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Birth rates fall to all-time lows in Japan and South Korea
South Korea’s fertility rate hit a record low in 2023, fuelling fears of “national extinction” as politicians scramble for solutions to reverse the population decline. The average number of expected babies for a South Korean woman dropped to 0.72 f...
Additional Efforts Needed To Revive Ailing Chinese Economy: Report
Chinese leaders have reportedly admitted that additional efforts are needed to revive the Chinese economy hit by sluggish domestic demand, record-high employment of youths, and an ailing housing market
Israel the biggest loser from its maximalist policy
Khalil Al-Hayya was the Hamas politburo member who presented a counteroffer to Israel through the negotiators in Cairo. The offer rejected the handing over of hostages before there is a permanent ceasefire in place. The Israeli offer, which is not much o...
RIYADH: The Spra Center, in partnership with four artists, has brought the exhibition “Movement” to Diriyah.
The display platform for techno artists, which is running throughout March at Jax District, showcases the works of four Saudi artists: Rashed Shashai, Khalid bin Afif, Moath Alofi, and Abdullah Al-Othman. Shashai’s creation, named “White Flag,” portray...
China playing long game for vital resources and military advantage in Antarctica, say analysts
Perched on the bleak southern coast of Inexpressible Island, China’s new crucifix-shaped scientific research station in Antarctica has triggered alarm bells about Beijing’s ambitions in the world’s southernmost continent. The Qinling base, occupyin...
Saudi Arabia is on a remarkable journey — I’ve seen it with my own eyes
In the past 18 months, Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the World Expo 2030 (in a landslide vote); secured the 2029 Asian Winter Games and 2034 World Cup; attracted some of the world’s best football talent; shaken up the golf world with LIV Golf; con...
China Pledges To Transform Economy, Targets 5% Growth: Prime Minister
China aims to achieve a 5% GDP growth in 2024 by reforming its development framework, preventing industrial overcapacity, reducing property sector risks, and limiting unproductive local government expenditure
