The expert noted that the opportunities for developing cooperation between Russia and Mongolia are enormous, and the interest of Russian businesses in Mongolia has significantly increased over the past 2-3 years due to Russia's active foreign policy. Mongolia has an economy largely based on the extraction of resources such as copper, gold, nickel, and coal.
In the last 24 hours, international media reported significant events in Ukraine and beyond, related to the ongoing military actions. Here is a brief overview of the key news. Residents of frontline Konstantinovka. Photo by Yan Dobronosov / Reuters / Scanpix / LET. According to Rosaviation, temporary restrictions on the acceptance and departure of flights have been introduced at the airports of Kazan and Ufa. Flights in Volgograd, Tambov, Penza, Saratov, and Samara were suspended overnight, but
The assessment of the human rights situation in Mongolia will be conducted by the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the UN Human Rights Council in the afternoon on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 14:30 to 18:00 (GMT+1), during a session in Geneva with live streaming. Mongolia is one of 14 countries that will be reviewed at the upcoming UPR session scheduled from November 3 to 14, 2025. Previously, the republic underwent reviews in November 2010, May 2015, and November
Kharakhorum: Implementing Global Approaches to Development The parliamentary delegations from Mongolia and Turkey visited Kharakhorum to study development projects. On October 30, 2025, the delegation was led by Mr. Zulpkhar Sarhad, chairman of the Mongolia-Turkey group in the Great State Khural, and Mr. Ibrahim Ufuk Kayanak, chairman of the Turkey-Mongolia group in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Their goal was to familiarize themselves with urban planning projects.
At the conference of meteorological satellite users in Asia and Oceania, an outstanding presentation was made by a female meteorologist from Mongolia. On October 28, the 15th Conference of Meteorological Satellite Users of Asia and Oceania (AOMSUC) was held in Qingdao, Shandong Province, in conjunction with the International FENGYUN 2025 Conference. This conference highlighted the importance of meteorological satellite technologies in international early warning systems aimed at optimizing the
Four years ago, the government of Mongolia approved the project to create the first major oil pipeline in the country. It was planned to build a 530-kilometer pipeline that would connect the Tamsag basin with the Matad and Khalkhgol sums in the Dornod aimag and then proceed to Dornogovi, with a total budget of 388 million dollars. The general contractor for the project is the Chinese company Norinco International Cooperation, which began work in June 2022. The contract for the construction of
A class M5.0 flare was registered on the Sun — this event became the most powerful since the end of September. As clarified by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute of Space Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the flare began on November 3 at approximately noon Moscow time, with the peak of radiation recorded at 13:11. According to scientists, a significant coronal mass ejection is currently forming, and although its center of activity is still far from Earth, it is gradually
On Largo Corrado Ricci square in Rome, part of the Torre dei Conti collapsed, which is currently under reconstruction. According to the ANSA agency, a 64-year-old worker was trapped under the rubble with a severe head injury; his condition is critical. According to preliminary information, another worker remains under the debris and is conscious.
The incident occurred on October 28 on Interstate I-59, where a truck transporting 21 rhesus macaques from Tulane University's National Biomedical Research Center to a testing facility in Florida overturned. This was reported by The Guardian. Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson stated that the truck driver alerted emergency services about a potential threat related to the escaped animals. Later, representatives from Tulane University confirmed that the monkeys were not infected and that
According to news from Reuters, the United States has begun an extensive modernization of its military facilities in the Caribbean, including the naval base "Roosevelt Roads" in Puerto Rico, which was closed in 2004. This may indicate preparations for possible military actions against Venezuela. Base and Airport Upgrades
Laura Becco noted that this crime is not typical for the upper echelons of organized crime, despite its unusual nature. She added that the profiles of the four detained suspects, one of whom is the girlfriend of one of them, do not match the characteristics of professional criminals.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the countries are not considering the possibility of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. This information was provided by him during a conversation with journalists aboard Air Force One on November 2, as reported by DW. When asked about the possibility of supplies, Trump replied: "No, actually no."
Illustrative photo Although the exact number of missiles received by Kyiv is not disclosed, the new supplies are intended to provide Ukraine with the necessary resources for the winter period. In the UK, there are concerns that during this time Russia may intensify its military actions. For the first time, London provided Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles with a maximum range of 250 km in 2023. These missiles were used by Ukraine to attack military targets in Russia in November 2024.
Illustrative photo The Solar Astronomy Laboratory reported the registration of the most powerful solar flare since September 28, reaching a level of M5.0. Solar flares are classified by the intensity of their X-ray emissions from level A (the lowest) to X (the highest). This classification helps assess the potential impact on Earth. The maximum activity was recorded at 13:11 Moscow time. It is worth noting that a flare of level M6.4 was observed at the end of September. The center of solar
From Monday to Wednesday (November 3-5), rain is expected across the country, with snow in the foothills and mountainous areas, particularly heavy on November 4. Nighttime temperatures on November 4-5 will range from 0 to -3 degrees Celsius, with a possible drop to -5 in the northern regions. During the day, temperatures will be +5…+10 degrees.
Illustrative image According to estimates by Ukrainian military forces, air defense was able to shoot down or suppress one "Kinzhal" missile and 114 drones. In addition, strikes from missiles and 20 attack drones were recorded across 11 different locations.
According to information provided by the spokesperson of the Afghan Ministry of Public Health, Sharafat Zaman Amarkhail, via the social network X, the number of injured as a result of the recent earthquake in the north of the country amounted to 534, while the death toll exceeded 20. “In the earthquake that occurred in the provinces of Samangan and Balkh, more than 20 citizens died, and 534 were injured,” he reported.
The new law includes strict measures regarding the purchase, sale, and consumption of tobacco products. It also applies to tourists on the territory of the Maldives. It is worth noting that in 2022, New Zealand became the first country in the world to introduce a lifetime ban on the sale of tobacco to people born after 2008. However, less than two years later, this law was repealed due to the increase in the illegal tobacco market.
Starting Monday, a "high-risk" regime has been introduced in Austria due to the detection of the first cases of bird flu in the country. According to the ORF television channel, this information was provided by the Austrian Ministry of Health. This measure aims to minimize contact between domestic and wild birds to prevent the spread of the H5N1 virus among local poultry farms.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred on November 3 at 01:29 local time, near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the epicenter was located at a depth of 28 km. The tremors were felt not only in Afghanistan but also in neighboring countries such as Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan. Uzbek seismologists noted that at the epicenter, the earthquake's strength reached 7 points, while in Uzbekistan, the maximum strength was
The epicenter of the tremors was located in Afghanistan, approximately 236 kilometers southwest of Dushanbe, 80 kilometers from Shahritus (Khatlon region), and 322 kilometers from Penjikent (Sughd region). According to the Committee for Emergency Situations of Tajikistan, the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred on November 3 at 01:29 Dushanbe time was 6-7 points at the epicenter. In Dushanbe, the tremors were felt with a force of about 4 points, while in Penjikent, they were
In an interview with Franceinfo radio, Beko noted that this crime, although committed by petty offenders, is not typical for the usual criminal environment, but is also not linked to high levels of organized crime. Among those arrested in connection with the robbery are three men and one woman, all of whom are local residents living in the Saint-Denis area (a poor suburb in the north of Paris).
The strong impact caused gravel to collapse onto the bus, trapping some passengers inside. Rescue teams and excavators were deployed to extract the victims, and those in critical condition were sent to medical facilities in Hyderabad. According to preliminary data, the cause of the accident was speeding and loss of control over the vehicle by the truck driver. The Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao, ordered the mobilization of all necessary services to assist the victims and
Around the world, nearly 90% of violent crimes against journalists go unpunished. This information was announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his address marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. According to UNESCO data, from August 2023 to May 2025, there were 163 registered killings of media personnel, of which 109 occurred in armed conflict situations. The highest number of victims was recorded in Gaza (46), Sudan (13), and Ukraine (8).
