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Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment

Alphabet overtakes Apple for first time since 2019, becoming world’s second most valuable firm Alphabet’s dominant advertising business has remained largely resilient despite economic uncertainty and intense competition. PHOTO: AFP Alphabet hit a $4 trillion market valuation on Monday, as the Google parent’s sharpened focus on artificial intelligence eased doubts about its strategy and pushed … Read more

Napoli stay in touch with leaders Inter

Scott McTominay scored both Napoli’s goals at Inter Milan on Sunday. Photo: AFP MILAN: Scott McTominay kept Napoli in touch with Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brace in Sunday’s entertaining 2-2 draw at the San Siro, after AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina.The Scotland midfielder twice equalised to make … Read more

Privatisation illusion

. The writer is a practising lawyer. He can be reached at mohsin.saleemullah@berkeley.edu Privatisation in Pakistan has rarely been a deliberate or well-planned economic reform. More often, it emerges as a reluctant response to years of mismanagement. State-owned enterprises are routinely retained despite declining performance, political interference and weak accountability. Only after they have accumulated … Read more

Mohammad Rizwan gets retired out during BBL 15 clash

Melbourne Renegades on Monday controversially retired Mohammad Rizwan during their Big Bash League (BBL) 15 clash against Sydney Thunder, triggering strong reactions from fans during the 33rd match of the tournament at Sydney Showground Stadium. The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter was called back to the pavilion midway through the Renegades’ innings to make way for captain Will … Read more