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The President of Uzbekistan will visit Brussels on an official trip on October 23-24.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev - President of Uzbekistan // Website of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan During the visit, bilateral meetings are planned with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, as well as with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council. One of the key topics will be the implementation of agreements reached at the "Central Asia - European Union" summit in Samarkand in April.

23.10.2025, 15:20

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The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan confirmed the explosion of an unidentified drone in the west of the country

The agency's message states that "the debris was found in a remote area, away from populated places. No casualties or damage have been reported." Currently, the Ministry, along with other authorized bodies, is investigating the causes of the incident and the origin of the drone.

23.10.2025, 15:18

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Russia struck Kyiv, seven people injured

As a result of the attack in the Podil district, fires broke out in three apartment buildings, and cars caught fire in several courtyards. The shockwave damaged windows in residential buildings, a school, and a kindergarten, as well as a business center. Fragments fell near a synagogue, after which the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Moshe Asman, posted a video demonstrating the aftermath of the strike on his Facebook page. Additionally, in the Obolon district, the glazing of one of the residential

23.10.2025, 15:09

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Pilgrims from Uzbekistan have the opportunity to apply for the Hajj trip online

The agency noted that this portal was created to simplify the application process, increase transparency, and minimize human factors in queue formation. Electronic submission of applications helps to avoid the need to visit various organizations and collect a large number of documents. Citizens of Uzbekistan can register for a pilgrimage trip for Hajj or Umrah in two ways: through the "Unified Portal for Hajj and Umrah" itself or through the Unified Portal of Interactive State

23.10.2025, 14:43

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Shamans openly use psychedelic substances for healing in South Africa

In an elegant wooden cabin on the outskirts of Cape Town, Stuart Dodds is preparing for his second psychedelic session, seeking to cope with several mental health issues. He has already tried prescription medications but believes that psychedelics are the key to his recovery. “My mom died suddenly, and it was awful. Then, a year after her death, I separated from my ex-wife. After that, I started having serious problems,” shares 53-year-old Dodds.

23.10.2025, 12:53

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Russia struck Ukraine. Two dead in Kyiv, emergency power outages across the country.

As a result of the attacks in Kyiv, two people have died, including one in the Dnipro district, where a fire broke out in a high-rise building, as reported by the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. More than five people were injured. In the Zazim community of the Brovary district, three casualties have also been reported due to shelling, according to the State Emergency Service. Among the injured was an 83-year-old woman who was in the burning building. According to the head of the city

23.10.2025, 11:19

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The Slovak Court Sentences Shooter of Prime Minister Fico to 21 Years in Prison

Juraj Cintula As a result of the trial, Cintula was found guilty of a terrorist act. Despite the defense's requests to reclassify the charge to a less severe one related to assaulting a public official, the court upheld its decision. The defendant claimed that his intentions were not to kill Fico; he only wanted to cause him physical harm so that the Prime Minister could no longer perform his duties. Cintula explained his actions as stemming from hatred for the policies implemented by

23.10.2025, 11:16

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TurkPA announced its readiness to strengthen cooperation with the MPS in the humanitarian sphere

In his speech, Hasan emphasized that the issues of violations of humanitarian norms remain extremely relevant on a global level. He noted that in the context of armed conflicts, climate change, and mass migration, all states and parliaments bear the responsibility for protecting the most vulnerable segments of the population, as reported by the TurkPA press service. The Secretary General highlighted the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation in promoting humanitarian commitments,

23.10.2025, 11:13

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An exhibition opens at the Art Gallery to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of the artist Urjingiin Yadamsuren

The exhibition "Amar Bayasgalan" will feature rare works of art from the collection of the Art Gallery and the archive of the U. Yadamsuren Foundation, as well as personal belongings of the master. The main goal of the event is to present to a wide audience the talent and legacy of the artist who significantly influenced the development of Mongolian visual arts. A distinctive feature of the exhibition will be the display of unique works that are rarely shown to the public, starting

23.10.2025, 11:10

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Ukrainian Drones Attacked Enterprises in Dagestan and Mordovia

According to his statement, there is currently no information about casualties or victims, and data on the destruction is being clarified. Melikov did not specify the particular enterprise that was targeted in the attack. The Telegram channel Astra published a video showing a drone flying over Makhachkala. The recording captures the sound of an explosion.

