The press service of Akorda reported that negotiations are scheduled between Tokayev and U.S. President Donald Trump, which will take place tomorrow, along with his participation in the "Central Asia – U.S." summit.
The prolonged suspension of government operations in the US leads to significant economic losses. According to Bloomberg, each week of the shutdown could cost the country's economy between 10 and 30 billion dollars. Economists express concerns that the actual damage may be even more severe, especially considering the current vulnerability of the economy compared to the situation seven years ago. Many Americans are experiencing anxiety due to inflation and employment issues. Unlike the
According to the agency, Governor Andy Beshear noted that the likelihood of finding survivors in the burned area of the crash is extremely low. It is known that two of the injured are in critical condition, while another 18 people received medical assistance and have already been discharged from the hospital. The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 crashed near Muhammad Ali International Airport shortly after takeoff of flight 2976, which was headed to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu.
The city administration has announced the completion of the design for 78.5 km of bike paths, which will be constructed in 2026. Of this total, 15.17 km will be in Sukhbaatar, 3.6 km in Chingeltei, 28.23 km in Bayanzurkh, 18.74 km in Bayangol, 9.18 km in Khan-Uul, and 3.6 km in Songinokhairkhan. Currently, Ulaanbaatar has 101.7 km of bike paths. As part of the "20-Minute City" concept, it is planned to increase their total length to 1677 km by 2040. All new bike paths will be
Natalie Pushkinova At the competition held on November 5 in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, Natalie Pushkinova was declared the winner. Other prize winners were also announced: the title of "Miss Earth Air" was awarded to Icelandic Sollis Vala Ivarsdottir, "Miss Earth Water" went to Vietnamese Chinh Mi Anh, and "Miss Earth Fire" was awarded to Thai Vari Ngamkham.
As part of the strategy for the decentralization of Ulaanbaatar and support for balanced regional development, the construction of necessary infrastructure facilities continues in Khunnu. The Ulaanbaatar administration reports that at the initial stage, a wastewater treatment plant will be built, designed for 3,000 cubic meters per day. This plant will serve a population of 20,000 to 25,000 people and will be financed from the city budget for 2025.
In the current month, the Darkhan-Uul branch of the bank purchased 722.6 kg of precious metals, while the Bayankhongor branch acquired 1532.9 kg. As a result, this is 10.3% less than in the same period last year. The Central Bank of Mongolia sets domestic prices for precious metals based on international market quotations. In October 2025, the average price of gold was ₮466,000 per gram.
At the Cabinet of Ministers meeting on November 5, 2025, Minister Enkhbayar Zhadamba announced the preliminary results of the 2025 harvest. This season, the country harvested 745.1 thousand tons of agricultural products, including 274.1 thousand tons of grains. Of the total grain volume, 252.3 thousand tons were wheat. Additionally, 101.9 thousand tons of potatoes, 208.6 thousand tons of vegetables, 133.3 thousand tons of fodder crops, and 27.2 thousand tons of oilseeds were collected. These
The report notes that the price increase was a result of rising wholesale prices for motor fuel and a decrease in its production volumes, caused by the repair of several oil refineries, according to analysts from the Central Bank. Karelia continues to be an attractive destination for tourists, including those traveling by car. In this regard, gas stations were forced to raise gasoline prices to compensate for increased costs.
The new Eco Hub facility, located in the 21st khoroo of the Chingeltei district, represents a significant step in sustainable waste management. According to information from the capital's governor's administration, the center is capable of processing up to 150 tons of sorted materials daily, which are then sent for recycling. The project, funded by the European Union, collects secondary resources, including plastic, paper, glass, and aluminum cans, which are then compacted and sent
The Philippine media group ABS-CBN reports that the highest number of casualties — 76 people — is in the island province of Cebu, where the storm caused the most damage. Most of the deaths occurred as a result of flooding, and another 26 people are considered missing.
