The Prime Minister of Mongolia, L. Zandanshatar, is working in Khuvsgul Province. The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing for an important meeting scheduled for January 15, 2026. At this meeting, the chairpersons of the councils, representatives of the citizens of Ulaanbaatar, and governors will gather to sign agreements on the results achieved.
This championship was first held in 2022 under the slogan "Mongolian Sports – One Stage – One Dream." Since then, it has significantly contributed to increasing interest in physical activity among youth and children. The competition format resembles the Asian Games and will take place at several venues, including the Steppe Arena, Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace, Wrestling Palace, and Uranhan Sports Complex. The championship opening will take place on January 18 with competitions in ice
Kazakhstan is taking on its new responsibilities as the chair of the EAEU amid instability caused by global economic changes, noted political scientist Talgat Kaliev. He emphasized that the world is undergoing significant transformations in economic paradigms that have existed since World War II. “The global trading system, based on market division of labor, is currently at a crossroads, and we cannot accurately predict where it will end up,” he added. Kaliev also pointed out that in the more
These athletes are ready to showcase their skills in challenging terrain. On the first day of the race, participants had to cover a distance of 527 kilometers, of which 305 kilometers were on a special section that included rocky, sandy, and dirt terrain. At this stage, 70% of the route was gravel, 16% was sandy, 8% was rocky, and 4% was through sand dunes. Khalyunbold Erdenebileg achieved a commendable result, finishing 33rd out of 120 participants and 20th in the "Rally 2"
In her letter, Frederiksen urged the United States to refrain from threats towards Greenland. She noted that discussing the possibility of seizing the island is "absolutely meaningless." "The U.S. has no right to annex any of the countries that are part of the Kingdom of Denmark," she emphasized. The Prime Minister added that Greenland and its residents have clearly expressed their unwillingness to sell and called on Washington to stop the threats towards "a
According to the Kazinform agency, 2025 was the warmest year on record for China since meteorological observations began in 1961. The average temperature across the country was 11 degrees Celsius. According to information from Xinhua, from June to August, the average temperature rose to 22.3 degrees, which is 1.1 degrees higher than the usual values for this time of year. Thus, the summer of 2025 became the warmest since 1961, matching the figures of the summer of 2024.
Illustrative photo Speaking about his health, Tokayev emphasized that he has no problems and his blood pressure is normal. A journalist inquired which leaders of the CIS countries also lead an active lifestyle and maintain physical fitness.
The Central Telegraph Agency of Korea (CTAK) reports on the conduct of hypersonic missile launch exercises in North Korea. The launches, which took place in the Ryokpho area located in Pyongyang, reached targets approximately a thousand kilometers away in the Sea of Japan. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un directly observed the process. His statements emphasize the necessity of constant improvement in military technologies, highlighting the importance of offensive weapons as a means of
The new authorities focus on the oil industry After the overthrow of Nicolás Maduro, the management of Venezuela will be under the control of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This was reported by Bloomberg, based on information from an unnamed American source, published on Sunday, January 4. Rubio, who is of Cuban descent, was born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, as noted by DW.
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In an interview with the Turkistan newspaper, he noted: “It is too early to talk about this; there are several years of hard work ahead,” commenting on the relevant question. Additionally, Tokayev commented on rumors that the new parliamentary reform is aimed at transforming the speaker's position into a key figure in the management system. The claims that he intends to take this position, the president called “fantasy.”
During the interview, Tokayev noted that there are many rumors and opinions circulating around this meeting, including concerns about a possible power transition in Kazakhstan in 2029, where Nazarbayev could play a key role with Putin's support. According to the president, meetings with Nazarbayev, although regular, are informal in nature. He quoted Putin, who emphasized in St. Petersburg that he would meet with Nazarbayev at his request.
Among the dead are both civilians and security personnel, and according to the official, the number of victims may continue to rise. The Cuban government reported the death of 32 of its citizens who were defending Maduro. These individuals died in combat or as a result of airstrikes by American forces.
On Friday, the central bank of Mongolia presented official data indicating that the country's foreign exchange reserves will reach a record $7 billion ($7,005,270,000) by the end of 2025. Source. According to the central bank's plans, in the long term, the country's foreign exchange reserves should reach $10 billion.
In his speech, Kozlov emphasized that Mongolia is striving to create a modern energy network capable of meeting contemporary challenges. "We are ready to participate in this process. This includes projects related to the reconstruction of CHPP-3, as well as the involvement of our company, Rosatom, and issues concerning the construction of hydroelectric power stations," he added. Kozlov also noted that cooperation in the energy sector is of great importance, as Mongolia is a
According to the "World Tourism Barometer" report for November 2025, published by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mongolia has officially entered the list of the top 20 countries in the world for the pace of tourism recovery. The report is published four times a year and includes an analysis of the latest data on tourist destinations (inbound tourism) and source markets (outbound tourism). The barometer also includes a Confidence Index based on a survey of the
The Prime Minister of Mongolia, L. Zandanshatar, visited the Cell, Tissue, and Organ Transplantation Center on January 2, 2026, where he announced the allocation of ₮2.02 billion (approximately $569,000 at the current exchange rate) for the establishment of a new histocompatibility laboratory. This information was published on the official government website. The histocompatibility laboratory is a specialized institution engaged in the study of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC or HLA
As of December 31, 74% of Mongolia was covered in snow, according to data obtained from the Hydrometeorological Institute. The highest amount of snow is observed in the soums of Khovd, Zavkhan, Tsetsen-Uul, and Khövsgöl, where the thickness reaches 30-40 cm. Over the past ten days, the snow cover level has decreased by 5%. As for ice, its thickness varies from 5 to 50 cm, which is below the average figures for the same period in 2025, as well as for many previous years.
On November 25, 2019, a ceremony was held at the State Residence to establish a monument with an inscription carved in the syllabic script – Brahmi “The inscription Khuis Tolgoi” (ХT) – a monolingual inscription in the Mongolian language, was discovered in the Bulgan aimag, Mongolia, in 1975 by Navaan Dorjpagma. The 11-line text is written in vertical Brahmi script from right to left with horizontal marks separating the words. Recent studies have shown that the language of the inscription was
Thus, the visa-free stay for these countries has been extended for one year. Out of a total of 34 countries, 32 are located in Europe, while the other two are Australia and New Zealand. Citizens of these states can travel to Mongolia for tourism purposes without the need for a visa. Additionally, visa-free entry for periods ranging from 14 to 90 days for tourism purposes is provided for citizens of another 30 countries.
In December 2025, the Bank of Mongolia purchased 2775.4 kg of precious metals, which totals 16.3 tons for the year. The Bank of Mongolia branch in the Darkhan-Uul province acquired 880.5 kg of precious metals, while the branch in Bayankhongor purchased 1950.3 kg. These figures are 0.7% lower than in the same period last year. The price set by the Bank for precious metals corresponds to global market rates. Last month, the average purchase price of gold was 490,374.67 tugriks.
Additionally, Trump clarified that "something similar happened in the vicinity of the residence, but it is not related to this incident." Information about the attack emerged on December 29, and on December 31, the Russian Ministry of Defense provided more detailed data. According to their statement, Ukrainian drones took off from the Sumy and Chernihiv regions, and the strike was planned from several directions — 91 drones were shot down over the Bryansk, Smolensk, and Novgorod
According to the President of the United States, if Rodriguez does not act in accordance with expectations, she will have to pay a "very high price," possibly even higher than what Nicolás Maduro experienced. Trump made this statement in an interview with The Atlantic. Trump made it clear that he does not accept "defiant refusal" to cooperate from Rodriguez, as noted by the publication.
The tragedy occurred in Yobe State in northeastern Nigeria, where 25 people died as a result of a passenger vessel capsizing. This was reported by Kazinform, citing Anadolu Ajansı. According to Mohammed Goje, the Secretary-General of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the vessel overturned on a river in the Nguru area while transporting passengers from Yobe State to Jigawa State.
According to Bloomberg, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has previously criticized both Nicolas Maduro and his predecessor Hugo Chavez, will play an important role in establishing a transitional governance system for Venezuela. On January 3, after American special forces captured and removed Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would take over the management of the country until a "safe and reasonable transfer of power," although
According to Cyprus Inform, in Greece, due to serious malfunctions in the radio frequency system, there are massive delays and cancellations of flights. The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued an emergency directive for all flights concerning the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR).
Katy Miller, the wife of Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House, shared an image of Greenland styled in the colors of the U.S. flag on social media platform X, adding the comment "Soon" to her post. Against the backdrop of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, The Guardian reported on possible new targets for Washington, which may include Denmark and Iran. The newspaper also noted that American officials in the past had raised the issue of wanting to gain control
On Sunday morning, serious problems arose in the airspace of Greece, leading to a virtual halt in air traffic. According to Euronews, flight operations were suspended at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" and other airports across the country. It has been preliminarily established that the disruption was caused by issues with radio frequencies, prompting authorities to issue a directive to cancel all flights in Greek airspace. This led to a breakdown in communication
During a briefing for journalists, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, during which Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were arrested and taken out of the country. With irony, he remarked: "What can I say? If dictators can be dealt with in this way, then the U.S. certainly knows how to proceed with them in the future." However, he did not specify who he was referring to.
The Ministry of Health emphasized that all vaccines used in Kazakhstan as part of the National Vaccination Calendar undergo multi-level expertise at both international and national levels. They receive registration and approval in accordance with the requirements of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the current legislation of the country. The procurement of vaccines is based on their quality, safety, and efficacy indicators, rather than on price.
New York Times According to the publication, among the dead are both civilians and military personnel. "At least 40 people, including civilians and military, have fallen victim to the attack," the report states. Acting President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez, who was recently appointed to the position, stated that among the deceased are both government officials and civilians.
Volodymyr Zelensky The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, signed a decree implementing the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions against 95 individuals and 70 legal entities. Most of them are citizens and residents of the Russian Federation. The sanctions target industrial companies in sectors such as chemical, metallurgical, and mining, as well as enterprises operating in Russia's fuel and energy complex.
Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, commented for the first time on the mass protests that began in the country at the end of December, emphasizing the need for harsh measures against the participants in the unrest. This was reported by Euronews. During his speech on January 3 on Iranian television, Khamenei acknowledged that the concerns of street vendors regarding the fall of the national currency are justified. He noted that it was economic difficulties that became the catalyst for the
In a study published in the journal Aging, scientists analyzed data from 1,669 participants from two independent registries. They assessed the concentration of theobromine and caffeine in the blood, as well as two markers of biological age based on changes in DNA methylation: epigenetic age and telomere status, which protect the ends of chromosomes. It was found that individuals with high levels of theobromine had a biological age lower than their chronological age. However, similar results for
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the military actions of the United States against Venezuela, as reported by the "Xinhua" agency. This meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 5, at 15:00 GMT (which corresponds to 22:00 Bishkek time). The information was provided by the spokesperson for the Permanent Mission of Somalia to the UN, Hadidja Ahmed, noting that Somalia holds the presidency of the Security Council this month.
In connection with the recent large-scale attacks by the United States on Venezuela, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official statement. As reported by the Anadolu Agency. The document emphasizes that Ankara is monitoring the situation in Venezuela and places great importance on stability in the country. "We call on all parties to exercise restraint to avoid negative consequences for regional and international security," the statement reads.
In Uzbekistan, the introduction of protective orders for those who report corruption crimes is planned, as reported by podrobno.uz. According to the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding the "System for Preventing Corruption and Improving the Fight Against It in the Republic of Uzbekistan," the Anti-Corruption Agency will provide protective orders for informants so that they can avoid persecution and pressure during their work activities.
The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, expressed his concern regarding the escalating conflicts in Venezuela and called for dialogue among all parties, as reported by the organization's spokesperson. On January 3, the United States conducted attacks on facilities in Venezuela, during which the country's president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife were arrested by American military forces. That same evening, Maduro was taken to a detention center in Brooklyn.
After the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump held a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, where he emphasized that this operation should serve as a signal to all who threaten the security of the United States and its sovereignty. Trump stated: "This successful operation should be a lesson for all who jeopardize the lives of Americans and the sovereignty of our country."
During a press conference in Florida on Saturday, dedicated to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, Trump announced that the U.S. plans to actively participate in the oil sector and increase supply volumes. "We are in the oil business and will sell oil to those countries that need it, and in significant volumes. They are not able to produce enough, so we will provide large batches, and new clients will join us," he said. The president emphasized that the Venezuelan oil industry
According to information published by The New York Times, the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela resulted in more than 40 casualties. The source, who wished to remain anonymous, is a high-ranking official in Venezuela. The article describes a detailed plan for a strike on Caracas and an attempt to capture President Nicolás Maduro.
The President of the United States called for an end to support for drug cartels During a press conference following Operation 'Absolute Resolve', which took place in Venezuela, Donald Trump made an address to the leaders of Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico. He emphasized the need for their governments to stop supporting drug cartels and to engage more actively in the fight against drug trafficking and crime.
According to CNN, Maduro and Flores were evacuated from Venezuela on the American aircraft carrier "Iwo Jima." On the evening of January 3, they arrived at Stewart Air Force Base in New York on an FBI plane. They were then transported by helicopter to the headquarters of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Manhattan, where the couple underwent biometric data collection. After that, they were placed in a federal detention center in Brooklyn. The White House released a video
On the night of January 3, the United States carried out a large-scale military operation on Venezuelan territory, during which American forces captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. The operation was accompanied by attacks on air defense systems and utilized aviation, as well as coordination from American intelligence agencies. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he personally authorized this action, which was a response to "national security threats." The operation
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has signed a new law establishing a Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People, designated for April 19.
Archive photo of Delcy Rodriguez from EFE Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has been appointed acting president of Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores by American military forces on January 3. This decision was made by the country's Supreme Court. In her statement, which was broadcast on radio and television, Rodriguez demanded the immediate release of Maduro and his wife, emphasizing that they are the legitimate leaders of Venezuela. The 56-year-old
After his arrival at the location, a large crowd gathered around the building of the detention center, with many people holding Venezuelan flags. Next week, Maduro is scheduled to appear in federal court in Manhattan, where he will face charges related to drug and weapon possession.
According to the updated strategy developed for the period of 2026–2030, Uzbekistan plans to sign agreements with two countries on visa-free or simplified entry in 2026. By 2030, it is expected that the total number of countries with a visa-free regime will reach 50. In addition, there are plans to increase the list of countries with simplified entry conditions to 60 by 2030.