According to a BBC investigation, Andrew received millions of pounds from Kulibayev, using funds from a company involved in corrupt activities. Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev, through his lawyers, told the BBC that he used a loan from Enviro Pacific Investments to purchase Andrew's former mansion.
The artist was 54 years old. He fought cancer for a long time, and on December 22, his condition worsened, and he was hospitalized after a stroke. He gained public love thanks to his role as Ruslan in the cult film "Racketeer," as well as his participation in a number of other film projects.
Illustrative photo According to the document, this decision will affect 35 organizations that are not part of the UN system, as well as 31 structures related to the UN. List of organizations outside the UN:
On December 28, 2025, the National Cancer Center of Mongolia (NCCM) performed its first robotic surgery, marking a significant event in the field of surgical treatment in the country. The implementation of robotic surgery in Mongolia began three years ago. This innovative technology is already used in 69 countries around the world.
For the first time, Mongolia will hold a large-scale celebration of the World Horse Day, which will take place from July 11 to 13, 2026, in the Khui Doloon Khudag area, located on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar. It is expected that around 10,000 riders from 56 countries will participate in the event. The organizers are currently working on creating a rich program that will include five thematic zones. These zones will be dedicated to various aspects of horseback riding, including entertainment,
This year, as part of the "Milk Program," Ulaanbaatar will provide milk to 189,600 students in grades 1-5. Starting in 2024, the governor's office will begin regular distribution of milk for 19,000 students in select schools in the city, doing so two to three times a week. The capital's budget for 2026 allocates 8.9 billion tugriks to expand the program, which will allow milk to be offered to 189,000 elementary school students in public schools once a week.
The working group has set several key tasks for itself, including the popularization of the history of the Great Mongol Empire among the population, the organization of events covering various age groups, the integration of anniversary ideas into the program of the National Holiday, and the promotion of the historical and cultural heritage of the empire beyond the country's borders through diplomatic channels. The group is led by Khassuuriyin Gankhuyag, who is the Deputy Prime Minister of
Miezis will begin his journey in the 2025/26 season as part of the Ulaanbaatar Energy team. He has won gold at the 2020 Olympic Games, silver and bronze medals at world championships, as well as numerous awards at European championships, including one gold and three silvers. Additionally, he was recognized as the most valuable player at one of the Grand Slam tournaments.
The President of Kazakhstan outlined key reforms and new powers for rural district akims At a dialogue platform that gathered representatives of executive power at all levels, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of Kazakhstan, emphasized the importance of this event. About 80 percent of the akims of rural districts in the country are participating in the event.
The Deputy Minister noted that this month an agreement was confirmed with the Russian oil refinery in Angarsk. He also added that the consumption of petroleum products in Mongolia increases by about 30% annually. Despite the fact that supplies from Russia remain stable, it was decided in January to increase the volumes by 60%. As of January 5 of the current year, the supply of petroleum products in Ulaanbaatar is at a stable level. The ministry has begun work on accumulating a 20-day supply of
The actor who played the lead role in the film "Racketeer" The artist's death was confirmed by his daughter Diana. She reported that at the end of December, her father was urgently hospitalized due to a stroke. Over the past year and a half, his health had been very unstable: periods of improvement alternated with sharp declines in condition. During this time, Murat Bisembin practically did not leave the hospital.
The events unfolded on January 7, when protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in protest against the actions of ICE that led to the shooting. According to Minnesota Public Radio, thousands of people participated in the rally. According to law enforcement, the woman attempted to run over an ICE patrol, which led to the tragic incident.
Lindsey Graham shared that after a productive meeting with Donald Trump on various issues, the president approved a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia, as he wrote in his post on the social network X. In November 2025, Graham claimed that this bill would give the U.S. president the ability to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs on imports from countries that purchase Russian oil and gas. He also noted that this could encourage Vladimir Putin to engage in peace negotiations. Graham
Starting January 21, 2026, new requirements will come into effect in pilot mode Starting January 21, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan applying for tourist and business visas of category B1/B2 to the USA will face new conditions. In particular, a mandatory visa bond will be introduced, which is part of the pilot visa bond program that includes Kyrgyzstan. Official information about this has been published on the website of the U.S. Department of State.
According to information voiced by the Minister of Internal Affairs of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, as a result of the U.S. attack on the country, at least 100 people have died. Cabello noted that among the victims are civilians, including women who were in their homes and became victims of powerful bombs dropped on Venezuelan territory. "At the moment, we have recorded 100 dead and about the same number of injured," CNN quotes him as saying.
During a conversation with journalists, Zelensky noted that tough measures could be an effective way to pressure Moscow. He believes that the American authorities have the necessary tools, and if Ukraine becomes a priority for them, they can find suitable ways to pressure Russia. “Here’s an example with Maduro. The operation was carried out, and the result is visible to the whole world. Let them do something similar with Kadyrov. Perhaps then Putin will start to think,” he added. In response
The tanker, previously known as Bella 1, was seized in the northern part of the Atlantic based on an order issued by a federal court in the USA. It was monitored by the US Coast Guard ship USCGC Munro, as reported by the US European Command on the social network X. The operation to seize the vessel was coordinated by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with the Department of Defense of the USA.
