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Korea to Participate in the Implementation of Mongolia's National Projects: Steel Production and Copper Smelting

The 9th session of the Intergovernmental Joint Committee of Mongolia and the Republic of Korea took place on November 19, 2025, in Ulaanbaatar. The meeting was chaired by Byambatsogt Sandag, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and head of the Mongolian delegation, as well as Ms. Kim Jin Ah, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and head of the Korean delegation. Representatives from relevant ministries and institutions of both countries participated in the

21.11.2025, 04:40

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Educational Infrastructure of the Capital: 12 New Schools and 24 Kindergartens to Open by 2025

This year, the capital has 668 kindergartens operating, where 135,582 children are being educated. Currently, 412,273 students are enrolled in 326 general education institutions. The ongoing construction works aim to improve the quality and accessibility of preschool education, create comfortable conditions for children, optimize working conditions for teachers and staff, and increase the accessibility of educational institutions in the serviced areas. The Department of Education of the

21.11.2025, 04:30

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American woman wins $1.75 million from husband's mistress for destroying marriage

Akira Montague, residing in the USA, has been awarded $1.75 million in compensation following a legal dispute with her husband's mistress, Brenna Kennard. The lawsuit was filed in May 2024, and the jury confirmed the plaintiff's claims, as reported by People. Initially, Akira demanded $3.5 million, claiming that Kennard played a key role in the destruction of her marriage to Timothy Montague. The woman accused the mistress of deliberately pushing for a divorce, engaging in illegal

20.11.2025, 21:26

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WHO cuts staff amid budget deficit

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to reduce its staff by 1,282 people due to a budget deficit for 2026–2027. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the funding shortfall will amount to approximately 1 billion dollars during this period. Ghebreyesus noted that the reorganization process, prompted by the approval of the new budget, is nearly complete, and is currently in its final stage — the redistribution of personnel.

20.11.2025, 17:59

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Coffee with Cockroaches and Worms Has Become a Trend in China

In Beijing, the insect museum has introduced an unusual coffee drink that contains ground cockroaches and dried yellow mealworms, as reported by Kazinform citing the South China Morning Post. In the museum's cafes, this drink is sold for 45 yuan, which is approximately 550 soms per cup.

20.11.2025, 17:51

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The Turkish Supreme Court found a man guilty of divorce for liking photos of other women.

According to information from the Habertürk television channel, the Supreme Court of Turkey ruled that a man who actively liked other women on social media is responsible for the divorce. The court ordered him to pay his ex-wife 500,000 lira as compensation, as well as 5,000 lira monthly in alimony. The lawsuit was filed by the woman in the Supreme Court after the case was considered in the Kayseri court. In her statement, she pointed to systematic humiliation by her husband, his infidelity,

20.11.2025, 17:49

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In Russia, over 19,000 illegal migrants were deported in 2025, - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

Migrants in Russia The operation "Illegal-2025" resulted in the identification of more than 128 thousand violations of migration legislation. As a result, over 19 thousand decisions were made regarding the expulsion and deportation of foreign citizens from Russia, as noted by a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Volk also pointed out that out of the total number of violations, 100 thousand pertain to the rules of entry, exit, transit, and stay in the country, while

20.11.2025, 17:11

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Lukashenko instructed to create the "best supertractor in the world"

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko instructed the new General Director of the Minsk Tractor Works, Taras Murah, to develop the "best super tractor in the world." “The whole world needs our tractors. Sell them. If at any point you are not succeeding, focus on quality. Create a super tractor that will be the best in the world, and slightly increase its price,” Lukashenko's words are quoted by the BelTA agency.

20.11.2025, 16:45

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The Central Asian countries agreed to recognize each other's university diplomas.

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have reached an agreement on the mutual recognition of diplomas issued by higher educational institutions in these countries. According to Zakon.kz, on November 12, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers of Kazakhstan approved the corresponding intergovernmental agreement.

20.11.2025, 16:45

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Due to a power outage in some areas of Paris, 55,000 homes are left without electricity.

The outage affected not only apartments and houses but also traffic lights and street lighting, resulting in many areas being plunged into darkness. Additionally, some metro and suburban transport lines temporarily suspended their operations. According to information from the electricity network operator Enedis, as reported by Le Parisien, the outage lasted approximately five minutes. However, for a number of homes, this time turned out to be significantly longer.

