An unarmed man showed courage and saved many lives More than 43,000 citizens from around the globe have donated to Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Syrian native who managed to disarm a criminal during a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
From December 22 to 24, Earth is expected to experience a deterioration in geomagnetic conditions caused by the influence of a coronal hole. This warning was issued by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, according to information provided by TASS. “From Monday to Wednesday, geomagnetic conditions will be disturbed due to a large
According to the publication, the reason for Aliyev's absence from the summit is his busy work schedule. The president's administration emphasized that Azerbaijan actively participates in CIS initiatives and values cooperation within this organization. Today, St. Petersburg will host the traditional informal meeting of the heads of CIS states. Yesterday, the presidents of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, arrived at the
The National People's Assembly of Algeria is on the verge of an important vote scheduled for December 24. The parliament is considering a bill that will officially classify the policy of French colonization, which spanned the 19th and 20th centuries, as a crime. The bill states that colonization, which began with the aggression on June 14, 1830, and ended on July 5, 1962, is recognized as criminal, including its consequences, which are still felt today, even after gaining independence. If
As a result of the incident that occurred on December 22 on Yasenevaya Street, an explosive device planted under a car detonated. According to a representative of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Svetlana Petrenko, the explosion resulted in the death of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, who held the position of head of the operational training department of the General Staff. Earlier, news reports indicated that an unknown man was injured in the car explosion on this street. Later,
The body of Dalmagambetov was found on December 20 around 21:00. "A comprehensive investigation is currently underway, and the circumstances of the incident are being clarified," said the akim of the Temir district, Almas Jaksylikov. In connection with the incident, a pre-investigation check has been initiated. In the interests of the investigation, no further details are being disclosed.
As a result of this incident, two berths and two vessels were damaged. The crews of the vessels were evacuated, and according to the operational headquarters, there were no casualties among them or onshore. The fires at the berths covered areas from 1 to 1.5 thousand square meters. Currently, active firefighting efforts are ongoing, with emergency services working at the scene, as reported by official sources.
It has been reported that notifications of the termination of powers were handed to the heads of diplomatic missions last week, and they will expire in January 2026. All recalled diplomats held their positions during Joe Biden's presidency. Although they will leave their current posts, they will be offered to return to Washington for appointments to other positions if they wish, officials said.
During this period in Kazakhstan, on December 23 and 24, precipitation in the form of snow and blizzards will continue under the influence of a cyclone, and the wind will strengthen. The western regions will face icy conditions. From December 25, a cooling will begin due to the intrusion of cold air, which will lead to a decrease in nighttime temperatures to -20-25 degrees in the west and -23-28 degrees in the north of the country. However, the southern regions will remain in a zone of warmer
During the month, there was a significant increase in temperature, especially in the second half of November. On November 14, thermometers in Aktobe recorded 13.2 degrees, which is 2.6 degrees higher than the old record of 10.6 degrees set in 2023. The next day, November 15, the temperature in the region was recorded at 11.4 degrees, exceeding the 2001 record of 10 degrees.
Illustrative photo According to Reprieve, 2023 has become the "bloodiest" year for executions in the country since monitoring began. In 2024, the number of executed individuals reached 345. Among the recently executed were two Pakistanis convicted of drug offenses. This year, a journalist and two young people, who were minors at the time of the alleged crimes related to protests, were also executed. Additionally, five women were executed.
According to CBS and Bloomberg, on Sunday the U.S. Coast Guard began an operation against the tanker Bella 1, registered under the Panamanian flag, which has also been sanctioned. The vessel was heading to Venezuela. According to an unnamed U.S. official, the tanker "is part of a shadow fleet that helps Venezuela evade sanctions" and "uses a false flag." In recent weeks, the U.S. has increased its military presence off the coast of Venezuela, stating that it is necessary to
The award was presented by the chairman of the jury, Valery Gergiev, who is also the artistic director and general director of the Mariinsky Theatre and the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia. In his speech at the ceremony, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of this event. The jury's resolution emphasizes that on March 31, 2025, in Khujand, the presidents of three countries signed important documents — the Agreement on the Point of Intersection of State Borders and the
Steve Witkoff During the meeting, Witkoff highlighted four main areas of discussion: the further development of Trump's 20-point peace plan, the agreement on multilateral security guarantees, the discussion of the American security system for Ukraine, and the continuation of the "economic development and prosperity plan." He also noted that the conversation included "timing and the sequence of further steps." “Our common goal is to stop the violence, ensure security,
Illustrative photo Dmitry Peskov noted that Putin expressed his readiness for dialogue in an interview published on the morning of December 21. "Macron expressed a desire to talk to Putin, and it is important to remember that the President of Russia has already indicated his willingness to communicate during the direct line," he added. Shortly after this, Macron's administration welcomed Moscow's initiative and announced that a decision would be made in the coming days
During the meeting dedicated to the adoption of the budget, a scuffle occurred between deputies of the ruling Justice and Development Party and the opposition Republican People's Party, reports the Haberler portal. “Tensions rose after the voting, and the confrontation between the two sides quickly escalated into a physical altercation,” the source notes.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred east of Mindanao Island in the Philippines. The event was recorded at 17:53 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), 146 kilometers from the city of Hinatuan, which has a population of approximately 10,000 people. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Information from foreign media highlights events occurring in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the key points to be aware of. Pokrovsk. Photo - Stanislav Krasilnikov / Sputnik / Profimedia. Negotiations took place in Miami between Russian President's Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev and representatives of Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, also met with American delegates to discuss a new version of
The recent presentation of the book "The Mongol Storm," written by Professor Nicholas Morton from the University of Nottingham (England), took place at the Majestic bookstore located in the State Department Store. This significant historical work was published by Nepko and translated by our renowned diplomat and researcher Batsukh Galsan. Batsukh Galsan, who served as the Ambassador of Mongolia to Canada from 2001 to 2005 and then as Ambassador to China from 2005 to 2009, currently
The conflict began when Murat Emir, the deputy chairman of the CHP faction, attacked AK Party deputy Mustafa Varank. Soon, other parliamentarians from both parties joined the fight, leading to a mass brawl. The incident was brought to a halt thanks to the intervention of other deputies. Despite the conflict, the central government's budget bills for 2026 and the final report for 2024 were passed: 320 votes in favor and 249 against.
The company Bechu & Associates, with over a hundred years of experience, has won the international tender for the master plan of the new city of Khunnu, which will be located south of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Throughout its existence, the agency has established itself in the field of architectural design and urban planning. The project announced in 2025 includes a long-term urban planning concept for an area of 31,503 hectares, located near Chinggis Khaan International Airport. The
Amid fuel shortages in Russia, Mongolia is seeking new sources to meet its import needs. Local residents express dissatisfaction with dependence on a single fuel supplier and demand that the government seek alternative sources. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Damdinyam Gongor announced plans to import 418 tankers of AI-92 gasoline from China in December, using rail transport.
In the competitions held at the Olympics, which featured representatives from over 30 countries, the team from the International Mathematics Centre (IMC) won 4 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze medals, while 11 students were awarded special prizes. The Global STEAM AHEAD 2025 Olympiad, dedicated to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, took place in December 2025 in Shenzhen, China. The event included competitions in areas such as IJMO (mathematics), VIJSO (science), IJIO
Did you know that the tallest building in Mongolia at the moment is the Shangri-La Residence, which reaches a height of 136 meters? However, this record will soon be broken. It is expected that by the end of this year, the construction of the 34-story Encanto Trade Center, which will be 145 meters tall, will be completed, making it the new tallest building in Mongolia.
In Mongolia, a project for the reuse of treated wastewater from the MCS Coca-Cola LLC plant at the Amgalan thermal power station has been implemented for the first time as part of a public-private partnership. Thus, the state-owned Amgalan TPP has become the first state power plant to implement environmentally safe solutions, marking an important step in energy and water management in Ulaanbaatar. The project was initiated by the World Bank's "Water Resources 2030" group at the
The National Statistical Office (NSO) has published preliminary results of the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), which is being developed under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project "Strengthening Statistical Capacity for Sustainable Development," funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. The creation of the MPI was made possible through extensive collaboration led by the NSO Working Group, with support from experts from the
Since 2021, a project has been underway to create a national network for cancer prevention and early diagnosis, which is financed with €10 million under a loan agreement between the government of Mongolia and the Republic of Austria. As part of this project, the National Oncology Center has received modern equipment, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) machines, an angiograph, and a digital mammograph with artificial intelligence support. This will enable
Saxaul forest in the Tsogt sum on the horizon As part of the large-scale initiative "A Billion Trees," implemented with the assistance of the Japanese Embassy in Mongolia, a decision was made to restore the saxaul forest. This initiative officially launches a project to restore the saxaul forest in the Tsogt sum, which is part of the ambitious goal of planting 108 million trees in the Gobi-Altai aimag. Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to Mongolia, Igawaharu
The key fact is that China stopped using leaded gasoline in 2000 and is now introducing a standard that complies with Euro-5. Shen Minjue, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of China to Mongolia, is actively working to strengthen and increase fuel imports from China. As previously reported, in December, Mongolia is receiving 418 tankers of AI-92 gasoline from China by railway.
// AKI TV Gabbard stated on the social network X that American intelligence does not believe that Russia is capable of conquering and controlling even Ukraine, let alone a broader invasion of Europe. She accused Reuters of spreading lies and propaganda aimed at inciting panic among the population. In her opinion, such actions are intended to enable NATO and the European Union to involve the U.S. military in a conflict with Russia. Gabbard emphasized that intelligence believes Russia seeks to
According to information provided by three American officials to Reuters, the operation was organized by the U.S. Coast Guard. However, details about the name of the vessel, its flag, and owner remain unknown. The detention occurred against the backdrop of recent actions by Trump, who announced a "complete and total blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers heading to and from Venezuela. This is the second case of an oil vessel being detained in this area in recent weeks, coinciding
Illustrative photo Uzhydromet has published the weather forecast for December 22. TASHKENT
Kirill Dmitriev, who serves as the special representative of the President of Russia for investment and economic cooperation, shared his impressions from meetings with the American special envoy Steve Witkoff and the son-in-law of the U.S. President Jared Kushner, describing them as productive. Dmitriev arrived in Miami on Saturday and immediately headed to negotiations, which took place at a golf club.
As reported by the Ukrainian publication "Mirror of the Week," according to sources, Yermak continues to maintain contact with Zelensky, despite no longer working in the office and not participating in the management of processes in the usual manner. Journalist Inna Vederenikova noted that although Yermak does not hold an official position, he remains an active participant in the president's affairs, staying in touch and often visiting him in the evening in Koncha-Zaspa.
The conviction resulted from the couple being found guilty of corrupt actions. The investigation established that the spouses acquired gifts, including jewelry, received from high-ranking officials in Saudi Arabia, at significantly undervalued prices compared to their market value during Khan's tenure as Prime Minister. Prosecutors claim they declared an amount of just over 8,500 euros, while the actual value of these gifts is estimated at 244,700 euros.
At the ceremony dedicated to the commissioning of naval platforms and the first metal cutting at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard, President Erdogan confirmed that Turkey has begun construction of an aircraft carrier. This event is covered by the Anadolu Agency. Erdogan noted that when implementing each defense project, it is important not only to create the final product but also to develop production capacities and the ecosystem. He emphasized that to successfully accomplish tasks on land, the
In Le-Touquet, where one of the presidential residences is located, about 50 farmers gathered early in the morning in response to a union call. According to local media, the protesters parked their tractors along the waterfront and, under police supervision, dumped agricultural waste near the president's house as a sign of protest. This action is part of broader demonstrations taking place in Brussels, where dissatisfaction with the agreement between the EU and MERCOSUR is also being
The press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, stated that Vladimir Putin is ready to discuss issues with Emmanuel Macron if there is mutual willingness to do so. "He expressed a desire to communicate with Putin. It is important to remember that the president also mentioned his readiness for dialogue with Macron during the direct line. Therefore, if there is mutual political will, this can be seen as a positive point," noted the Kremlin representative. On December 19,
The removal of materials has raised concerns among both Democratic Party representatives and Associated Press journalists, who noted the disappearance of important data. Democrats criticized the actions of the Justice Department, demanding greater transparency and openness. In their statement, they indicated: "This is an attempt by the White House to hide the truth," highlighting their dissatisfaction with the situation.
At a concert organized by Chinese pop artist Wang Lihun, the audience witnessed a unique performance: humanoid robots from Unitree Robotics, known as G1, became part of the show. A video featuring them was posted on the social network X by a user with the nickname @rohanpaul_ai. The robots performed choreographed movements, showcasing amazing synchronization and grace that could be compared to human dancers. The highlight of their act was an impressive somersault, which generated a wide
In her statement on social media platform X, Gabbard noted that "war supporters from the deep state and their propaganda media" are trying to undermine the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine and Europe by spreading what she believes are false information. She emphasized that claims of a consensus within the American intelligence community regarding Russia's plans to seize Europe are not true and serve to bolster support for military policy.
According to information provided by Euronews, Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were found guilty of receiving gifts from the government of Saudi Arabia at a value significantly below market price during the period when Khan served as Prime Minister. Despite the charges, the couple denied their guilt. Prosecutors claimed that they declared the value of the gifts at just over 8,500 euros, while their actual market price exceeded 244,700 euros, allowing them to acquire these items at a reduced price.
According to the report, the number of people in Gaza with access to food has significantly increased. Humanitarian organizations provide more than 1.5 million hot meals daily, continue to deliver food packages, and ensure access to clean water for more communities. Some medical facilities have also resumed their operations. However, the situation remains extremely serious: 1.6 million people, which is over 75% of the population, are facing acute food shortages. Virtually the entire enclave is
According to information published by NBC News, Israeli officials are expressing serious concern about Iran's ballistic missile program. They intend to discuss potential options for a new strike against Iran with U.S. President Donald Trump. A source familiar with Tel Aviv's plans, as well as four former American officials, confirmed this information. Israel is also worried about Iran's restoration of uranium enrichment facilities that were destroyed during U.S. bombings in June.
In his comments to journalists on December 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed the opinion that the U.S. peace plan, which envisions ending the war along the contact line, is fair. He emphasized that such a decision includes the return of occupied territories through diplomatic efforts. Zelensky noted that the "fair version" implies that the parties remain in their current positions along the contact line, while a temporary ceasefire regime must be achieved in the
According to information provided by the Deutsche Welle agency citing Reuters, intelligence data from six informants indicates that Putin also intends to restore Moscow's control over Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, which were previously part of the USSR. An important report on this topic was prepared at the end of September. These conclusions contradict the statements of U.S. President Donald Trump and his team, who claim that Putin wishes to end the conflict. Furthermore, they contradict
As part of these negotiations, U.S. Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Whitcomb and former senior advisor to the U.S. President Jared Kushner met on December 19 with Ukraine's Secretary of the Defense Council Rustem Umerov and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Major General Andriy Hnatov. Umerov reported that European representatives also joined the negotiations at the invitation of the U.S. Axios correspondent Barak Ravid clarified that national
The process of identifying the delivered remains will be carried out by law enforcement agencies in collaboration with experts from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The Coordination Headquarters expressed gratitude to the International Committee of the Red Cross for their assistance in the repatriation of bodies.