At 86 years old, Ali Khamenei had been Iran's supreme leader since 1989, succeeding the founder of the Islamic Republic, the first Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

US President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “is dead”. His claim came hours after Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran and followed reports quoting Israeli officials as saying that Khamenei had been assassinated. But, subsequent Iranian media reports said that Khamenei was “steadfast and firm in commanding the field”. Khamenei, 86, became Iran’s highest authority in 1989, following the death of the Islamic Republic’s founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini...

SNR Sons celebrated its founder's day, marking a significant event for the organization.

MANILA, Philippines — A Regional Trial Court (RTC) in Pampanga has dismissed for insufficiency of evidence an estafa or fraud case against Globe Asiatique founder Delfin Lee and four others, in connection with the alleged P6.6 billion housing scam.  In a decision promulgated by the San Fernando, Pampanga RTC on February 25, 2026 and penned

Cyprus's DISY party opened its pan-Cyprian conference with an AI-generated hologram of its late founder, Glafcos Clerides, addressing delegates in Nicosia.

A Greek court has handed down what is being called the first-ever criminal conviction of commercial spyware company executives — and the fallout is heading towards Cyprus. Intellexa founder Tal Dilian, his wife Sara Hamou, and two Greek businessmen, Felix Bitzios and Yannis Lavanos, were found guilty this week on three counts: unlawful interference with […]

Vickie Rodgers  Forbes Councils

Mariam Jalabi, a co-founder of the Syrian Women’s Political Movement, discussed the 'silver lining' amidst the destruction in Syria during a conversation marking the first anniversary of the fall of Damascus.

In a draft of his memoir, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, laid out the secret negotiations that led to his imprisonment and a run-in with ICE.

Alexei Kostilyov, founder of a Russian Telegram channel, has been detained on suspicion of embezzling approximately 11 million euros from the Ministry of Defense in connection with a drone supply contract.

A group of five agtech founders, all under the age of 25, are leveraging innovative solutions to address some of the most significant challenges facing the agricultural sector.

A new foundation has been inaugurated, established in honor of the wife of the founder of SRM, marking a significant event for the institution.

Nidec, formerly known as Japan Servo, has received a report from a third-party committee detailing the findings of its investigation into inappropriate accounting practices, which led to the resignation of founder Shigenobu Nagamori.

The ruling Georgian Dream party decried the UK’s sanctioning of two pro-government channels and again appealed to the U.S. to change its attitude towards Tbilisi in a conspiracy-filled statement made after the February 27 political council meeting attended by the party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili. The statement, read out by GD Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, comes …

The Public Prosecutor's Office in the Netherlands has formally appealed the ruling in the Stint case, where the founder and designer of the electric cart were not penalized for a fatal accident.

The Independent Journalists' Association of Serbia (NUNS) and the Beta News Agency today announced the fifth competition for the best works on the topic of "Media Literacy", named after the late founder of Beta and...

Latvia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) has not approved a bill concerning the management of the Latgale Embassy 'Gors', suggesting other founders should be allowed to join.

With the advancement of artificial intelligence, programming is emerging as a promising area for its full utilization, raising questions about whether everyone can write program code with AI assistance, as highlighted by OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy.

Easy Coach founder’s final send-off set for Saturday  the-star.co.ke

A tribunal has ruled that a chant by Burgertory founder Hash Tayeh at a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne last year incited hatred against Jews, a finding he plans to appeal.

US-listed e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Friday its operating profit plunged 97 percent in the fourth quarter from a year earlier due to the impact of a large-scale data breach, while its founder issued an apology again in person. In the three months ended in December, operating profit plummeted to 11.5 billion won ($8 million) from 435.3 billion won in the same period of 2024, Coupang said in a press release. The company also swung to a net loss of 37.7 billion won from a net profit of 182.

