Pyongyang subway ticket price nearly triples
International students were surprised by the fare hike, but said that exchange rate makes it "almost nothing."
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International students were surprised by the fare hike, but said that exchange rate makes it "almost nothing."

No confidence motion withdrawn, but experts say volatility could undermine PM Wale’s pivot to Canberra, Washington.
Thousands remain missing in aftermath of Aug. 26 mudslide on Nepal-Tibet border.

Experts say the two new border crossings signal an era of closer cooperation between Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow.
Experts say China may have had a hand in the filing of no confidence in Prime Minister Matthew Wale’s leadership.

He will likely need to serve any sentence in its entirety after his current one ends in January, legal expert says.
Among the thousands of missing people are 10 Tibetan tour guides, who worked near the border.

Analysts say Beijing’s influence may have undermined the event, where the China-Taiwan rivalry is front and center.

Beijing is likely to employ AI for deepfakes, fake recordings and targeted interactions with voters, experts said.

The project can boost CNMI economy and U.S. national security, but there are also local concerns, they said.

Advocates call on Chinese authorities to allow information transparency in Tibet’s rescue and relief efforts.
Court convicts two former leaders of the group that organized yearly candlelight vigils of “inciting subversion.”

Experts said the drill was not a threat, but repeat activity with third parties there could bolster China's claims.

Report by the Alliance Futures Initiative documents how Beijing promoted the 15th FYP in the region

Experts say education can build lasting public support, but could also narrow future diplomatic options.