As a result of a raid organized by the United States, 100 people were killed. This was reported by Reuters, citing Diosdado Cabello, the Minister of Internal Affairs of Venezuela. Cabello characterized the incident as a treacherous attack, noting that among the victims were young people who had no connection to the events.
In his statement on the White House website, Trump noted that many of these organizations contribute to the spread of radical climate policies and ideological programs that contradict the sovereignty and economic power of the USA. According to the press service, Americans have already spent billions of dollars supporting international organizations without achieving tangible results.
Recent actions by the United States to detain two tankers linked to circumventing international sanctions and transporting oil from Venezuela have been confirmed by military sources and the Reuters agency. The operation involved the vessel Bella 1, also known as Marinera, which had been pursued in the Atlantic Ocean for over two weeks. According to information obtained from the U.S. European Command, the seizure of the tanker occurred in the North Atlantic based on a federal court warrant. The
A recent incident occurred in the upper part of the Ala-Archa Natural Park in the Alamudun District of the Chui Region, where a man injured his leg near a waterfall and was unable to leave the area on his own. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. To rescue the injured man, three specialists from the Edelweiss rescue team were dispatched, who were on duty in the park at that time. Rescuers successfully evacuated the 45-year-old man, identified as
According to information obtained from ABC News, the Trump administration demanded that Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, cease all political and economic ties with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba. Washington also insists that Venezuela limit its oil extraction cooperation exclusively to the United States, giving them priority in the sale of heavy crude oil. Sources claim that meeting these demands is a necessary condition for lifting restrictions on increasing oil production
April McClain Delaney, a representative of the Democratic Party in the U.S. Congress, has called on her colleagues to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. According to her, this proposal is related to Trump's actions in Venezuela. Delaney claims that the president violated the Constitution by acting without the consent of Congress. She also noted that Trump expressed an intention to govern Venezuela following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, the country's
An investigation into the disappearance of four family members has begun in the Kyzylkogin district of the Atyrau region. A local resident contacted the police, reporting that her brother, along with his wife and two adult children, have not been in touch for over a month. According to law enforcement agencies, the family lived in the village of Zhangeldi and went missing in November of last year. After they left home in an unknown direction, contact was lost. It is believed that the family may
According to information provided by Fox News and Iranian opposition members from the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the city of Abdanan, located in the west of the country near the border with Iraq, has allegedly come completely under the control of protesters. Additionally, similar reports have emerged regarding the city of Malekshahi in Ilam province. NCRI member Ali Safavi stated in an interview with Fox News that the residents of these cities "effectively control the
An important meeting has concluded in Paris, where leaders of the "coalition of the willing," as well as representatives from Ukraine and the USA, gathered. French President Emmanuel Macron announced that an agreement on a declaration guaranteeing Ukraine's security has been reached. This information is reported by Sky News. Macron emphasized that this declaration marks the first time close cooperation among 35 coalition countries, Ukraine, and the USA is officially recorded. He
Illustrative photo The publication also lists the batch numbers of the products that will be withdrawn from sale. The recall concerns products from several brands, including NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN 2 OPTIPRO, NAN sour milk, NAN Supreme, and ALFARE Amino. The company notes that, despite the insignificant amount of the toxin and the absence of its regulation in Uzbekistan, as of January 5 of this year, actions to recall certain batches of baby food in Central Asia have begun as part of Nestle's
According to information from the publication, the first of the proposed scenarios suggests the possibility of a U.S. armed invasion of the island. The second option involves coercion, specifically offering the Danish government to buy Greenland, accompanied by promises of significant investments in the region's economy and improvements in the quality of life for local residents. The third scenario considers signing a compact of free association. The Times points out that the U.S. already
It is reported that according to Senator Roger Wicker, the U.S. plan is based on controlling Venezuelan oil tankers, which are currently fully loaded. He also pointed out that Caracas has only a few weeks left before financial collapse if exports are not resumed. “We do not plan to deploy troops on the ground... That is not our intention,” he emphasized. According to him, the strategy includes a naval blockade and economic pressure.
The representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, expressed concern about the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, stating that it undermines international stability. This information was published by the "Xinhua" agency. During a press conference, she emphasized that Washington's actions, which ignore Maduro's status as president, constitute open judicial persecution and the creation of a so-called judicial process in American courts. In her opinion, this is a
In his message on January 7 on the social network Truth Social, Trump announced that sanctioned Venezuelan oil would be sold at market prices, and he himself would oversee the funds received as president. This decision followed a recent U.S. military operation aimed at overthrowing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Trump emphasized that the plan had already been forwarded to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright for immediate implementation. The oil will be collected on tankers and delivered
The publication claims that the U.S. has military resources for a possible forceful seizure of this island. However, such an operation against a NATO ally could have serious consequences for the alliance and lead to a negative reaction from the local population. Furthermore, The Times discusses the possibility of signing a Compact of Free Association, which implies that the U.S. would provide financial assistance while Greenland would transfer its defense obligations to Washington, maintaining
Recently, the vessel Bella 1 was renamed Marinera According to data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS), the tanker is currently located about 300 miles south of Iceland. According to CBS News, the US intends to intercept this tanker. However, it remains unclear whether the actions of the US Coast Guard have changed following the appearance of Russian naval forces in the region.