Brittany Nemandoust, the founder of Chocbox, and her husband, Kevin. Ethan Noah Roy for BI Brittany Nemandoust started Chocbox, a chocolate kit company, when the pandemic put her out of work. Sales fluctuated, and she nearly shut down the business, but a viral TikTok changed everything. She capitalized on the viral moment and implemented strategies to build a lasting business. For years, Brittany Nemandoust struggled to keep her small business afloat. Chocbox, her DIY chocolate-making kit c...

It said Betar USA encouraged the public to assault Kiswani, including with feces, urine, and baseball bats, offering a substantial cash “bounty” to any member of the public who assaults her.

In the beauty world, nothing breaks our hearts quite like hearing that one of our favorite brands will be closing. On February 23, David Yi, founder of Good Light, announced the brand will be...

The World Economic Forum is embroiled in a governance crisis following the resignation of Borge Brende, whose name is linked to the Epstein files, and the departure of founder Klaus Schwab over financial irregularities.

The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group assisting victims of online abuse, were reportedly barred from entering the U.S. by the Trump administration, which labeled them part of a 'global censorship-industrial complex.'

Yekaterina Duntsova, a former presidential hopeful, was briefly detained by police in Tver, Russia, while attending an event for political prisoners.

The former WME business affairs exec is also the son of company co-founder Steve Kram.

A new member joins the "ELLE Lithuania" team – Magdalena Sabalė, founder of the talent agency "Personal". She became the new editor-in-chief of the publication "ELLE Decoration Lithuania".

The contest has served as a battle between co-founders Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana

During a parliamentary inquiry into public audiovisual media, Mediawan's founder asserted the group's French ownership, countering claims that the company, a major producer for France Télévisions, is primarily owned by an American investment fund.

PMK founder S. Ramadoss has called on the DMK government to address the demands of revenue department staff who are currently on strike.

Shigenobu Nagamori, the founder of electronic components giant Nidec, has resigned as part-time honorary chairman, following his earlier resignation as representative director in December due to inappropriate accounting practices.

The Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has expressed strong support for a proposal that prophets submit their revelations for scrutiny before announcing them publicly.

Engineered scarcity, meet dumb money

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates admitted to having two Russian mistresses while married to his now ex-wife Melinda French, and sincerely apologized for his ties to P.

Tech titans Elon Musk and Bill Gates are once again at odds, with Musk's recent "Karma is real" comment fueling their ongoing feud. The rift stems from Gates' reported $500 million bet against Tesla's stock, a move Musk publicly condemned. Musk has also predicted Gates' bankruptcy if Tesla's value continues to soar.

Ann Godoff, an editor and publisher for Penguin Press, died on Feb. 24 in Albany, N.Y. She was 76. Godoff died from complications of bone cancer in a hospital, her partner, Annik LaFarge confirmed to

‘Squatty Potty’ founder Robert “Bobby" Edwards was indicted in Utah on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material and ordered held without bail.

Robert “Bobby” Edwards, cofounder of Squatty Potty has been indicted in Utah on federal charges and has pleaded not guilty.

Ο ράπερ Όλιβερ «Πάουερ» Γκραντ, ιδρυτικό μέλος της θρυλικής χιπ χοπ ομάδας Wu-Tang Clan , πέθανε σε ηλικία 52 ετών. Η είδηση ​​του θανάτου του έγινε γνωστή στα μέσα κοινωνικής δικτύωσης από την μουσικ

Ethereum experienced a 5% price drop, prompting speculation and analysis into why co-founder Vitalik Buterin might be selling his holdings.

EG Group is selling approximately 260 petrol stations in France to EG On The Move, a new venture led by billionaire co-founder Zuber Issa, as EG Group prepares for a US IPO.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reportedly admitted to two infidelities with Russian women during his marriage to Melinda, while also stating he never witnessed 'anything illicit' during his travels with Jeffrey Epstein.

Billionaire hedge-fund founder David Tepper has sent a strongly worded letter to Whirlpool's board, accusing the company of squandering millions in shareholder value.

