Latin Americans what Hitler did to the Jews.”The latest flare-up follows Trump’s announcement on Sunday to end all […]

Flood Alert Issued in Theni as Vaigai Dam Nears Full Capacity | Udaipur Kiran

Chennai, October 21 (Udaipur Kiran): Continuous heavy rainfall over the Western Ghats under the influence of the northeast monsoon has led to a rapid rise in the water level of the Vaigai Dam in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district. With the level reaching 69 feet, the Public Works Department (PWD) has issued a third-level flood warning. […]

Watch: Hikaru Nakamura breaks down while discussing the death of American GM Daniel Naroditsky | Chess News

Hikaru Nakamura struggled for composure while discussing the passing of Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky. (YouTube) The chess community went into mourning over the unexpected death of American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who passed away at age 29. The Charlotte Chess Center announced the tragic news on Monday through their X account, sending shockwaves through the chess world.“The […]

Watch: Bulldozers move in as part of White House razed; Trump set to build grand ballroom

The East Wing of the White House started coming down on Monday as construction began on President Donald Trump’s new 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The project will nearly double the size of the White House and completely change how it looks.Trump has already made big changes to other parts of Washington, and now he’s changing how the […]

Who was Stacey Hatfield? Australian influencer dies from ‘extremely rare complication’ shortly after birth of first child

Australian based food influencer Stacey Hatfield’s career was cut short when she suddenly died — just after she became a mother.On September 29, Hatfield died due to complications during the birth of child at home, according to her husband, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported. Her husband, Nathan Warnecke, said she died after giving birth to the […]