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China's population falls for a third consecutive year
China

China's population falls for a third consecutive year

China's birth rates have been falling for decades as a result of the one-child policy implemented from 1980 to 2015

Afghanistan’s dual reality: Progress in peace, but at what cost to women?
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Afghanistan’s dual reality: Progress in peace, but at what cost to women?

Kamran Khan discusses how under Taliban rule, Afghanistan curbed drugs, crime, and terrorism, but global criticism mounts over severe restrictions on women’s rights

Thousands refuse evacuation despite Indonesia's volcano eruptions
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Thousands refuse evacuation despite Indonesia's volcano eruptions

Villagers in Indonesia’s North Maluku province decline evacuation, saying they are accustomed to the regular eruptions

TikTok, Temu, 4 other Chinese firms hit by EU privacy complaints
China

TikTok, Temu, 4 other Chinese firms hit by EU privacy complaints

Noyb seeks unprecedented fines of up to 4% of global revenue

Apple loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals
China

Apple loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals

Chinese smartphone market expanded five percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter

Nintendo rumor mill in overdrive over new Switch
Sci-Tech

Nintendo rumor mill in overdrive over new Switch

Players have been hungry for news on a follow-up to Nintendo's hybrid Switch console, which can also be connected to a TV screen

Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
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Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

Landfill has grown so large it has replaced the previous serene mountain view

China, Sri Lanka agree more investment and economic cooperation
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China, Sri Lanka agree more investment and economic cooperation

The countries sign 15 deals, aligning China's Belt and Road with Sri Lanka's 2030 digital economy blueprint

Istanbul toll from tainted alcohol rises to 19 dead in 48 hours
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Istanbul toll from tainted alcohol rises to 19 dead in 48 hours

Alcohol tainted with methanol believed to be cause of poisonings

Thai PM says nearly fell for foreign leader phone scam
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Thai PM says nearly fell for foreign leader phone scam

A text asking for funds confirmed Thai PM’s doubts in an AI-driven scam attempt posing as a global leader

Thousands to be evacuated after Mount Ibu eruption
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Thousands to be evacuated after Mount Ibu eruption

Mount Ibu erupted for a fifth time this year, sending column of smoke four kilometres into the sky

Modi calls India’s triple naval launch a mark of 'self-reliance'
India

Modi calls India’s triple naval launch a mark of 'self-reliance'

For the first time, a destroyer, a frigate, and a submarine, each 'Made in India' were commissioned together during the event.

What you need to know about the arrest of South Korea's Yoon
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What you need to know about the arrest of South Korea's Yoon

Debate sparks over anti-corruption body's authority to arrest and pursue criminal charges against a president

Australia summons Russian ambassador over reports captured soldier killed
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Australia summons Russian ambassador over reports captured soldier killed

Prime Minister Albanese vows 'strongest action' if any harm has been caused to captured soldier Jenkins

Biden administration finalizes US ban on Chinese vehicles
China

Biden administration finalizes US ban on Chinese vehicles

Software ban starts with 2027 models, hardware with 2029

Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use
Sci-Tech

Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use

Survey reveals 48% of Indonesian children under 12 already use major platforms

Party of Bangladesh's former PM Khaleda urges elections by Aug
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Party of Bangladesh's former PM Khaleda urges elections by Aug

Muhammad Yunus suggests elections could be held by the end of 2025 after electoral reforms

China's exports boom in 2024 as trade surplus reaches record of nearly $1 trillion
China

China's exports boom in 2024 as trade surplus reaches record of nearly $1 trillion

In 2024, China's total exports exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the first time, says official