U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to national security threats from Cuba. This document was published by the White House. Under the new measures, the United States will be able to impose additional tariffs on imports from countries that directly or indirectly supply oil to Cuba.
Illustrative photo The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that during the war with the Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, about 70,000 people died. The statement from the Israeli army was reported by The Jerusalem Post. The IDF also disputed the UN data on the number of civilian casualties. According to the Israeli army, about 25,000 of the deceased were members of Hamas. At the beginning of 2024, it was recorded that about 13% of the rockets fired by Hamas fell in Gaza due to
Rainy weather is expected at the beginning of February. For about the first five days, the temperature will gradually rise, reaching 5-10 degrees Celsius at night and 13-18 degrees during the day. Throughout the remaining weeks of the month, the temperature will fluctuate: at night it will range from 2 to 7 degrees Celsius and 0-5 degrees below zero, while during the day it will be between 5 to 10 degrees and up to 13-18 degrees Celsius.
Illustrative photo According to the decree, the United States can now impose additional tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to Cuba, both directly and indirectly. Trump explained his decision by stating that the Cuban authorities are taking "extraordinary measures" that threaten the USA. The document specifies that Cuba collaborates with countries and groups hostile to Washington, such as Russia, China, Iran, as well as Hamas and Hezbollah.
The tragedy occurred on Thursday at Praia del Chifre beach, located in Olinda, in northeastern Brazil. According to Kazinform, a 13-year-old boy became a victim of a shark attack. Information provided by the medical services of the state of Pernambuco indicates that the boy was swimming with friends despite the warning signs about frequent shark attacks in the area. Witnesses of the incident claim that the shark attacked him from behind, inflicting serious injuries. The victim was taken to a
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had reached out to Vladimir Putin with a request to refrain from striking Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine for a week due to the severe cold, as reported by Rapid Response 47. Trump noted at a meeting with representatives of his administration on January 29 that the cold in Ukraine had reached record levels. “It’s not just cold there; it’s extraordinarily cold, which is a serious problem, as the weather is really bad. According to them, they have
Daryganga — a volcanic plateau in the southeast of Mongolia According to forecasts, variable cloudiness is expected in most regions, while snow will fall in the steppe zone of Daryganga. No precipitation is predicted in other parts of the country. In the southern regions, winds from the southwest or northwest are expected, while in other areas, winds will blow from the north or northwest at speeds of 5 to 10 meters per second.
An Atlantic cyclone named "Kristin" has struck Portugal, causing the most damage to the central and northern regions of the country, according to information from the BBC. According to preliminary data, at least five people have died as a result of the hurricane, and hundreds of thousands are without electricity. The storm triggered flooding, landslides, and led to significant destruction.
International media and information agencies have provided fresh data on events in Ukraine and around the world related to the ongoing military actions. Here are the key points from the past day. Consequences of the missile strike on Zaporizhzhia. Photo by Jose Colon / Anadolu / Getty Images. Donald Trump reported that he had asked Vladimir Putin to temporarily cease shelling Kyiv for a week due to severe frosts, to which Putin allegedly agreed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed
January 27, 2026, New Delhi. President of the European Council António Costa, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at a meeting in Hyderabad House. Photo Reuters / Altaf Hussain. The free trade agreement between India and the EU aims to create one of the most significant economic and strategic alliances in the modern world, experts claim. Details can be found in the publication Geopolitico. The preparation for the visit of
This year, IEM, which previously took place in Katowice, will be held for the first time in Kraków, with matches scheduled at the Tauron Arena. The prize pool for the tournament will be $1.25 million. The competition will be organized in two stages depending on the teams' rankings. The MongolZ will begin their participation from the second stage, skipping the first.
The WWF statement emphasizes that recent measures aimed at protecting saigas in Mongolia include combating the negative impacts of human activity and climate change. These measures involve ensuring access to water, adhering to environmental standards, preventing diseases, and engaging local communities in conservation programs. These efforts have contributed to a significant recovery of the saiga population.
