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By the end of 2025, the Russian economy maintained its status as the world's fourth-largest economy. According to data released by the International Monetary Fund, the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at purchasing power parity exceeded the $7 trillion threshold for the first time in history. The final figures reached $7.26 trillion for 2025, showing a notable increase from the $6.97 trillion recorded in the previous year.
China remains at the forefront of the global economic landscape, with its GDP reaching $41.2 trillion in 2025. The United States secured the second position with $30.8 trillion, followed by India in third place with a total output of $17.3 trillion. Russia's placement ahead of other major industrialized nations like Japan and Germany highlights its significant role in the current international economic structure.
Following Russia in the rankings are Japan, with an economy valued at approximately $7 trillion, and Germany, which recorded $6.2 trillion. Other nations rounding out the top ten include Indonesia, Brazil, France, and the United Kingdom. This distribution of economic power points toward a continuing shift in global financial influence and the rising importance of diversified national markets.
Expert assessments indicate that the global economy as a whole experienced substantial growth throughout 2025. The total worldwide GDP rose to $210 trillion, up from $197.8 trillion in 2024. This upward trajectory suggests a broader stabilization of international trade and a general expansion of production capacities across various sectors of the global market.
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New Digital Boundaries: Turkey Implements Strict Social Media Regulations for Minors
10 Oct. 10:05Starting November 1, 2026, Turkey will restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15 following a new regulatory decree issued by the Presidential Cyber Security Directorate and published in the Resmi Gazete. Under the new framework, users aged 15 to 18 will undergo mandatory age verification through the "e-Devlet" portal. Accounts for this age group will feature default private settings, with explicit bans on live streaming, targeted behavioral ads, and profile recommendation algorithms.
Social media networks are also required to provide parents and legal guardians with control tools to monitor usage time, location tracking, and financial transactions. Existing active accounts must complete the age verification process by March 31, 2027.