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South Korea sees rise in childbirths for 15th straight month

South Korea sees rise in childbirths for 15th straight month

Total fertility rate increases to 0.85 in September, as nation grapples with low birth rates

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China warns Japan over 'extremely dangerous' missile deployment plan near Taiwan
26.11.2025

China warns Japan over 'extremely dangerous' missile deployment plan near Taiwan

State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson accuses Tokyo for 'deliberately creating regional tensions'

Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for ex-South Korean Premier Han over martial law attempt
26.11.2025

Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for ex-South Korean Premier Han over martial law attempt

Prosecutors make request during final hearing of Han's trial at Seoul Central District Court

Russia says it received multiple unofficial versions of US peace plan for Ukraine
26.11.2025

Russia says it received multiple unofficial versions of US peace plan for Ukraine

'There’s no official version, but there is a document. There are several documents. Several options, some of which can even be confusing,' Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov says

Natural disasters leave hundreds dead or missing in Vietnam in 2025
26.11.2025

Natural disasters leave hundreds dead or missing in Vietnam in 2025

Over 337,000 homes damaged; economic losses reach $3.2 billion, officials say

Flash floods, landslides kill 13 in Indonesia’s North Sumatra
26.11.2025

Flash floods, landslides kill 13 in Indonesia’s North Sumatra

At least three people remain missing; heavy rains damage hundreds of homes and displace thousands