The sixth E-Mart store has opened in Mongolia On December 18, E-Mart announced the opening of its sixth store in Mongolia, named E-Mart Tenger, located in a key shopping area in the eastern part of the capital, Ulaanbaatar. The new E-Mart Tenger store is situated on the first floor of the Dragon Tenger bus station and covers an area of 2,545 square meters.
eXTREMESLAND CS:GO Asia Open is the largest and most anticipated CS:GO tournament in Asia, uniting over 32 countries from Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East. The tournament finals took place in Shanghai, China, where 16 of the strongest teams in the region battled for a total prize pool of $150,000. At the eXTREMESLAND 2025 tournament, the Mongolian team Chinggis Warriors emerged victorious, claiming the trophy and a prize of $70,000. The second place was taken by the Chinese team JiJieHao
In winter, due to severe frosts and air pollution, trips to warmer places have become a seasonal tradition for many Mongolians. In recent years, the number of locals traveling to Southeast Asia has been rapidly increasing. 🔥 Increased Numbers In 2015, only 1,400 Mongolians visited Vietnam and Thailand. However, last year this number rose to 34,400, which means an increase of 24 times over eight years. A more detailed analysis shows that the number of tourists choosing Vietnam increased by
The report from the U.S. Department of Defense indicates a rapid increase in China's military power, which is projected to exceed 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030. According to a draft Pentagon report reviewed by Reuters, China has established over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles in three new silos near the border with Mongolia and shows no active interest in arms control negotiations. The report emphasizes that Beijing is significantly accelerating the development of its nuclear
Luxury watches are not just an accessory, but an expression of status and individuality. In this regard, the market for elite watches continues to show growth both in value and in sales volumes. As of 2022, its value was $42.21 billion, and it is projected to grow to $62.25 billion by 2030. We are pleased to announce that today, July 9, the Swiss company Breitling is opening its first store in Mongolia. This provides local buyers with a unique opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most
The Democratic Party (DP) in parliament, or the opposition, has initiated a motion for the resignation of Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav. The DP has announced that it has begun collecting signatures from fellow legislators under an official petition demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav's government. The main reason for this initiative is the recent appointment of deputy ministers to key positions, which the DP views as a departure from promises of strict
According to the Associated Press, sources in intelligence claim that Russia is developing weapons with "zone action" capabilities, capable of creating clouds of metallic pellets in orbit. These pellets could disable multiple satellites simultaneously, causing damage to other objects in space. Some experts express doubts regarding the feasibility of such a system, noting that it could lead to uncontrollable chaos in space. The consequences would affect thousands of satellites from
As reported by Variety, the actor passed away on Friday due to asphyxiation, as determined by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. Additional details of the incident have not yet been disclosed. In recent years, Ranson also appeared in projects such as "Poker Face," "SEAL Team," "50 States of Fright," and participated in the film "The First."
As reported by Billboard, hackers have seized data that includes approximately 256 million lines of metadata for music tracks and up to 86 million audio files, which could total around 300 terabytes of information. The distribution of this data is likely to occur through peer-to-peer networks in the form of large torrent releases. Representatives from Spotify confirmed the unauthorized access to data, noting that an internal investigation revealed the use of third-party methods to collect
According to information from the publication Haberler, tensions in the hall sharply increased after the budget discussion concluded. The conflict began between Murat Emir, the deputy chairman of the Republican People's Party faction, and Mustafa Varank, a deputy from the Justice and Development Party. The argument between them quickly escalated into a physical altercation, which involved other deputies from both parties. The situation was resolved thanks to the intervention of other
For decades, scientists believed that the climate of our planet is controlled by the process of weathering of rocks. This mechanism works as follows: rainfall absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and falls onto land. Water breaks down rocks, especially silicate ones like granite. The dissolved substances, including CO₂, then enter the oceans. In the ocean, carbon combines with calcium from the rocks, forming shells and limestone reefs. These formations settle on the ocean floor, trapping
Illustrative photo On Monday, no precipitation is expected across Uzbekistan, except in the foothill and mountainous areas, where rain mixed with snow is anticipated, reports Uzhydromet. From December 23 to 24, no precipitation is expected throughout the country; however, light snow is possible in some areas of Tashkent region and the Fergana Valley during the night and morning of December 23.
An informal summit of the heads of CIS countries is taking place in St. Petersburg. A recording of the event is available on the Kremlin's Telegram channel. Among the participants of the summit are: Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat
During the night and morning hours from December 22 to 24, as reported by the Tajikistan Hydrometeorology Agency, visibility may deteriorate to 100–300 meters due to fog, and the formation of ice and frost on roads, sidewalks, power lines, trees, and other open surfaces is expected. Forecasters warn that such adverse weather conditions may lead to complications on the roads, increase the likelihood of traffic accidents, and hinder the movement of citizens.
The disputes surrounding the Louvre robbery in October had not yet subsided when a new scandal erupted in Paris related to theft. For nearly two years, items from the Sèvres porcelain collection, marked with the manufactory's stamps and the inscription Palais de l'Elysée, had been disappearing from the buffets of the presidential palace. This was reported by correspondent Alexey Tarkhanov from "Kommersant". Last week, three individuals involved in this case were arrested.
In response to a request regarding the situation with the dismissals, the president's office stated: “In connection with the dismissal of the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, all individuals holding the positions of assistants and advisors (both staff and freelance) were dismissed from their positions.” The dismissal occurred in accordance with part 3 of article 92 of the law “On State Service,” according to which labor relations are terminated on the day the powers of the
Among the participants of the meeting were the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the Presidents of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, as well as the heads of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdymukhamedov and Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was unable to attend the summit due to a busy work schedule. The press secretary of the head of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov
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