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Half of unmarried people under 30 in Japan don't want kids: Survey
Of the 400 respondents between 18 to 29 years old, 49.4 per cent said they are not interested in having children, the highest percentage in any of the last three annual pregnancy white paper surveys conducted by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. By gender, 53.0 per cent of men and 45.6 per cent of women have no interest in becoming parents, according to the online survey.
Business confidence in Pakistan at record low
"Last year's political instability has carried over to combine with various economic crises and exacerbated business insecurity," Dawn news quoted the survey as saying. Wave-9 of the survey is based on interviews with around 520 business owners conducted in the first quarter of 2023 across Pakistan.
Vaccines for cancer, heart disease to be ready by end of decade
A leading pharmaceutical firm said it is confident that jabs for cancer, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, and other conditions will be ready by 2030, the Guardian reported. Studies into these vaccinations are also showing "tremendous promise", with some researchers saying 15 years' worth of progress has been "unspooled" in 12 to 18 months thanks to the success of the Covid jab.
No threats detected after reports of active shooter at University of Oklahoma campus
The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced the drills Saturday, describing them as "a serious warning against the Taiwan separatist forces' collusion with external forces, and a necessary move to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity", reports CNN. Meanwhile, the University police has also issued an "all clear" alert.
China launches military drills around Taiwan
The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced the drills Saturday, describing them as "a serious warning against the Taiwan separatist forces' collusion with external forces, and a necessary move to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity", reports CNN.
Gunmen kill at least 46 civilians in Nigeria attack
Scores of residents were injured while others fled their houses in the attack, which occurred between Tuesday and Wednesday in the Umogidi community of the state, Bako Eje, chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, confirmed the attack to reporters on the phone in Makurdi, the state capital. According to him, the attackers invaded the community on Wednesday at about 4:15 p.m. local time shooting indiscriminately at everything in sight and killing 46 people.
Global food prices decline for 12th consecutive month: FAO
FAO's broad Food Price Index slipped 2.1 per cent in March, and it is now down 20.5 per cent since reaching its all-time peak a year ago after a big surge following the Russia-Ukraine war, reports Xinhua news agency citing the Rome-based UN body as saying on Friday.Grains and cereals, the largest component in the index, was down 5.6 per cent compared to the previous month and down 18.6 per cent over the last 12 months.
NASA sends powerful new instrument to space to track air pollution
The Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument will improve life on Earth by revolutionising the way scientists observe air quality from space. "The TEMPO mission is about more than just studying pollution -- it's about improving life on Earth for all.
South Africa to appeal judgement by UAE court on extradition of Gupta brothers
Lamola made the remarks on Friday at a virtual media briefing on updates about the extradition of Rajesh and Atul Gupta, reports Xinhua news agency. The brothers are also accused of influencing former President Jacob Zuma to appoint individuals to certain cabinet and government posts to facilitate corruption.
N.Korea again tests underwater nuclear-capable attack drone
The North tested the Haeil-2 underwater strategic weapon system from April 4-7, according to Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). "The system will serve as an advantageous and prospective military potential of the armed forces of the DPRK essential for containing all evolving military actions of enemies, removing threats and defending the country," Yonhap News Agency quoted the KCNA as saying.
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