Microsoft co-founder admits affairs and calls meetings ‘huge mistake’ but denies involvement in Epstein’s crimes Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Bill Ga

At Anthropic, AI now writes most of the code — and it's reshaping who gets hired, cofounder Jack Clark said. ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images An Anthropic cofounder said AI now writes most of its code and could hit 99% by year's end. Cofounder Jack Clark said it's making junior engineers' value "a bit more dubious." Senior engineers with "well-calibrated intuitions" are in higher demand as AI rises, he said. At Anthropic, the rise of its AI coding tool is already reshaping hiring. Cofou...

Multi-club ownership group co-founder Victoire Cogevina Reynal has left Mercury13 five months after taking over Bristol City Women.

The Swiss DIY chain 'Do it' is closing two of its branches, representing half of its total stores, just months after the death of its founder. The closures are attributed to intense competition and upcoming renovation needs.

Microsoft co-founder also admitted that he had two affairs with Russian women and that he made mistakes that had cast a cloud over the philanthropic group while insisting he didn’t participate in Epst

ISLAMABAD: The PTI on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court seeking the medical treatment of jailed party founder Imran Khan at a hospital of his choice, along with access to his personal physicians. The application, filed by PTI lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa under Order XXXV Rule 6 of the Supreme Court Rules 2025, comes after Imran underwent a government-facilitated follow-up treatment for his eye ailment. The application, available with Dawn, was filed on behalf of Imran and named the Islamaba...

The company faced backlash and calls for a boycott over the firing of an employee who wrapped a stray dog in a blanket during freezing weather.

Russia has launched criminal proceedings against Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger, on charges of 'supporting terrorist activities,' escalating the conflict between the Kremlin and the popular communication platform.

In the fourth of BIRN’s series about war-displaced people’s enduring connections to their home countries, the founders of Children of Srebrenica Melbourne explain how they’re turning private grief into public commemoration.

A former JNUSU president and the founder of an Ambedkar forum have moved the NCSC against the JNU Vice-Chancellor for alleged casteist remarks made during a podcast interview.

The founder of the New York flamenco festival, Miguel Marín, reflects on the event's 25-year history, paying tribute to pioneers like 'Carmencita', a 19th-century Broadway star and muse.

The Islamabad High Court is hearing arguments on a plea to ban Imran Khan's X account, while a sessions court granted pre-arrest bail to the PTI founder in six cases and to Bushra Bibi in one case.

Pakistan's Chief Justice walked out of an open court session as CM Afridi attempted to speak, leading to claims that the Islamabad High Court has become inaccessible for the PTI founder's legal team.

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Larry Sabato, Founder and Director of the University of Virginia Centre for Politics, explains that US President Donald Trump will be focused on maintaining h

Freightos' stock has seen a significant drop following the resignation of its founder.

The founder of Ethereum has reportedly sold assets again as cryptocurrency markets experience a downturn.

Following a leadership change at Microsoft's Xbox division, co-founder Seamus Blackley criticizes the move and predicts the end of the console.

Netflix co-founder and former CEO Reed Hastings has donated $5 million to White Stork, a charity supporting Ukraine's war efforts, continuing his long-standing support as the conflict enters its fourth year.

News of an investigation into Pavel Durov, the app’s billionaire founder, deepened a crackdown on what remains of the free Russian internet.

Alon Noy is the CEO and cofounder of Astelia. Astelia An AI-powered cybersecurity startup has raised $35 million to ward off a new generation of threats. Former Israeli intelligence leaders founded Astelia to help customers plug holes in their defenses. CEO Alon Noy spoke exclusively to BI about Astelia's plans and his advice for young people in the AI era. Artificial intelligence has supercharged the cybersecurity arms race. Attackers are rushing to harness the tech to break into systems, ...

Russian authorities have announced a criminal investigation against Telegram founder Pavel Durov, including terrorism charges, as Moscow attempts to block the messaging platform.

