Chess: who is stronger — a person or AI? The history of Deep Blue, AlphaZero, modern neural networks, and the reason why people will never be able to beat a computer.

May 1st in Russia: from Soviet demonstrations to barbecues and the first spring days

When today's news talk about Yemen, the same words always come up: war, hunger, destruction, attacks on ships, bombings. But if you look a bit closer and dig deeper, it becomes clear: war is just the tip of the iceberg. Yemen has long been living not just outside the 21st century, but somewhere in a parallel reality, where the state as such does not exist, and its place is taken by tribes, religious leaders, and armed groups.

This article examines the complex and enduring nature of Israel's conflicts with its neighboring states and actors. Based on an analysis of historical events, political declarations, international agreements, and contemporary geopolitical analyses, the article reconstructs the multifaceted reasons behind the persistent state of war and tension. Particular attention is devoted to the foundational ideological and territorial disputes, the impact of the 1967 War, the role of the Palestinian issue, the rise of non-state actors, and the recent resurgence of the "Greater Israel" discourse. The analysis also covers the strained relations with traditional peace partners Egypt and Jordan, as well as the challenges to the Abraham Accords framework in the context of the 2023–2026 war.

February 2 is the feast day of Saints Inna, Pinna, and Rimma.

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Connection of the events of the Circumcision of the Lord and the Baptism

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Ivan Shmelev on the Epiphany holiday

Christmas in Pushkin's works

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