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Surge in Solitary Deaths Reflects Changes in Japan’s Family Structure

The population of Japanese citizens has fallen for 16 straight years, due to both a falling birthrate and rising numbers of deaths.

  • Japan's life expectancy at 87.33 years for women and 81.35 years for men.
  • Population dipped below 120 million in January 2026 for first time in 42 years.
  • 22,222 people died in isolation in 2025, 15,911 aged 65 and older.

Iran lets Iraqi oil tankers pass Hormuz as Trump claims “total control”

Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad, state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.

  • Iraq permits some oil tankers to pass through Hormuz Strait
  • U.S. President Trump claims total control of the Strait
  • Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary warns of retaliation if tensions escalate

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