According to information from Volcanodiscovery, the epicenter was located in the Banda Sea at a depth of 142 km. No noticeable tremors were recorded.
According to information from Euronews, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced the creation of conditions for subsequent auctions for the sale of leases on an area of more than 631,000 hectares. This territory holds sacred significance for the native Kuchi people and is part of one of the country's most important natural complexes. This decision aligns with the promises made by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress to resume resource development in the reserve.
As reported by Bloomberg, after a phone conversation with Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, Rubio decided to cancel the upcoming meeting. This decision was made due to the understanding that the Kremlin is trying to prolong the negotiation process. Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a planned summit with Vladimir Putin in Budapest and imposed the first sanctions against Russia during his second presidential term. In comments regarding this decision, he noted that
Today, October 24, the whole world celebrates United Nations Day. This date has been observed globally since 1948. In 1971, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution recommending that member states celebrate this day as an official holiday.
At the conference, current issues of pasture livestock farming, existing problems and opportunities, as well as ways to strengthen partnerships aimed at supporting integrated land resource management and sustainable livestock development, including increasing exports, were discussed. During the event, C.Munkhnasan, head of the Department of Policy and Coordination in Livestock and Genetic Resources, noted that the United Nations General Assembly declared 2026 as the International Year of
At the meeting, Munkhtushig expressed confidence that Mongolia would actively participate in regional initiatives carried out by UN ESCAP. He also noted the country's readiness to share its experience and knowledge in the field of transit transportation and digital infrastructure with other states in the region. The Secretary of State emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with UN ESCAP to achieve common goals in regional development.
The opening of the exhibition has become a significant event aimed at introducing a wide audience to the heritage and culture of nomadic Mongols, as well as fostering an understanding of the historical significance of Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. The exhibition features 235 exhibits, ranging from ancient treasures of the Huns to relics related to the Mongol Empire (1st–14th centuries). These artifacts have been gathered from the collections of the National Museum of "Genghis
Of the total exported volume of 21 million tons, 20.5 million tons were sent through the Gashuunsukhait border crossing, while 0.5 million tons passed through the Khangi border crossing. On October 18, the company dispatched a record number of trucks — 406 units — with coal, which is the highest figure this year. In the context of increasing demand for coal in China, the share of coal supplied through the stock exchange rose from 28% in January to 40% by October.
On October 25, the 19th Asian School Chess Championship will kick off at the “Ulaanbaatar” hotel. Young chess players from more than ten countries, including Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, India, and China, have registered to participate in the tournament. There are also 65 chess players from the Russian Federation in Mongolia who have come to compete. After Russia joined the Asian Chess Federation in 2022, its representatives gained the opportunity to participate in the Asian Championship.
At a meeting held on October 22, 2025, the Constitutional Court evaluated the actions of the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Khurelbaatar's Bulgantuy and their compliance with the Constitution in the context of Resolution No. 95. The court concluded that a violation had occurred. According to the conclusion, Bulgantuy violated Articles 1.2 and 43.1 of the Constitution of Mongolia while performing her duties at the plenary session of the Great State Khural. In particular, the actions of the
Object 3I/ATLAS, which was discovered in July of this year and has a mass comparable to Manhattan, may pose a danger to humanity. This opinion was expressed by Avi Loeb in an interview with The New York Post. According to data obtained from the James Webb Telescope, the mass of the object is 33 billion tons, which, according to Loeb, is a thousand times greater than the mass of all previously known interstellar bodies. The scientist wonders what could have led to the emergence of such a large
left: Enkhbayar Battumur and Zandanshatar Gombojav A fierce struggle for power has erupted within the Mongolian People's Party. For several days, active debates were taking place in the party through press releases and meetings regarding the election of a leader. The Constitutional Court of Mongolia played an important role in this matter, ruling that the parliamentary decision to dismiss Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav contradicts the country's Constitution. According to the
At an event in Caracas, Maduro spoke in English, stating: "No to war, only peace - forever. No crazy war. Please, please," addressing Trump. Meanwhile, the U.S. president in his recent statements hinted at the possibility of launching a ground operation against drug cartels in Venezuela, accusing the country's government of "flooding" the U.S. with illegal migrants and drugs.
