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NESPAK secures record 180 new engineering projectsPublished on: August 19, 2026 2:15 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 19 -- NESPAK, a premier organization of consulting engineers, has set an all-time record in business acquisition by securing 180 new engineering projects, both domestically and internat... Read More


UK Stock Market Today (August 19): Why is the London Stock Market Down Today? FTSE 100 Trades Lower as Inflation Hits 2.9%, Oil Prices Stay Elevated - What Should Investors Know?

India, Aug. 19 -- UK Stock Market Today (August 19, 2026): The FTSE 100 was trading slightly lower on Wednesday after closing at 10,728.04 on Tuesday, when it gained about 0.1% and ended a six-session... Read More


Trump claims over 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in 2020

Washington DC, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) claimed that more than 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in the 2020 election, citing an ongoing review by the US Census Bu... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN Delivers Remarks at the 59th ASEAN Day Dinner Reception in Brasilia

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- As part of his Working Visit to Brazil, Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 18 August 2026, delivered remarks at a Dinner Reception, in Brasilia, celebrating the 59 t... Read More


Uttar Pradesh moving strongly towards $1 trillion economy: CM Yogi Adityanath at UP- Japan investment meet

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Uttar Pradesh is moving strongly towards becoming a USD 1 trillion economy, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday, highlighting the state's advantages in infrastructur... Read More


McDonald's Hello Kitty x Godzilla Happy Meal is here: See the new collectible toys and characters

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- McDonald's has brought Hello Kitty and Godzilla together for a new Happy Meal collection, giving fans a chance to collect a series of toys that fuse the sweet Sanrio characters w... Read More


GIF II seeks to turn BRICS ties into trade, investment

Bengaluru, Aug. 19 -- Can civilisational ties translate into business deals? That is the central proposition of the Global Impact Forum II (GIF II), which will bring together political leaders, diplom... Read More


UN Marks 23rd Anniversary of Baghdad Attack on World Humanitarian Day

Afghanistan, Aug. 19 -- The United Nations on Wednesday marked World Humanitarian Day by remembering the 22 people killed in the 2003 bombing of its headquarters in Baghdad, an attack that became a de... Read More


Sitharaman, Goyal in Singapore with 70-strong business delegation for 4th ministerial roundtable

New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has traveled to Singapore on an official visit alongside a ministerial delegation to attend the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtab... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Minister of Sports of Brazil

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, on 18 August 2026, met with Brazil's Minister of Sports, H.E. Paulo Henrique Perna Cordeiro, in Brasilia, during his working visit to... Read More