From PM Modi, Trump to Takaichi and Huang: The people who defined 2025

Donald Trump returned as US President in 2025, launching major government reforms and shifting US foreign policy toward isolationism and tariffs. Narendra Modi strengthened India's global status with strong economic growth and a focus on universal infrastructure, while Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female Prime Minister, modernizing defense and energy policy. Jensen Huang led the Agentic AI revolution, Elon Musk shaped US policy and space exploration, Muhammad Yunus reformed Bangladesh, Byju Raveendran's edtech empire collapsed, and Simone Biles inspired as a sports and mental health icon.