The People’s Chain meets mobile-first payments: Spend crypto anywhere, earn MOVE rewards SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Movement Network today announced its partnership with KAST, the mobile-first payment platform that makes spending crypto as easy as using any payment card anywhere in the world. This partnership marks a major milestone in Movement’s mission to build the …

Alex Carey delivered a memorable performance on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide, scoring a brilliant counter-attacking 106 to swing momentum back in Australia’s favour after an early batting collapse. The wicketkeeper’s innings not only revived the hosts but also became the centre of a major DRS controversy that sparked debate late into the day. Coming in …

In a significant blow to the Men in Blue, India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the fourth T20I against South Africa at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The opener is sidelined due to a foot injury sustained ahead of the clash on Wednesday, December 17. India’s injury concerns grow with Shubman Gill …

LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced a renewable liquidity facility of US$60 million per year to help maintain uninterrupted domestic fertilizer production by enabling Fatima Fertilizer to import essential raw materials, machinery, and technical services. Pakistan has faced shortages of foreign exchange and delays in clearing imports, which can disrupt access …

Australian cricket star Cameron Green has not only been making headlines for his performances and rising value in global T20 leagues, but also for his personal life. The fast-bowling all-rounder has been in a long-term relationship with Emily Redwood, who recently became his fiancée. Green confirmed their engagement in February this year, sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram that quickly …

India‘s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faced questions about his prolonged batting struggles during the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala, where India secured a seven-wicket victory to lead the five-match series 2-1. Scoring just 12 off 11 balls before falling to Lungi Ngidi, Suryakumar extended his lean run across 21 T20I innings, with only two notable scores, a 75 …

New Zealand and West Indies arrive in Mount Maunganui with the series finely poised at 1–0, but the narrative feels richer than that bare scoreline suggests. The hosts could easily have been chasing a whitewash after bossing large chunks of the first Test in Christchurch, only to be denied by an epic rearguard as Justin Greaves’ unbeaten double hundred and …

In a gripping encounter on December 17, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Adelaide Strikers triumphed over Sydney Sixers by 3 wickets with just 4 balls remaining. Chasing a target of 160, the Strikers secured their win with a clinical performance, led by Jamie Overton’s all-round contribution. Overton, who was awarded Player of the Match for his 2/22 and 30 …

On December 17, 2025, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli found himself at the epicenter of a social media storm following an encounter at Mumbai airport. Arriving with his wife, Anushka Sharma, the couple was surrounded by tight security as they made their way to a waiting car. In the midst of the chaos, a young fan, later identified as differently-abled, …

Bitget Launches Gold, Forex and Commodities Markets for Crypto Users Bitget Launches Gold, Forex and Commodities Markets for Crypto Users VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the launch of the private beta for Bitget TradFi, a new cross-market feature that gives crypto users direct access to global forex, metals, commodities, indices, and stock CFDs …

The third Test at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, looms as the series decider between New Zealand and West Indies, with the hosts holding a 1-0 lead after a gritty draw in the opener and a commanding nine-wicket triumph in the second Test at Wellington. New Zealand’s makeshift attack, led by Jacob Duffy‘s match-winning 5/38, dismantled West Indies for 128 in …

Prashant Veer has officially etched his name into Indian Premier League (IPL) history as the joint most expensive uncapped player ever, a feat achieved during the high-octane 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. At just 20 years old, the Uttar Pradesh sensation was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a staggering ₹14.20 crore, serving as the strategic replacement for the …

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) owner Kavya Maran once again emerged as one of the most talked-about figures of the IPL auction, as her emotional and animated reactions lit up the bidding room when SRH secured England all-rounder Liam Livingstone for ₹13 crore. The dramatic moment unfolded after Hyderabad outbid Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), triggering celebrations that quickly took over social media …

UK inflation eased more sharply than expected in November, falling to a ten-month low and increasing the likelihood that the Bank of England will deliver a fourth interest rate cut of the year. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.2 per cent in the year to November, down from …

As India and South Africa gear up for the fourth T20I in Lucknow, weather conditions are expected to play a subtle but important role at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. With the series at a decisive stage, teams will be closely monitoring the forecast, dew factor and toss dynamics as they fine-tune their strategies for the night contest on Wednesday, December …