Tokyo's 4-day workweek targets low birth rate
Japan's total fertility rate – representing the number of children a woman has in her lifetime – stood at 1.2 in 2023, with Tokyo's rate even lower at 0.99.
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China sends warships, aircraft to Taiwan Strait
The island's Defense Ministry said six of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, an unofficial boundary the two territories.
'Without hostage release, the approach to Hamas and Iran will be very aggressive'
The senior Trump official, involved in building the new administration, in an interview: 'After the inauguration, everything is on the table.'
Furry battle: How cats, dogs divided America's 2024 election
New AP research shows unprecedented pet ownership gap in voting patterns, with dog owners delivering crucial victory margin for Trump.
Abraham Accords negotiator to serve as Trump's envoy on hostages
The president-elect announced the appointment of Adam Boehler, a key architect of the Abraham Accords, as his Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs with ambassadorial rank.
Trump mulling DeSantis for Pentagon; Hegseth nomination stalls
In a special interview with Israel Hayom during the GOP presidential primaries, the then-Trump rival said Israel's "claim to Judea and Samaria is most superior" and called Biden's treatment of Netanyahu "a disgrace."
'Cancel me': NYC mayor defies critics of plan to meet Trump border chief
Sanctuary city policies could see changes as Eric Adams signals tough stance on criminal immigrants.
From club to court: Hunter Biden's ex speaks
The New York Times published an extensive profile detailing the 11-month-long relationship against the backdrop of Hunter Biden's struggles with addiction.
South Korean president caves to pressure
Lawmakers unite in rare show of bipartisan opposition, forcing Yoon Suk Yeol to back down.
Munich welcomes Israelis with unprecedented gesture
The initiative marks the city's latest show of solidarity with Israel after supporting it since Oct. 7.