Elon Musk nears a net worth of $500 billion, becoming the first person in history to reach this milestone, primarily driven by his shares in Tesla, SpaceX, and other tech ventures.

Elon Musk became the first businessman in history to surpass $500 billion in wealth, reaching $500.1 billion according to Forbes. He remains the richest man in the world, far ahead of his technology sector competitors.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expelled the Israeli diplomatic mission following Israel's interception of an aid flotilla headed to Gaza, also cancelling the free trade agreement. The flotilla included activist Greta Thunberg and carried humanitarian aid.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the capture of Kirovsk and Severesk Mali towns in eastern Ukraine, eliminating 1,600 soldiers and downing 128 drones during military operations.

Scientists discovered a white dwarf star swallowing icy debris rich in volatiles like water and nitrogen at a rate of 200,000 kilograms per second, indicating the presence of icy bodies and water resources in planetary systems beyond our solar system.

Afghanistan has experienced two consecutive days without telecommunications and internet services after the Taliban cut the fiber optic network, aiming to combat what they call "immorality," resulting in a nationwide communications blackout.

President Trump's decision to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B work visas has sparked widespread debate in the US, raising concerns about its effects on foreign workers, companies, and the US economy, especially given India's dominance among visa holders and the limited Arab share.

Huawei is testing a new ultra-thin phone to compete with the iPhone Air, featuring a 5.5 mm thickness, Kirin processor, eSIM chip, and up to 2 terabytes of storage. The phone is expected to launch officially in Q4 2025.

The Russian Rutube app for Android TV devices has returned to the Google Play Store, with over 33 billion views recorded between January and August 2025, a 6.2-fold increase compared to the same period last year.

LG Electronics and Sealco celebrated 15 years of successful partnership in Lebanon with a special event on September 25, 2025, in Beirut, showcasing LG's latest innovations and extended product warranties.