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(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 19, 2025:
Nike (NYSE: NKE) beat revenue expectations in the second quarter, but the overall result was far from convincing in its turnaround story. Revenue rose 1% year on year to

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Editor's note: The Metaplex Foundation and K Wave Media have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the Gaon Project and bring K-Culture IP onchain through digital asset infrastructure. The collaboration will integrate Metaplex's tokenization platform with K Wave

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That new car smell fades fast, but unfortunately, the monthly payment hangs around for years. With interest rates fluctuating unpredictably, refinancing isn't always the best option or even possible for everyone. However, that doesn't mean you are stuck with that

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar has issued a circular mandating electronic integration for factories and commercial establishments to improve market oversight and monitoring. Compliance is required to avoid legal penalties.

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Quebec Leader in property and casualty insurance deploys AI agents to automate personal insurance processes, reduce processing times, optimize broker advisory services

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC / ACCESS Newswire / December 18, 2025 / Koïos Intelligence announced today that

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States extended their inflow streak to seven consecutive days on Monday, marking the longest run of fresh capital since late 2025. Data compiled by SoSoValue show spot BTC ETFs adding $199.4 million, lifting the seven-day sum to

Tsutomu Shibayama, the beloved director of the 'Doraemon' series, passed away at 84 due to lung cancer. His impactful 20-year career in animation included roles on various shows. A private funeral was held, with a memorial service planned for the future.

The AUD/USD pair is recovering due to the divergence between the Fed and RBA, rising to 0.7100. A bullish trend is indicated, with expectations for further gains to 0.7200, while upcoming jobs reports and Fed decisions will influence movements.

Uzbekistan's service imports reached $443 million in January 2026, a 26.3% increase from 2025. Travel services accounted for 56.2%, followed by transport and telecommunications, showing strong demand for foreign services.

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Bitcoin's upswing to nearly $76,000 trigged $491 million liquidations, with shorts accounting for the majority. 
XRP and Ethereum led gains among crypto majors on Tuesday morning while the broader cryptocurrency market held above $2.6 trillion. 
All three tokens saw a

Top seed Anahat Singh and unseeded Tanvi Khanna advanced to the women's singles semifinals at the Indian Open squash championship, while local favorite Joshna Chinappa was eliminated. Anahat and Tanvi will face off in an all-Indian semifinal.

The Election Commission of India has established 19 Appellate Tribunals in West Bengal to address objections during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This aims to enhance transparency before upcoming Assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu Police are investigating a series of cyber scams that defrauded Coimbatore residents of over ₹1 crore. Victims were coerced through threats and false promises in various schemes, including fake digital investments and job offers.

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SC Likens Social Media Blackmailers to 'Digital Arrest'
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The Supreme Court on Friday verbally remarked that certain entities on social media who act as blackmailers in the garb of being media persons are no less

NCP leader Rupali Chakankar resigned as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women amid controversy over her ties to the accused, Captain Ashok Kharat. Directed by CM Fadnavis, her resignation follows public backlash and calls for an impartial investigation into allegations against Kharat.

Actress Pavitra Punia is set to play Kaveri, a housewife trapped in a loveless marriage, in the new series "Zung." As she seeks escape, Kaveri becomes embroiled in crime and must confront harsh realities. The show's release is scheduled for Wednesday.

The Indian men's and women's badminton teams received a favorable draw for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cups in Denmark, facing tough but manageable opponents like China and Denmark. Both teams aim for the quarter-finals, building on past successes.

Ishan Kishan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 while Pat Cummins recovers from injury, with Abhishek Sharma as vice-captain. Kishan has led Jharkhand to a trophy but faces challenges in his first IPL captaincy.