A Pampanga court has dismissed an estafa case against Globe Asiatique founder Delfin Lee and four others in an alleged P6.6-billion housing scam, where they were accused of using “ghost borrowers” to secure loans from the Home Development Mutual Fund, also known as the Pag-Ibig fund. In a decision promulgated by the San Fernando, Pampanga

Entrepreneurs are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence to gain a competitive edge and drive growth in their respective ventures.

More than 1,300 school students and other individuals attended the annual Open Day held by the institute to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by RRI’s founder, C.V. Raman.

Cygnet Texkimp was approved to export machines to Rydena, but ministers examining deal after Guardian highlighted founders’ links to Kremlin military supply chain Ministers are reviewing a decision to allow a British company to export hi-tech equipment to Armenia after the Guardian uncovered links to the Russian military supply chain. Cygnet Texkimp, based in Cheshire, was weeks away from exporting two machines that produce carbon fibre “prepreg”, a lightweight material that can be used in a ...

Google cofounder Larry Page purchased two properties in Miami for $170 million. Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin may be next. Jeff Bottari/Getty; Jeff Chiu/AP, Christopher Polk/Getty; Getty Images;…

In this episode of Notes & Chords, we step into the world of choral music with Kalyani Nair — acclaimed playback and stage singer, composer, and arranger. As co-founder, choir director, and conductor of the Indian Choral Ensemble, which she leads with Karthik Manickavasakam, she brings together a 40-member collective of vocalists and instrumentalists. The ensemble is carving a niche in India’s soundscape, blending rich melody with layered harmony, spanning different genres.

Ihor Yurchenko, the founder and CEO of i2FOODS LLC, has been recognized by Forbes Councils.

In an industry often defined by glamour and fast-changing trends, Iwalogboneda Abolore Omotayo, founder of Darabeauties, is charting a different path—one focused on empowerment, access, and…

Ahmad Jagaba, founder of Horizon Innovation Limited, has concluded the first and second editions of the Business LaunchPad initiative, empowering 40 entrepreneurs in Sokoto to strengthen Northern Nigeria's economy.

Denys Shtilierman, chief designer and co-founder of the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point, has released footage showing the launch of the new FP-7 ballistic missile.

The Country Latin Association founders share the mission of supporting Latino artists in Nashville and beyond.

Lululemon's board of directors is under increasing pressure from the company's founder, who has raised concerns, while the company has issued rebuttals against claims of 'disinterest' in its operations.

Alexei Kostylev, founder of the pro-Kremlin news outlet Readovka, has reportedly been arrested on fraud charges.

Mindaugas Lipnius, founder of the 'Simitri' family store chain, is celebrating his 38th birthday by offering a 38% discount on a thousand top products to loyal customers from February 26 to March 1.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has raised objections to an application filed by PTI founder Imran Khan's lawyer, Sardar Latif Khosa, seeking his transfer to a hospital of his choice.

Latvia's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development (VARAM) has not approved a bill for managing the 'Gors' cultural center in Rēzekne, proposing instead that other founders could join the foundation.

A tech firm founded by the Twitter founder has reportedly launched the largest corporate job cull in US history, impacting a significant number of employees.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy offered advice to young Indians concerned about job losses due to AI, suggesting they focus on continuous learning and adapting to new technologies.

Ibrahim Mahama, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Engineers & Planners (E&P), says the indigenous mining services firm now controls about 45 per cent of mining operations in Ghana.

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang achieved record sales, even as its founder issued an in-person apology following a data breach.

By ARINZE ANAPUGARS Being the managing director of Zenith Bank is not, as the cliché goes, a tea party or a walk in the park. The shoes left behind by its founder and pioneer chief executive, Jim Ovia, generally referred to as the czar of Nigeria’s banking industry, are simply too big to fill.  In […] The post Adaora Umeoji and the big shoes at Zenith Bank appeared first on Vanguard News.

Penguin Press founder Ann Godoff, a powerhouse editor of bestsellers and prize winners, dies at 76  AP News

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Engineers & Planners (E&P), Ibrahim Mahama, says the indigenous mining services firm now controls about 45 per cent of mining operations in Ghana.

