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Mon, December 4, 2023 | 12:04

Japan's birthrate at new low as population shrinks and ages

Japan's birthrate at new low as population shrinks and ages

The number of babies born in Japan this year is below last year's record low in what the the top government spokesman described as a ``critical situation.''

2022-11-28 19:57

China's Xi faces threat from public anger over 'zero COVID'

China's Xi faces threat from public anger over 'zero COVID'

Barely a month after granting himself new powers as China's potential leader for life, Xi Jinping is facing a wave of public anger of the kind not seen for decades, sparked by his ``zero COVID'' strategy that will soon enter its fourth year.

2022-11-28 19:52

Iran rapper could face death penalty: judiciary

Iran rapper could face death penalty: judiciary

An Iranian rapper who expressed support for anti-regime protests is charged with "corruption on earth" and could face the death penalty, judicial authorities confirmed on Sunday. A US-based rights group had tweeted on Saturday that Toomaj Salehi's trial had begun "without a lawyer of his choice,” and his family said his "life is at serious risk.”

2022-11-27 21:48

Iran blasts 'useless' UN rights probe into unrest

Iran blasts 'useless' UN rights probe into unrest

Iran's foreign ministry has condemned a United Nations Human Rights Council decision to probe the Islamic republic's response to unrest following the death of Mahsa Amini.

2022-11-25 20:51

Saudi would back bids for Man Utd, Liverpool: sports minister

Saudi would back bids for Man Utd, Liverpool: sports minister

Saudi Arabia would back private bids for Manchester United or Liverpool, its sports minister said, adding that the conservative kingdom was keen to host the World Cup.

2022-11-25 20:06

Long-time reformist leader Anwar sworn in as Malaysian PM

Long-time reformist leader Anwar sworn in as Malaysian PM

Long-time opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister Thursday, in a victory for political reformers locked in a battle with Malay nationalists for days after the divisive general election produced a hung Parliament. Broadcast live on national television, Anwar took his oath of office Thursday evening in a simple ceremony at the national palace.

2022-11-24 20:07

Japan's prime minister sacks 3rd minister in a month

Japan's prime minister sacks 3rd minister in a month

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sacked his internal affairs minister on Sunday over funding irregularities, NHK television said, in a blow to his scandal-prone Cabinet that already lost two ministers in one month.

2022-11-20 21:13

China announces 1st COVID-19 death in almost 6 months

China announces 1st COVID-19 death in almost 6 months

China on Sunday announced its first new death from COVID-19 in nearly half a year as strict new measures are imposed in Beijing and across the country to ward against new outbreaks.

2022-11-20 20:47

UK ex-ambassador, Australian and Japanese prisoners leave Myanmar after junta amnesty

UK ex-ambassador, Australian and Japanese prisoners leave Myanmar after junta amnesty

A former British envoy, an Australian economic adviser and a Japanese journalist left Myanmar Thursday as the junta released almost 6,000 prisoners, an AFP correspondent and diplomatic sources said.

2022-11-17 21:16

East Timor gets nod to join ASEAN grouping

East Timor gets nod to join ASEAN grouping

PHNOM PENH - Southeast Asian leaders agreed on Friday to allow East Timor to join the 10-nation ASEAN regional bloc, according to a statement released by summit host Cambodia.

2022-11-11 20:39

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