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The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
SG woman shares why she chooses to stay child-free
A heartfelt post by a Singapore-based woman in her late 30s has gone viral after she opened up about why she and her husband of eight years have chosen not to have children — despite constant pressure from family, friends, and society. In the now widely shared post on Facebook, the woman shares how she and her husband are part of a growing number of couples opting out of parenthood — not because they don't want kids, but because they simply can't afford to raise them in today's economy. 'We're a dual-income household. On paper, it looks okay. But after paying off the mortgage, bills, groceries, elderly parents' medical needs and daily expenses—what's left?' ALSO READ: More married couples opting to go child-free She highlighted that childcare fees can easily exceed SGD1,000 (RM3,292) a month, hiring a domestic helper comes with added responsibilities and costs, and asking one parent to stay home means sacrificing years of career growth—often with no return. 'We don't want to raise a child only to work ourselves to exhaustion every night just to stay afloat. We don't want to live on instant noodles by the 20th of every month.' She also raised concerns about the future children would face: academic stress, screen addiction, mental health struggles, and the pressures of a hyper-competitive society. 'We're still in survival mode ourselves—how can we promise them a complete and safe world? READ MORE: Child-free trend among couples a concern - Noraini Ahmad She confessed that she has a deep respect for anyone who chooses to be parents but hopes society stops using the 'traditional family template' to define happiness. 'You can't keep complaining about low birth rates while making it impossible for us to breathe. 'It's not that we don't want children—it's that the reality we live in doesn't allow us to bring them into this pressure-cooker of a city. 'Please stop asking us, 'So, when are you having kids?' We're already doing our best—just to live well.'
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
'We're not being selfish. We're just painfully realistic' - SG woman shares why she chooses to stay child-free
A heartfelt post by a Singapore-based woman in her late 30s has gone viral after she opened up about why she and her husband of eight years have chosen not to have children — despite constant pressure from family, friends, and society. In the now widely shared post on Facebook, the woman shares how she and her husband are part of a growing number of couples opting out of parenthood — not because they don't want kids, but because they simply can't afford to raise them in today's economy. 'We're a dual-income household. On paper, it looks okay. But after paying off the mortgage, bills, groceries, elderly parents' medical needs and daily expenses—what's left?' She highlighted that childcare fees can easily exceed SGD1,000 (RM3,292) a month, hiring a domestic helper comes with added responsibilities and costs, and asking one parent to stay home means sacrificing years of career growth—often with no return. 'We don't want to raise a child only to work ourselves to exhaustion every night just to stay afloat. We don't want to live on instant noodles by the 20th of every month.' She also raised concerns about the future children would face: academic stress, screen addiction, mental health struggles, and the pressures of a hyper-competitive society. 'We're still in survival mode ourselves—how can we promise them a complete and safe world? She confessed that she has a deep respect for anyone who chooses to be parents but hopes society stops using the 'traditional family template' to define happiness. 'You can't keep complaining about low birth rates while making it impossible for us to breathe. 'It's not that we don't want children—it's that the reality we live in doesn't allow us to bring them into this pressure-cooker of a city. 'Please stop asking us, 'So, when are you having kids?' We're already doing our best—just to live well.'
Zawya
14-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Real estate trading volume hits $354mln in February 2025
Doha: The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in February 2025 amounted to QR1,292,500,196. Data from the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed that 365 real estate transactions were recorded during the month. The municipalities of Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen topped the list for the most active transactions in terms of financial value, according to the real estate market index, followed by Al Wakrah, Umm Salal, Al Khor and Al Dhakira, and Al Shamal. The real estate market index for February 2025 showed that the financial value of transactions in Doha municipality amounted to QR478,470,312. In Al Rayyan, the financial values of transactions was QR 316,994,510 , while in Al Dhaayen, it was QR232,149,925. Transactions in Al Wakrah amounted to QR101,259,540, and Umm Slal recorded QR79,988,096. Al Khor and Al Dhakira recorded QR52,057,857, while transactions in Al Shamal totaled QR31,099,956. In terms of the traded space index, indicators revealed that Al Rayyan, Doha, and Al Dhaayen municipalities recorded the most active municipalities, in terms of traded real estate spaces during February 2025: Al Rayyan (29%), followed by Doha (26%), and Al Dhaayen (18%). Al Wakrah recorded 10%, and Umm Salal recorded 7%, while the municipalities of Al Shamal and Al Khor and Al Dhakira recorded 5% of the total traded spaces. Concerning the index of the number of real estate transactions (sold properties), trading indices revealed that the most active municipalities during February were Doha with 32%, followed by Al Rayyan with 23%, then Al Dhaayen with 13%, and Al Wakrah with 11%. Umm Salal recorded traded transactions of 10%, Al Khor and Al Dhakira with 6%, and Al Shamal with 5% of the total real estate transactions. An average per square foot prices for February ranged between (394-767) in Doha, (259-493) in Al Wakrah, (319-448) in Al Rayyan, (284-496) in Umm Salal, (327-514) in Al Dhaayen, and (321 -323) in Al Khor and Al Dhakira. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( The Peninsula Newspaper
Fox News
23-02-2025
- General
- Fox News
Video shows Italian fighter jets escorting American Airlines flight to Rome amid 'security concern'
Dramatic video shows the moment a diverted American Airlines flight was escorted by Italian fighter jets due to a "security concern." A spokesperson for the airline told Fox News Digital that AA flight 292 "landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be non-credible." The video shows the plane being escorted by Italian Air Force jets prior to landing at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome. Flight 292 had departed New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport on its way to New Delhi, India when it was diverted. The airline did not specify what the cause of the security concern was, but said, per Delhi (DEL) Airport protocol, an inspection was required before landing at DEL. The plane was inspected by law enforcement in Rome and cleared. Nearly 200 people and 15 crew members were onboard the flight. Neeraj Chopra, one of the passengers on the flight, told the AP that the captain alerted passengers that the plane needed to turn around about three hours before they were supposed to land in New Dehli because of a change in "security status." "The flight will stay in Rome overnight to allow for required crew rest before continuing to Delhi as soon as possible tomorrow," the airline said. "Safety and security are our top priorities, and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience." The midair scare comes after a series of aviation disasters in the U.S. An American Airlines plane collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing 67 people last month. Less than 48 hours later, a medical ambulance flight crashed in Philadelphia, leaving seven people dead. Then earlier this month, a Delta Air Lines flight flipped upside down and erupted into flames while landing at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport. Thankfully, everyone survived that terrifying ordeal. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
