Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops

Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
Argentina economy set for third straight year-on-year contraction in Q4
Argentina economy set for third straight year-on-year contraction in Q4
New Zealand warns of 'significantly slower' growth over next few years

New Zealand warns of 'significantly slower' growth over next few years
Analysis-Putin grows war economy but incomes suffer 'lost decade'

Analysis-Putin grows war economy but incomes suffer 'lost decade'
Government panel recommends India hold simultaneous state, national elections

Government panel recommends India hold simultaneous state, national elections
OECD forecasts Latin America, Caribbean to reach pre-pandemic structural balance by 2025
OECD forecasts Latin America, Caribbean to reach pre-pandemic structural balance by 2025
Biden's $7.3 trillion budget is campaign pitch for spending, tax goals

Biden's $7.3 trillion budget is campaign pitch for spending, tax goals
Factbox-Putin pledges over $126 billion in public spending as election looms

Factbox-Putin pledges over $126 billion in public spending as election looms
Polish president says NATO members should spend 3% of GDP on defence

Polish president says NATO members should spend 3% of GDP on defence
India's Modi pledges $15 billion spending splurge as elections near

India's Modi pledges $15 billion spending splurge as elections near
Indonesia's presumed president Prabowo vows smooth transition, pushes privatisation

Indonesia's presumed president Prabowo vows smooth transition, pushes privatisation
China's NPC: What you need to know

China's NPC: What you need to know
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan, raises defence spending by 7.2%

China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan, raises defence spending by 7.2%
Poland buys Saab grenade launchers in $1.63 billion deal

Poland buys Saab grenade launchers in $1.63 billion deal
Closing gender gap could lift global GDP more than 20%, World Bank says

Closing gender gap could lift global GDP more than 20%, World Bank says
Swifties make pricey pilgrimage to star's only Southeast Asian stop

Swifties make pricey pilgrimage to star's only Southeast Asian stop
IMF says Ukraine needs 'timely support' from US, other donors

IMF says Ukraine needs 'timely support' from US, other donors
China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank

China's childcare costs among highest in world-think tank
Norway ready to step up defence needs, prime minister says

Norway ready to step up defence needs, prime minister says
Germany's Scholz pledges to meet 2% NATO spending target

Germany's Scholz pledges to meet 2% NATO spending target
Putin: Must pay special attention to containing Russian inflation

Putin: Must pay special attention to containing Russian inflation
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel

Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore hope to lure Chinese with visa-free travel
Analysis-Russia's GDP boost from military spending belies wider economic woes

Analysis-Russia's GDP boost from military spending belies wider economic woes
Taiwan says trade not being much affected by Red Sea disruptions

Taiwan says trade not being much affected by Red Sea disruptions
Red Sea disruption threatens Italy's economic stability - minister

Red Sea disruption threatens Italy's economic stability - minister
Gaza's economy could take decades to recover, UN trade body says

Gaza's economy could take decades to recover, UN trade body says
Red Sea, China risks to US economy seem contained, White House says

Red Sea, China risks to US economy seem contained, White House says
Exclusive-Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats

Exclusive-Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats
Thai PM: 'digital wallet' handout scheme may be delayed

Thai PM: 'digital wallet' handout scheme may be delayed
Morocco's irrigated area shrinks as drought empties dams

Morocco's irrigated area shrinks as drought empties dams
Venezuela economy grew 5% in 2023, will reach 8% this year-Maduro

Venezuela economy grew 5% in 2023, will reach 8% this year-Maduro
UK defence faces 'inflection point' in dangerous world, minister Shapps says

UK defence faces 'inflection point' in dangerous world, minister Shapps says
Ukraine says consumption, defence sector to fuel growth

Ukraine says consumption, defence sector to fuel growth
How an election-packed 2024 is shaping up for world markets

How an election-packed 2024 is shaping up for world markets
Mexican president aims for ambitious pension reform

Mexican president aims for ambitious pension reform
Maldives president courts investors in China as Indian ties sag

Maldives president courts investors in China as Indian ties sag
Nigerian lawmakers pass 2024 budget after Tinubu seeks extra funds
Nigerian lawmakers pass 2024 budget after Tinubu seeks extra funds
Russia short of around 4.8 million workers in 2023, crunch to persist - Izvestia

Russia short of around 4.8 million workers in 2023, crunch to persist - Izvestia
Transport difficulties led to 7% drop in Ukraine food exports - institute

Transport difficulties led to 7% drop in Ukraine food exports - institute
Cash-strapped Congolese eye deep inequalities ahead of vote

Cash-strapped Congolese eye deep inequalities ahead of vote
Greece passes 2024 budget forecasting higher growth

Greece passes 2024 budget forecasting higher growth
Argentine economy likely already in recession, analysts say

Argentine economy likely already in recession, analysts say
Gaza war hits neighbouring Arab economies, could cut GDP 2.3% - UN study

Gaza war hits neighbouring Arab economies, could cut GDP 2.3% - UN study
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election