The conference will take place from June 28 to July 2, 2026, and will focus on the theme: “Challenges posed by the melting permafrost in Asia to the global community.” During this meeting, issues related to changes and problems associated with permafrost degradation on the continent will be addressed. It is expected that more than 360 scientists from 25 countries, including the USA, China, India, Japan, Norway, Germany, Canada, and Russia, will participate. Field studies are also planned in
According to the Eastern horoscope, 2026 will be the Year of the Red Fire Horse. “It is so pleasant to celebrate the Spring Festival with such wonderful friends! On the eve of the Year of the Red Fire Horse, I wish you all courage and the pursuit of bright heights. May the relationship between China and Mongolia strengthen and bring significant success!” — noted Shen Minjuan. She made these remarks during a celebration organized by the Chinese embassy. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews.
Damdiny Ghongor, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, held discussions on the prospects for long-term cooperation with China in the field of natural resources. During the meetings, important issues were addressed, including technology transfers, investment opportunities, and the protection of enterprises through the investment insurance mechanism. “A key point achieved during the visit was obtaining a new exploration license for the Chinese company PetroChina. This is the most
A popular singer from Mongolia, known as Saraa, has presented her version of the famous patriotic song America the Beautiful. This news was published by MiddleAsianNews. As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States and in connection with the anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the United States, we are pleased to present to you the full version of "America the Beautiful" performed by the Honored Artist of Mongolia SARANTUYA Batmunkh.
A total of 78 foreigners from 12 countries have been expelled from Mongolia. This is reported by MiddleAsianNews. The Immigration Agency of Mongolia reports that in January 2026, 78 foreigners from 12 countries were deported. The ban on re-entry into Mongolia ranges from 3 to 5 years. The distribution by country is as follows: 53 from China, 11 from Russia, 3 from Uzbekistan, 2 from Vietnam, 2 from Kyrgyzstan, and 7 from other countries. The authorities noted that the reasons for expulsion
Starting from September 1, leading universities in Russia will begin implementing a new educational system, as reported by TASS. A "mass transition" to new formats is planned for the 2027-2028 academic year and will affect all higher educational institutions in the country, regardless of their departmental affiliation and ownership. The Ministry of Education guarantees that students will not face abrupt changes. The first deputy chair of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher
According to the National Weather Service, the snowstorm covered two-thirds of the territory of the United States over the weekend and continued into Monday. The weather affected about 200 million people, and a cold cyclone spread across the eastern part of the country, where temperatures continue to drop to record lows. Meteorologists note that this could become one of the longest cold spells in recent decades. The winter storm named "Fern" hit the United States on January 23, where
According to Musk, the end of production for the Model S and X is scheduled for the next quarter. He noted that this decision is related to the need for the company to shift its focus, intending to concentrate on more mass-market products and new directions. The factory in Fremont, California, where these models were previously produced, will be retooled to create Optimus robots. Additionally, the head of Tesla reported a 3% decrease in revenue in 2025 and a sharp 61% drop in profits over the
According to the latest data, the number of victims of the snowstorm in the United States has risen to 73 people. This information was reported by CBS News, as stated in the news by RIA. Earlier, 51 fatalities were reported as a result of the powerful storm that hit the country.
The authors of the bill hope that it will be adopted before the beginning of summer. “Marriage should not be a closed space where consent to sexual relations is perceived as final and indefinite,” noted one of the co-authors, deputy Marie-Charlotte Garin, during the discussion. Although the French Civil Code does not explicitly state the obligation to engage in sexual relations with a spouse, it mentions that “spouses must jointly lead a family life.” Sara Legrin, a deputy from the party
The WHO reported that outbreaks of measles occurred in the mentioned countries in 2024. According to established rules, a country loses its status if there is continuous transmission of the virus for more than a year. Among the main reasons for the increase in morbidity, experts highlight insufficient vaccination, which leads to a decrease in immunity, especially among children. In the countries that lost their status, children under 10 years old remain the most vulnerable.
Illustrative photo According to data presented by Alexander Perezhogin, head of the analytical department of the migration service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is cited by the publication "Vedomosti," the main factor for this reduction was a sharp decrease in the number of minor migrants, which amounted to almost 25%. In 2025, a ban on the enrollment of migrant children in Russian schools without testing for knowledge of the Russian language came into effect. Irina
A passenger plane crashed in Colombia, with 15 people on board. Unfortunately, all passengers and crew members died, reports the Xinhua news agency. According to the RTVC Noticias channel, the wreckage of the Beechcraft 1900 plane, owned by the state airline Satena, was found by local residents in collaboration with national police officers in the northeastern region of Norte de Santander.