An SF founder claims AI made her startup's product obsolete overnight, highlighting the disruptive potential of AI. Separately, AI is increasingly affecting various aspects of college life, from clubs to academic competition.

Musician Oliver "Power" Grant, one of the founders of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, passed away at the age of 52.

Easy Coach founder Azym Dossa dies  the-star.co.ke

The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Thursday warned that any criminal negligence with regard to the health of PTI founder Imran Khan could further aggravate the political crisis in the country. According to a statement issued by the alliance on the social media platform X, the opposition leaders voiced their concerns during TTAP’s central committee meeting, including an Iftar gathering at the residence of TTAP leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar in Islamabad. The gathe...

This article explores whether married founders should consider a postnuptial agreement to protect their business and personal assets.

Director Kostas Dalianis, a founding member of the Spring Theater and later the Modern Times Theater, has died. Kostas Dalianis was born in Volos.

Uldis Bluķis, a scientist and co-founder of 'Baltic Appeal to the United Nations,' has passed away at the age of 93 in New York state.

The Wētā Workshop co-founder has been awarded the prestigious VES Visionary Award at the 24th Annual VES Awards in Los Angeles.

Anupam Mittal, a judge on Shark Tank India, publicly criticized AI founders for a 'screwed up' equity split that led to them losing a deal on the show.

The Microsoft founder faces questions from employees after the release of new documents on the pedophile financier. "A huge mistake to frequent him," he reportedly said during an internal meeting.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates admitted that he cheated on his ex-wife Melinda Gates, with whom he was married for 27 years.

Ann Godoff, the founder, President and Editor-in-Chief of The Penguin Press whose stable of authors included E.L. Doctorow, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Michael Pollan, Tom Brokaw, Salman Rushdie, Zadie Smith, William Styron and Alice Waters, has died, Deadline has confirmed. She was 76. Godoff founded The Penguin Press in 2003 with a mission “dedicated to […]

Rumors about someone getting booted from Shirley Raines' funeral sparked angry comments on social media ... but there's more to the story, TMZ has learned. Here's the deal ... the funeral for Shirley -- also known as activist and founder of Beauty…

A court is scheduled to hear petitions filed by PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, seeking the suspension of their sentences.

Domenick Chavez has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 crash that killed Laura Lynch.

HARTFORD — However it turns out, Dave Gavitt will no doubt be looking down and smiling as the UConn-St. John’s rematch-slash-grudge match unfolds at PeoplesBank Arena Wednesday night. Of that much, we can be certain. Gavitt, who created the Big East with nights like this in mind, would be delighted to know that, for all the upheaval college sports, and particularly this conference has endured ...

Five senior PTI leaders, currently incarcerated, have written an open letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, requesting an inquiry into the health and treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan.

A former Apple executive reflects on his 15 years of working with Steve Jobs, highlighting the late founder's emphasis on learning over being right.

Roxana Dascălu, a journalist who worked for Reuters for 10 years and was a co-founder of the civic movement 'Inițiativa România,' has died at the age of 69.

Multiple PTI supporters across social media platforms were sharing a dim clip of party founder Imran Khan since February 24, 2026, claiming that it was from his latest visit to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for a second eye injection. However, the video is old from February 20, 2023, when he appeared before the Lahore High Court (LHC) for interim protective bail in a case. The iVerify Pakistan team investigated this content and determined that it is false. Imran was brough...

Entrepreneurs, students, and leaders gathered in Agadir for the 'Green Visionaries' panel, focusing on inspiring future founders and advancing dialogue on clean technologies and sustainable innovation, with a particular emphasis on women's leadership.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Microsoft founder spoke about this at a town hall meeting with his own foundation on Tuesday.

The founder of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has ventured into the luxury market by launching a new yacht brand.

"We were quite aware that he was sharing something akin to a state secret," Newsom wrote in his new memoir. Marijan Murat/picture alliance via Getty Images; Gavin Newsom and Steve Jobs Gavin Newsom w

The founder of UMC has issued a warning that China would pay a heavy price if it were to invade Taiwan.

