Yerzhan Babakumarov Yerzhan Babakumarov, who was 56 years old, got into a conflict with a 36-year-old man. Police reported that "the exchange escalated into a fight, resulting in the former advisor sustaining fatal injuries and dying. A criminal case has been initiated on the grounds of murder." The suspect has been detained and is being held in custody.
The jewels stolen from the museum are estimated to be worth approximately $102 million and have not yet been found. Recently, Paris police arrested five more individuals suspected of the Louvre heist, according to sources.
Trump, aboard Air Force One after the meeting, announced that a statement with details of the negotiations would be published soon. He also emphasized that the U.S. and China had reached an annual trade agreement that would be regularly updated, adding that the signing of the deal is expected shortly, as only a few significant issues remain. Tariffs on imports from China will be reduced by 10%, which will lower the overall level from 57% to 47%, and tariffs on fentanyl will decrease from 20%
At the same time, RTL, citing its sources, reports that "five new suspects have been detained," who were arrested almost simultaneously in different parts of Paris in the evening the day before. The incident at the Louvre occurred on October 19, when two criminals entered the museum and stole nine jewels belonging to French kings and emperors. Their accomplices were waiting for them outside. As a result of the theft, eight pieces of jewelry were taken, with a total value of about €88
This robbery occurred on October 19, when the perpetrators quickly broke into the Apollo Gallery and stole nine historical jewels. The estimated value of the stolen items is around €88 million. Jewelry belonging to Empress Maria Louise was stolen from the museum, as well as three pieces from the collection of Queen Maria Amalia and Dutch Queen Hortense de Beauharnais, and four items from the collection of Empress Eugenie.
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The trial began in February and is being held behind closed doors, without access for the press and spectators. The defense plans to present its arguments on October 30. The total number of defendants in the case is 13 individuals, including citizens of Russia, Armenia, and Ukraine. Currently, eight of them have been detained and are on trial.
Trump explained that this decision was prompted by tests conducted by other countries. He noted that "this process will begin immediately." According to him, the U.S. has "more nuclear arsenal than any other country," which became possible due to the modernization of weapons during his first presidential term. “I didn’t want to do this because of the enormous destructive power, but I had no other choice! Russia is in second place, and China is far from third, but in five
On the first day of the operation, according to reports, 64 people were killed, including four police officers. The police stated that preparations for the operation against the "Red Command" gang (Comando Vermelho, CV) had been underway for two months. As part of this operation, police special forces set up an ambush in the forest to block members of the gang. The Governor of Rio de Janeiro, Claudio Castro, expressed the opinion that most of those who died during the raid were
Storm 'Melissa', dubbed the storm of the century, is intensifying, with wind speeds reaching nearly 300 km/h. After striking Jamaica, the storm continues its path towards Cuba, as reported by the Jibek Joly channel, citing information from Kazinform. As a result of the destructive aftermath, over 500,000 residents are left without electricity. The storm has uprooted trees, torn roofs off houses, and flooded roads, which have turned into raging rivers.
The incident occurred on the first day of a 12-day cruise A tourist liner caught fire on the Nile River in Egypt, with 220 people on board. This was reported by the Daily Mail.
In Busan, South Korea, a meeting is taking place between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, reports China Central Television. “I am confident that our meeting will be successful. He is a true master of negotiations. We have developed excellent relations,” Trump noted, as reported by Bloomberg.
RIA Novosti / Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Oceanic multipurpose system "Poseidon". Archive photo According to Putin, "Poseidon" is a new unmanned underwater vehicle, and its testing is a significant achievement for Russia. He noted that not only was it possible to launch the vehicle using a launch engine from a submarine, but also to activate the nuclear power plant, which allowed the vehicle to operate for a certain period of time. The president described
As reported by DW, Trump confirmed that he has instructed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing. "In a situation where other countries continue their tests, I have ordered the commencement of testing our nuclear arsenal on equal terms. This process will start without delay," he stated on the social network TruthSocial on the night of Thursday, October 30. The U.S. President noted that at the moment "we have more nuclear weapons than any other country." "Russia
The earthquake was recorded at 11:17. According to the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan, the epicenter was located in China, 165 kilometers east of Karakol. At the same time, the earthquake was not felt in the populated areas of Kyrgyzstan and did not cause any consequences.
Based on the data obtained, it can be noted that among foreign tourists visiting Mongolia, citizens of China, Russia, and South Korea prevail. An important part of Mongolia's economy remains the mining industry, which, along with the export of mineral resources, occupies a central place. Therefore, the development of the tourism sector has become a priority direction for diversifying the economy and increasing competitiveness in the global market.
According to the agency, 40 fatalities have been recorded in Haiti, along with 10 missing persons. In Jamaica, the death toll reached eight, while in the Dominican Republic, one person died and one is reported missing. Hurricane 'Melissa' caused significant destruction in Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti, leaving thousands without electricity and forcing residents to evacuate.
