Mark Zuckerberg, now officially the second richest man on earth, argues in his Op-Ed that migration fosters societal prosperity, urging policies that welcome skilled migrants to enhance innovation and economic growth.

Today, October 4th, 2024, the Advocate General will deliver their opinion on the European Commission’s case against Malta's Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme. While non-binding, this opinion will follow the June 17 hearings and shed light on the next steps for the programme. However, a final ruling on the legality of Malta’s CBI programme is anticipated by the end of 2024 or early 2025. This is a developing story, and IMGW News will keep its readers abreast of developments as they occur.

Technological innovation has created significant global wealth, yet wealth distribution remains highly uneven. High-net-worth individuals seek stability, security, and better opportunities, driving demand for Investment Migration programmes. Andrés Solimano's paper highlights how this trend impacts global inequality, skilled talent migration, and wealth concentration in major hubs.

UN experts, including Francesca Albanese, condemned the escalating Israel-Lebanon conflict as a “refugee time bomb,” citing over 1,600 deaths, 200,000 displaced, and urgent calls for ceasefire.