At a press conference in London, held as part of the "coalition of the willing" meeting, Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General, confirmed that the question of providing Ukraine with long-range "Tomahawk" missiles remains open and depends on the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump. This statement was made in response to questions from journalists, reports Sky News. Rutte noted that each member country of the alliance decides for itself what types of weapons it is willing to
According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, these funds are to be used exclusively for paying salaries and benefits to military personnel. This decision contradicts standard practice, as military funding is typically based on budget appropriations approved by Congress, as reported by CNN. Questions have arisen in Congress and among experts regarding the identity of the donor and the reasons for such a significant donation. It is emphasized that the specified amount is insufficient to fully
According to a statement from Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, Defense Secretary Pete Hegset has ordered the deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean region to enhance operations against drug terrorism and transnational criminal organizations. This was reported by NBC News. The group is led by the nuclear aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which is heading to the areas of responsibility of the U.S. Southern Command. Currently, the aircraft carrier and three
As reported by Cumhuriyet, the court dismissed the charges against İmamoğlu regarding the alleged manipulation of a tender in 2015, when he served as the head of the Beylikdüzü district administration. This case was initiated in January 2023 and involved six former prefecture employees. The prosecution sought a prison sentence for the politician ranging from three to seven years; however, attorney Nusret Yılmaz pointed out during the hearing on Friday that the prosecution had not provided
On October 23, 2025, negotiations took place in Kuwait City between Nurlan Tokobaev, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Takhani Rashid Al-Nasser, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and Director of the Legal Department. This was reported by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan. The parties noted the positive development of political dialogue between the two countries and discussed the implementation of agreements reached during the official visit of
The WHO report on the state of neurological care worldwide states that over 3 billion people, which accounts for more than 40% of the global population, suffer from various neurological diseases. In 2021, the main causes of death and disability related to such disorders included stroke, neonatal encephalopathy, migraine, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, diabetic neuropathy, meningitis, idiopathic epilepsy, complications of prematurity, autism spectrum disorders, and
A report about the destruction of the tomb appeared in the Daily Mail, where it was claimed, citing scientists, that cracks and mold had developed inside due to increased humidity. The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, emphasized that this information is not true: "The tomb is well-preserved and is not under threat. No changes in its structure or walls have been observed," he noted in an official statement from the Egyptian Ministry of
The European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope has detected a large wave-like movement in the Milky Way galaxy. According to information provided by the European Space Agency, the wave emanates from the center of the galaxy and extends a distance of 30,000 to 65,000 light-years from the core. Considering that the diameter of the Milky Way is approximately 100,000 light-years, this phenomenon encompasses a significant portion of the galactic disk.
The canvas titled "California" was created by artist Yves Klein over 60 years ago
Sean Combs, known by the pseudonym P. Diddy, became a victim of an aggressive attack in his prison cell. This was reported by the musician's friend, Charlucci Finney, in an interview with the Daily Mail. It is reported that one of the inmates entered Combs' cell and held a homemade knife to his throat. "He woke up with a blade at his neck. I don't know how exactly he managed to defend himself — perhaps the guards helped him, but it really happened," Finney said.
According to a Bloomberg report, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced its intention to sell the entire company or its individual assets. This statement was made on October 21, and among the options being considered is a possible split into two companies by 2026. According to insider information, Warner Bros. has already received three offers from Paramount Skydance Corp., which ranged from $19 to $24 per share, but all of them were rejected.
A Spotify user under the nickname @rysia created a playlist titled "Seven Minutes for a Heist," which includes three tracks: "Louvre" by Lorde, "Robbers" by The 1975, and "Getaway Car" by Taylor Swift. Recall that earlier, Pavel Durov stated that he was ready to buy back the stolen jewels from the Louvre and hand them over to the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. The founder of Telegram explained: "No one steals from the Louvre in Abu Dhabi."
In the southwest of Turkey, near the popular seaside resort of Bodrum, a tragedy occurred: 14 migrants died as a result of a boat capsizing. This information was provided by the Haberler agency. The incident took place on October 23 near the village of Ortakent, when a rubber boat carrying illegal migrants sank. It is known that two people were rescued; however, one of the survivors reported that there were 18 people on board at the time of the tragedy. Currently, two migrants are listed as
In South Korea, against the backdrop of the Asian summit, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, reports Kazinform. According to The Washington Times, Trump initially hesitated about this meeting, considering the recent restrictions imposed by China on the export of rare earth elements, as well as the rising trade tensions between the two global economies.
From October 30 to November 1, the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, will visit South Korea to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit forum. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. It has been revealed that the invitation for the visit came from the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol. Xi Jinping will visit the city of Gyeongju, where the 32nd informal meeting of APEC leaders will take place, as well as conduct a
The administration of President Donald Trump presented him with three options for sanctions against Russia when he made the decision to impose restrictions. These options varied in severity, and Trump chose the medium one, reports The Wall Street Journal citing its sources. According to information provided by WSJ, the most severe package of sanctions targeted the Russian industry and the country's top leadership. The medium option included measures against the energy sector, while the
An incident occurred involving a training drone, which reportedly belongs to Military Aviation Plant No. 2. A reconnaissance mini-drone Wizjer, whose supplies to the Polish army began in May, fell on civilian territory. The crash damaged a vehicle of the Polish Post, as well as two trucks, as clarified by the mayor of Inowrocław, Arkadiusz Fajok, on the PiK radio station. According to Major of the Military Gendarmerie Dominik Majka, Poland Post will make a decision on compensation in
In Uzbekistan, scientists from the Center for Advanced Technologies conducted a unique study of the genetic material of local residents, during which dozens of previously unknown mutations were discovered. According to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the results of this work represent a significant contribution to global genetics. The research showed that nearly half of the children participating in the testing exhibited genetic
This year, Niger has faced severe flooding, resulting in the deaths of over 120 people and affecting more than 550,000, according to TASS. This information was provided by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA emphasized that the current floods pose a serious threat, having destroyed nearly 55,000 homes and flooded over 10,000 acres of land designated for agriculture.
