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Frontline report: Russia’s invasion kills over a million of its men — and its future with them
A frontline report claims that despite Russian boasts about inexhaustible manpower reserves, the nation is suffering significant losses estimated at over one million military personnel. This has subst...
Statistics bureau says Gaza population fell 10.6% due to killing and displacement
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) reported an unprecedented decline in Gaza's population by 254,000 individuals or 10.6%, compared to pre-war estimates. The current population of Gaz...
Israeli press review: Army hit by spate of suicides and study reveals population drop
The Israeli army faces growing concerns about rising suicide rates among active soldiers and discharged veterans while facing demographic challenges as population growth drops due to emigration. The T...
Japan is safe. Why do the Japanese feel unsafe?
Despite low crime rates in Japan, there is an increasing feeling of insecurity among its population. This anxiety is influenced by demographic shifts, pervasive social media use, and a perception gap ...
Applications fall despite rising military pay as Ukraine’s demographic crisis bites (INFOGRAPHIC)
Despite an increase in military salaries, which now surpass those of the IT sector, applications for military service in Ukraine have decreased due to a demographic crisis and individuals' risk calcul...
Putin Says Having Children Should Become Fashionable in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that having children should become fashionable in Russia, emphasizing that the state of mind is more important for demography than economic factors....
Falling birth rate in Russia; Church holds prayer service
The Russian Federation has experienced a decline in its birth rate, prompting an action by the Russian Orthodox Church which organized a prayer service for enlightenment and encouragement of women to ...
Putin Urges: Having Children Should Become a Trend in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed that having children should become a popular trend in the country amid concerns over demographic challenges and the need for population growth....
Putin Gives Instructions for Improving Demographic Situation and Economic Growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a set of instructions aimed at enhancing Russia's demographic situation and promoting economic growth. The details of these measures were not specified in t...
What are China’s hottest jobs as AI reshapes the labour market?
China's job market is experiencing significant structural changes due to rapid economic growth and demographic shifts. As Beijing seeks to reshape its employment landscape through innovation-led indus...
Takaichi, Mario, baseball and the Year of the Fire Horse
In 2026 Japan will welcome the Year of the Horse and specifically the return of the mythically important Fire Horse, which has significant demographic implications in Japan long awaited by sociologist...
Vietnamese lead influx of migrants to South Korea as foreign population hits record high
South Korea's non-citizen resident population has reached its highest level with over 1.69 million foreigners as of May 2025, a rise of around 8% from the previous year. This increase is particularly ...
Greenland, Not the 51st State. Regardless
The article discusses Greenland's unique geographical and demographic profile. It highlights that while only about 10% of Iceland is covered by ice compared to approximately 80% in Greenland, despite ...
Estonia registered 550 fewer births in 2025
According to the Ministry of the Interior's population operations department, Estonia recorded 9,092 births in 2025, which is a decrease of 551 from the previous year. This continues the trend of decl...
On to 2050: Life in a shrinking Japan
By 2050, Japan will experience significant transformation due to declining population, increased life expectancy and demographic imbalance. The country's youth will face substantial changes in these c...
South Korea closes 4,000 schools permanently amid demographic crisis
Over 4,008 schools across South Korea have been permanently closed due to the declining student population. The majority of these closures involve junior schools with 3,674 shut down according to Mini...
Putin Urges: Having Children Should Be A Trend
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech encouraging Russian citizens to increase their birth rates as part of efforts to bolster the country's population and address demographic challenges...
China eyes childcare overhaul with a law to boost births, fix demographic crisis
The Chinese government has drafted a new law aimed at regulating the childcare industry nationally, with goals of standardizing services, reducing costs, and combatting demographic decline. The draft ...
Number of young people in Japan becoming adults drops to second-lowest ever
According to recent government data released by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, roughly 1.09 million individuals turned 20 on January 1st this year, marking a decrease from the previou...
Will Japan's 'fire horse' curse strike again in 2026?
The article discusses past demographic downturns in Japan influenced by superstitions tied to the traditional Chinese sexagenary cycle. Specifically, it references a significant drop in birth rates in...