Pope Francis To Charlie Kirk: Top Influential Figures Who Died In 2025

At least a dozen of the world's most influential figures across politics, spirituality, science, business, and sports died in 2025.

A honeymoon murder in Meghalaya, a body sealed in a blue drum in Meerut, and a $102-million heist at the Louvre, 2025 saw some of the most shocking crimes in recent memory.

In 2025, immigration dominated global discourse, with governments in several Western nations bringing in policies to curb the inflow of migrants.

From a Bengaluru cab driver buying a sandwich for a fellow passenger to a commuter winning the internet for giving up his bus seat for an elderly man, 2025 was the year of earning praise online for simple gestures.

The year 2025 has been a whirlwind of big events and controversies, with personalities from several departments taking the centre stage.

Shock, grief, despair, glory, hope, joy: 2025 was a montage of emotions. Some moments drove us to tears, and some made us jump in glee.

The year 2025 witnessed a series of major armed conflicts that reshaped regional security dynamics and tested diplomatic frameworks across the globe.

Geopolitical conflicts, the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), and a rise in climate disasters like floods and cyclones - the year 2025 saw a lot of shifts globally, for good or bad.

Year 2025 saw quite a few elections, whether it was for Vice President or for Rajya Sabha or state Assembly elections or state by-elections. The year also saw numerous political debutants as well.

From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year's news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations.