The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the addition of dried coconut meat, known as copra, to the list of items prohibited for air transport. This was reported by tengrinews.kz, citing Tengri Travel. The ban applies only to dried coconut meat, while whole coconuts remain permitted for transport. Reasons for the danger of copra
During the event, representatives from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, as well as Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden discussed numerous issues related to practical cooperation in areas such as economy, ecology, transport, logistics, education, and innovation. Attention was also drawn to strengthening regional cooperation. In his speech, Ermek Kosherbaev noted that cooperation in Central Asia is deepening and emphasized the importance of developing mutually beneficial relations
Alina Yekaterincheva The grand final took place in one of the restaurants in Almaty and included many stages, such as walks in various outfits and styles. The crown of the main beauty of the country was awarded to 22-year-old Alina Yekaterincheva from Shymkent, who will now represent Kazakhstan at the Miss Universe 2026 competition.
The Pantone Color Institute has announced that the main color of 2026 will be a neutral white shade called Cloud Dancer, as reported by RBC. According to experts, this color creates an atmosphere of calmness and promotes concentration, especially in the context of a constant flow of information. According to Pantone, Cloud Dancer brings "clarity, tranquility, and creative inspiration" into our busy everyday lives. The official website of the institute states that this shade creates a
The Pantone Color Institute has introduced a neutral white shade called "Cloud Dancer" as the Color of the Year for 2026. As noted in Pantone's press release, "Cloud Dancer" symbolizes a calming influence in our troubled society and emphasizes the importance of a tranquil approach and deep reflection. This shade, like a blank canvas, embodies the desire for a new beginning. By removing outdated thoughts, we pave the way for new ideas and solutions.
Yasir Abu Shabab In a statement, the group said that Abu Shabab was injured while trying to intervene in a family conflict. The group also denied rumors of Hamas's involvement in his death. Yasir Abu Shabab was the head of a Bedouin tribe located in Rafah in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, which is controlled by Israel.
During his visit, President Khurelsukh laid flowers at the grave of Pope Francis, located in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. Pope Francis was buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on April 26 of this year.
At the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which took place on December 4 in Geneva, representatives from these countries insisted on holding a secret vote regarding Israel's participation in the upcoming contest. Israel has come under suspicion of manipulating the voting process, particularly in connection with the support for contestant Yuval Rafael, who became a victim of a Hamas terrorist attack at the Nova music festival in October 2023. Some participants of
Roskomnadzor has confirmed the information about the blocking of SnapChat, a popular photo and video sharing application. This became known through the DW agency. According to reports, on December 4, the Russian agency cited facts of recruiting criminals and fraud occurring through this application as the main reasons for making this decision.
International media provided information about the most significant events over the past day concerning Ukraine and other countries amid ongoing conflicts. Here are the main points. Ukrainian servicemen. Photo Spc. Joshua Leonard. The UK is considering transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine amounting to 9.1 billion euros, as reported by The Times, citing sources in the government. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposed the transfer of frozen Russian assets located in the European Union
Italy and Mongolia will begin cooperation in all areas. One of the most significant agreements signed is the Joint Declaration on Cooperation in the Field of Mineral Resources and Critical Materials. December 2 became a landmark day for both countries. During the visit of the President of Mongolia to Rome, the governments of Italy and Mongolia agreed to elevate bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership by signing a joint declaration. President Khurelsukh Ukhna was received at
The rapid growth of the country's mining product exports has contributed to the improvement of the balance of payments and an increase in foreign trade, which, in turn, has strengthened the inflow of foreign currency into the banking system. As a result of the upgrade of Mongolia's credit rating and the creation of favorable conditions for attracting external financing, the country's foreign currency reserves reached a historic high of $6,014.20 million as of December 2, 2025.
Since 1965, hunting of gazelles has been prohibited in Mongolia, and in 2001, the country's government recognized them as a "rare" species, listing them in the Red Book of endangered mammals. A man has been arrested in Mongolia for illegal hunting of the black-tailed gazelle, which is endangered. The Mongolian Environmental Police reported on Wednesday the detention of a man accused of poaching black-tailed gazelles.
Mongolians attempted to smuggle a rhino horn, which is one of the most expensive smuggled goods on the black market. Three citizens of Mongolia, known as Zh, A., and D., received three severed rhino horns from France via international mail. These horns belong to a species that is endangered, and they intended to transport them to China. The case is under the control of the Criminal Police Service of Mongolia. On the black market, the price of rhino horn can reach $60,000 per kilogram, and in
The Vatican became a venue for negotiations during which the President of Mongolia discussed issues of cultural cooperation and the role of the Church in the development of the country, particularly in healthcare and education. In addition to an audience with Pope Leo, the President of Mongolia also met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Vatican. The topics discussed included cultural cooperation and the Church's contribution to the development of Mongolian
The museum's collection includes about 700 exhibits, among which one can find archaeological finds, traditional household items, as well as works by local artists, including the famous people's artist Odon Geleg, painter Mels Purev, and photographer Batzeren Bazarzada. Particular attention is drawn to the appearance of the museum building, which features a unique architectural element symbolizing the flags and emblems of 11 Buryat clans. This project was carried out by the honored
As part of the strategy for the development of the construction industry and the activation of foreign trade, Uzbekistan plans to abolish import duties on goods from Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, and some countries in North Africa. This decision was signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on December 1. According to the new rules, raw materials necessary for the production of construction materials will be exempt from customs duties until the beginning of 2028. Over the next two weeks, a final list
The border between the two countries can once again be crossed via the Termez–Hairatan bridge
Kazakhstan has become the first country in the post-Soviet space to be assigned the third level of maturity in the regulatory system of drug provision according to WHO.
The satellite is being developed in China
Salvador Plasencia, a doctor from Santa Monica, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for the illegal sale of ketamine to actor Matthew Perry, according to The New York Times. At a July court hearing, Plasencia pleaded guilty. For nearly an hour, the judge read the plea agreement while the doctor remained mostly silent.
Bernd Bergmaier, former owner of Pornhub, has submitted a request to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to acquire LUKOIL's international assets, Reuters reports. According to the businessman, "Lukoil International GmbH represents an excellent investment opportunity, and any investor would be pleased to own such assets. I cannot comment on potential investments," he added.
According to Bloomberg, the agreement is the result of over a decade of negotiations on price. In November 2025, Indian representatives visited the shipyard in Russia. India expects to receive the submarine within two years; however, the parties do not rule out possible delays due to the "complexity of the project".
Illustrative photo The Senate of Kazakhstan postponed the discussion of the draft law on the promotion of LGBT at its plenary session. Only two issues were considered in the new order — changes to legislation on subsoil use and administrative justice. The draft law titled "On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts on Archival Affairs and Restrictions on the Distribution of Illegal Content" was mentioned in the context of the need for a more in-depth analysis, as noted
Putin indicated that the resolution of the conflict could be achieved either through armed liberation of these territories or through the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from these lands, which would lead to the cessation of hostilities. He stated this in an interview with the India Today television channel. “The residents of these regions of Ukraine have already expressed a desire to be independent,” Putin added, noting that the Russian side had called on Ukrainian forces to leave the
The press service of the President of Russia has announced the upcoming annual live Q&A session with Vladimir Putin, which will take place on December 19, 2025. The event, which will also include a press conference, is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM Moscow time. According to TASS, the acceptance of questions from citizens will begin on December 4 at 3:00 PM and will continue until the end of the program on December 19. Citizens will be able to ask questions to the president through various
In anticipation of Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian artist Manas Kumar created a unique sand portrait. The stages of the work were shown on the India Today channel. According to RIA Novosti, the two-day state visit of the Russian president will begin on Thursday. During the trip, Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will discuss key issues of bilateral relations and the current international agenda.
After recent attacks on the marine terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), Kazakhstan has decided to redirect its oil export flows through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline. This was reported by Reuters, citing several industry sources. According to the information, the volume of oil supplies through BTC in December is expected to reach 188,000 tons, which is 30% more compared to November figures. Of this amount, 170,000 tons will come from the Tengiz field, and 18,000 tons
On Thursday, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6 occurred in the northwest of China. According to China Central Television, the information was received from the Chinese seismological center. The epicenter of the tremors was located in Akchi County, which is situated in the Kyzylsu-Kyrgyz Autonomous Region of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The earthquake occurred at 15:44 local time, with its focus at a depth of 10 km. Currently, there is no information about possible casualties or
In the eastern province of Zhejiang, in the city of Hangzhou, a police robot named Hansin-1 has begun its duties. According to Kazinform, citing the Hangzhou government portal, the device was launched on December 1 at an intersection in the Binjiang district. Hansin-1 performs the functions of a traffic regulator, demonstrating standard gestures and providing voice notifications to drivers and pedestrians who violate traffic rules.