20.11.2025, 15:51

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The President of Uzbekistan instructed to punish over 20 district khokims for "showiness" in employment issues

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has initiated penalties for over 20 khokims (district heads) due to insufficient work and "showy" actions in the field of employment. This was reported by the president's press secretary Sherzod Asadov after a video selector meeting held on November 19, where the results of the fight against poverty and employment were discussed. According to Asadov, the president instructed the prime minister to take measures against the khokims of 20

20.11.2025, 14:23

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Trump signed a law on the publication of all materials related to the Epstein case

President Donald Trump announced the signing of a law that requires the Department of Justice to release all materials related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. On his page on the social network Truth Social, Trump noted that Epstein "was charged in 2019 by the Justice Department of his administration, not by the Democrats." He also emphasized that Epstein "was a Democrat all his life," "donated

20.11.2025, 13:46

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Uzhydromet Started Advising Uzbeks to Wear Masks Daily Due to Dirty Air

Since November 20, the Agency for Hydrometeorological Service of Uzbekistan (Uzhydromet) has started to inform citizens daily about the deteriorating atmosphere and has strongly recommended wearing masks outdoors. According to automatic stations, the level of fine particulate matter PM10 in the capital reached 299 micrograms per cubic meter — this value is close to the maximum allowable concentration of 300 µg/m³. However, the level of PM2.5 reached 202 µg/m³, which is 3.4 times higher than

20.11.2025, 13:44

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Reuters: US President's Special Envoy for Ukraine Kurt Volker to Leave Trump Administration

Keith Kellogg, Keith Kellogg holds a temporary position limited to 360 days, although the U.S. Senate may extend his tenure, according to Reuters sources. One informant noted that the retired general did not plan to stay in this role for long. Requests for comments from the White House and the State Department went unanswered. Kellogg is a prominent figure in the Trump administration and actively supports Ukraine. On some issues, he has faced differing opinions from the Special Envoy for Peace

20.11.2025, 12:23

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Documents in the Epstein Case to be Declassified: Trump Signed the Law

U.S. President Donald Trump announces the signing of a new law that requires the Department of Justice to disclose all documents related to the infamous Jeffrey Epstein, convicted of sexual crimes, as reported by the BBC. According to this law, the department must provide all information from the investigation within 30 days, and the data must be available in a format that allows for searching and downloading.

20.11.2025, 11:52

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The Louvre announced a tender for security enhancement works

After the high-profile robbery in October, when nine precious jewels were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, the museum announced the start of an open tender for security enhancement work. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing the relevant document. According to the tender conditions, the contractor will be required to implement works aimed at ensuring the museum's security as part of an overall plan that has already been approved.

20.11.2025, 11:35

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Japan has decided to save the economy with aggressive spending

In response to rising prices for goods and services, Japanese authorities have decided to introduce a package of measures costing $129 billion. This was reported by the Kyodo agency. Among these funds, more than $12 billion will be allocated for subsidies to local administrations, which will be able to use this money at their discretion. There will also be payments of 20,000 yen for each child, totaling more than $2 billion. Additionally, the government plans to reduce fuel taxes.

20.11.2025, 11:20

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Lithuania will reopen border crossings with Belarus again

The closure of border crossings with Belarus was caused by incidents of balloons with smuggled goods entering Lithuanian territory, as reported by DW agency. The Lithuanian government has confirmed that the decision to resume the operation of border checkpoints has already been made, although specific dates have not yet been specified.

20.11.2025, 10:46

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The number of victims from the Russian strike on Ternopil has risen to 26, - head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

In his message, Klimenko also noted that nearly a hundred people were injured as a result of the strike. Moreover, 26 residents of the apartment buildings remain missing. On the night of November 19, during a large-scale attack, Russian cruise missiles struck two nine-story buildings. In one of the structures, the upper floors were partially destroyed, while in the other, two entrances were completely burned down. Minister Klimenko reported that 19 people died as a result of the fire.

20.11.2025, 10:32

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The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that it has not received information from the U.S. regarding agreements on Ukraine.