“The US has a larger nuclear arsenal than any other country” President Donald Trump announced his decision to instruct the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing.
The meeting lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes, exceeding the scheduled time in Trump's agenda. As of now, neither leader has made official statements following the conclusion of the negotiations. According to information provided by CNN, this was the first in-person meeting between the two leaders in the past six years, and they exchanged positive remarks.
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Photo Reuters. Today, October 30, an important meeting took place between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of the APEC summit in Busan, according to media reports. This is their first in-person contact since 2019. Photo Reuters. Photo Reuters. Trump, while welcoming Xi Jinping, noted his strong qualities as a negotiator, while the Chinese leader emphasized the importance of partnership between the two countries.
In the last 24 hours, foreign news agencies have reported on events occurring in Ukraine and around the world against the backdrop of ongoing military actions. Here is a brief overview of key news. Ukrainian soldier in Sloviansk. Photo Reuters / Thomas Peter. The Mayor of Moscow, Sergey Sobyanin, reported that six drones were shot down in a short period of time. According to the Sumy region prosecutor's office, a man was killed as a result of shelling in the region. In the Kherson region,
The 1st Global City Tourism Summit, which took place in Busan, served as a platform for discussing tourism cooperation between cities around the world, as well as developing new services and programs for tourists. The Consulate of Mongolia in Busan, in collaboration with the NGO "Silk Road Camel Mongolia," organized a fashion show featuring a collection of clothing made from Mongolian cashmere. The event was held on Youth Street in the Haeundae district, Republic of Korea. The
Amarsaihan Sainbuyan On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandan Shatar Gombojav, made the decision to dismiss Vice Prime Minister Amarsaihan Sainbuyan. This decision was prompted by Amarsaihan's earlier signing of a proposal to dissolve his cabinet. On his social media page, he stated: "I officially announced at the Cabinet meeting that I am leaving the government, as I no longer feel capable of working in a team under the leadership of Zandan Shatar Gombojav." he
In Brazil, an operation against drug gangs has concluded, becoming the deadliest in the country, as reported by Reuters. According to authorities, at least 121 people were killed during raids in Rio de Janeiro, including four police officers. Human rights defenders claim that the actual number of victims may reach 132. Long Preparation for the OperationAccording to police information, planning for the raid against the largest drug cartel in the state took more than two months. The operation
Discussions focused primarily on preparations for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, which will be held in Mongolia in August 2026. Participants exchanged views on broader cooperation in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. The parties reaffirmed their commitment to greening agriculture, improving soil and water resource conditions, and implementing systemic approaches to put sustainable solutions into
Khan Bank, whose shares are listed on the I segment of the Mongolian Stock Exchange, has become the first representative of Mongolia in the FTSE Russell Frontier Market index, a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange. According to stock market experts, the inclusion of Khan Bank among 373 companies from 30 countries such as Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and Pakistan in the new FTSE Russell emerging markets index announced last month is an important step in the development of the Mongolian stock
The III Asian Youth Games in boxing and mixed martial arts took place in Bahrain, in the city of Manama. The Mongolian team was represented by two boxers — ALTANZUL Altangadas and AMINAA Azjargal. Altanzul Altangadas won a bronze medal in the weight category up to 46 kg, confidently defeating Japanese athlete Matsuri Kamemori in the quarterfinals and securing her place on the podium.
The III Asian Youth Games 2025 will be held in Manama (Bahrain) from October 22 to 31, 2025. At the competition, ERKHES Enkhtur took second place in the 50-meter backstroke, achieving a time of 25.98 seconds. The first position was taken by Chan Tedd from Singapore with a time of 25.79, while the bronze medal was won by Chang Kai Yue from Taiwan, who clocked 26.17. left: Erkhess Enkhtur, Chan Tedd, and Chang Kai Yue Erkhess and his coach Enkhtuul Backstroke (back crawl) is a swimming style in
At the meeting, the need to strengthen and disseminate successful practices and results of projects implemented by the GEF in Mongolia was discussed. The parties noted the importance of environmental policies and programs supported by the GEF, as well as the possibility of expanding new initiatives proposed by Minister Batbaatar Batomi to the stage of practical implementation. The discussion also touched upon the necessity of involving all stakeholders to address issues that go beyond the
At a meeting with servicemen of the 127th Separate Brigade of Reconnaissance of the 18th Army of the Southern Military District, held at the Central Military Clinical Hospital named after P. V. Mandryk, Putin shared information about the conducted tests. He characterized them as a "huge success," noting that the device was successfully launched from a submarine, and the nuclear power plant was activated, after which "Poseidon" covered a certain distance. The President
As reported by medical services in Gaza, as a result of actions by the IDF on October 28 and 29, more than 90 people became victims, including 24 children. The strikes were ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in response to an attack by militants in Rafah. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire established on October 10 is still in effect. He noted that Israel has the right to retaliate in case of an attack:
Activists previously reported that Chinese syndicates are using Musk's satellite internet to deceive people around the world. SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, has decided to disable more than 2,500 Starlink terminals that were being used near fraudulent call centers in Myanmar, according to NBC News.
