South Korea’s jailed former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, received approximately 2.19 billion won, equivalent to $2 million, in deposits to their inmate accounts during their detention, according to figures released by the country’s Justice…
Zambia has secured a major health financing agreement with the United States after insisting that healthcare cooperation remain separate from negotiations over the country’s critical mineral resources. The two countries have signed a health memorandum of understanding (MoU) that commits…
Tony Elumelu’s indirect stake in Seplat Energy Plc has gained approximately N311.5 billion in market value in just over two weeks, following a sharp rise in the energy company’s share price on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The holding, owned through…
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has entered the media and entertainment industry with the launch of a new production company called Hope and Hard Work. The company, founded alongside Trudeau’s longtime chief of staff Katie Telford, aims to develop…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Cheshire estate has seen its asking price fall from about $7.4 million to $6.7 million after spending more than 18 months on the market. The 23 acre estate in Alderley Edge was initially listed in 2023 for…
A succession dispute has erupted in Uganda’s historic Tooro Kingdom days before the burial of its late monarch, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. King Oyo, who ruled the kingdom for more than three decades, died last month at…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is taking an unconventional position on philanthropy, saying he has no plans to establish a charitable foundation despite his billionaire status. Armstrong, whose fortune is estimated at about $9.3 billion, shared the view during a recent…
Bill Gates has built a career around innovation, competition and technological change. But behind Microsoft’s extraordinary rise is a lesson the billionaire businessman has repeatedly emphasized: success matters, but failure can teach even more. The Microsoft cofounder is widely associated…
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Thu Huong has climbed higher on the global wealth rankings, surpassing internationally recognised figures including Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Huong, 57, is the vice chairwoman of Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest listed conglomerate. Her estimated fortune reached…
Elon Musk remains the world’s richest person in September 2026, holding on to the top position as the global billionaire rankings continue to reflect major movements in technology, finance and business. According to Forbes’ September 2026 ranking, Musk continues to…