Alphabet has become one of the world’s most valuable companies after its market capitalisation briefly passed $4 trillion, following confirmation that Apple will integrate Google’s artificial intelligence technology into its products this year. The boost came after Apple said it would introduce the technology underpinning Google’s Gemini chatbot into its ecosystem, including Siri, marking a major strategic endorsement of Alphabet’s …

In a move that underscores its deepening political recalibration and accelerating AI ambitions, Meta Platforms has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as its president and vice chairman. A veteran Wall Street executive and former senior Trump administration official, she brings seasoned Washington influence to the center of the company’s next growth phase. The Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp parent said Powell McCormick …

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has officially broken his silence on January 13, regarding the viral rumors linking him to a high-profile reality television debut. For weeks, entertainment portals have been abuzz with claims that the cricketer would be appearing on the upcoming Indian adaptation of a famous French show alongside several high-profile social media influencers. Yuzvendra Chahal responds to rumours …

SYDNEY: Novak Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park with a singular mission to challenge the relentless ascendancy of the “Sincaraz” era and capture an Australian Open crown that would unequivocally solidify his status as the most decorated Grand Slam champion of all time. The Serbian maestro secured his 24th major at the 2023 U.S. Open, yet the landscape of men’s tennis …

In a moment that felt more like a “glitch in the matrix” than a standard fan interaction, Virat Kohli came face-to-face with his own childhood doppelganger ahead of the recently-concluded first ODI between India and New Zealand at the Kotambi Stadium. The uncanny resemblance between the former Indian captain and 8-year-old Garvit Uttam has since sent social media into a …

Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty ignited widespread alarm this week after a brief segment during a livestream triggered speculation that he had been taken back into custody. The confusion erupted when Shiesty’s close confidant, BenDaDon, appeared on the livestream, and a fleeting phone exchange was misconstrued, prompting fans to assume the rapper had returned to prison. The rumours rapidly proliferated across …

Apple and Google have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Google’s cutting-edge Gemini AI models into Apple’s suite of intelligence features, including a next-generation overhaul of Siri. The partnership is designed to provide the computational backbone required to power a highly responsive, context-aware, and personalized virtual assistant, addressing Apple’s historical challenges in delivering on its AI ambitions set in 2024. …

The retirement of Alyssa Healy on January 13, 2026, officially signals the end of an era for Australian cricket. For over fifteen years, Healy was the team’s heartbeat, a relentless wicketkeeper-batter whose aggressive intent at the top of the order redefined modern keeper-bats. After taking the torch from Meg Lanning, she ensured Australia remained at the global pinnacle, leading with …

After four years of silence, Harry Styles is sending fans into a frenzy. A mysterious new website, webelongtogether.co, packed with hidden messages and concert footage, has ignited speculation that the pop superstar is gearing up for a major musical comeback. With clues like “We Belong Together” appearing online and in public posters around the world, fans are convinced something big …

After four years of silence, Harry Styles is sending fans into a frenzy. A mysterious new website, webelongtogether.co, packed with hidden messages and concert footage, has ignited speculation that the pop superstar is gearing up for a major musical comeback. With clues like “We Belong Together” appearing online and in public posters around the world, fans are convinced something big …

In Match 23 of SA20 2025-26, the Paarl Royals host Durban’s Super Giants at Boland Park in a high-stakes encounter for playoff positioning. The Royals, currently fourth, seek to bounce back after a 21-run defeat to Pretoria Capitals. David Miller remains their batting mainstay with 161 runs, while Sikandar Raza, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 11 scalps continues to be …

In the midst of escalating violent protests sweeping across Iranian cities, Pakistani students and religious pilgrims are fleeing the turmoil, navigating a landscape of economic collapse and social unrest. The streets of Iran have erupted with public outrage over surging inflation and a rapidly depreciating rial, compelling over a hundred Pakistanis to seek refuge and return home via the Gwadar …

In the midst of escalating violent protests sweeping across Iranian cities, Pakistani students and religious pilgrims are fleeing the turmoil, navigating a landscape of economic collapse and social unrest. The streets of Iran have erupted with public outrage over surging inflation and a rapidly depreciating rial, compelling over a hundred Pakistanis to seek refuge and return home via the Gwadar …

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates from January 19 to 22, 2026. With several senior players unavailable due to franchise commitments or workload management, opening batter Brandon King has been named captain for the tour. The series serves as …

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced on Monday that any country conducting trade with Iran would face a 25% tariff on all dealings with the United States, intensifying economic pressure as Iran grapples with its largest anti-government protests in decades. “Effective immediately, any nation engaging with the Islamic Republic of Iran will incur a 25% tariff on all trade with the …