Illustrative photo According to the Ministry of Health, the number of casualties from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the evening of October 28 has risen to 104 people, including 46 children and 20 women. There have also been 253 injuries among Palestinians recorded. The Israeli army (IDF) has expressed its intention to return to adhering to the ceasefire after a series of airstrikes, which they deemed necessary to eliminate terrorists in Gaza. The IDF statement emphasizes that the
Today, October 29, in Astana, the court issued a ruling on the lawsuit filed by pastry chef Nurshat Akbergenova against blogger Aselina Batyrbekova. The main part of the claim was upheld. Let's take a closer look at this situation. Essence of the ConflictOn August 9, Nurshat Akbergenova accused the well-known blogger in her post on Threads of not paying for the cake made for her birthday. The pastry chef reported that she spent 440,000 tenge (approximately 71,600 som) on ingredients and
Prisoners created a channel for drug delivery from the USA to Almaty In Almaty, the prosecutor's office detained 20 individuals connected to a major drug smuggling case from the United States. Among those detained were two employees of the National Security Committee (KNB) and three officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) of Kazakhstan, local media reports.
The maximum wind speed at the center of the storm reached 295 km/h On the evening of October 28, Jamaica faced Hurricane 'Melissa', which was classified as a Category 5 storm — the highest level of danger.
The amendments adopted were approved by the Majlisi Namoyandagon (lower house) of the Majlisi Oli (parliament). For them to come into effect, approval from the Majlisi Milli (upper house), the president's signature, and publication in official publications are required. The problem of teacher shortages in Tajik schools has persisted over the past few years. According to the Minister of Education and Science, Rahim Saidzoda, at the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year, the republic is
According to Asia Plus, on October 25 at 11:00, a large mass of ice collapsed on the peak of Ismoil Somoni in the Tajikabad district of Tajikistan. A section of the glacier broke off and then slid down the gorge, but by 14:00 the situation was completely under control.
The Japanese travel agency Nippon Travel Agency, in collaboration with the startup Innovative Space Carrier (ISC), has announced the start of the commercial implementation of a project that will eventually allow travel from Tokyo to New York in just 60 minutes, using near-Earth space. This information was published in their press release. The agreement signed in October is a continuation of the arrangement reached in September of last year. The "SPACE Tour" project aims for the
During the conversation, according to the press service, the leaders discussed the current state and future of bilateral relations, as well as exchanged views on important international issues. In addition, Tokayev and Lukashenko reached an agreement on the necessity to continue active cooperation within the framework of upcoming joint events.
Illustrative photo Deputy Smirnova noted that the law will not restrict the rights of people with non-traditional sexual orientations, but will focus on limiting content that, in her opinion, may shape corresponding views in children. “Every person has the right to choose what they need, except, of course, for pedophilia. However, propaganda is unacceptable. I have seen books in the library where LGBT propaganda is openly presented, for example, stories about love between princes. There are
Reports of airstrikes are coming from the southern part of the sector, as well as from the city of Gaza According to TASS, since the evening of October 28, the number of victims as a result of Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has exceeded 90 people, as confirmed by the Al Jazeera television channel.
Illustrative photo // TASS On October 30, a meeting will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea, between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, as reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry's website. The statement reads: "In accordance with the agreements reached between the two countries, Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping will meet with President of the United States Donald Trump."
Motorists in various regions of Russia are facing rising gasoline prices. Each week, refueling becomes increasingly expensive, causing concern among drivers. What is the reason for this price increase? Questions on this matter were addressed to an expert, and the answers are presented in the material from 56media. Gasoline Prices in the Orenburg Region: Weekly Increase
On Wednesday, magnetic storms may occur on the planet, including minor geomagnetic disturbances caused by a coronal hole on the Sun. This is reported by RIA Novosti, citing data from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute for Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences. According to forecasts, low-level magnetic storms and disturbances are expected as a result of plasma ejected from the coronal hole. At the same time, flare activity remains at a calm level.
On October 29, during Donald Trump's state visit to South Korea, President Lee Jae-myung presented him with a replica of an ancient golden crown and awarded him the highest state honor, Yonhap reports. The ceremony took place at the National Museum of Gyeongju, located in the city of the same name in southeastern South Korea, which was once the capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - 935 AD). The replica of the crown was created based on findings from the Cheonmachong tomb.
Illustrative photo During the night of October 29, Russian air defense successfully intercepted 100 Ukrainian drones, as reported by the country's Ministry of Defense. Of all the drones shot down, 46 were destroyed over the Bryansk region, 12 over Kaluga, eight over Belgorod, seven over Krasnodar Krai, six over the Moscow region and Oryol region, four over Ulyanovsk region, three over Crimea and the Mari El Republic, two over Stavropol Krai, and one over Kursk, Smolensk, and Tula regions.