China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
A new list reveals the world's most densely packed cities, with several from the Philippines and India's Mumbai making the top 10. Discover the challenges of extreme urban density.
India firmly counters China's harassment of Indian nationals at airports. EAM Jaishankar asserts Arunachal Pradesh's integral status. India lodges formal protests over detentions.
Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, faces backlash for claiming US would be 'doomed' if whites become a minority. CNN interview ignites debate on race, demography, and apartheid denial. Read the full analysis.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
China has removed a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT. This policy reversal aims to tackle a declining birth rate and ageing population. Explore the details and historical context.
Israel's population officially exceeded 10 million people at the start of 2026, a significant demographic milestone driven by a high birth rate and immigration. Discover the data and its implications.
China is reportedly increasing condom prices as part of a strategy to reverse its declining birth rate. Experts debate the effectiveness of this controversial policy. Read more.
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
Chinese analysts claim US strategic altruism for India is over, leading to a battle for second place. We examine the flawed assumptions behind this narrative and India's unique position.
UNFPA report reveals Pakistan's population may reach 400 million by 2063, stressing urgent need for family planning and women's empowerment to avert a crisis.
The birth of Lara Bussi Trabucco in Pagliara dei Marsi, Italy, ends a 30-year wait, spotlighting the country's severe demographic decline and record-low birth rates. Read this inspiring story of hope.
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
The birth of Lara Bussi Trabucco ends a 30-year wait in Pagliara dei Marsi, Italy, symbolising hope amid a national population crisis. Discover how one child is changing a community.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
The death of Peng Peiyun, former head of China's Family Planning Commission, has ignited social media criticism of the controversial one-child policy. Explore the policy's lasting impact and demographic challenges. Read more.
Bee population collapse, driven by pesticides & climate change, slashes onion seed production by 60%. Pune's Bee Basket rescues hives, trains rescuers to safeguard India's food future. Read how.
China accelerates its energy transition through major grid reforms and strong endorsement of renewable power. Expert analysis on the implications for global climate goals. Read more.
The US Pentagon's 2025 report on China highlights expanded 'core interests' including Taiwan and Arunachal Pradesh, PLA's 2027 goals, anti-corruption purges, and tech advancements. Read key insights.
As global fertility rates fall, a new trend emerges: billionaires like Elon Musk & Pavel Durov are using tech to have many children, viewing reproduction as strategy, not intimacy. Explore the shift.
China, a nation without democratic elections, is actively supporting Myanmar's political process. Explore the geopolitical motives behind this surprising stance and its regional implications. Read the full analysis.
Former Indian Ambassador Mahesh Sachdev analyzes the US's 'interesting' notice of China's tactics in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics. Read the full analysis.
Indian travel YouTuber Anant Mittal was detained for 15 hours by Chinese immigration after calling Arunachal Pradesh 'India'. The incident highlights risks for Indians in China. Read the full story.
A new Pentagon report reveals China's strategic balancing in South Asia: engaging India diplomatically while boosting Pakistan's military. What does this mean for India's security? Read the full analysis.
A new Pentagon report to US Congress reveals China now treats Arunachal Pradesh as a 'core interest' like Taiwan, amid deepening China-Pakistan military ties. Read the full analysis.
A leaked Pentagon draft reveals China has likely armed over 100 ICBMs in new silos. US warns of the fastest nuclear expansion, with Beijing rejecting arms race charges. Read the full analysis.
China is aggressively building a 'low-altitude economy' with drones and flying cars, aiming for a $208bn industry by year-end. EHang leads with commercial passenger flights, while Meituan scales drone deliveries.
China introduces a digital visa application system for Indian travellers, simplifying the process and reducing in-person visits. Learn about the new steps, fees, and what it means for India-China ties.
Indian passport holders can now apply for Chinese visas digitally via a new online system, reducing consulate visits to one for biometrics. The move signals a step in normalising bilateral ties.