Morning Digest: Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to win Norway Chess title; U.S. attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up, and more
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the Norway Chess 2026 tournament, while the U.S. military engaged Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, PM Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party during a development project inauguration in Gujarat.
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This digest covers significant geopolitical tensions in the Middle East alongside major sporting and domestic political developments in India.
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa on Friday (June 5, 2026) defeated German Vincent Keymer in the 10th and final round at Deichman Bjorvika to win the Norway Chess 2026. He topped the leaderboard with 18 points, one ahead of American Wesley So, with his convincing win in the final round. He is the first Indian to emerge as a champion in the prestigious tournament. The 20-year-old player won four classical games on the trot to take the top spot after So’s chances of claiming the trophy ended after his game against Alireza Firouzja ended in a draw.
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