Author: i2wtc
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesA week-long rout in Bitcoin worsened Friday, with the digital asset hitting an over 3-month low, reversing gains that followed the election of U.S. President Donald Trump.Bitcoin was trading at about $80,500 in trading in Asia, down 4.4% on the day and about 25% lower than an all-time high from mid December.Bitcoin had enjoyed a surge in prices following Trump’s victory in November, with the leader having posed himself as a pro-crypto candidate during his campaign.However, prices have slipped as investors shun assets perceived to be risky given the weakness in global equity markets…
LONDON: England’s sorry exit from the Champions Trophy following defeat against Afghanistan is painful proof of the end of an era for the former kings of white-ball cricket. Jos Buttler’s men travelled to the 2023 World Cup in India as double world champions following their success at the 2019 50-over tournament and at the T20 World Cup in 2022. England limped home from the tournament in India with just three wins in nine games. They were only marginally better in last year’s T20 World Cup in West Indies and the United States before being hammered in the semi-finals by eventual…
Listen to article The Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training has placed an order for 8,000 Chromebooks for its public educational institutions, Express News reported. The order follows an online tender process facilitated by the National Book Foundation, where representatives from 11 companies participated. Ten companies submitted financial bids, and the contract was awarded to the company offering the lowest price. The Chromebooks are expected to be delivered within two months, with strict quality control measures in place to ensure the standards of the products provided. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to improve the quality of education in…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to sign a deal with US President Donald Trump on Friday that would allow the United States access to the Eastern European nation’s vast reserves of critical and rare earth mineral deposits. Zelenskyy has already agreed to the preliminary terms of the deal, which Trump said is aimed at helping US taxpayers recoup aid sent to Ukraine during the war with Russia, which launched a full-fledged invasion in February 2022. After the deal is signed, both parties will begin negotiations on a Reconstruction Investment Fund to determine how resources will be allocated. What are…
RAWALPINDI: There was a sad irony to this, although it wasn’t a surprise. It had rained through the night and then it became torrential as soon as the Pakistan cricket team reached the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Pakistan’s much-anticipated Champions Trophy campaign, that had dampened expectations and crushed hopes, ended in a washout. As a result, Pakistan finished an embarrassing last in Group ‘A’ below Bangladesh who attained a better net run-rate of -0.443 in the event compared to hosts’ -1.087. Some fans had still braved the rain and turned up at the venue, hoping to see some…
Listen to article The Sindh government has announced a scheme to award free ‘pink scooters’ to women through a lottery system, aimed at empowering female commuters in the province, Express News reported on Thursday. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon unveiled the initiative during a press conference in Karachi, highlighting the government’s commitment to supporting women’s mobility. “A driving licence is mandatory for women to participate in the scheme,” Memon said, adding that the lucky draw would be held at an open event. The initiative follows the provincial government’s launch of the ‘Pink Bus’ service in 2023, dedicated to female passengers. Memon…
A visual representation of dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies.Yuriko Nakao | Getty ImagesThe Securities and Exchange Commission issued long sought after guidance Thursday evening saying it does not deem most meme coins securities under U.S. federal law.Meme coins “typically have limited or no use or functionality” and are “more akin to collectibles,” according to the agency’s Division of Corporation Finance.”It is the Division’s view that transactions in the types of meme coins described in this statement do not involve the offer and sale of securities under the federal securities laws,” the statement says. “Persons who participate in the offer and sale of…
LAHORE: It is Australia vs Afghanistan: the world champions against an emerging squad making strides gradually in top-level international cricket. After ousting Jos Buttler’s England from the ICC Champions Trophy in a high-scoring clash here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday night, the proud Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghans must be pumped up for their last group ‘B’ encounter against Steve Smith and his men at the same venue. If Australia (currently having three points) win on Friday, they will reach the last four along with South Africa (three). Whereas in case Afghanistan (two) triumph they will qualify, while the second semi-finalist…
Listen to article Sajid Hassan on Thursday broke his silence over his son’s alleged involvement in the Mustafa Amir murder case, expressing anguish over the public’s rush to declare him guilty without concrete evidence. Hassan’s son, Sahir Hassan, was arrested along with three others during raids in Karachi’s Defence area. The arrests came as part of the ongoing investigation into the high-profile murder of 23-year-old Mustafa Amir, who went missing in January. His body was found earlier in February, around a month after he went missing. During interrogation, police said Sahir confessed to selling drugs via Snapchat for the past two years, allegedly…
United States President Donald Trump has hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the first time at the White House for talks about Ukraine’s security, trade relations and the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). But Thursday’s meeting hinted at simmering tensions between the US and its allies, as Starmer attempted to tip-toe around points of divergence with the notoriously prickly Trump. At various points in their public appearances, Starmer offered views that conflicted with Trump’s own – though he was careful never to contradict Trump directly. The US president seemed to acknowledge the pushback with a joke…