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 [...]

Condensed State Department Report Highlights China’s Abuses in Tibet

TIBET: The report on human rights practices in Tibet reveals that serious abuses against the Tibetan people are still happening. These abuses include disappearances, torture, arbitrary arrests, and limits on religious freedom. However, this report is concerning because it lacks the detailed information found in previous years. Released on August 12, 2025, the report is [...]

China Unveils New ‘K Visa’ to Attract Young STEM Talent

CHINA: China has introduced a new type of visa for young science and technology experts as part of its effort to boost technological innovation and independence. The Talented Young Scientist Programme seeks to bring in researchers from Asia and Africa to work in China. Meanwhile, the Outstanding Young Scientists (Overseas) Fund Project invites top natural [...]

Kim Ju-Ae: North Korea’s Possible Future Leader

Kim Ju-Ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, is getting more attention in the country’s media and public events. She has been seen at military parades, missile tests, and other important events, which is unusual for a child in North Korea. State media has started calling her “respected” and “beloved,” words usually used [...]

Mongolia’s PM Zandanshatar Gombojav Pledges Focus on Maternal and Child Health

MONGOLIA: The Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar Gombojav, visited the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. Children represent more than a third of Mongolia’s population, so the medical team at the center faces a big workload to care for them. As a result, the Emergency Department treats between 8,000 and 10,000 children every month. [...]

Japan Seizes Record 1 Ton of Cannabis Worth ¥5.2 Billion

JAPAN: Japanese narcotics agents have taken 1.046 tons of cannabis, valued at around 5.2 billion yen ($35 million), in the biggest single drug bust in Japan's history. The Narcotics Control Department of the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare arrested three Vietnamese nationals for supposedly smuggling the cannabis, which was hidden in a shipping container [...]

Chikungunya Virus Outbreak Escalates in China

CHINA: Since July, over 7,000 cases of a virus spread by mosquitoes have been reported in Guangdong province, China. This situation has led to actions similar to those during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Foshan City, the area most affected, patients with chikungunya must remain in the hospital. Their beds are covered with mosquito nets for [...]

43 people died in water accidents in July, including 14 children

MONGOLIA: In July 2025, there were 43 fatalities from water-related accidents in Mongolia, with 14 of the victims being children. The increase in deaths is linked not only to natural dangers but also to human carelessness, especially a lack of supervision and awareness. Many incidents happened near lakes, rivers, and ponds, particularly where children were [...]

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