23.10.2025, 11:09

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Trump announced that he canceled the meeting with Putin in Budapest

Illustrative photo Trump emphasized: “I canceled the meeting with Putin because I see no point in trying to achieve the necessary result. Every time we have productive discussions, but they lead nowhere. Therefore, I decided to cancel the meeting, although we can return to this issue in the future.” The meeting was initially agreed upon during a phone call between Trump and Putin that took place on October 16, but a specific date was not announced. Later, on October 21, the Financial Times and

23.10.2025, 11:07

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Mongolia's Team at the III Asian Youth Games in Manama

At the III Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, 134 athletes from Mongolia are participating, representing the country in 20 different sports. The volleyball competitions started two days ago, and on the evening of October 20, the men's team of Mongolia played a match against Pakistan, which did not end in their favor. Teams representing Mongolia in disciplines such as 3×3 basketball, taekwondo, Muay Thai, boxing, and mixed martial arts will fly to Bahrain to participate in the

23.10.2025, 11:07

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Peskov: Putin, like Trump, does not want to waste time in Budapest

Dmitry Peskov Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump are serious about the upcoming meetings and do not wish to waste time. This statement was made by Putin's press secretary, commenting on Trump's words that he does not plan to "waste time" at the meeting in Budapest. According to Dmitry Peskov, “Both presidents are used to effective work and high results. However, achieving effectiveness requires preliminary preparation.”

23.10.2025, 11:02

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The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources invited the company "Ontra" to send a group for negotiations.

At the meeting of the temporary parliamentary commission responsible for protecting Mongolia's interests regarding Oyu Tolgoi, information was heard from various parties. Gongoryn Damdinyam, a member of parliament and the minister of industry and mineral resources, heads the working group tasked with negotiating with investors. The group will address key issues and present results to the parliament to determine the state’s share in the shares of the company "Ontra," which holds

23.10.2025, 10:56

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Prime Minister Orban: Preparations for the Trump-Putin Summit Continue

Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban On Wednesday, Viktor Orban announced the ongoing preparations for the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. “The Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is in Washington. We are continuing preparations for the summit. The date has not yet been agreed upon. When the time comes, we will organize it,” Orban wrote on his Facebook account. Peter Szijjarto, the head of Hungary's foreign ministry, added that discussing the cancellation of the

23.10.2025, 10:55

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North Korea conducted tests of hypersonic weapons on its territory

During the tests, two hypersonic vehicles were launched from the Ryokpho area in the capital Pyongyang and directed northeast. They "hit the target" on the plateau near Mount Kwasan in the Orang County, located in North Hamgyong Province, according to information from the agency. Pak Jong Chon, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, who was present at the launches, emphasized that the new weapon demonstrates the continuous improvement of the

23.10.2025, 10:51

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The Ambassador of Mongolia urged Japan's Niigata Prefecture to cooperate with the aimags of the Central Region.

The Ambassador Bayarsaihan emphasized the importance of a long-term development strategy for Mongolia until 2050 and highlighted the implementation of regional development policies. He focused on the Central region of Mongolia and expressed hope for cooperation between the Japanese region of Hokuriku-Shinetsu, which includes the prefectures of Niigata, Nagano, and Yamanashi, and the aimags of Central Mongolia, where active agricultural development is observed. The Second Secretary of the

23.10.2025, 10:50

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In Russian regions, an increase in fuel prices at small gas stations has been recorded. The Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation announced it is monitoring the situation.

In certain regions of Russia, there is an increase in fuel prices at small gas stations that are not part of large networks, according to information from Rpravda.ru. The Ministry of Energy of Russia informed RBC that the price increase at such gas stations exceeds the inflation rate, while large companies adhere to a more restrained pricing policy focused on social responsibility.

23.10.2025, 10:42

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Man opens fire outside the parliament building in Belgrade

The President of Serbia characterized the incident as a terrorist attack

23.10.2025, 10:42

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In France, Five Museums Were Robbed in a Week

A recent robbery occurred at the "House of Enlightenment Denis Diderot"

23.10.2025, 10:40

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A drone exploded in western Kazakhstan, - media

According to witnesses, "the roofs of the houses in the village nearly blew off," indicating the power of the explosive charge from the drone that detonated. The publication notes that the crater formed confirms the significance of the explosion. Representatives of the local administration, emergency services, and law enforcement are working at the scene. The military prosecutor's office has already initiated a criminal investigation.