Illustrative photo Late in the evening on November 2, the bodies of three hostages were handed over to intermediaries representing the Red Cross, after which they were sent to Israel for examination. According to the Israel Defense Forces, the examination confirmed the authenticity of the remains, and they will now be handed over to the families for subsequent burial.
The escalation of the political situation in Tanzania following the recent presidential and parliamentary elections has raised deep concerns both in the European Union and the United Nations. The mass protests that followed the elections resulted in significant losses among the civilian population. According to international agencies, hundreds of people have died as a result of clashes with law enforcement, and estimates from AFP suggest that this number is between 700 and 800 casualties.
According to Lavless, among those detained are a 32-year-old Black British man and a 35-year-old man of Caribbean descent. He noted that there is currently no reason to believe that the incident was related to terrorism, and it is still too early to draw any conclusions about the motives. Details of the attack, which occurred on the evening of November 1, were also provided by the police: 10 people were taken to the hospital, and later another victim sought medical help on their own. Of the
The nuclear weapons tests reported by Donald Trump will be conducted without explosions. This information was confirmed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright in an interview on Fox News. The Secretary noted that these are "systematic tests, not nuclear explosions." He explained that they refer to so-called subcritical explosions.
According to a new law aimed at raising a "smoke-free" generation, as reported by The Guardian, the sale and consumption of tobacco products will be prohibited for all born after January 1, 2007. The law will come into effect on November 1, 2025. The initiator of this decision was President Mohamed Muizza. The Ministry of Health of the Maldives emphasized that the new law aims to protect citizens' health and prevent smoking-related diseases.
Paris prosecutor Laure Becco stated that the group responsible for the audacious robbery of the Louvre is not made up of professional thieves, but rather petty criminals living in the impoverished areas of the capital. This was reported by bbc.com. According to the prosecutor, the group that stole the jewels of the French monarchs in October has no connections to organized crime.
Image of the burial mask of Tutankhamun, created by drones, during the museum opening ceremony The museum includes about 100,000 exhibits covering seven millennia of Egyptian history—from the era of dynasties to the Greek and Roman periods. Special attention in the exhibition is given to items from the untouched tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, which are presented together for the first time since the tomb's discovery in 1922. Previously, only 1,800 of the 5,500 finds were shown to the
Illustrative photo Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on his Telegram channel that Germany has transferred Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. “We have strengthened the ‘Patriot’ component in our air defense system. I express my gratitude to Germany and Chancellor Friedrich Merz for this joint step,” Zelensky noted.
As a result of the earthquake, at least seven people have died, and around 150 have been injured. According to Haji Zaid, a representative from Balkh province, the tremors partially damaged the Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, as reported by Reuters. The earthquake occurred at 01:29, 45 kilometers east-southeast of Mazar-i-Sharif, which has a population of about 303,000. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Trump, responding to questions from reporters aboard Air Force One, clearly stated that he is not considering the possibility of transferring this type of weapon to Kyiv, saying, "No, actually no." Earlier, CNN reported, citing sources in the US and Europe, that the Pentagon had allowed the possibility of transferring Tomahawk missiles, but the final decision rests with President Trump.
Early in the morning on November 3, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 occurred near Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan. According to preliminary data from local authorities, at least seven people have died, and around 150 have been injured, Reuters reports. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter was located at a depth of 28 km in an area where approximately 523,000 people live.
Illustrative photo A 250-kilogram aerial bomb was found in Estonia, near the village of Auvere. According to ERR, which refers to data from the rescue service, the discovery was made on the morning of November 2. A local resident reported it after stumbling upon the dangerous object while walking in the forest around 08:30.
