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Who is Barry Sternlicht? Billionaire who said Zohran Mamdani will turn New York City into Mumbai

Billionaire investor Barry Sternlicht stirred a row after saying that New York City could “turn into Mumbai” under newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed rent-freeze and housing policies. Sternlicht is one of America’s most prominent real estate figures. He said Mamdani’s influence in America’s richest city could trigger rent defaults and drive investors out. Mamdani, […]

Billionaire Barry Sternlicht says Mamdani will turn New York City into Mumbai, his team considering leaving

Billionaire real estate investor Barry Sternlicht said New York will turn into Mumbai under Zohran Mamdani’s administration. Billionaire real estate investor Barry Sternlicht, the chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, said New York City under new mayor Zohran Mamdani will turn into Mumbai as he pledged to freeze rents because tenants’ incomes have stagnated. […]

Who is Timothy Mellon? Billionaire gave $130m to Trump to pay US troops amid shutdown; is reclusive heir to Mellon fortune

Timothy Mellon, the millionaire donor and Trump backer who gave $130 Million to pay American troops, married three times. Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and a major financial backer of President Trump, is the anonymous private donor who gave $130 million to the US govt to help pay troops during the shutdown, according to two […]

Who are John and Laura Arnold? Billionaire couple donates nearly half of their $2.9 billion fortune to philanthropy | World News

Image: The chronicle of philanthropy John and Laura Arnold are the rare billionaires who have not only pledged to give away their wealth but are already doing it. According to Fortune and Forbes, the couple has donated over $2 billion to date, nearly 42% of their estimated $2.9 billion net worth. Their giving approach is […]

The billionaire funding the American military during federal shutdown | World News

Billionaire Timothy Mellon donates $130M to pay troops / AI-generated illustration Timothy Mellon, the reclusive billionaire heir to the Mellon banking fortune, has made headlines after donating $130 million to ensure U.S. troops continue receiving their salaries during the government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. Unmasking Timothy Mellon The mystery donor who provided […]

Jeffrey Epstein sent nasty emails to billionaire Leon Black to pressurise him for millions, reports claim

In a series of fiery emails, Epstein piled on the pressure, demanding millions to keep his high-flying lifestyle intact and warning that Black’s kids and advisors were bungling the cash flow like a sitcom of the absurd.New York Times reported Epstein warned that Black’s financial advisors and “retarded” children had created a “really dangerous mess” […]

Emirati billionaire urges marriage law before 30, says those who delay without cause must be held acccountable | World News

Emirati billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor urges mandatory marriage before 30, believing strong families are essential to national stability and social responsibility/ Image:X In a recent statement that has sparked widespread discussion, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the Emirati billionaire businessman and founder of the Al Habtoor Group, emphasized the importance of marriage in maintaining societal cohesion […]

Billionaire Ray Dalio warns US democracy weakening under Donald Trump: ‘This is how autocrats rise’

Billionaire hedge fund titan Ray Dalio is sounding the alarm that Donald Trump’s second stint in power is pushing America into dangerous territory, one that echoes the rise of autocratic regimes in the 1930s.In an interview with the Financial Times, the Bridgewater Associates founder likened Trump’s meddling in business, including his surprise 10% stake in […]

Trump guns for George Soros: US president demands criminal charges against billionaire; accuses him of supporting violent protests

US President Donald Trump has called for criminal charges against billionaire George Soros and his son, accusing them of backing violent protests across the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and […]

Who is Sheikh Jassim, the Qatari billionaire who tried to buy Manchester United but failed? | World News

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, QIB chairman and Qatari royal, led a £4.79bn debt-free bid for Manchester United/Image: QIB Two years after Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani attempted a full buyout of Manchester United, new contractual developments have sparked fresh speculation. But despite the opening, the Qatari royal and his Nine Two Foundation […]