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Russia Mulls Establishing ‘Ministry Of Sex’, With Putin’s Ally Reviewing The Petition

09 Nov 2024

Russia is exploring the creation of a 'ministry of sex' as part of efforts to combat the nation's declining birth rate, exacerbated by significant losses due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Nina Ostanina, a loyalist of President Vladimir Putin and chairwoman of the Russian Parliament’s Committee on Family Protection,...

Japan: Population Declines by largest ever margin in 2023

28 Feb 2024

According to a Kyodo News report government data showed that the number of newborns born in Japan in 2023 plummeted to a record low from the previous year as the country's population declined by its largest ever margin. According to preliminary figures issued by the health ministry on Tuesday, the...