23.10.2025, 10:36

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New Delhi became the city with the most polluted air in the world after the Diwali celebrations

A layer of smog can be seen early in the morning in Wazirabad, New Delhi, India, on October 18, 2025. On Wednesday, about 20 million residents of New Delhi woke up to one of the most polluted airs among megacities around the world, as reported by CNN. According to the Swiss company IQAir, the level of PM 2.5 in the air of New Delhi currently exceeds the annual norms set by the World Health Organization by more than 40 times.

23.10.2025, 10:35

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Mosquitoes Discovered in Iceland for the First Time

The mosquito Culiseta annulata is visible on the control monitor connected to the microscope in the mosquito monitoring laboratory at the Friedrich Löffler Institute Professor Gislason suggested that there may be more than three mosquitoes in Iceland. He noted that these insects are capable of surviving the winter by finding shelter in basements and attics, where the temperature does not drop below zero. According to information from The Guardian, all the found mosquitoes belong to the species

23.10.2025, 10:34

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Another museum in France was robbed just hours after the theft at the Louvre

According to the radio station, the incident occurred on the night of October 20. On Monday morning, museum staff discovered signs of a break-in and the disappearance of exhibits. Police arrived at the scene immediately. The thieves took several gold and silver coins that were minted in the 18th and 19th centuries, while other exhibits remained in place. The museum is temporarily closed to visitors. According to police data, the robbers acted in an organized manner, taking advantage of the

23.10.2025, 10:31

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The U.S. Imposed Sanctions Against "Rosneft" and "Lukoil"

The reason for the sanctions was the "lack of serious commitment from Russia to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine," the ministry noted. Scott Bessant, the Secretary of the Treasury, emphasized: "Now is the time to end the violence and immediately declare a ceasefire. Due to President Putin's unwillingness to end this senseless war, we have decided to impose sanctions on the two largest oil companies that support the Kremlin's military actions."

23.10.2025, 10:29

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Project of Construction of CHPP-5: An Innovative Path to Energy Independence and Environmental Safety

The TPP-5 project aims to reduce dependence on electricity imported from abroad and increase domestic production volumes, as well as to implement modern production technologies. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources reports that the launch of TPP-5 will have a positive impact on air quality in Ulaanbaatar, particularly due to the elimination of 51,000 chimneys in the ger areas and the introduction of environmentally safe technologies. In particular, the ash and slag generated at the

23.10.2025, 10:29

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The EU adopted the 19th sanctions package with restrictions for Russian banks and diplomats

Illustrative photo In the new sanctions package, as emphasized by Kallas, the main focus is on Russian banking institutions, cryptocurrency exchanges, as well as organizations in China and India. The restrictions also affect the movement of Russian diplomats to prevent destabilization. “It is becoming increasingly difficult for Putin to finance the war,” she noted. According to Reuters, the new measures include a ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). These restrictions will

23.10.2025, 10:28

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EU countries approved the 19th sanctions package against Russia

Illustrative photo The European Union has confirmed the approval of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The Danish delegation to the EU reported this, citing information from Reuters. “We are pleased to inform you that we have just received notification from the last EU member state that lifted its objections regarding the implementation of the 19th package of sanctions. In this regard, the written approval procedure by the Council of the European Union will begin. If no other states

23.10.2025, 10:20

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In Russia, the sharpest rise in gasoline prices in the last 15 years has been recorded. How are Russians coping with this? - Media

According to a survey conducted by the WEBBANKIR platform among 1,600 Russians, 74% of respondents noticed an increase in gasoline prices since August. 90% of those surveyed expect further price hikes, with 50% anticipating a sharp jump in prices. Four-tenths of respondents reported that they have reduced the frequency of trips in their personal vehicles to save money. Additionally, 13.8% have started using their cars less often, while 13.2% have completely switched to public transport.

23.10.2025, 10:17

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North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan

The launch was recorded at 8:20, however, the military could not determine the type of missile, its altitude, and flight range. Earlier, on May 8 and 22, launches of short-range ballistic and cruise missiles were also carried out from the territory of North Korea towards the Sea of Japan. This launch was the first since the new government of President Yoon Suk-yeol took office in South Korea in June. Additionally, the launch occurred on the eve of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

23.10.2025, 10:16

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Russia opposed Trump's idea to halt the war along the front line. Lavrov stated that calls for a ceasefire contradict the agreements made in Alaska.