At the Security Council meeting, the minister noted that the United States is consistently withdrawing from international agreements on arms reduction and control, while they are "actively modernizing" their strategic offensive forces. In his opinion, such actions, including possible nuclear tests, "significantly increase the level of military threat to Russia." This situation requires Russia to maintain the readiness of its nuclear arsenal for retaliatory actions against
left: Chinburen Zhigjidsuren The announcement of the Year of Health is aimed at implementing the "Healthy Mongol" initiative, which is reflected in the government's action program for 2024–2028. This is also expected to contribute to strengthening public health in the country. Government members and regional governors have been instructed to ensure support and implementation of activities aimed at improving the health of the population. The coordination of these initiatives will
Global news agencies are covering events occurring in Ukraine and other countries amid ongoing military actions. Here’s what happened in the last 24 hours. Ukrainian military in Pokrovsk. Photo by Reuters. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied information from Russia that the city of Pokrovsk is surrounded. Ukrainian commanders report successful counterattacks on this front, despite calls from some military and political figures to withdraw troops from the city. On Wednesday
France is showing interest in the production of Dassault Rafale fighters in India, which is seen as part of a strategy to strengthen relations with the country in three main areas: defense, environmental protection, and cultural ties, French Ambassador Thierry Mathew said in an interview with ThePrint. Mathew noted that there are already two contracts for the supply of Rafale, and the parties are ready for further negotiations. "Unlike many other countries, the French industry fully
At the extraordinary meeting of the Executive Council of the Mongolian Trade Union of Healthcare Workers (MPRZ) held on November 4, a decision to strike was officially adopted. The Council emphasized that despite repeated appeals to the authorities demanding an increase in the base salary to 3.5 million tugriks, no concrete measures have been taken. In this regard, the union announced the start of a labor dispute in accordance with Article 25.1.2 of the Labor Law and will continue its strike.
The long-term cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Defense of Mongolia and the Federal Ministry of Defense of Germany aims to strengthen bilateral ties in the field of defense and develop a strategic partnership. The document was signed by the Minister of Defense of Mongolia, Batlult Damba, and the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Germany to Mongolia, Helmut Kulitz. As part of this agreement, Germany allocated €1 million to improve the training potential and logistical
The meeting with Tokayev was held by the first deputy secretary of state of the USA, Christopher Landau. As part of his visit, the President of Kazakhstan will meet with Donald Trump and participate in the "Central Asia – USA" summit.
According to Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng, Beijing insists that Washington does not cross four key "red lines." This statement was made in the context of a recent trade truce, as reported by Bloomberg. Among the mentioned "red lines," the diplomat highlighted issues related to Taiwan, human rights, China's political system, and the country's right to development. He noted that "the main thing is to respect the core interests and key priorities of
On November 4, an event was recorded on the Sun as an X1.8 class flare. This information was provided by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS. It is important to note that this is the first flare of this level since June 2025, when an X1.9 class flare occurred. Additionally, on the night of November 5, two more flares were recorded: one of class X and the other of class M, lasting 33 and 73 minutes respectively.
Andrey Belousov, the Minister of Defense of Russia, at a recent meeting with permanent members of the Security Council, chaired by President Vladimir Putin, stated the need for an immediate start to preparations for full-scale nuclear tests. He noted that the Central Polygon in Novaya Zemlya is ready to conduct such activities in the shortest possible time. Vladimir Putin instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, intelligence agencies, and other civilian departments
Illustrative photo Abzal Kuspan stated that many wealthy men already have a "tokal," and among them are not only officials. He reminded about the tradition of "amenkerlik," where a man marries his brother's widow to support her. However, in his opinion, this practice has now turned into a "pastime for the rich," where "tokals" are young girls. “Regardless of whether people are against it or for it, they continue this practice,” noted the deputy,
According to local authorities, among the victims are six people who died in the crash of a military helicopter that was surveying areas affected by the typhoon. The other victims resulted from flooding, falling trees, and building collapses. More than 430,000 residents have been forced to leave their homes. The disaster affected 24 provinces on the largest islands of the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These regions are experiencing power outages, and many flights have been
In addition to this, the possibility of lifting sanctions from the Syrian Minister of Internal Affairs Anas Khattab is also being considered. At this moment, it is not established when this resolution will be put to a vote. Its approval will require at least nine votes in favor and no veto from key countries such as Russia, China, the USA, France, or the United Kingdom. Ahmad al-Sharaa plans to hold a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, November 10 — this will be
On November 6, a "Central Asia - USA" summit will take place in Washington in the "C5+1" format. The presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan will participate in the event. The first "Central Asia - USA" summit was held in September 2023 in New York, where various issues were discussed, including cooperation in green energy and regional security.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 was registered in the East Kazakhstan region, near the Russian border. According to information provided by the Altai-Sayan branch of the unified geophysical service, the epicenter of this tremor was located 207 kilometers southeast of Ust-Kamenogorsk.
