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"Gracias, Leo": FIFA thanks Messi after Argentina legend announces international retirement

Zurich, Aug. 31 -- FIFA thanked legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi after he announced his retirement from international football in a social media post on Monday. The FIFA World Cup account ... Read More


Delhi: MCD steps up measures to tackle dengue, vector-borne diseases

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi on Monday reviewed the MCD's preparations to tackle vector-borne diseases and directed health officials to work closely with public representatives. He a... Read More


Building Merdeka: How the nation-building projects of 1957-65 shaped the early years of independence

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31 -- Before Malaya had even become independent, it was already building the place where independence would be declared. The foundation stone for Stadium Merdeka was laid in Februa... Read More


BISE Peshawar increases examination, certification feesPublished on: August 31, 2026 4:00 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar has increased various examination, registration, certification and other fees, with the highest increase reaching... Read More


Iceland rejects EU-accession talks in close-fought referendumPublished on: August 31, 2026 4:00 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Icelanders voted to stay out of the European Union, referendum results showed on Sunday, as they rejected a government push to reopen membership talks and sided with those who sai... Read More


US Open 2026: Venus Williams bows out in first round in late-night encounter; Daniil Medvedev, Jessica Pegula go through

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- In what looks like her final Grand Slam if not her illustrious career, Venus Williams bowed out in the very first round of US Open 2026 women's singles, in a match that start pas... Read More


Conflicting reports emerge of Bilawal's engagement talks with Austrian familyPublished on: August 31, 2026 3:59 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto are in the Austrian capital Vienna for talks over the latter's possible engagement and subseque... Read More


NELFUND Boss Breaks Silence on Alleged N1bn Financial Misappropriation

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Sawyerr spoke during an interview with ARISE NEWS monitored by The News Chronicle on Monday, where he explained that NELFUND required adequate capital to provide loans to students ... Read More


Charles Spencer marks Diana's emotional anniversaryPublished on: August 31, 2026 3:58 PM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- Charles Spencer shared an emotional message on August 31 as the world remembered his sister, Princess Diana. Diana died in a tragic car accident on August 31, 1997, leaving a last... Read More


From Engineer to Executive: Why an EMBA could be the next career move

India, Aug. 31 -- Across global engineering firms, technology companies, and project infrastructure projects worldwide, a decisive structural shift is underway. The professionals who once measured suc... Read More