China's Population Falls Fourth Year, Births Hit Record Low
China's population dropped to 1.405 billion in 2025, with births falling to a record low of 7.92 million and deaths rising, highlighting severe demographic challenges.
China's population dropped to 1.405 billion in 2025, with births falling to a record low of 7.92 million and deaths rising, highlighting severe demographic challenges.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says global institutions are frozen in the past, echoing India's call for urgent Security Council reform to reflect today's world realities.
A massive fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping mall has killed at least 14 people, with over 60 missing. Rescue workers warn the unstable structure could collapse at any moment.
European leaders face tough choices as Donald Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland. The continent must decide whether to fight back or submit to economic bullying.
Flu activity in the United States has eased slightly after intense spread, but health officials caution the season is far from over with millions already affected.
The Ministry of Environment has notified new rules detailing how penalties from environmental violations can be used for monitoring, remediation, and studies as directed by courts.
Democrats express shock as reports emerge that the FBI, led by Kash Patel, is reviewing documents to target officials who previously investigated Donald Trump.
Scientists uncover tiny dinosaur fossils in Alaska, proving dinosaurs nested in polar regions and survived harsh winters instead of migrating southward.
Donald Trump's withdrawal from UN climate bodies won't stop global warming but could derail cooperation. Cutting methane, a short-lived pollutant, is the most effective near-term solution to slow temperature rise.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck northwestern Kashmir, causing tremors across the region. Authorities are assessing damage and monitoring aftershocks.
An Iranian official has verified that at least 5,000 people have died in recent protests. Authorities often blame foreign enemies like Israel for the unrest.
A new ORF report highlights how the Green Development Compact can align climate and economic goals between developed and developing nations, fostering global cooperation.
Singapore's natural history museum will examine two Himalayan vulture carcasses to aid conservation efforts and understand threats to the endangered species.
European stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday as former US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland sparked fresh trade tensions.
Oxfam's new report reveals billionaire numbers surpassed 3,000 for the first time in 2025, with collective wealth reaching $18.3 trillion, highlighting extreme global inequality.
Former US President Donald Trump warns Denmark to address Russian presence in Greenland, threatening tariffs and force to acquire the territory for US security.
In a stunning winter spectacle, hundreds of bald eagles congregated in northern British Columbia, defying their solitary nature. This rare gathering reveals survival strategies amid harsh conditions.
China's population continues to shrink for the fourth consecutive year, with births plunging by 17% in 2025, highlighting a deepening demographic crisis.
Geologists now doubt if Pannotia, a proposed supercontinent from 600 million years ago, ever fully formed. New evidence suggests it may have been just a loose arrangement of continents.
The World Economic Forum's 2026 meeting in Davos will bring together nearly 3,000 leaders to discuss geopolitics, economic growth, and technology adoption under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue'.
Precious metals climbed sharply after President Trump announced 10% tariffs on eight European countries, sparking safe-haven demand amid escalating trade tensions.
US President's tariff threats on eight EU nations over Greenland trigger emergency talks. EU considers countermeasures, including the 'trade bazooka' ACI, risking a major trade conflict.
A high-speed train derailed and crashed into another train in Spain, resulting in several deaths and over 100 injuries. Emergency services are responding to the severe incident.
A high-speed train crash near Córdoba, Spain, has killed at least 21 people and injured dozens. Rescue teams face difficult conditions as authorities launch an investigation into the 'extremely strange' accident.
Former US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Norway's Prime Minister, expressing his views on the Nobel Peace Prize snub and stating he no longer feels bound to prioritize peace.
A man in Pakistan killed seven family members, including his wife and children, following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in the city of Lahore.
The Centre has notified legally binding emission reduction targets for 208 industries in petroleum, petrochemical, textile, and secondary aluminium sectors, bringing them under India's carbon market.
A devastating fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza has killed at least 10 people, with rescue teams recovering four more bodies overnight. Dozens remain missing as operations continue.
Saudi Arabia's moon-sighting committees reported no crescent sighting on January 18, delaying Shaaban's start. This sets the stage for Ramadan 2026, expected in mid-February with cooler weather.
The death toll from a devastating fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping mall has increased to 14. Rescue teams recovered eight more bodies from the debris as structural damage hampered operations.