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China birthrate hits historic low as population declines for fourth consecutive year

China’s Birthrate Hits Historic Low as Population Declines for Fourth Year

Policy incentives fail to reverse demographic crisis as deaths continue to outnumber births China’s birthrate has fallen to its lowest level since the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, deepening a demographic crisis that policymakers have struggled to contain. Official data released this week show that China’s population declined for a fourth consecutive year, […]

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Private text messages between U.S. President Donald Trump and Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reveal rising tensions over Greenland and Arctic security.

‘Dear Donald’: Private Texts Reveal Rising Tensions Over Greenland

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Messages Between Trump and Nordic Leaders Highlight Escalating Dispute Over Arctic Territory A private text exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has offered rare insight into escalating tensions between Washington and European allies over Greenland, NATO and global security issues. The messages, sent on 18 January and released

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EU Considers Retaliation After Trump Threatens New Tariffs

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European leaders warn of retaliation after Trump links tariffs to Greenland saleFrance pushes emergency economic tools as EU unity hardens against U.S. pressure European Union heavyweights, including Germany and France, on Sunday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose new trade tariffs linked to Greenland. Leaders warned that Europe would not bow to economic

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Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Agree to Merge After Clashes

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The deal calls for an immediate cease-fire, following recent government gains that stripped the militia of key strategic assets. After weeks of intermittent fighting, the Syrian government and a Kurdish-led militia agreed on Sunday to an immediate cease-fire and the full integration of the militia into Syria’s national armed forces, according to state media and

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Venezuelan Nobel Laureate Presents Peace Prize Medal to Trump

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Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a private meeting at the White House on Thursday, calling the gesture a symbolic show of gratitude from the Venezuelan people. She did not confirm whether Trump formally accepted the medal. Speaking

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U.S. Halts Immigrant Visa Processing for Applicants From 75 Countries

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The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that the Trump administration is moving to suspend immigrant visa processing for applicants from dozens of countries as part of a broader effort to tighten immigration controls. Officials said the policy aims to prevent what they describe as misuse of public assistance programs by prospective immigrants and to protect

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Iran’s Regime Faces Escalating Unrest in Its Most Serious Test Since 1979

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Iran’s ruling establishment is facing its most severe internal test since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, as nationwide unrest collides with mounting external pressure and a state response of unprecedented force. What began as economic anger has evolved into a broader challenge to the political system itself, prompting authorities to unleash a sweeping security crackdown and

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Iran Says It Will Retaliate if the U.S. Attacks as Protests Continue

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Iran has warned it will respond forcefully to any U.S. military action, as nationwide protests continued to spread despite an intensifying government crackdown that has reportedly left scores dead. Demonstrations, which began in Tehran over soaring prices, have now reached more than 100 cities and towns across all of Iran’s provinces. Protesters’ demands have widened

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Russia’s Economic Shift: From Collapse Predictions to Resilience

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From Collapse Fears to Resilience: Russia’s Economic Transformation by the End of 2025 By the close of 2025, Russia’s economy bears little resemblance to the fragile system many analysts expected to unravel in 2022. Instead of collapse, the country has undergone a rapid and forceful transformation. State-led industries have expanded, trade routes have pivoted decisively

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Russia-bound tanker attacked in Black Sea

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A Russia-bound oil tanker was struck in a reported drone attack in the Black Sea, forcing the vessel to change course and seek assistance from the Turkish Coast Guard, maritime sources said. The Palau-flagged tanker Elbus was sailing toward the Russian port of Novorossiysk from Singapore when it experienced an unmanned aerial and marine-vehicle assault

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