Scientists have linked air pollution to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts
A new scientific analysis adds a less obvious consequence of dirty air to asthma and heart disease: its impact on mental health, up to suicide risk.
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Singapore introduces payouts of up to $55,000 per child amid record-low birth rate
Singapore rolls out one of the world's largest family support packages, responding to a fertility rate that has hit a record low.
By 2036, the number of infertile women over 35 could approach 80 million — The Lancet study
The number of infertile women over 35 is rising globally. One reason is shifting social patterns.
Only 36 countries in the world remain predominantly rural — and Kazakhstan is among them
Over 55% of the world lives in cities, while rural populations shrink sharply. Which countries resist urbanization most?
CIA Director Warns of New Tech Race: AI Changes Intelligence Rules
CIA Director John Ratcliffe says AI is becoming a key factor in global state rivalry.
Record surge in sexually transmitted bacterial infections reported in Europe
ECDC report: gonorrhea cases up 303%, syphilis over 50%, and congenital syphilis doubled in the last decade.
In Kazakhstan, bribery remains a low-risk bet.
Out of 100 Kazakh officials suspected of bribery, 19 go to prison. 41 pay a fine and go home. 40 are not convicted at all.