Illustrative photo On Wednesday, Trump announced new sanctions against Russia for the first time during his second term, adding the country's largest oil companies, such as Rosneft and Lukoil, to the list of restrictions. The next day, Putin commented that these sanctions "are serious and will certainly have certain consequences, but will not have a significant impact on our economy."
According to the new legislation, sellers are prohibited from increasing the prices of goods before promotions and then listing the old price as the discounted one. The price indicated on the price tag during the promotion must correspond to the minimum price of the product in the last 30 days prior to the event. The only exception is for agricultural products. The Cabinet of Ministers' resolution also amends the Retail Trade Rules concerning various promotions, such as sales, discounts,
As a result of the flooding caused by heavy rains, promenades, roads, and residential areas have been inundated.
In Russia, starting from November 1, citizens will be able to register no more than 20 SIM cards for one individual. This was reported by the TASS news agency. This limitation is part of a new federal law that will come into effect next week and is aimed at protecting the population from crimes related to mobile communications.
In 2037, Russia plans to deploy the world's first round-the-clock scientific observatory on the International Lunar Scientific Station (ILSS), which will be equipped with an analogue of Wi-Fi 5G, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing information from TASS. Konstantin Raikunov, head of the "Space Systems for Fundamental and Applied Research" department at the Central Scientific Research Institute of Machine Engineering, noted that "the first official consumer of our
In particular, the sanctions have affected the VTB branch in Kazakhstan, as well as the banks "Tolubay" and "Eurasian Savings Bank" from Kyrgyzstan. Tajik financial institutions such as "Dushanbe City Bank," "Spitamen," and "Commercial Bank" have also made it onto this list. The restrictions will take effect on November 12, 2025. The document adopted by the European Union emphasizes the need to include five banks from third countries in the
Zhao received a four-month prison sentence for money laundering
Vladimir Putin, responding to Trump's remarks, stated that "in the last conversation, all the details of the meeting, including the location, were proposed by the American side." He added that he is open to the meeting, but good preparation is necessary: "Now, it seems, the President of the United States has decided either to cancel or postpone this meeting. But I believe that dialogue is preferable to any confrontation or disputes, especially war," Putin noted.
According to information published by Bloomberg on October 23, European Union countries have decided to postpone discussions on the use of frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia for providing financial assistance to Ukraine until December. European states advocate for a loan of 140 billion dollars to Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets. However, Belgium, which holds the majority of these funds, is demanding additional guarantees to avoid liability for risks associated with this loan,
Kubanychbek Omuraliev The Alliance of Turkic States is becoming an economic power due to growth, energy resources, and trade connecting Europe and Asia, including China. This bloc, with its growth potential, rich resources, and young demographics, seeks closer cooperation with Brussels. In an interview conducted during his visit to Brussels, Omuraliev noted that the Organization of Turkic States has significantly strengthened its position through joint activities in areas such as trade,
Over the past 24 hours, international media have discussed key events occurring both in Ukraine and beyond, against the backdrop of ongoing military actions. Here are the main points. Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, stated that the planned meeting with Donald Trump in Budapest will not take place as scheduled. He noted that the meeting will most likely be postponed. According to Bloomberg, the European Union has postponed its decision on the possible use of frozen assets of the Central
According to RIA Novosti, citing the Wall Street Journal, U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to grant a pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance. In April 2024, an American court sentenced Zhao to four months in prison for money laundering. The court found that he had neglected compliance obligations in pursuit of increased revenue and growth of his platform, which facilitated the free trading of criminals on the exchange. Zhao was released at
The National Committee organizing the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane has given the green light to the Fitzroy River in Queensland, Australia, for hosting canoe and kayak racing events. This is reported by The Australian. It is known that the Fitzroy River is famous for its crocodiles and strong tides, which raises certain concerns, as noted by the publication.
Elon Musk, the renowned American businessman, announced plans for Tesla to create an army of one million humanoid robots called Optimus. According to Wired, mass production of these devices could begin by the end of 2026. During a meeting with Tesla investors, Musk expressed his concerns about control over voting within the company. He wondered if, after creating such a massive army of robots, he would be able to maintain influence over its operation. “Not to control, but to have significant
The farm will produce about 100 pigs annually A Japanese company, PorMedTec, plans to launch a farm for breeding cloned pigs by 2027, which will be used for organ transplantation to humans, as reported by Nikkei Asia.
The hero was awarded by local authorities for his bravery