After a five-year hiatus, North Korea has reopened its doors to Western tourists, beginning with the Rason Special Economic Zone (SEZ). On February 17, 2025, […]
Author: Reece Ferguson
What is the Rason Special Economic Zone?
Nestled in the northeastern corner of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the Rason Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a unique enclave that has […]
North Korea to Reopen to Tourism in Rason
North Korea is set to reopen tourism in Rason, its special economic zone in the northeast of the country, according to our local partners. The […]
Why Buddhism Is a Religion
In Western culture, especially among so-called “woke” circles and Hollywood elites, there’s an odd obsession with Buddhism. For many, it’s romanticized as a peaceful, philosophical […]
At seats 4 killed in Afghanistan attack
Three Spanish tourists, as well as their Afghan guide have been gunned down in Central Afghanistan, in an attack that is suspected of being carried […]
China Courts Papua New Guinea as Cold War 2.0 Goes into Overdrive
After successfully tying up ties with the Solomon Islands, China courts Papua New Guinea as a strategic ally, as Australia and the rest race to […]
The tragic and slow road to Bouganville Independence
Regularly slated as the worlds “next new country” following Bougainville\s almost unanimous vote for independence, they are officially to become so “between 2025 and 2027”, […]
Postcards from Hell – How Dangerous is Port Moresby
As a western ally Papua New Guinea is not a country we hear all that much about. In fact tiny neighbour’s the Solomon Islands have […]
Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia, but War in Ukraine should have been over after 2 months
While the news that there will be “difficult” peace talks in Saudi Arabia in order to find a solution to the current conflict are extremely […]
Cambodian Peoples Party Claims Landslide in Election
The Cambodian Peoples Party (CPP) has claimed to have achieved a “landslide” victory in the 2023 general election, based on exit polls just hours after […]