China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate

China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate

China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
Pakistan court sentences journalists to life over links to protests after Imran Khan's arrest

Pakistan court sentences journalists to life over links to protests after Imran Khan's arrest
Molotov cocktail, dead chickens sent to Indonesian government critics, rights groups say
Molotov cocktail, dead chickens sent to Indonesian government critics, rights groups say
South Korean court extends detention warrant against former president Yoon, Yonhap says

South Korean court extends detention warrant against former president Yoon, Yonhap says
Hong Kong arrests 21 for corruption in building renovation crackdown

Hong Kong arrests 21 for corruption in building renovation crackdown
China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions

China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee from Sunday amid Japan tensions
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's daughter makes public visit to state mausoleum
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports
Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year's Day

Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year's Day
Yemen’s Aden airport shuts as Saudi-UAE rift deepens

Yemen’s Aden airport shuts as Saudi-UAE rift deepens
Ukrainian drones hit targets in three Russian regions, local officials say
Ukrainian drones hit targets in three Russian regions, local officials say
Russia-installed Kherson governor says 24 killed in strike on New Year celebrations

Russia-installed Kherson governor says 24 killed in strike on New Year celebrations
Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea

Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea
North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter

North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends New Year celebrations with daughter
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill
Pentagon says Lockheed Martin gets $328.5 million Taiwan military sale contract

Pentagon says Lockheed Martin gets $328.5 million Taiwan military sale contract
One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says
One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says
US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua

US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says

US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Oman says foreign minister met Saudi counterpart to discuss Yemen

Oman says foreign minister met Saudi counterpart to discuss Yemen
World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks and icy plunges
Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote

Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after February vote
Indonesia's new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says

Indonesia's new criminal code requires public oversight, minister says
Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election

Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election
Russia's top general tells troops to keep carving out 'buffer zones' in Ukraine

Russia's top general tells troops to keep carving out 'buffer zones' in Ukraine
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib jailed for 1MDB scandal

Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib jailed for 1MDB scandal
Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills
Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions
Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions
UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan

UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan
Germany's Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity

Germany's Merz tells Europe to assert itself to safeguard peace, prosperity
Oil tankers still arriving in Venezuela despite US blockade, data shows

Oil tankers still arriving in Venezuela despite US blockade, data shows
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade

US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal

Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal
US, partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since strikes in Syria

US, partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since strikes in Syria
Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks

Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks
Exclusive-China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say

Exclusive-China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers, sources say
ASEAN to assess post-election developments in Myanmar, Malaysia PM says

ASEAN to assess post-election developments in Myanmar, Malaysia PM says
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds, but Bangkok says breaches delayed release of prisoners

Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds, but Bangkok says breaches delayed release of prisoners
German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros

German prosecutors to end probe of billionaire Usmanov upon payment of 10 million euros
Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush for new generation of fortune hunters

Soaring prices spark Australia gold rush for new generation of fortune hunters
South Korea's President Lee to visit China from January 4 to 7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties

South Korea's President Lee to visit China from January 4 to 7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation