US Moves To Seize Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker After Atlantic Pursuit, Risking Russia Tensions

US Moves To Seize Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker After Atlantic Pursuit, Risking Russia Tensions

Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 7:22 PM IST The tanker, originally known as the Bella-1, slipped through a US maritime “blockade” of sanctioned vessels and rebuffed attempts by the US Coast Guard to board it. The Marinera’s reflagging under a Russian registry adds another layer of complexity. The United States is attempting to seize a Venezuela-linked…

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A Historic New Era Of Chess! FIDE Approves Major Overhaul Of Circuit Format For 2026-27

A Historic New Era Of Chess! FIDE Approves Major Overhaul Of Circuit Format For 2026-27

Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 6:18 PM IST FIDE revamps the FIDE Circuit for 2026-2027, introducing a two-year cycle, stricter event rules, new Open Circuit ranking, and updated qualification for Candidates 2028. Chess Representative Image (AP Photo) FIDE has officially approved a sweeping revamp of the FIDE Circuit, introducing a new two-year format and a series…

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EC Sends SIR Notice To Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen Over ‘Discrepancy’, Says BLO Will Visit Him

EC Sends SIR Notice To Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen Over ‘Discrepancy’, Says BLO Will Visit Him

Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 6:09 PM IST The Election Commission served a hearing notice to Amartya Sen over a discrepancy in electoral rolls, sparking a political row between Trinamool Congress and BJP in West Bengal. Nobel laureate Amartya Sen. (PTI Photo) The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday served a hearing notice to Nobel laureate Amartya…

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GK: Which Are The Only 2 Countries In The World That Share Border With 14 Countries?

GK: Which Are The Only 2 Countries In The World That Share Border With 14 Countries?

Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 6:16 PM IST These two countries each share land borders with 14 countries, making them the most geographically connected nations, followed by Brazil and Germany with 9 neighbours According to figures compiled by World Atlas, both countries top the list of the world’s most geographically connected nations. In a fascinating quirk…

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