OpenAI Surpasses SpaceX as World’s Most Valuable Startup at $500 Billion Valuation – 10/2/2025, 12:25:00 PM

Here are some of the latest world news as of October 2, 2025:

• OpenAI Becomes the World’s Most Valuable Startup: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has reached a valuation of $500 billion after completing a deal to allow employees to sell shares, surpassing Elon Musk’s SpaceX as the world’s largest startup[1].

• Earthquake in the Philippines: An offshore earthquake has resulted in at least 69 deaths in the Philippines, with a tropical storm also approaching the region, potentially growing into a typhoon[2].

• Hurricane Imelda Hits Bermuda: Hurricane Imelda is descending on Bermuda as a Category 2 storm, bringing potentially destructive weather to the British territory[2].

• School Collapse in Indonesia: Rescue efforts are ongoing after a school collapse in East Java, Indonesia, where at least 91 students remain trapped[2].

• Strike in Athens: Athens is facing disruptions due to a strike against new labor laws, affecting various sectors[3].

• Zelenskyy to Meet European Leaders: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet European leaders in Denmark for discussions on ongoing issues[2].