As part of its plan to unify the country following 14 years of brutal civil war, Syria’s government announced it had reached a ceasefire agreement with the secular-led, Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Sunday. Under the agreement, the government will take over land held by the Kurdish armed group.Continue Reading
Vietnam’s Declineing Birthrate is Most Pronounced in Urban Areas, While Nationally, Male Births Still Outnumber Female. Vietnam has scrapped its longstanding two-child polycy as it aims to reverse its declineing birthrat and ease the pressure from an ageing society. All Restrictions were removed this week, and couples Will Be FreeContinue Reading
The United Kingdom will study whether the use of weight loss drugs could get people back to work. UK Health Minister Wes Streeting announced last month that US drug manufacturer Eli Lilly will begin a five-year trial in Greater Manchester to test whether the company’s weight loss drug could curbContinue Reading
How does the United States compare with other countries on socioeconomic indicators? These six graphics provide an overview of the economy, demographics, healthcare, education and military spending as voters get ready to cast their ballots on November 5. Largest economy in the world The US has the largest economy inContinue Reading