Says enough is enough – anyone who cannot carry the weight of the founder’s narrative should step aside

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has described Russia's investigation into him for "facilitating terrorist activities" as the Kremlin's latest attempt to suppress freedom of expression.

San Francisco founder Ira Bodnar has revealed that a recent update to Claude AI led to the demise of her startup.

GS Retail CEO Huh Seo-hong (left) and chef Edward Lee serve meals to visitors at Anna’s House, a social welfare facility in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. The event, joined by the company’s employee group GS Nanumi and Anna’s House founder Father Kim Ha-jong, was organized to give back to the community following a successful food product collaboration through GS25 convenience stores. (GS Retail)

Forbes Councils features various members including Yariv Cohen, Iru, Daan Hoek, Elizabeth Marston, Khaled Abu-Suud, Sherry Dadgar, Tianlu Peng, Reynold Lewke, and Chris Kelly.

Also in today’s newsletter: Xi Jinping meets German chancellor and the Pentagon’s feud with Anthropic

Oliver Grant, known as Power, founder of Wu-Tang Clan, died Feb 23 at 52. His death announced by group member, Method Man. The cause unknown, as of now.

Shein founder Xu Yangtian has emerged to publicly acknowledge the fast-fashion retailer's Chinese origins and the vital support received from the Communist Party and a regional province.

Forbes provides storytelling structure tips for startup founders, drawing inspiration from 'Save The Cat!'.

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, claims he is being investigated for 'terrorism' by Russian authorities, though the authorities have not officially confirmed the opening of a criminal case against him.

Russian state outlets claim a criminal case has been opened against Pavel Durov on charges of aiding terrorism, though no official case details have been disclosed.

A government newspaper reports that criminal proceedings have been initiated against the founder of Telegram.

Alpha Bulkers welcomed postgraduate students from the International Shipping, Finance, and Management program at the Athens University of Economics and Business, including the program's founder and director, Manolis Kavousanos.

Stripe co-founder John Collison stated that people are becoming 'more fed up' with the slow progress on housing, infrastructure, and services in Ireland.

Founder of Jide Ajose Productions JAP, Jide Ajose, has said that while production quality in Nigeria’s creative industry has improved significantly, flashy visuals alone are not enough to guarantee lasting impact. The post Why flashy visuals are not enough – Jide Ajose appeared first on Vanguard News.

On the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Bill O’Dowd, founder and CEO of Dolphin Entertainment, offers a deep dive into the art and science of the creator economy.

An Indian founder shared how a Qatar Airways flight to Barcelona was diverted back to Doha after Iraqi airspace closed amid escalating Middle East tensions.

The founders of Fritapapa, Pierre Artuso and Julien Abras, discuss their successful business, which has expanded to 20 points of sale, emphasizing their unique approach to the fast-food industry.

Maria Lada, a 67-year-old pioneer in accessibility rights and co-founder of the HYPERION organization, passed away at Athens' 'Eleftherios Venizelos' airport, sparking sadness.

The final send-off ceremony for the founder of Easy Coach is scheduled to take place on Saturday.

The messaging app’s founder has become a poster boy for the backlash in Europe over CEO accountability — and a target for Russia

Lululemon Founder Blasts Board Again Amid Stock Collapse Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson blasted the board in a fiery message to shareholders earlier and ramped up calls for activism as the athletic apparel retailer is set for a lost year, lagging behind competitors, losing market share, and entangled in multiple see-through-leggings quality-control controversies with customers. The nearly 70% collapse in Lululemon's market capitalization from its late-2023 peak of $5...

Co-founder of private capital giant stands to make more than $1bn each year from dividends

Alexey Kostylev, founder of the pro-war Telegram channel Readovka, has been ordered to pretrial detention by a Moscow court on charges of large-scale fraud involving a $13 million Defense Ministry contract for military drones.

