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.

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.

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.

Throughout history, some world leaders have had remarkably brief tenures, often due to extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances.

The World Happiness Report has provided a comprehensive look at the state of global happiness.

Political leaders have often been at the centre of intense scrutiny and danger throughout history.