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Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 mln live as refugees abroad and population has fallen by a quarter since Russian invasion.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Malaysia experiences slower population growth Q3 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia experiences slower population growth Q3 2024 - DOSM

Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin says the lower growth could be attributed to the decline of child births.
Thu Nov 14 2024
ANALYSIS - China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears

ANALYSIS - China's latest cry for more babies may fall on deaf ears

The marriage-themed festival comes at a time when China is looking to spur weddings and births to counter a shrinking population.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Addressing misconceptions and supporting patients in psoriasis

Addressing misconceptions and supporting patients in psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin condition affecting nearly two to three pct of the global population, impacting over 60 mln.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Targeted subsidies: Govt to continue protecting interests of 85 pct population - PM

Targeted subsidies: Govt to continue protecting interests of 85 pct population - PM

The main point here is the (targeted) subsidies should not burden the 85 pct of the population, says PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Oct 29 2024
China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population

China looks to spur births, aid families in fight on shrinking population

The birth rate hit a record low last year in China, which has a population of 1.4 billion, as fellow Asian giant India outpaced it to become the world's most populous nation.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says

Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says

Florence Bauer says the invasion in February 2022 had turned an already difficult demographic situation into something more severe.
Wed Oct 23 2024
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis

China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis

Obesity has become a major public health issue in China, ranking as the sixth leading risk factor for death and disability in the country.
Tue Oct 22 2024
China to hold nationwide survey on population changes

China to hold nationwide survey on population changes

Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Iran confrontation offers Israel's Netanyahu path to erase Oct 7 stigma, at least at home

Iran confrontation offers Israel's Netanyahu path to erase Oct 7 stigma, at least at home

Benjamin Netanyahu has led a chorus of statements by Israeli officials in recent days that sought to prepare the population for more war.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Governments want babies, but people want choices

Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals

Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals

Many of the traditional rural population who live on river banks have been relying on outside supplies of drinking water.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Pope Francis delivers medical supplies in visit to remote jungle town

Pope Francis delivers medical supplies in visit to remote jungle town

The 87-year-old pope brought hundreds of kilograms of items to help support the local population, said Vatican spokesman.
Mon Sep 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] The hidden costs of climate change: impacts on rural communities

[COLUMNIST] The hidden costs of climate change: impacts on rural communities

Climate change affects all, but rural populations feel it most, as they are least equipped to adapt to its challenges.
Fri Sep 06 2024
South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban

South Africa lion breeders face uncertain future after ban

South Africa has over 8,000 lions living in captivity, the largest captive lion population in the world.
Sun Sep 01 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024