King, Queen extend birthday greetings to Sultan of Brunei
Today, Brunei celebrates the 78th birthday of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Gaza's pregnant women defy odds to give birth, protect babies
Repeated displacement makes medical care almost impossible.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Trump turns 78, spotlighting age as central issue in 2024 race
Age and mental sharpness have been at the center of the contest between Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, President Joe Biden.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Japanese runner freezes her eggs to keep dreams of motherhood alive
Authorities in the world's most advanced ageing society hopes to stem further declines in the birthrate.
Sat Jun 08 2024
PM congratulates King on his birthday
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his highest congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on His Majesty's official birthday today.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Coronation of 17th King of Malaysia to be held at Istana Negara on July 20 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil also announced that the official birthday of the King falls on June 3 and has been declared a public holiday.
Thu May 16 2024
S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis
South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."
Thu May 09 2024
South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock
In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
North Korea bolsters leader Kim with birthday loyalty oaths
Traditionally such oath ceremonies have been held on the anniversaries of the birthdays of his father and grandfather.
Mon May 06 2024
Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries
Most of the world's live births will be occurring in poorer countries, according to a study.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Many hospitals in China stop newborn delivery services as birth rate drops
The closures come as Chinese policymakers grapple with how to boost young couples' desire to have children.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls
Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Global child mortality rates dropped in 2022 but progress slow, UN says
The world is still behind in the goal of reducing preventable deaths of children who died before their fifth birthday.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Greenland women take Denmark to court over historical involuntary birth control
Records showed about 4,500 intrauterine devices were fitted into women and girls as young as 13, without their knowledge or consent.
Mon Mar 04 2024