Broadcast Shutdown Isolates North Korean Christians
Christians in North Korea face extreme danger and isolation. The government tightly controls all information, and recently, several foreign radio stations that shared news and Christian programs were shut down. This has made it even harder for people to hear about the outside world or the Gospel. Anyone caught with a Bible, prayer, or Christian [...]
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Meets with U.S. Congress Members and Senate Committee Officials in Washington, D.C.
TIBET: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the elected leader of the Central Tibetan Administration, started his official visit to the United States with several meetings on Capitol Hill, even though the U.S. government is currently shut down. During his trip, Sikyong spoke with members of Congress and important Senate committee staff to promote the Tibetan cause [...]
China Adopts New Policies to Address Growing Needs of Both Elderly and Youth
CHINA: China is undergoing a significant change in its population structure. According to government data, the number of people aged 60 and older has already exceeded 300 million and is expected to reach around 390 million by 2030. This shift will move China from being a moderately aged society to one that is severely [...]
Starvation Drives North Koreans to Hunt Wild Animals
North Korea is suffering from a serious food crisis that has forced many people to eat wild animals to stay alive. Years of famine, poor harvests, and government failure have left the country without enough food. According to a study based on interviews with North Korean defectors, people are now hunting almost any animal they [...]
Mongolia’s Political Turmoil Seen as Quiet Struggle for Presidential Power
MONGOLIA: A conflict within Mongolia’s ruling Mongolian People’s Party has turned into a public struggle between Prime Minister Gombojavyn Zandanshatar and Parliament Speaker Dashzegviin Amarbayasgalan. This political fight has caused a standstill in governance at a crucial time for the economy. However, the true battle might be happening behind the scenes, where President Ukhnaagiin [...]
Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi Concludes Official Visit to Kollegal Tibetan Settlement
TIBET: Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi gave a public awareness talk at the community hall in the settlement. He talked about the upcoming 2026 Sikyong and Tibetan Parliament elections. He explained the election rules and regulations, stressing how important it is for people to participate actively and stay informed in a democracy. The Chief [...]
China’s Economic Growth Slows Amid Escalating Trade Tensions with the US
CHINA: China's economic growth slowed down in the three months leading up to the end of September due to ongoing issues in the property market and rising trade tensions with the US. The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.8% compared to the same time last year, marking its slowest growth rate in a year, [...]
