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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


From passenger seat to handlebar: women take control of their journeysPublished on: August 31, 2026 3:49 AM

Pakistan, Aug. 31 -- The morning traffic is already beginning to swell when a woman pulls down her helmet, places both hands firmly on the handlebar of her scooty and joins the moving stream of vehicl... Read More


Aquarius Horoscope Today, August 31, 2026: Money may not be necessarily blocked, but it responds best today to planning

India, Aug. 31 -- The day begins with practical thoughts about money, family responsibilities, and what needs to be handled carefully. You may wake up thinking about bills, pending payments, household... Read More


Scorpio Horoscope Today, August 31, 2026: You are likely to notice that people look to you for direction

India, Aug. 31 -- The day starts on a warmer, more engaged note, and you may find it easier than usual to take interest in things that normally feel routine. Creative work, study, children's needs, or... Read More


Virgo Horoscope Today, August 31, 2026: Your personal charm is strong today, others may respond well to your presence

India, Aug. 31 -- The day begins with relationships, agreements, and other people's expectations taking center stage. You may need to be more available than usual for a spouse, partner, client, or fam... Read More


Leo Horoscope Today, August 31, 2026: Work may face some obstacles today, but things can settle down if you stay patient

India, Aug. 31 -- The day may not begin in the easiest emotional space. You could wake up feeling burdened, irritable, or simply less cheerful than people expect from you. Work may also present delays... Read More


Twenty-two years to destiny: The silent sacrifices that carved my journey to the nations, By Ayo Akerele

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- While at the university in 1993, I caught a profound vision of leaving Nigeria for America, obviously for a better life, as we would often describe it. At that time, I was actively... Read More


Hello, God!, By Wole Olaoye

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- . In memory of Dolly Parton When the king of Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, died on 2 August, 1997, the world stood still. He had conquered the music world from Africa, reinventin... Read More


Pumpkin's OnlyFans career cost her daughter a school spot? Mama June's daughter weighs legal action

India, Aug. 31 -- Mama June's daughter Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird is weighing legal action after she claims a Georgia private school pulled her 8-year-old daughter Ella's admission over Pumpkin's social m... Read More


California student rejected by 16 of 18 colleges despite 1590 SAT gets court's approval to pursue bias claims

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- A California father is calling a recent federal court ruling a major step forward in his legal battle alleging that highly qualified Asian-American students face discriminatory t... Read More