Latest 2017 Headlines and News updates

China's population growth slows: official data

China's population grew at a slower rate last year despite the abolition of the one-child policy, official data showed Monday, raising fears an aging society will pile further pressure on an already slowing economy

China's economy expands 6.6 percent in 2018

In the midst of a complex external environment, China's economy has ended 2018 on firm footing, with better quality and improved structure

Russia Registers 5 Truce Breaches in Syria Over Past 24 Hours - Reconciliation Center

The Russian side of the Russian-Turkish commission monitoring the implementation of the Syrian ceasefire has registered five ceasefire violations in the country over the past 24 hours, while the Turkish side recorded 17 truce breaches, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides and Refugee Migration Monitoring said on Monday

Russia, the European Union and Ukraine will hold gas talks

Russia, the European Union and Ukraine will hold gas talks on January 21 in Brussels

UAE Press: Caution key word in tackling cyber crimes

Social media has become a part of life. It brings with it huge advantages and has set off a knowledge explosion, knitting the entire world into a global village, an editorial in a local English language daily has said

China's Population Increased by 5.3Mln to 1.395Bln People in 2018 - Statistics Bureau

What next for Brexit? Four main scenarios

China's economy grew at slowest pace in 28 years in 2018

Brexit in dates: From Leave shock to deadlock in parliament

Net Worth of World's 26 Richest People Equal to Wealth of 3.8Bln Poorest People - Study

China's GDP Growth Decelerates to 28-Year Low of 6.6% in 2018 - Statistics Bureau

Two More People Detained After Car Bomb Blast in Northern Ireland - Police

French Finance Minister Denies Reports About Talks on Possible Renault-Nissan Merger

Hamdan bin Mohammed to lead UAE delegation to World Economic Forum in Davos

'Bomb blast' rocks Syrian capital Damascus