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Japan's Birth Rate Hits Record Low for Eighth Consecutive Year, Tokyo Falls Below 1.0
Amid efforts for economic recovery, Japan's aging population remains one of the government's most pressing challenges. 
Amid efforts for economic recovery, Japan's aging population remains one of the government's most pressing challenges. -
Gunman Captured After Shootout Outside U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
A gunman who attacked the U.S. Embassy near Beirut on Wednesday morning was shot and captured by Lebanese soldiers, following a shootout that injured an embassy security guard. The incident adds to the mounting tensions in Lebanon, a country already strained by ongoing conflicts and economic instability. 
A gunman who attacked the U.S. Embassy near Beirut on Wednesday morning was shot and captured by Lebanese soldiers, following a shootout that injured an embassy security guard. The incident adds to the mounting tensions in Lebanon, a country already strained by ongoing conflicts and economic instability. -
Modi Claims Victory in Indian Election Amid Coalition Necessity and Party Losses
India's transformative yet divisive Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory in the national elections on Tuesday evening, signaling his intent to form a government for the third consecutive term. 
India's transformative yet divisive Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory in the national elections on Tuesday evening, signaling his intent to form a government for the third consecutive term. -
Hamas Demands Permanent Ceasefire and Full Withdrawal from Gaza in Negotiations with Israel
Hamas has made it clear that any agreement with Israel must include a firm commitment to a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. This position was articulated by Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas official, during a televised press conference on Tuesday. 
Hamas has made it clear that any agreement with Israel must include a firm commitment to a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. This position was articulated by Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas official, during a televised press conference on Tuesday. -
Biden's Cease-Fire Description Disputed by Israeli Officials
President Joe Biden's announcement of a cease-fire proposal from Israel has been called into question by a senior Israeli official, adding to the complexities of the ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts. The dispute centers around the terms of the proposed truce and highlights the tensions between the U.S. and its ally, Israel, over the path to peace in the region. 
President Joe Biden's announcement of a cease-fire proposal from Israel has been called into question by a senior Israeli official, adding to the complexities of the ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts. The dispute centers around the terms of the proposed truce and highlights the tensions between the U.S. and its ally, Israel, over the path to peace in the region. -
Pacific Security Debate Heats Up: U.S. and China Clash at Shangri-La Dialogue
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun presented starkly contrasting visions of regional security over the weekend at the International Institute of Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. 
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun presented starkly contrasting visions of regional security over the weekend at the International Institute of Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. -
Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico's First Female President
Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico's first female president after a historic election victory, marking a significant milestone in the nation's political landscape. 
Claudia Sheinbaum is set to become Mexico's first female president after a historic election victory, marking a significant milestone in the nation's political landscape. -
Dutch MPs Call for Inquiry into Alleged Israeli Spying on ICC Lawyers
The Dutch government is facing increasing pressure to hold Israel accountable for alleged espionage and intimidation of lawyers at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. 
The Dutch government is facing increasing pressure to hold Israel accountable for alleged espionage and intimidation of lawyers at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. -
Houthis Launch Missile Attack on US Carrier Amid Escalating Red Sea Tensions
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. This move comes in response to recent U.S. and British military strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. The attack marks a notable intensification in the conflict that has embroiled the region since 2015. 
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. This move comes in response to recent U.S. and British military strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. The attack marks a notable intensification in the conflict that has embroiled the region since 2015. -
Putin's Grip on Power Questioned Amid Arrests of Senior Military Officials
Recent events in Russia have raised questions about the stability of President Vladimir Putin's grip on power. The arrest of Major General Ivan Popov, a senior Russian commander, has fueled speculation about potential unrest within the Russian military and government. 
Recent events in Russia have raised questions about the stability of President Vladimir Putin's grip on power. The arrest of Major General Ivan Popov, a senior Russian commander, has fueled speculation about potential unrest within the Russian military and government.
