Children’s Fund Budget Set for Distribution in Three Priority Areas

MONGOLIA: The National Council for Children of Mongolia, which is headed by the Prime Minister, held its regular meeting. During this meeting, they decided to distribute this year’s budget of MNT 7.8 billion from the Children’s Fund into three main areas. This money will go towards buying important equipment for early diagnosis and treatment of [...]

Japan, South Korea Close to Finalizing Defense Minister Exchange Deal

JAPAN: The governments of Japan and South Korea are close to finalizing a deal that would allow their defense ministers to visit each other and have regular talks between defense officials, according to The Yomiuri Shimbun. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani is thinking about traveling to South Korea early this month for discussions with his South [...]

Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Makes Debut

Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Kim Ju-ae, appeared with him in China ahead of a major event, adding to rumours she may become North Korea’s first female leader. Though her age and identity are unconfirmed, she is believed to be around 12 and has appeared in public many times, especially at military events. She made her international [...]

CTA Introduces Online Green Book for Tibetans Globally

TIBET: The Finance Department of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has introduced a new online application portal for the Green Book, marking a significant advancement in digital transformation to enhance service accessibility for Tibetans around the globe. The Green Book, referred to as Chadral Lakdep in Tibetan, signifies the voluntary yearly financial contributions made by [...]

Xi Jinping Urges Respect for Sovereign Equality

CHINA: Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of sovereign equality while introducing the Global Governance Initiative. He stated, "We must uphold sovereign equality. Every country, no matter its size, power, or wealth, should be treated as an equal participant, decision-maker, and beneficiary in global governance." President Xi made these remarks during a main speech [...]

South Korea Fires Warning Shots at North Korean Border Crossing

South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers who briefly crossed the border between the two countries. The incident happened near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a strip of land separating North and South Korea. North Korean troops crossed the military line but later returned to their side. South Korea fired more than 10 warning [...]

Beijing Responds as Ukraine Rejects China Peacekeeping Role

CHINA: China stated that it is willing to take a "helpful role" in solving the Ukraine crisis. The statement comes after Russia proposed that China could be one of the countries ensuring Ukraine's safety in a peace agreement, which Ukraine has turned down. China has consistently acted transparently regarding the Ukraine situation, maintaining an impartial [...]

Mongolia, Laos Foreign Ministers Hold Talks

MONGOLIA: Mongolia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Battsetseg Batmunkh, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, recently held official discussions. The ministers confirmed their dedication to strengthening the long-standing friendship and improving cooperation between Mongolia and Laos in the future. They talked about specific ways to boost trade and [...]

North Koreans Forced Into Hard Labour In Russia

Thousands of North Koreans are being sent to Russia to work in harsh, slave-like conditions as Russia faces a major labour shortage due to its war with Ukraine. South Korean officials say over 10,000 workers were sent in 2024, with more expected, possibly reaching 50,000. Most work on construction sites for up to 20 hours [...]

Bhutan’s Aging Population Exposes Fragile Social Safety Net

Bhutan faces growing social protection challenges as its population ages, with 14% expected to be elderly by 2040. Only 8% of workers are covered by pensions, leaving most to depend on family or charity. A UNICEF–EU report found that 92% of Bhutanese lack social insurance, exposing the elderly, poor, and disabled to hardship. Even pensioners [...]

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