Xi’s Empty Cradle
China’s births have more than halved in a decade, the fewest since the founding of the republic. The remedy that would slow the fall is well known. Xi won’t spend on it.
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Why Did China Remove Top Generals From The National People's Congress
State media announced the dismissals on Friday, though no official explanation was provided.
New 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Venezuela As Recovery Efforts Continue
The latest quake triggered fresh anxiety among residents already coping with widespread destruction, although no immediate reports of additional casualties or major damage were released.
U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran After Strait Of Hormuz Ship Attack
According to U.S. officials, the military response followed an incident in which Iranian forces allegedly launched four drones at vessels transiting the strategic waterway.
Light Aircraft Reportedly Strikes Beijing's Highest Building
Online images suggested the aircraft was a domestically manufactured Sunward SA 60L Aurora operated by a local aviation company.
Thousands Feared Dead After 2 Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
Emergency workers scrambled over the debris of collapsed buildings in Caracas as night fell, while distraught relatives sought help for loved ones feared trapped.
Cargo Ship Attack Raises Fresh Doubts Over Strait Of Hormuz Recovery
Confidence was shaken after the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely was struck by a projectile near Oman
UN Pauses Hormuz Evacuations After Vessel Is Struck
The attack came hours after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that ships should only use routes approved by Tehran.
Kim Jong Un Oversees New Weapons Tests In North Korea
The trials are part of North Korea's broader strategy to improve the range, precision and automation of its military systems.
Congo's Confirmed Ebola Cases Rise To 1,155
The figures reflect confirmed infections recorded through Wednesday and highlight the continued spread of the virus.
Power Outages Hit Russian-Controlled Kherson Region
Vladimir Saldo, the Moscow-appointed governor of the occupied region, said electricity was fully or partially cut across the territory but did not provide details on the cause or the extent of the damage.
Is Australia's Social Media Ban Working For Young Users?
Researchers surveyed more than 400 young people before the legislation took effect and again three months later.
How Did AI Read A 2,000-Year-Old Herculaneum Scroll
The scroll was carbonized during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago, leaving it too fragile to be physically unrolled.
Venezuelans Search For Survivors As Earthquake Toll Rises
Hardest hit were the coastal city of La Guaira and areas near the epicenter, where emergency crews faced shortages of heavy equipment needed to clear debris.
Ceasefire Offers Little Relief To Displaced Families In Lebanon
Many communities along the border remain heavily damaged, while some areas are still under Israeli military control.
Container Vessel Hit While Sailing Through Hormuz Shipping Corridor
The vessel, Ever Lovely, was struck on its starboard side by an unidentified projectile, damaging the ship's bridge but causing no reported casualties or environmental pollution.