The Indian teen who became the world's youngest chess champion

New Orleans held a multifaith memorial service to honor the return and burial of 19 African American remains, previously sent to Germany for racist research in the 19th century. The remains, believed to be from individuals who died at Charity Hospital between 1871 and 1872, were repatriated after the University of Leipzig reached out in 2023, aiming to restore dignity to those subjected to phrenological studies. Dillard University, which led the repatriation efforts, seeks to...

An undermanned West Coast challenged Geelong for three quarters but ultimately lost 43-73 at Optus Stadium, with the Cats scoring seven goals to two in the final term. Despite never leading, the Eagles, missing key players like Jeremy McGovern, fought hard, highlighted by Oscar Allen's four goals and Reuben Ginbey's solid defense against Jeremy Cameron, who finished with five goals. The match was marked by Geelong's superior workrate and a strong midfield performance from Bailey...

NEW DELHI: A thunderstorm and heavy rain swept through Delhi-NCR, bringing relief from high temperatures, which reached 39.7°C. May recorded its wettest levels since 1901, with rainfall nearly tripling since 1951, while average temperatures have remained stable. Experts attribute the increased rainfall and storms to global warming and humidity, which pose health risks and strain infrastructure. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Fresh off their nerve-jangling, four-day conflict in May, top Indian and Pakistani military delegations have been making the rounds at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, billed as Asia’s premier defence forum. While much of the attention was on US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s...

Two care workers in Eastleigh were left terrified after their home was attacked by three hooded men who threw rocks into their children's bedroom and slashed the tyres of their vehicles. The mother, who only identified herself as Erica, described the trauma experienced by her six-year-old daughter, who asked why anyone would want to hurt their windows. The family is seeking answers, as Hampshire police investigate the incident and appeal for information about the masked...

In a reflection on the importance of Al-Aqsa Mosque to Muslims, the author recounts a childhood spent in Afghanistan surrounded by beauty and a narrative of hatred towards Israel. Following their family's escape from Taliban rule to Pakistan, they later returned to Afghanistan, gaining access to media and opportunities for understanding the world. Witnessing the devastating impact of the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, the author traveled to Israel with a peace-promoting organization, Sharaka, to seek a...