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Business / 17 weeks ago
World leaders' annual salaries show vast global disparities
A new report from the World Population Review unveils eye-opening figures about the annual salaries of heads of state across 40 selected countries. The data provides insight into how national leaders are compensated and how that compensation compares to their countries' economic realities. At the top of the chart, Saudi Arabia’s head of state stands out with a huge $9.6 billion annual salary. Not far behind is the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at $4.61 billion, followed by Kuwait with $165 million and Monaco at $52 million. These figures, mostly from oil-rich monarchies or high-net-worth microstates, dwarf the salaries of leaders in Western democracies.
Politics / 28 weeks ago
G20 Approval Ratings: Prabowo Subianto, Claudia Sheinbaum, and Narendra Modi lead global sentiment shift
April 2025 has brought fresh insight into global political dynamics, as new approval ratings for G20 leaders reveal surprising shifts and regional divergences in public sentiment. According to analysis by Reuters and Political Pulse, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto tops the chart with an overwhelming 81% approval rating. Sworn in just months ago, Subianto has benefited from a post-election honeymoon period, strengthened by promises of continuity and decisive leadership following Joko Widodo’s tenure. Analysts note that his early efforts to strengthen domestic food security and military modernisation have played well with the Indonesian electorate.
Politics / 41 weeks ago
The world's oldest heads of state
As of 2025, several world leaders have not only held onto power for extended periods but have also become some of the oldest heads of state. According to a Monitor.co.ug report, these leaders have demonstrated remarkable longevity in their political careers.
