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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive
China's birth rate fell last year to its lowest level since 1949, highlighting a deepening demographic struggle for Beijing even as officials roll out new subsidies to encourage couples to have more children.
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South-East Asia Marks 15 years Of Polio-Free: WHO
South-East Asia Region, home to a quarter of the worlds population, has marked 15 years since recording its last case of wild poliovirus, said the World Health Organization (IANS) on Tuesday.
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US Muslim-Majority City Renames Street After Bangladesh's Khaleda Zia
The first city in the United States with a Muslim-majority population has renamed one of its roads from Carpenter Street to Khaleda Zia Street to honour former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, reported Desh Rupantor, a Bangladeshi newspaper.
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'It Is Over': Why A Deleted Op-Ed By Gen Z Student Is Going Viral In Pakistan
Pakistan might be witnessing its own Gen Z uprising, not through protests and violence, but in ideas that refused to be silenced in the face of brute force.
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Chinese Weigh Cost Of Raising A Child, Responsibilities Of Being Parents
The contraceptives tax is trivial compared to the true cost of raising a child in China, one of the world's most expensive countries for child-rearing, said Alfred Wu, associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
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"Mullahs Must Leave": Why Anti-Khamenei Protests Have Erupted In Iran
At least seven people have been reportedly killed in Iran as protesters and security forces clashed in several cities during demonstrations in the Islamic Republic's rural provinces over the ailing economy and rising cost of living.
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Climate Change Could Increase Chances Of Child Stunting In South Asia By 2050, Says New Study
Researchers at the US' University of California Santa Barbara looked at how exposure to extremely hot, humid conditions during pregnancy can impact children's health in the populous continent.
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Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined Pakistan's request to immediately scrap the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on contraceptives, dealing a blow to the government's push to make birth control more affordable.
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China To Cover All Childbirth Medical Expenses By 2026 To Boost Birth Rates
China will cover all out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth next year, said the country's national healthcare security administration, as authorities try to incentivise more young couples to have children.
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Study Warns Urban Growth Could Leave Millions Without Clean Water By 2050
The study also revealed that by 2050, the population of cities in Africa and Asia will experience rapid population growth.
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Hong Kong Fire Survivors Sleep In Malls, Anger Takes Over
There is public fury in Hong Kong after a massive fire broke out at a densely populated housing complex on Wednesday, killing 128 people. Dozens of people are yet to be found.
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Chinese Woman Offers Flat, $420 Monthly Salary To Hire A 'Daughter'. Here's Why
Her plea, sparked by estrangement from her biological daughters, reflects a growing trend of paid emotional support for seniors.
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2025 May Be Deadliest Year In Decade For Pakistan: Report
Pakistan has witnessed an over 46 per cent rise in overall violence in its security landscape for the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest security report released by Islamabad-based Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
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Lunar Eclipse September 2025: Know Who Will Get to See the Blood Moon on September 7
On September 7–8, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon deep red for 82 minutes. Visible to 70–85% of Earth’s population, it will be the longest such event since 2022. Skywatchers in Asia, Africa, Australia, and parts of Europe will enjoy the full celestial show.
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive
China's birth rate fell last year to its lowest level since 1949, highlighting a deepening demographic struggle for Beijing even as officials roll out new subsidies to encourage couples to have more children.
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South-East Asia Marks 15 years Of Polio-Free: WHO
South-East Asia Region, home to a quarter of the worlds population, has marked 15 years since recording its last case of wild poliovirus, said the World Health Organization (IANS) on Tuesday.
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US Muslim-Majority City Renames Street After Bangladesh's Khaleda Zia
The first city in the United States with a Muslim-majority population has renamed one of its roads from Carpenter Street to Khaleda Zia Street to honour former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, reported Desh Rupantor, a Bangladeshi newspaper.
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'It Is Over': Why A Deleted Op-Ed By Gen Z Student Is Going Viral In Pakistan
Pakistan might be witnessing its own Gen Z uprising, not through protests and violence, but in ideas that refused to be silenced in the face of brute force.
-
Chinese Weigh Cost Of Raising A Child, Responsibilities Of Being Parents
The contraceptives tax is trivial compared to the true cost of raising a child in China, one of the world's most expensive countries for child-rearing, said Alfred Wu, associate professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.
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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
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"Mullahs Must Leave": Why Anti-Khamenei Protests Have Erupted In Iran
At least seven people have been reportedly killed in Iran as protesters and security forces clashed in several cities during demonstrations in the Islamic Republic's rural provinces over the ailing economy and rising cost of living.
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Climate Change Could Increase Chances Of Child Stunting In South Asia By 2050, Says New Study
Researchers at the US' University of California Santa Barbara looked at how exposure to extremely hot, humid conditions during pregnancy can impact children's health in the populous continent.
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Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined Pakistan's request to immediately scrap the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on contraceptives, dealing a blow to the government's push to make birth control more affordable.
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China To Cover All Childbirth Medical Expenses By 2026 To Boost Birth Rates
China will cover all out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth next year, said the country's national healthcare security administration, as authorities try to incentivise more young couples to have children.
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Study Warns Urban Growth Could Leave Millions Without Clean Water By 2050
The study also revealed that by 2050, the population of cities in Africa and Asia will experience rapid population growth.
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Hong Kong Fire Survivors Sleep In Malls, Anger Takes Over
There is public fury in Hong Kong after a massive fire broke out at a densely populated housing complex on Wednesday, killing 128 people. Dozens of people are yet to be found.
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Chinese Woman Offers Flat, $420 Monthly Salary To Hire A 'Daughter'. Here's Why
Her plea, sparked by estrangement from her biological daughters, reflects a growing trend of paid emotional support for seniors.
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2025 May Be Deadliest Year In Decade For Pakistan: Report
Pakistan has witnessed an over 46 per cent rise in overall violence in its security landscape for the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest security report released by Islamabad-based Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).
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Lunar Eclipse September 2025: Know Who Will Get to See the Blood Moon on September 7
On September 7–8, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon deep red for 82 minutes. Visible to 70–85% of Earth’s population, it will be the longest such event since 2022. Skywatchers in Asia, Africa, Australia, and parts of Europe will enjoy the full celestial show.