Recent reports from foreign media and news agencies highlight events occurring in Ukraine and beyond, against the backdrop of ongoing military actions. Here are the main news items for the morning. Ukrainian artillerymen at a position near Pokrovsk. Photo: Anatolii Stepanov / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA. On the night of November 2, Ukrainian drones struck the seaport of Tuapse in the Krasnodar region. As a result of the incident, drone debris damaged an oil tanker, causing a fire on board, and the
On October 30, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated an event aimed at developing a National Action Plan for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 concerning women, peace, and security. This was reported on the ministry's Facebook page. This event was timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 25th anniversary of the Resolution on women, peace, and security. It was aimed at demonstrating Mongolia's commitment to implementing this
In its official statement, the ADB specified that the creation of facilities with a capacity of 115 megawatts of solar panels and energy storage systems using batteries with a capacity of 65 megawatts/237 megawatt-hours is planned, which will be installed in the Western and Eastern energy systems of Mongolia. This will become one of the largest initiatives for renewable energy procurement in the country and the first auction dedicated to solar energy and storage systems. The project aims to
EBRD has allocated a loan of up to US$ 34.9 million for the establishment of a cardiac surgery hospital in Mongolia This is the final project under the "Green Cities" Action Plan in Ulaanbaatar
The East Asian Super League, which unites the leading basketball leagues in Asia, continues to proceed with great success. October 8, 2025, became a landmark day for Mongolian basketball: the Xac Broncos team, making their debut at the EASL Tip Off tournament, achieved victory over the Japanese club Alvark Tokyo with a score of 84-69. In their first home game of the EASL, held in Mongolia, the Xac Broncos demonstrated excellent play in Group C, improving their record to 2-0 after a convincing
Last year, Mongolia was subjected to a large-scale cyberattack organized by state-sponsored hackers from Russia (APT29) and the Chinese group RedDelta. From October 27 to 31, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Communications of Mongolia, in collaboration with the British government, conducted a study to analyze cybersecurity risks. At the event, welcoming speeches were delivered by Sophie Worrall, Deputy Head of the British Embassy in Mongolia, and Kensuke Miyagi, Resident
From October 24 to 27, 2025, the 10th International Congress and Festival of Jew's Harp Music (IJHC/F) took place in Akane, Japan, located on Hokkaido. This event brought together the best folk musicians and researchers from over 50 countries to showcase their cultural heritage. The instrument known as the khööri or Jew's harp is a small but expressive musical instrument typically made of metal or bamboo that produces a characteristic "bong" sound when played. The IJHC/F
The reduction in tariffs affects households, which, according to the study, are categorized by electricity consumption: 45% of the 788 thousand households in the country use up to 150 kWh per month, 40% use from 150 to 300 kWh, and 15% exceed 300 kWh. At the government meeting on February 6, 2025, changes were made to the existing rules, extending the duration of the night discount. Previously, it was in effect from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, but since February of last year, the time frame has been
This resource, being strategically important and scarce, significantly depends on imports to China. It plays a key role in new high-tech industries such as semiconductors and photovoltaic systems, making it indispensable for national competitiveness in high technology. Troy Minerals announced that it has received a mining permit for its "Tsagaan Zalaa" project in Mongolia and has begun negotiations for raw material supplies. Troy Minerals Inc. (CSE:TROY)(OTCQB:TROYF)(FSE:VJ3) reports
During landing, the helicopter skidded and overturned A rescue helicopter crashed at the foot of Everest while its crew was heading to assist climbers who found themselves in a critical situation, reports the publication "TRT in Russian," citing data from Nepal's civil aviation.
The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, during an inspection of the damaged nuclear facilities in the country, announced plans for their swift restoration with improvements. According to the IRNA agency, Pezeshkian emphasized that nuclear knowledge remains with Iranian scientists, and the destruction of infrastructure is not a catastrophe. "We will rebuild everything anew, and it will be even more powerful and efficient," he added.
According to information provided by Science Alert, scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have concluded that for the brain to function normally, a person needs about ten hours of free time each day. This time should include sufficient sleep, healthy eating, physical activity, and social interaction. However, for many people, especially those who care for relatives or work in demanding conditions, achieving this becomes nearly impossible. Epidemiologist Suzanna Rör noted: