Pakistan, June 1 -- Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand has been crowned Miss World 2025, emerging victorious among 108 contestants at a grand ceremony held in Hyderabad, India on Saturday.

Chuangsri received her crown from last year's winner, Krystyna Pyszkova, in a dazzling finale that celebrated global beauty, intelligence, and advocacy. The event marked the 72nd edition of the prestigious Miss World pageant.

Hasset Dereje Admassu from Ethiopia was named the first runner-up, earning praise for her confident presence and humanitarian vision. Meanwhile, India's Nandini Gupta impressed the judges but exited after reaching the top 20.

The event was hosted by Miss World 2016 Stephanie del Valle and Indian presenter Sachiin Kumbhar. India ...