The French police have completed the operation to detain all those accused in the high-profile case of the Louvre robbery, as reported by Kazinform. According to the publication Bild, a total of four men aged between 34 and 39 have been arrested. The last suspect was caught a week ago in Laval, where he was detained at a construction site. He has been placed in solitary confinement, and his lawyers claim that "there is currently no evidence of his presence in the Louvre" and plan to
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, this earthquake has a magnitude of 6.1 and occurred in southern Xinjiang, China. Residents of Almaty went out into the street at the moment of the earthquake // tengrinews
The government of the country has allowed the sale of alcohol from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, which is a significant step towards easing outdated regulations. It is expected that restaurants can anticipate an increase in revenue of at least 20%. The ban was introduced in 1972 by the Revolutionary Committee to protect civil servants from consuming alcoholic beverages during working hours. Since then, the socio-economic situation has changed dramatically: Thailand has become a popular tourist
The problem of traffic jams has become so acute that the meeting pointed to the growing population, the increasing number of cars, and the activation of economic processes, which in turn creates a significant burden on Tashkent's transport infrastructure. Currently, traffic jams reaching 7-8 points have become a common occurrence, while the use of public transport remains at a low level. The situation also negatively impacts the environment. To address these issues, a proven model has
During his trip to Beijing, French President Emmanuel Macron called for the creation of favorable conditions to increase direct Chinese investments in the European Union. He emphasized that such investments could contribute to the establishment of new production facilities and jobs. This statement was made following his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as reported by TASS. “Europe needs renewal to become more competitive and increase investment volumes. China aims to develop its
The Trump administration has initiated a new rule concerning H-1B visas intended for highly skilled professionals. These visas are crucial for the American technology sector, which actively attracts talent from countries such as India and China. As part of the new policy, distributed on December 2 to all American diplomatic missions, consular officers are instructed to carefully scrutinize the resumes and LinkedIn profiles not only of the applicants themselves but also of their immediate
The European Regional Office of WHO has presented a report discussing successful practices in inclusive health care. This report provides examples of how various countries in Europe and Central Asia are working to address the challenges faced by over 135 million people with disabilities. The document outlines various strategies aimed at tackling this issue—from legislative reforms at the state level to local innovative services. These examples demonstrate how health systems can integrate the
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the country's external debt situation, which has reached an astronomical amount of 38 trillion dollars. According to RIA Novosti, Trump noted that the reason for this is ineffective management. “There have been unreasonable people in power, many unreasonable people. That is why we are facing such a debt,” he stated during his speech at the White House.
A magnetic storm of level G2 has been registered on the planet, originating from a stable coronal hole on the Sun, as reported by Kazinform. According to data from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS, moderate geomagnetic disturbances are being observed on Earth, caused by the influence of the stable coronal hole on the Sun, as reported by various space weather centers.
The ministry noted that such false reports could mislead the international community. The authorities of Tajikistan emphasized that they are constantly taking the necessary measures to reliably secure the state border.
Niqab is an Islamic women's headwear that completely covers the face, leaving only a narrow slit for the eyes. // UNICEF The law amends the Code of Administrative Offenses. The first violation related to appearing in face-covering clothing will be punished with a warning. For a repeated violation, a fine of 10 MRP (minimum calculation indicators) is imposed, which amounts to approximately 40,000 tenge or $80. After this, the document will be submitted for consideration to the Senate—the
Lorenzo Fontana, Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic, visited the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, as part of the state visit of the Mongolian leader to Italy. This was reported by the press service of the President of Mongolia. During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation for strengthening bilateral relations between the countries. They also discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation in areas such as
U.S. President Donald Trump described the meeting that took place in Moscow between the Russian leader and special envoy Steve Whitcoff, as well as the American president's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as "very good." Whitcoff and Kushner previously reported that the meeting with Putin was "thorough and productive." Trump noted that both are confident in Moscow's desire to end the conflict in Ukraine.
International media provided updates on events occurring in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the key points. A Ukrainian serviceman launches a drone. Photo by ukrin / dpa / picture alliance. The UN General Assembly approved a resolution demanding that Russia "ensure the immediate and safe return of Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported without any additional conditions." The document was supported by 91 countries, 12 voted against, and
The Roskomnadzor has decided to block the popular platform Roblox among children, citing the presence of extremist materials, calls for illegal actions, and content with LGBT themes. This information was reported by Interfax, referring to the press service of the supervisory authority. The agency noted that during monitoring of the platform, instances of the dissemination of prohibited content were repeatedly identified, and the built-in moderation system did not always cope with controlling
A Brief Overview of the History and Future of Volleyball in Mongolia. This sport ranks second in popularity in the country after basketball. Ulaanbaatar has been chosen by the East Asian Volleyball Association to host the Men's East Asian Zonal Volleyball Championship, which will take place from August 16 to 23, 2026. The tournament is expected to be a catalyst for the development of volleyball in Mongolia. Following the decision to host the championship, the Mongolian Volleyball
Since 2020, within the framework of the Child Protection Partnership between the Government of Mongolia and the U.S. Department of State, the project "Protecting Children from Human Trafficking" has been implemented with the support of World Vision Mongolia and The Asia Foundation. Over the past three years, crime prevention staff have provided information to 14,163 travelers at border control points, identified 276 potentially dangerous situations, and persuaded 111 individuals to
Richard Buangan ... The problems and challenges facing Mongolia's economy are largely caused by the actions of the Mongolians themselves. These steps can make the country unattractive to investors. Even the Chinese ambassador recently had to comment on the business situation ... On November 25, 2025, the annual meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Mongolia) was held at the Shangri-La Hotel, attended by representatives of companies and honored guests. Achievements and