S. Korea’s working-age population to dip by nearly 10 mn by 2044 amid low births

S. Korea’s working-age population to dip by nearly 10 mn by 2044 amid low births

Seoul, May 6 - South Korea's economically active population is anticipated to plunge by nearly 10 million by 2044 amid the country's critically low births, data showed on Monday.

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Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 75

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 75

Sao Paulo, May 6 - At least 75 people have died from severe storms that inundated large swaths of south Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state since April 29, the Civil Defense agency said in its latest report.

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Over 1,000 documents wrongly issued from govt portal in S. Korea

Over 1,000 documents wrongly issued from govt portal in S. Korea

Seoul, May 5 - In a cyber incident, more than 1,000 civil documents were wrongly issued from the government's online civil service portal called 'Government 24', leading to the leak of personal information, the interior ministry said on Sunday.

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French President Macron criticises blockades at university Gaza protests

French President Macron criticises blockades at university Gaza protests

Paris, May 5 - French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised blockades at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at French universities, saying that the tactics went beyond legitimate means of debate and protest.

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Cannot accept Hamas’ demand to withdraw from Gaza, asserts Netanyahu

Cannot accept Hamas’ demand to withdraw from Gaza, asserts Netanyahu

Tel Aviv, May 5 - Amid ongoing talks for a 'pause' and mounting demands for the release of hostages, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asserted that his country will not accept Hamas's demands to end the Gaza war, reports said.

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‘Incitement channel’ Al Jazeera will no longer broadcast from country: Israeli PM Netanyahu

‘Incitement channel’ Al Jazeera will no longer broadcast from country: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Jerusalem, May 5 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday announced that his government has decided to close Al Jazeera channel's operations in the country.

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South Korea to take part in US-led cyber exercise amid rising security threats from North Korea

South Korea to take part in US-led cyber exercise amid rising security threats from North Korea

Seoul, May 5 - South Korea's Cyber Operations Command will participate in a US-led multinational cyber exercise this week to boost its capabilities to counter malicious cyber activities, Seoul's defence ministry said on Sunday, amid growing security threats from North Korea.

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South Korean govt appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors

South Korean govt appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors

Seoul, May 5 - The South Korean government appears to have shelved a plan to take punitive measures against a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors and have pulled back slightly from its plan to increase medical school admission quotas amid a standoff with

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Driver dies after vehicle crashes into White House gate

Driver dies after vehicle crashes into White House gate

Washington, May 5 - A vehicle travelling at high speed collided with a gate at the White House, leaving the driver dead, the US Secret Service said.

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Over 600 rescued from flooded areas in Texas

Over 600 rescued from flooded areas in Texas

Houston, May 5 - More than 600 people have been rescued from flooded areas around Houston, the fourth largest US city, as a flood watch continues through Sunday afternoon in eastern Texas.

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South Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit from May 26-27

South Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit from May 26-27

Seoul, May 5 - South Korea is in final consultations with China and Japan to hold a long-stalled trilateral summit of their leaders on May 26 and 27, according to the foreign ministry.

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South Korea: 40 flights cancelled on Jeju Island due to bad weather

South Korea: 40 flights cancelled on Jeju Island due to bad weather

Jeju, South Korea, May 5 - At least 40 flights have been cancelled on the southern resort island of Jeju due to adverse weather conditions, officials said on Sunday.

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Hamas’ West Bank commander killed in IDF raids

Hamas’ West Bank commander killed in IDF raids

Tel Aviv, May 5 - Hamas announced on Sunday that its commander in the West Bank is among the four people killed in a raid by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

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Amid Cairo peace talks, Israel steps up efforts to hit Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Amid Cairo peace talks, Israel steps up efforts to hit Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Tel Aviv, May 5 - Amid the ongoing peace talks in Cairo to reach a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the former has stepped up its efforts to assassinate Hamas military commander Yahya Sinwar, widely believed to be the man behind the

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Torrential rains lash multiple cities in China

Torrential rains lash multiple cities in China

Guangzhou, May 5 - Torrential rains have lashed multiple cities in south China's Guangdong Province including Zhongshan and Zhuhai, with 58 rainstorm alerts in effect across the province.

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Sadiq Khan re-elected as London Mayor despite criticism over rising crime rate

Sadiq Khan re-elected as London Mayor despite criticism over rising crime rate

London, Incumbent Sadiq Khan of the Labour Party was re-elected as the Mayor of London for a record third time on Saturday, defeating Conservative Party candidate Susan Hall by over a million votes.

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India holds talks for closer ties on critical minerals, shrimp farming with Australia

India holds talks for closer ties on critical minerals, shrimp farming with Australia

New Delhi, India has discussed the issues of pharmaceutical pricing control in generic drugs and the need for closer cooperation in critical minerals with Australia, the Union Commerce Ministry said on Saturday.

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Hamas, Qatar teams reach Cairo for talks on Gaza deal: Sources

Hamas, Qatar teams reach Cairo for talks on Gaza deal: Sources

Cairo, Teams from the Palestinian militant group Hamas and mediator Qatar have arrived in the Egyptian capital for further talks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel, sources at the Cairo airport said

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Pak forms new cyber crime agency that experts reckon will also target Imran Khan supporters

Pak forms new cyber crime agency that experts reckon will also target Imran Khan supporters

Islamabad, May 4 - Pakistan government's decision to form a national agency called the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raised concerns in the country with several experts citing that the move would not only gravely affect citizens' right to privacy but

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Tanzania on alert as Cyclone Hidaya approaches coastline

Tanzania on alert as Cyclone Hidaya approaches coastline

Dar es Salaam, May 4 - Tanzania was on high alert Saturday as Cyclone Hidaya moved closer to the coast, bringing with it strong rains, heavy winds and the threat of storm surges and power outages.

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