World News Today highlights on July 30, 2026 : Japan sees 17th consecutive year of population decline. Why is the country failing to reverse the trend?

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Published30 Jul 2026, 01:41:05 AM IST

Latest news on July 30, 2026: As of January 1, the population of Japanese residents stood at 119.74 million, down 0.76% from a year earlier(AFP)

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