Trump, Musk, Yunus Shine in TIME’s 2025 Influential People List

The 2025 edition of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People list features high-profile global figures such as U.S. President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus. Interestingly, this year’s list does not include any Indian nationals, a notable shift from 2024 when Indian celebrities like Bollywood star Alia Bhatt and Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik were featured.

Key Highlights

Donald Trump

• Current US President
• Recognized for his continued influence on global politics and American governance.
• Notable for his unconventional leadership style and policy-driven impact.

Elon Musk

• CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, owner of X (formerly Twitter).
• Honored for pushing the boundaries of innovation in electric vehicles, space exploration, and AI development.
• Remains one of the most influential entrepreneurs worldwide.

Keir Starmer

• Newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
• Recognized for his leadership in revitalizing the UK Labour Party and achieving electoral success.
• Viewed as a stabilizing and reform-oriented leader in British politics.

Muhammad Yunus

• Nobel Peace Prize winner from Bangladesh, known as the pioneer of microfinance and social business.
• Honored for his lifetime of efforts to uplift the poor through sustainable financial models.
• Continues to influence social entrepreneurship and poverty reduction globally.

 Overall Theme

• These individuals represent a blend of political authority, technological revolution, and social innovation.
• Their work has impacted millions and continues to shape the global narrative in the 21st century.