The world's population, estimated to reach 8 billion by Nov. 15 this year, could grow to 8.5 billion in 2030, and 10.4 billion in 2100, as the pace of mortality slows, said the report released on World Population Day.
Strengthened deterrence and defence, more support for Ukraine, invites for Finland and Sweden.
China sends 30 warplanes into Taiwan air defence zone. It came days after US President Joe Biden warned China against invading Taiwan, and on the same day as a US official visited the island to discuss security with leaders.
Leaders spoke for nearly two hours but Biden did not make any direct requests to Xi to persuade Putin to end the attack
In a CNN interview, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said they were "communicating directly, privately to Beijing that there will absolutely be consequences for large-scale sanctions evasion efforts or support to Russia to backfill them".
Taiwan Vice President William Lai used his final day in the United States to repeat an accusation that China blocked the island from obtaining COVID-19 vaccines last year, and to thank a U.S. lawmaker for her role in donating the inoculations.
US, Russia, China, the UK and France who are permanent members of the UN security council agree ‘nuclear war cannot be won’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that any move by China to invade Taiwan would be "potentially disastrous," with Washington's top diplomat reiterating that the U.S. remains committed to ensuring Taiwan's self-defense capability.
