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Nicosia told it must boost school funds

It would take about €1 billion for the Cypriot government’s school construction unit to handle all the work it needs to do.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Flat As Iran Tensions Rise: Analyst Identifies 'Resistance To Clear' For A BTC 'Breakout'

Leading cryptocurrencies moved sideways on Thursday, while commodities gained as President Donald Trump weighed a military attack on Iran.Cryptocurrency24-Hour Gains +/-Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m. ET)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)+0.75%$67,156.46Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -0.46%$1.953.81XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) -0.03%$1.41Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) +1.62%$82.96Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) +0.49%$0.09881Crypto Market LanguishesBitcoin extended its sideways movement as trading volumes stayed subdued. Ethereum meandered in the high $1,900s region, awaiting a decisive breakout above $2,000.Shares of cryptocurrency-related companies, including Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), closed up 3.39% and 1.15%, respectively.Over $160 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, according to Coinglass, with $105 million worth of bullish long bets erased.A further $500 million in Bitcoin longs on Binance risked liquidation if the apex cryptocurrency slides to $60,000.Bitcoin’s open interest rose 1.38% over the past 24 hours, suggesting increased short buildup. That said, majority of Binance's retail and whale investors were long BTC as of this writing.Top Gainers (24 Hours) Full story available on Benzinga.com

25-yr-old woman drugged, gang-raped in Gurgaon hotel on pretext of providing govt job; police head constable, aide booked

A 25-year-old widow was allegedly drugged and gang-raped by a police head constable and an associate in a Gurgaon hotel after being promised a government job. The accused, Satish Kumar, lured the victim with a cook position, then took her to a hotel where she was allegedly assaulted and filmed.

Omnitech Engineering fixes price band for its ₹583 crore IPO

Retail investors can bid for a minimum of 66 shares for 14,982 and in multiples thereafter. As much as 35% or 89.72 lakh shares of the offer worth ₹203.68 crore are reserved for retail investors.

Tighter data control: Vietnam’s race to redesign digital services

New rules can benefit businesses that view user consent not only as a compliance issue, but also as a way to provide...

With trend unemployment falling, here's the latest RBA interest rate forecast from CBA

CBA’s chief economist explains how the latest Aussie jobs data may impact the RBA’s upcoming interest rate decisions.The post With trend unemployment falling, here's the latest RBA interest rate forecast from CBA appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

Gold Glimmers Despite Dollar's Rise: Market Awaits Inflation Insights

Gold prices experienced a moderate increase on Friday, though they're on track for a weekly decline as the dollar surged near a one-month peak. Investors are keenly awaiting U.S. inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's next steps in its monetary policy adjustments.

BlackRock Short-Term California Muni Bond ETF (NASDAQ:CALY) Stock Price Up 5.9% Following Analyst Upgrade

BlackRock Short-Term California Muni Bond ETF (NASDAQ:CALY – Get Free Report)’s share price rose 5.9% during mid-day trading on Tuesday after Zacks Research upgraded the stock from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating. The stock traded as high as $13.49 and last traded at $13.33. Approximately 472,376 shares traded hands during trading, a decline [...]

Gold, Silver Prices Today Live Updates: Gold surges 0.43%, silver 0.67% on Comex as geopolitical tensions boost demand

Gold and silver traded positively after US–Iran talks failed to yield a constructive outcome, reigniting military tensions and prompting fresh safe-haven buying.

Coloradans Push Back On Trump Trying To Force Coal On Them

The Trump administration’s efforts to force coal and other dirty fossil fuels on Americans while blocking solar and wind energy projects are so blatant and obvious that there’s really no debate what’s going on. There are some lame excuses being trotted out, though. In Colorado, as in some other places, ... [continued]The post Coloradans Push Back On Trump Trying To Force Coal On Them appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Rera orders s 41L compensation to buyers for delay in flat handover in Gurgaon

Sanae Takaichi's Bold Economic Agenda: Balancing Investment with Fiscal Prudence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a strategic shift from the country's traditional fiscal austerity policies, aiming to reassure markets by establishing clear rules to manage Japan's finances. In a parliamentary speech, she emphasized the need for a multi-year budget framework to encourage investment in growth sectors like artificial intelligence and shipbuilding.