At the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, taking place in Samarkand (Uzbekistan), participants decided to establish a World Day of Turkic Languages, which will be celebrated on December 15. This was reported by the UN News Service. The resolution emphasizes that the creation of the World Day of Turkic Languages will contribute to the implementation of UNESCO's priorities related to linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as regional and international cooperation, the
Illustrative image As a result of the earthquake, the epicenter of which was located 133 kilometers southwest of Uzbekistan, residents of the Syrdarya region felt tremors with a magnitude of 2–3 on the Richter scale. We remind you that starting from January 2026, Uzbekistan will begin using artificial intelligence technologies for medium- and long-term forecasting of major earthquakes in seismically hazardous areas. In the first phase, the system will be tested in Tashkent, and there are also
The shutdown, which began on October 1, has now lasted for 35 days. The previous record for duration was set in early 2019 when, during Donald Trump's first presidential term, the government was closed for 34 days and 21 hours. The cause of the current shutdown is unresolved disputes in Congress over government funding. Democrats are demanding an extension of tax benefits for health insurance and additional funding for healthcare subsidy programs, while Republicans refuse to support these
In his address to supporters, Zokhran Mamdani, who won the election, emphasized the need to stop the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump. He noted that New York was built by immigrants and should now be led by an immigrant. "The city that birthed him can show how to defeat Trump," Mamdani stated, adding that it is necessary to dismantle the conditions that allowed the president to accumulate power (quote from CNN). 34-year-old Mamdani, originally from Uganda, will be the first
Immediately upon arrival, the head of the Uzbek state met with compatriots working and studying in the USA. He interacted with them and expressed his wishes for success in their endeavors. The main events of the visit are scheduled for November 5 and 6. During the trip, Shavkat Mirziyoyev will meet with President Donald Trump and participate in the "C5+1" summit, which brings together the leaders of Central Asia and the USA.
Zokhran Mamdani In the elections, Mamdani defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who, running as an independent, garnered 41.6% of the votes with 88% of ballots counted. Republican Curtis Sliwa received 7.2% of the votes. Zokhran Mamdani will be sworn in on January 1, 2026. He will become not only the youngest mayor of New York in the last century (he is 34 years old), but also the first Muslim to hold this position, as well as the first mayor of South Asian descent in the city's
As a result, in the northern and eastern parts of the country, the temperature may rise to -3+2 degrees. In the southern regions, due to warm air masses, precipitation will cease, and by the end of the week, the air temperature will reach +10+15 degrees.
Illustrative photo At 1:01 Moscow time, an X1.2 (S15E88) flare was recorded, lasting for 33 minutes, as noted in the report. This is already the second significant flare that occurred within 24 hours. Earlier, at 1:44 Moscow time, an M-class flare was registered, lasting for 73 minutes. Experts from the solar astronomy laboratory of the IKI RAS report that on the night of November 5, two X-class flares occurred: the first was recorded at 20:34 on November 4, and the maximum radiation was
Illustrative photo The first of the signed laws introduces the possibility of conscripting citizens for military service throughout the entire year—from January 1 to December 31. This provision will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Thus, military enlistment offices will be able to send summons to conscripts at any time, conduct medical examinations, and organize meetings of conscription commissions. However, conscription will still be carried out, as before, twice a year: from April 1 to
In Almaty, as reported by the city police department, 17 traffic accidents occurred during the specified period, resulting in seven injuries. According to law enforcement agencies, the main factors contributing to the accidents were failure to maintain distance, exceeding the speed limit, and driver inattention.