Sergey Lavrov Lavrov noted that the "European patrons" of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are trying to persuade the U.S. to change its position, which he believes contradicts the agreements reached during the meeting in Anchorage. He emphasized that "such an approach means ignoring the root causes of the conflict." The Foreign Minister added that a call for an immediate ceasefire would result in a significant part of Ukraine remaining under the control of the

23.10.2025, 10:15

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Clear weather will persist in most of Kazakhstan in the coming days

At the same time, rain is expected in the west and northwest of the country, caused by the activity of a cyclone trough. In several regions of the republic, an increase in wind is also anticipated, and in the night and morning hours, fog may form in the west, north, and east. The temperature regime will remain stable without significant fluctuations.

23.10.2025, 10:11

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Turkic states aim to strengthen economic and trade ties with the EU, - CSTO Secretary General Omuraliyev

Kubanychbek Omuraliyev Omuraliyev also emphasized that the combined GDP of Turkic-speaking countries amounts to 2.1 trillion dollars, while the total trade volume reaches 1.1 trillion dollars. He noted that this joint economic growth is "dynamically developing." The Secretary General pointed out the existence of strategic partnerships between most Turkic-speaking countries and the European Union, adding that it is time to expand ties beyond bilateral frameworks.

23.10.2025, 10:07

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Mongolist Anna Damdinovna Tsendina awarded the degree of honorary doctor

The degree of Honorary Doctor was awarded in recognition of her contribution to the study of the history and culture of Mongolia, as well as to the development of Mongolian studies. This decision was made based on the Regulations on Awards and the decision of the Academic Council of the Institute of Mongolian Studies. The award ceremony took place in the main educational building of the Mongolian State University and gathered scholars, professors, researchers, and students who came to honor

23.10.2025, 10:04

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U.S. Senate Fails to Pass Shutdown Prevention Bill for the 12th Time

The attempt by the U.S. Senate to approve a bill that would allow the government shutdown to end has once again ended in failure. 54 senators voted for the document, while 46 voted against it. A minimum of 60 votes was required for the bill to pass successfully. Disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over key budget items, including healthcare issues, have caused the ongoing shutdown, which has been in effect since the beginning of October. This shutdown has already become the second

23.10.2025, 10:03

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The Russian Defense Ministry announced the downing of 139 Ukrainian drones. A fire occurred at an enterprise in Ryazan.

According to information received from the Telegram channel Astra, the Ryazan Oil Refinery was attacked, and currently, access to it is blocked. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that during the night of October 23, their air defense forces destroyed and intercepted 139 drones, among which 22 were shot down in Belgorod region, 21 in Voronezh, 14 in Ryazan, and 13 over Rostov region.

23.10.2025, 10:00

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The Louvre reopened three days after the robbery

The Louvre resumed its operations on October 22, after having fallen victim to a robbery three days earlier. Thieves used a window to enter the museum and smashed display cases in the Apollo Gallery, where the jewels of French monarchs were kept. The Paris prosecutor's office is currently investigating two main versions of what happened. Experts believe that recovering the stolen valuables will be extremely difficult.

23.10.2025, 09:59

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Trump: It takes six months to a year to learn how to use a Tomahawk

Trump noted that "the problem with the Tomahawk is that it is a very complex weapon, and it takes at least six months, often a whole year, for effective use. Therefore, only those who are already trained can launch these missiles, and we do not plan to train anyone," he added. The president also pointed out that the question of using these missiles in the future seems too distant to him.

23.10.2025, 09:56

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The National Olympic Committee of Mongolia Honored Olympic Medalists

On October 21, this Tuesday, the National Olympic Committee of Mongolia gathered Olympic medalists along with their relatives to pay tribute to them. Mongolia first participated in the Olympic Games in 1964, held in Tokyo. Just four years later, in 1968, 20 Mongolian athletes competed in the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. On October 20, 1968, Chimidbazaryn Damdinsharav, a Hero of Labor and People's Teacher, won a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling in the 52 kg category, becoming the

23.10.2025, 09:49

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The exhibition "Mongols: A Journey Through Time" will open at the Rietberg Museum in Zurich.

This exhibition aims to showcase the evolution and historical development of urban planning in Mongolia. Visitors will be able to learn about the history of the Hunnu Empire, as well as the numerous vast empires that occupied the territory of Central Asia. Additionally, the exhibition will highlight the traditions of social, military, and cultural development inherited from the Hunnu, including the strategic role of horses, as well as the production of bows and arrows. The structure of the

23.10.2025, 09:38