Author: Anadolu Agency
The number of billionaires in Forbes magazine’s annual list exceeded 3,000 for the first time this year, with their total wealth reaching $16.1 trillion. The billionaires list, published by Forbes for the 39th time this year, showed that the number of billionaires worldwide rose by 247 people year-on-year in 2025, reaching 3,028. The total wealth of billionaires also jumped by $2 trillion over the same period to $16.1 trillion. US businessman Elon Musk, the owner of companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, and X, also known recently for his controversial roles in both US and European politics, topped the list as…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to coordinate joint diplomatic steps aimed at achieving peace and ensuring security. “As always, a meaningful and frank conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,” Zelensky said in a statement on X. “We discussed the recent developments, coordination of our next steps, and further strengthening of our cooperation to achieve a dignified peace.” He said they discussed the visit of European parliamentarians to Ukraine and expressed “special thanks” for the participation of UK House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. The Ukrainian leader said Starmer…
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday criticized the court ruling that disqualified far-right French politician Marine Le Pen from running to be president in 2027. “I think that no one who cares about democracy can rejoice in a sentence that affects the leader of a large party and takes away representation from millions of citizens,” she told Italian daily Il Messaggero, adding that she does not know “the reasons for such a strong decision.” Le Pen, 56, a frontrunner for the 2027 presidential contest, was barred from holding public office for five years after being convicted of embezzling European Union…
The number of billionaires in Forbes magazine’s annual list exceeded 3,000 for the first time this year, with their total wealth reaching $16.1 trillion. The billionaires list, published by Forbes for the 39th time this year, showed that the number of billionaires worldwide rose by 247 people year-on-year in 2025, reaching 3,028. The total wealth of billionaires also jumped by $2 trillion over the same period to $16.1 trillion. US businessman Elon Musk, the owner of companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, and X, also known recently for his controversial roles in both US and European politics, topped the list as…
The Georgian parliament approved a new foreign agents bill on Tuesday, which the ruling party said is modeled after a similar US law, according to Georgian public broadcaster 1TV. The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) was adopted during its third and final reading during parliament’s plenary session. The law requires entities representing “foreign principal agents” to officially register, disclose relevant documents publicly, submit annual financial declarations and comply with monitoring to determine compliance or foreign affiliation. Failure to register or meet the legal requirements will result in criminal liability, according to amendments made to Georgia’s Criminal Code. The Anti-Corruption Bureau…
German authorities are seeking to deport four foreign residents for taking part in pro-Palestinian protests, media reported on Tuesday. According to online outlet The Intercept, Berlin’s Senate administration issued deportation orders for nationals from the United States, Poland, and Ireland, despite none having been convicted of any crimes. The orders are scheduled to take effect within a month. “What we’re seeing here is straight out of the far right’s playbook,” said Alexander Gorski, an attorney representing two of the affected protesters. “You can see it in the US and Germany, too: Political dissent is silenced by targeting the migration status…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to coordinate joint diplomatic steps aimed at achieving peace and ensuring security. “As always, a meaningful and frank conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,” Zelensky said in a statement on X. “We discussed the recent developments, coordination of our next steps, and further strengthening of our cooperation to achieve a dignified peace.” He said they discussed the visit of European parliamentarians to Ukraine and expressed “special thanks” for the participation of UK House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. The Ukrainian leader said Starmer…
Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas confirmed on Tuesday that a fire occurred at a gas pipeline on the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur. The affected pipeline near Putra Heights, Puchong, Selangor “has been isolated, and all relevant stakeholders have been informed,” Petronas said in a statement. The firm said it is working closely with all relevant parties to ensure the safety of the surrounding community, environment and security of gas supply to the nation. Investigations are still underway, it added. Victims with minor injuries from the incident were taken to a temple in Subang Jaya city in the Selangor…
A new volcanic eruption began Tuesday morning on Iceland’s southern Reykjanes Peninsula, local media reported. Lava has already breached defensive barriers around the nearby town of Grindavik, according to the public broadcaster RUV. Citing local authorities, the outlet said Grindavik, south of the capital Reykjavik, had already been evacuated, though a few residents reportedly chose to remain. Tourists and residents in the Grindavik area, including near the popular Blue Lagoon site, received SMS alerts in several languages urging them to evacuate quickly and safely. Runolfur Thorhallsson, the head of the civil defense department, told RUV that the eruption could become…
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Tuesday defended the migration policies of her outgoing government, saying that the number of asylum applications and irregular migration have decreased substantially. “We have significantly reduced irregular migration. Asylum numbers are 50% lower, and the number of deportations is 55% higher than two years ago,” Faeser said in a statement. “The Federal Police have already turned back 50,000 people at our internal border controls. We are preventing people who are not allowed to enter the country and putting a stop to criminals,” she added. Since October 16, 2023, the Federal Police have been conducting…