City of Macau records lowest number of births in almost half a century with births dropping 20.4% in 2025
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Several killed in Iran during violent protests sparked by economic conditions
Several people were killed during unrest in Iran, Iranian media and rights groups said on Thursday, as the biggest protests to hit the Islamic Republic for three years over worsening economic conditions sparked violence in several provinces.
Kim Jong-un’s daughter visits state mausoleum, fuelling speculation she will be next North Korean ruler
Kim Ju-ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three yearsThe daughter of the North Korean ruler, Kim Jong-un, who is likely being prepared as his successor has accompanied her parents on her first public visi…
Top political fact-checking website explains why editors have dubbed 2025 the ‘Year of the Lies’
Since 2009, Politifact has published its annual ‘Lie of the Year,’ taken from its own analysis as well as submissions from the general public
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado.
How Arizona is training talent for its growing chip industry as suppliers fear tighter US immigration policy; Arizona has drawn $200B+ in investments since 2020 (Nikkei Asia)
Nikkei Asia:
How Arizona is training talent for its growing chip industry as suppliers fear tighter US immigration policy; Arizona has drawn $200B+ in investments since 2020 — PHOENIX, Arizona — On a late afternoon in autumn a…
Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb
Kim Ju Ae’s first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.
China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s top EV seller
It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.
Iran protests turn deadly as violence and anger spread
At least one person has been killed in clashes between protesters and the security forces as the government sought to quell demonstrations.
Japan’s emperor and his family greet New Year well-wishers
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family are waving to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.