Messi leads revamped Argentine squad

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup. Alongside captain Messi, the squad features several young Argentine talents, including Manchester City striker Claudio Echeverri, Porto midfielder Alan Varela, and recent Real Madrid signing … Read more

May 9 riots defied global protest norms: ATC

LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Manzer Ali Gill has observed that the May 9 violence did not qualify as a peaceful protest by any global standard, noting that coordinated attacks were simultaneously carried out across different cities, specifically targeting state buildings, military installations and monuments associated with the armed forces. Issuing the detailed judgment in the … Read more

Nepal eliminates rubella, says WHO

GENEVA: Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, the World Health Organization said on Monday, citing the success of its immunisation campaigns and disease-surveillance programme.Rubella is a highly contagious viral infection transmitted through coughs and sneezes.It occurs most often in children and young adults, most of whom will develop a mild fever and … Read more