The situation with Bangladesh's debt obligations, which are increasing due to Chinese loans, has become a topic of discussion among the country's top financial officials. The acknowledgment of falling into a debt trap was voiced by the chairman of the National Board of Revenue of Bangladesh, M. Abdur Rahman Khan. However, no real steps have been taken yet to change this course. Details can be found in the article by Asian News Post. Acknowledgment of the ProblemBangladesh is no longer
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA counterintelligence officer and convicted spy, has died in prison in the United States. According to CBS News, citing a statement from an FBI representative, his death occurred on January 5, 2026. At the time of his passing, Ames was 84 years old.
The Kyrgyzstan national team will play its next match on January 9 against the team of Vietnam The final stage of the Asian Cup for teams under 23 years old has begun in Saudi Arabia, and in their first match, the Kyrgyzstan national team faced the tournament hosts — the Saudi Arabian national team. The game took place at the Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah.
As reported by Politico, sources in the U.S. administration stated that Washington expects actions from Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, that her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, did not take. In particular, Rodriguez is required to increase efforts to combat drug trafficking, eliminate "hostile agents" from Iran and Cuba, and cease oil supplies to U.S. rival countries. Additionally, sources told the publication that Washington insists on holding elections in Venezuela
As a result of adverse weather conditions across Europe, hundreds of flights have been canceled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at airports in Paris and Amsterdam. In France, three people died in two incidents related to icy conditions in the Landes department in the southwest. In Paris, there are reports of two victims in separate traffic accidents: one involved a collision between a car and a truck, while in another case, a taxi crashed into a curb and fell into the Marne River due
On the orbital station "Tiangong," taikonauts conducted scientific experiments with lithium-ion batteries aimed at improving the performance of energy systems in space. This was reported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The research was carried out by the crew of the "Shenzhou-21" spacecraft in collaboration with scientists from China on Earth.
President Trump noted that the oil will be sold at market prices, and the funds received will be under his control as the head of state. "This money will be used for the benefit of both the Venezuelan people and the citizens of the USA!" he added in his message on the social network Truth Social. According to the president, the oil supplies will be delivered by sea vessels and unloaded directly on US territory.
The placement of bonds not only allows the bank to diversify its funding sources but also contributes to the expansion of its activities, opening new horizons for forming credit portfolios, including "green" loans and other products aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. The agents for the bond placement were J.P. Morgan and Seaport Global. Temuulen Batmunkh, the bank's CEO, noted that the successful entry into the international bond market is a significant achievement for
In total, it is planned to cover 85.8 kilometers of roads and road infrastructure, including the construction of pedestrian bridges in two locations and the installation of street lighting along 31 kilometers in two sections. As part of the program for the maintenance and improvement of the road network, the following tasks will be carried out: Maintenance and repair of main and auxiliary roads, including the installation of road signs and traffic regulation devices; Application of road
At the event organized in collaboration with the Administration of the somon, the Citizens' Representative Khural, and the regional federation of camel breeders, more than 20 participants from various aimags gathered, including Dornogovi, Umnugovi, Dundgovi, Bayankhongor, Govi-Altai, and Uvurkhangai. In the male camel racing category, the camel of Usukhbayar from the somon Bayandalai in the aimag of Umnugovi finished first. The second and third places were taken by camels belonging to
The new educational complex will be located in the Student City, which is part of the educational, scientific-research, and industrial cluster zone outlined in the master plan for the development of Khunyu. The detailed master plan design has been completed, as well as the first stage of construction and engineering infrastructure, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026.
At the "coalition of the willing" summit in Paris, Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky, along with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, signed an agreement to send a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine. Additionally, the meeting participants, including US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, approved the "Paris Declaration," which contains security guarantees for Ukraine.
At the "Winter Exhibition - 2026" of the Mongolian Theater Museum, 108 works can be seen, among which Buddhist religious art, contemporary painting, and zumber wood products stand out. This was reported by the Mongolian Theater Museum. The main goal of the exhibition is to draw attention to contemporary crafts and cultural heritage by showcasing creations made by both teachers and participants of the retreat. This exhibition is organized for the first time in collaboration with the
During his visit, Ambassador Enkhsoh held a meeting with the Honorary Consul of Mongolia, Archie Miller, where they discussed issues related to Mongolia's image and strengthening cooperation in the fields of education and culture. Additionally, the ambassador met with representatives of the Mongolian diaspora living and working in Scotland, providing them with information about the embassy's activities. During this meeting, consular services were provided to citizens, and their
Since the beginning of 2025, there has been a significant increase in gold prices, amounting to 59 percent. In December 2024, the price per ounce was $2638.88, and by December 2025, it had risen to $4310.45. According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in January 2025, the price of gold reached $2711.28 per ounce. From that point on, the price of this precious metal continued to rise, setting new historical records more than 50 times.