However, the decision awaits the endorsement of Slovenia's parliament, with a vote scheduled for Tuesday, as confirmed by parliament speaker Urska Klakocar Zupancic.
During round three, the 18-year-old battled the Norway star on his home turf and came out victorious to take the sole lead in the open section of the six-player tournament. Using white pieces, the runners-up from last year's FIDE Chess World Cup battled it out with some intelligent moves
India's prodigy Praggnanandhaa R, who went with a 2-0 head-to-head lead against World Champion Ding Liren, played out his first classical draw in the round of the Norway Chess 2024 main event. The Chinese GM then emerged victorious in the Armageddon tie-breaker, as per a press release from N
Arab states have welcomed the recent order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), demanding that Israel immediately cease its atrocities in Rafah, State of Palestine, the Ambassador of the Arab states in New Delhi, Yusuf Mohammed Jameel said on Tuesday.
This year, the tournament features not only the renowned Norway Chess tournament but also introduces Norway Chess Women, an all-female tournament showcasing the best female players globally. Both tournaments follow a 6-player double round-robin format with equal prize funds, underscoring a c
In her statement, the Baloch leader highlighted that during the last two decades, in the name of counter-insurgency operations and peace, a large number of people have been forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces.
Reflecting on his contest with world no 1 Magnus Carlsen at last year's FIDE Chess World Cup where he gave the 32-year-old Norwegian a stiff challenge, Pragg said, "I always enjoy a good challenge. After the World Cup last year, this will be my first classical game with him. I am quite excit
In making his announcement, Katz said, "I am sending a clear message today - Israel will not be complacent against those who undermine its sovereignty and endanger its security."
As several countries recognized Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz sent a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway stressing, "Israel will not remain silent."