At 80, Silicon Valley pioneer Kanwal Rekhi shares his inspiring journey in 'The Ground Breaker'. From humble beginnings in India to becoming the first Indian-American founder to take a venture-backed company public on NASDAQ, Rekhi's memoir details his rise and lifelong mission. He now mentors thousands, investing in startups and fostering entrepreneurial growth globally through TiE.

As Metro approaches its 45th year, founder Joe Shanahan reflects on the club's roots, Chicago’s defining music moments, and the artists who shaped its legacy.

Billionaire Yandex Founder Volozh Renounces Russian Citizenship  Bloomberg.com

Abdullah Öcalan, the imprisoned founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has reportedly called for a 'new political era' without violence, signaling a potential shift in the long-standing conflict.

Deepinder Goyal, founder of Zomato, is hiring engineers and scientists for his new health-tech startup, Temple, with a controversial requirement that applicants meet specific body fat percentage thresholds.

At 42, David Ellison, son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, has significantly expanded his influence in Hollywood, outbidding Netflix for a major Burbank studio less than a year after acquiring Paramount.

The Pakistani government and TTAP have begun discussions on a negotiation framework, with sources indicating that the health and medical care issues of PTI founder Imran Khan were also part of the talks.

The founder of Wikipedia is facing criticism after publicly stating that Bitcoin is a 'failure', sparking debate about the cryptocurrency's future and price stability.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited China’s eastern tech hub of Hangzhou on Thursday and met leading figures including those from Alibaba Group Holding and Unitree Robotics, signalling growing international recognition of the country’s robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. Merz had lunch and took group photos with local entrepreneurs, including Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu Yongming and Unitree founder and CEO Wang Xingxing, according to a social media account run by Chinese state...

Toby Pohlen, a co-founder of xAI, has reportedly departed the company following its merger with SpaceX, marking the latest executive departure.

Thomas C. Goldstein, a prominent Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, has been convicted of tax fraud for concealing millions in income derived from high-stakes poker gambling.

Reese's is facing intense online backlash after the founder's grandson claimed the company changed ingredients in popular products, sparking social media reactions.

A founder of Duckhorn Vineyards, a California winemaker, Mr. Duckhorn transformed merlot from a blending grape into a premier American variety.

The early promoter of the Wu-Tang Clan has died at 52. The hip-hop world mourns Oliver «Power» Grant, an important behind-the-scenes figure.

The biography of writer and theater founder Greta Gudelytė, who hails from Panevėžys, sounds like an interesting novel: childhood in St.

A Turkish broadcaster is facing backlash after airing a segment that invoked an antisemitic trope to depict the Jewish founder of several major children’s YouTube channels as a threat to Turkish…

Yekaterina Duntsova, who attempted to run against Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, was detained by Tver police at a political prisoner event for questioning.

A controversial plan to exhume the remains of one of the founders of the Estonian state has finally been scrapped, Sakala reported.

People Are ‘Mistaken’—Wikipedia Founder Issues Surprise Bitcoin Price Prediction  Forbes

A new AI tool named OpenClaw, reportedly backed by Sam Altman, has emerged as a significant security concern across Silicon Valley, prompting warnings from major tech firms like Meta and Microsoft.

Alicia Yoon, founder of Peach & Lily, expresses her continued appreciation for the opportunity to care for people's skin, highlighting her passion for the beauty industry.

A Hong Kong court has overturned the fraud conviction of Jimmy Lai, founder of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, who is also serving a sentence under the national security law.

Robert Edwards, the millionaire founder of Squatty Potty, has been arrested in connection with a child pornography case.

Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Founder and General Overseer of Action Chapel International (ACI), has weighed in on the growing controversy over prophecies linked to political elections, calling for deeper scriptural understanding when addressing such matters.