Illustrative photo According to forecasts, by July 2026, the NIM may decrease to 321 thousand people. If the current trend continues, this will lead to the number of people leaving the US exceeding the number of incoming migrants for the first time in 50 years. The report also notes a slowdown in population growth: from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, the increase will be only 1.8 million people, whereas in the previous period it increased by 3.2 million. This is the lowest population growth
In his speech, Nurmukhanov noted that the updated Constitution will include a preamble, 11 sections, and 104 articles. The document will feature two new sections: "People's Council" and "Amendments and Additions to the Constitution," as well as the renaming of four sections. Thus, the changes will encompass all aspects of the Fundamental Law, with amendments being made to 77 articles, which constitutes 84% of the entire text. According to the Deputy Chairman of the
It is expected that during the visit to Ankara, the fourth meeting of the Strategic Cooperation Council will take place, attended by the heads of the two countries. As part of this event, it is planned to discuss the further development of Uzbek-Turkish relations in the context of comprehensive strategic partnership. The main focus will be on issues of political dialogue, increasing trade turnover, as well as the implementation of joint projects in key sectors of the economy and strengthening
Aibek Smadiyarov has been appointed as the advisor to the president and press secretary. This is stated in the official decree. The document states: "Smadiyarov Aibek Serikbaevich is appointed as the advisor to the president – press secretary of the President of Kazakhstan. He is relieved of his previous position." Smadiyarov is a graduate of the Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages named after Ablaikhan. He holds the rank of Extraordinary and
In connection with the incident that occurred during an immigration raid on January 24, the agency has prepared a report for Congress, NBC News and Reuters report. This report contains preliminary findings of an internal investigation into the events surrounding Pretti's death. It should be noted that the results of the report contradict statements made by representatives of President Donald Trump's administration, particularly by Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, who
The Turkish National Security Council highlighted the situation in Iran as critically important for ensuring security in the region and also discussed conflicts in Gaza, Syria, and Ukraine. During the meeting of the Turkish National Security Council, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, key regional issues were addressed. The final statement emphasized that stability in Iran is crucial for the security of the entire region. This issue was one of the main topics on the agenda, TRT
Trump expressed hope that Iran would soon make a decision to begin negotiations and agree to a fair and equal agreement that excludes the presence of nuclear weapons and benefits all parties. This statement was made by him on Truth Social. He emphasizes that time is running out, and the next attack will be much more powerful than the strikes carried out during Operation "Midnight Hammer" in June 2025, when American forces struck Iranian nuclear facilities.
Illustrative photo Kazakhstan may establish prohibitive rates for recycling fees when importing cars from Russia and Belarus, increasing the payment amount by 40 times. A draft of these changes to the order of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources of the republic has been published for discussion. The creators of this document emphasize that its main goal is to level the playing field for Kazakhstani cars in the markets of the EAEU countries. Last year, Russian customs
During the interview, Ushakov noted that the President of Russia has repeatedly stated his readiness to meet with Zelensky if the latter expresses a desire. "We invite him to Moscow and guarantee safety and all necessary conditions for conducting negotiations," he emphasized. Additionally, Putin's assistant mentioned that U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the issue of a meeting between Putin and Zelensky in his phone conversations with the Russian leader.
The US previously intercepted seven tankers belonging to Venezuela. According to Reuters, two senior US officials confirmed that American authorities have returned a tanker seized in early January to Venezuela. This incident marks the first case of a tanker being returned by the administration of President Donald Trump. The tanker is named M/T Sophia and is registered under the Panamanian flag. Officials did not disclose the reasons for its return. The Sophia tanker was intercepted on January
World news agencies have provided information about events in Ukraine and other countries amid the ongoing military conflict. Here are the key points from the past day. Consequences of the shelling of Odessa. Photo by Oleksandr Gimanov / AFP / Scanpix / LETA. On Sunday, February 1, a new round of negotiations is scheduled between Russia, Ukraine, and the USA. Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that issues of territorial claims in Donbass remain open and are "very
Today, snow is expected in the southern Altai Gobi, in the mountainous areas of Khentii, and in the valleys of the Selenge, Kharaa, Terelj, and Kherlen rivers. According to meteorologists, on January 28, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, clouds will be observed in the southern part of the country, while variable cloudiness is expected in other regions. Snow will fall in the southern Altai Gobi and in the mountainous areas of Khentii, while no precipitation is anticipated in most other areas. In
The establishment of a copper smelting plant in Mongolia was officially announced by decree in August of last year. This project has been under discussion for 50 years, and its implementation is being handled by Byambatsogt Sandag, the Minister of Mongolia and Head of the Government Affairs. Currently, a working group has been formed to develop the feasibility study and select a suitable plant, as well as to establish connections with leading global organizations in this field. This
With the development of technology, the speed of information dissemination has reached unprecedented heights. However, as is known, fake news can cause serious harm to this process. In this regard, Lemonpress shares the results of a joint study conducted by the IRIM Research Institute and the INCITEGov Center in the Philippines. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. 🎬 The majority of them are disinformation Various methods are used to spread fake news, but the largest share consists of false
In August 2026, Mongolia will host the preliminary qualifying matches of Group D for the 2029 Asian Basketball Championship. This tournament features Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Fiji. The competition will take place from August 24 to September 1, 2026, and will determine which teams will continue in the qualifying process. The goal of this tournament is to select teams that can advance to the second stage of the FIBA Asia Cup qualification, and subsequently to the main continental
According to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, Mongolia is one of the most peaceful countries in Asia, and this position has been maintained for several years. This is reported by MiddleAsianNews. According to the index data, Mongolia ranks 5th in Asia and 37th in the world ranking with a score of 1.719. This country is known for its stability, high level of social security, and low number of internal conflicts compared to its neighbors. The report emphasizes that Mongolia continues to
Munkh-Orgil Batjargal, known as Tamawashi, has set a Guinness World Record by participating in 1,763 consecutive matches in professional sumo. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. On January 26 in Tokyo, he received the corresponding certificate. Tamawashi began his journey in professional sports in 2004 by enrolling in a wrestling academy and has not missed a single match since then. He currently ranks fifth among the left-side maegashira.
The introduction of English as a second language requires interaction among three main parties (the government, students, and teachers), making it an important competency for the future. The UK government is actively involved in supporting this process in Mongolia, as reported by MiddleAsianNews. Recently, Fiona Blight visited the Dundgovi aimag, where she met with local students and educators. “In Dundgovi, 56 teachers and 7,291 students have been trained as part of the curriculum. Meeting
The unveiling of this statue in Thailand is a significant step in the dissemination of Buddhist heritage and spiritual values of Mongolia. It highlights the importance of cultural exchange between countries, reports MiddleAsianNews. The statue, standing 16 meters tall and weighing about 30 tons, was made from special materials to ensure its durability in adverse weather conditions. This landmark event marks the first instance of Mongolia erecting a large statue of Buddha in another Buddhist
«The hotel and tourism service sector in Mongolia continues to show positive dynamics: according to the National Statistical Committee, the sector's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 increased by 22.3% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching ₮277.8 billion,» reports InsideMongolia. 📈 Record growth over 3 years
During a speech to the residents of Iowa, Trump stated that a new armada is heading towards Iran and expressed hope that the Iranian leadership would agree to negotiations. He noted: "Another armada is currently heading to Iran, so we will wait. I hope they will make a deal."
As reported by Politico, citing diplomats, Fico characterized Trump's behavior as "dangerous" after their conversation at his private residence in Florida. One source claims that the Slovak Prime Minister was "traumatized" by what he heard during the personal meeting. The meeting, which discussed various issues, took place on January 22 in Brussels as part of an emergency European Union summit convened in response to Trump's statement about a possible acquisition
In its recent statement, Amazon, one of the world's leading online retailers, announced its intention to cut about 16,000 jobs. This decision follows layoffs that began earlier in October. “We continue to optimize our structure, and in the process of these reductions, we will support everyone affected by these changes,” the company noted in its message.