The MD-11 aircraft, owned by UPS, crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, heading towards Honolulu, as reported by Reuters. According to Governor Andy Beshear, seven people died in the incident, three of whom were crew members. There are also reports of 11 injuries on the ground.
An emergency landing of Air India flight from San Francisco to Delhi occurred in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) after the crew suspected a technical malfunction, as reported in the airline's press release. “The aircraft successfully landed in Ulaanbaatar and is currently undergoing all necessary checks. We are actively working with our partners to support the passengers and make every effort to ensure their prompt departure to their final destination,” the company noted. “We apologize for the
The lengthy suspension of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump has become the longest in the country's history, exceeding the previous record of 35 days set in 2018-2019, reports RIA Novosti. Reasons
During the conversation, Batzetsgeg noted that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Cuba. She also expressed satisfaction with the stable development of traditionally friendly ties and cooperation between the two countries in areas such as politics, education, healthcare, culture, and sports. The minister thanked Jorge Rodriguez for his active efforts to strengthen relations between Mongolia and Cuba throughout his diplomatic
Photo - Maxim Shemetov / TASS / Profimedia. According to various sources, including the media, Yuri Nikolaev felt unwell on the morning of November 4 at his home. He was urgently hospitalized in a Moscow hospital, where he unfortunately passed away. The Telegram channel Mash and the REN TV channel report that the TV presenter had a serious lung disease. The beginning of Nikolaev's television career dates back to 1973. Throughout his professional life, he hosted numerous entertainment
Deirdre Lingenfelder, the Executive Director of Oyu Tolgoi, has received the Mongolia Friendship Medal for her significant contribution to the development of the mining industry. Based on a decree from the President of Mongolia, Deirdre Lingenfelder, a citizen of South Africa and the General Director of Oyu Tolgoi, was awarded the "Friendship Medal" in recognition of her important role and dedication to the country's mining sector. Deirdre Lingenfelder has made significant
Information from foreign news agencies about events in Ukraine and around the world amid the ongoing conflict. Key points. Consequences of the strike on Dnipro. Photo provided by the press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. The Council of the European Union has approved the allocation of more than 1.8 billion euros to support Ukraine as part of the fifth tranche. Germany will increase its military aid budget to Ukraine in 2026 to 11.5 billion euros, which is 3 billion euros more
The signed agreement aims to support both long-term and medium-term development priorities of Mongolia. Its main directions include ensuring inclusive access to quality education, expanding medical services, strengthening institutional systems, and enhancing the country's capacity in disaster risk management and developing resilient infrastructure. Within the framework of this program, four key investment projects will be implemented, targeting:
Yuri Nikolaev, a renowned Russian television presenter and actor, passed away at the age of 77, as reported by Russian news agencies, including RIA Novosti. According to available information, at the time of his health deterioration, Nikolaev was at home. He had long suffered from a serious lung disease, and on the same day, news of his hospitalization became known.
Minister Batzetsgeg emphasized the importance of strengthening relations with Canada, regarded as a significant "third neighbor" for Mongolia in North America. She highlighted the need to develop a "comprehensive partnership" between the two countries through expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, education, and humanitarian aid. Additionally, the minister stressed the significance of strengthening ties between the provinces and territories of Mongolia and Canada.
As the minister noted, the construction of new reservoirs is planned for next year. "We intend to increase fuel reserves in the country. To this end, the COVID-19 Law will be reinstated, and we will utilize public-private partnerships to fill the storage facilities with available resources. Mongolia produces 560,000 tons of crude oil annually and imports about 220,000 tons of petroleum products per month. At the same time, with the increase in mineral extraction, fuel consumption is
According to an internal memo reviewed by The Telegraph, the BBC distorted Donald Trump's speech, creating a false impression of his support for the riots at the Capitol. In the Panorama election program aired a week before the U.S. elections, the president allegedly told his supporters that he would "fight for them with all his might," while in reality, he urged them to "peacefully and patriotically express their voices." A 19-page report on BBC bias notes that the