Nidec founder Shigenobu Nagamori has resigned from his position as chairman emeritus, the company announced.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit ‘a window for building more cooperation,’ Unitree Robotics’ founder Wang Xingxing tells media  Global Times

A new dimension to Bill Gates' much-discussed relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is given by the Microsoft co-founder's recent public admission that he had extramarital affairs during his 27-year…

Oliver “Power” Grant, an early and close associate of the hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan who executive produced the group’s early recordings and headed the successful Wu Wear fashion line, died Monday, February 23. He was 52. His death was announced on social media by Wu-Tang Clan. A cause and place of death were not disclosed. […]

Documents related to Jeffrey Epstein contained names of several notable people, including John Brockman – American literary agent and Edge Foundation founder.

Khloe Kardashian is keeping up with her kids’ digital footprint.  The Good American founder—who shares kids True Thompson, 7, and Tatum Thompson, 3, with ex Tristan Thompson—revealed when she...

Selena Gomez loves Benny Blanco from his head to his toes. The Rare Beauty founder shared a touching tribute to her husband one day after his latest project sparked unexpected online discourse...

The far-right podcaster has produced a new expose on the late Turning Points USA founder's wife, suggesting, among many conspiracy theories that she is not who she appears to be.

Today in Spotlight, we speak with celebrity Chef José Andrés. The founder of World Food Kitchen talks of his Longer Tables Fund's matching donations to support critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine, Gaza where his charity provides one million hot meals a day... and more.

Bill Gates is attempting to clear his conscience.  After the Microsoft co-founder was named in files released by the United States Department of Justice pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, he disclosed...

The driver responsible for the car accident that killed Laura Lynch, a co-founder and key member of the original Dixie Chicks, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Elina Sofia Wang, founder of ESW Beauty, has rebranded her clean skincare company, which has already generated $11.4 million, and anticipates doubling her revenue following the evolution.

Ioanna Papantoniou, the founder and president of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation and a distinguished set and costume designer, has passed away, prompting a statement from the Minister of Culture.

Grand produkcija has produced a documentary film dedicated to its founder and creative director, Saša Popović, which is set to premiere on February 28, featuring insights from Marija Šerifović.

ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday launched a scathing criticism of both the party leadership and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) over decisions taken for the former premier’s medical treatment and the delay in fixing his cases for hearing. A day earlier, the PTI founder was taken to the hospital for follow-up treatment of his eye ailment, which came to light in late January. However, his party took exception to the ‘secrecy’ surrounding this procedure and t...

The founder of UMC has warned that China would pay a heavy price if it were to invade Taiwan.

An interview with Chris Simion-Mercurian, founder of Grivița 53, discusses the unique achievement of building a theater 80 years later with the support of 14,000 donors.

Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder, revealed that the most challenging task he ever faced was securing the first million dollars for Amazon, a company now valued at approximately $2.2 trillion.

The Turkish Medicana Group, a major private hospital founder, announced plans to build a new hospital in Romania within 3-5 years.

Hailey Bieber showed generosity by donating $20,000 to a GoFundMe campaign supporting the family of the late actor Eric Dane, following his death. Bieber, founder of the Rhode brand, was

Sasikala recalled the humiliation Jayalalithaa allegedly faced after the death of AIADMK founder M G Ramachandran.

Sixth Street co-founder Joshua Easterly to retire from company  The Star

The founder of Citrini expressed shock after his AI prediction reportedly spurred a significant selloff in stock markets.

The Baftas incident and the abuse of Ireland’s rugby player Edwin Edogbo reveal the normalisation of racism in sport and public life, writes Black and Irish founder, Leon Diop.

Ukraine marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Tuesday (February 24). For more on that topic, FRANCE 24 spoke to Ivan Oleksii. He is the co-founder of Car For Ukraine, an org

An Alibaba cofounder advises aspiring entrepreneurs to prioritize picking a team they can spend '24/7 with' over work-life balance.

Lionel Chouchan, the writer who co-founded the Deauville film festival in 1975 and also launched Grandmothers' Day, has passed away at the age of 88.

The girlfriend of Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths, who died after falling from a balcony in Thailand, stated she doesn't believe he committed suicide. Police reported he fell from the 17th floor of a residential building in Pattaya.