Maria Zakharova In an interview, Zakharova also expressed doubt about the reliability of the information published by some foreign media regarding new agreements, suggesting that they may be commissioned. She urged the authors of such materials to clarify the sources of their information. "In the U.S., there are official channels for discussing and resolving such issues, and they should be used," she added. Recently, Politico, citing a senior official from the White House, reported

20.11.2025, 10:08

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China threatened Japan with measures over the Prime Minister's words about Taiwan

On Wednesday, November 19, a representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, stated at a regular press conference that Beijing would be forced to take decisive measures if Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi did not retract her erroneous statements about Taiwan. According to DW, her words were confirmed by Reuters. Mao Ning emphasized that Japan needs to take concrete steps to protect the foundations of bilateral relations. She noted that the Japanese Prime

20.11.2025, 09:28

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The meeting of the Council of Presidents of the Turkic Red Network of the OGT took place in Baku

At the event, participants first visited the Alley of Honorary Burials, where they honored the memory of the national leader Heydar Aliyev, as well as paid tribute to the heroes who gave their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of the country by visiting the Alley of Martyrs and the monument "To the Martyrs of Turks". At the beginning of the meeting, the president of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, Novruz Aslanov, emphasized that the country not only speaks of

20.11.2025, 09:19

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The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dismissed the heads of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Energy amid a corruption scandal

German Galushchenko and Svitlana Grinchuk The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has decided to dismiss Justice Minister German Galushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Grinchuk, as reported by Hromadske.ua. Support for Galushchenko's dismissal was expressed by 323 deputies out of 338, while Grinchuk received support from 315 deputies out of 336. Both ministers were absent from the session.

20.11.2025, 08:44

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Humanitarian cooperation is one of the main priorities of the OTG, - Secretary-General Omuraliyev

Within the framework of the Turkic States Organization (TSO), humanitarian cooperation holds an important place. This is emphasized by the holding of the second meeting of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Network of TSO member states in Baku. The Secretary General of the TSO, Kurbanbek Omuraliev, stressed this point during the meeting, as reported by Trend. According to Omuraliev, although the TSO covers more than 45 areas, including foreign policy, economy, sports, and technology, humanitarian

20.11.2025, 08:33

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Western media revealed details of Trump's new plan for Ukraine

According to a new peace plan developed with the participation of special envoys from the presidents of the USA and Russia, Steven Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriev, the United States demands that Ukraine completely relinquish control over the territories of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, as well as reduce the size of its army by half. This is reported by the Financial Times and Axios, citing sources familiar with the initiative. According to Axios, the plan involves the withdrawal of Ukrainian

20.11.2025, 08:13

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A Clinical Skills Room Opened at the Mongolian Center for Children with Disabilities

In Mongolia, a new clinical skills room has opened at a center for children with disabilities funded by China. The opening ceremony of the room took place on Tuesday at the Mongolian Rehabilitation and Development Center for Children with Disabilities. At the event, the Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia, Mrs. Shen Minjuan, emphasized that since the center's opening in 2019, more than 50,000 children with disabilities have received assistance there, which confirms the strong ties between the

20.11.2025, 07:51

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Mongolian Shepherds and Farmers Visited the "Smart Farm" of Canada's Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

A group of 13 representatives, including herders, farmers, and officials, visited the college's technology farm. Recently, a visit by 13 individuals from Mongolia took place at the Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, who were eager to find new ideas for agricultural development and increasing youth employment in their country. Mongolian delegation Olds University, located in Alberta, was founded in 1913 as Olds Agricultural College and is now part of the Alberta Rural Development

20.11.2025, 07:51

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Mongolia warns of heavy snowfall and strong winds

On Thursday, the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia issued a warning about heavy snowfall and wind. Starting Thursday evening, snowstorms are expected to sweep across the central and western regions of the country, with an anticipated average wind speed ranging from 18 to 24 meters per second, according to the meteorological agency's report. Meteorologists urged residents of Ulaanbaatar and 21 aimags, including nomads, to be especially vigilant and

20.11.2025, 07:41

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Mongolia's Achievements in Social Development Highlighted at the Summit in Doha

During the summit, important aspects of addressing existing problems and reaffirming commitments outlined in the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and its Programme of Action were discussed. The document serves as a roadmap for achieving sustainable development goals by 2030. The delegation of Mongolia, led by the advisor to the Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection, Saran Gombojav, included participants of plenary sessions and key discussions. Topics of discussion

20.11.2025, 07:31

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Putin and the Prime Minister of Mongolia Discussed Expanding Cooperation

// Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia During the meeting, the President of Russia emphasized the positive trend in trade turnover, which increased by 7.9% in the first eight months of 2025. He also expressed interest in deepening trilateral relations between Russia, Mongolia, and China. One of the key outcomes of the negotiations was the decision to hold a meeting of the intergovernmental commission dedicated to trade, economic, and scientific-technical cooperation in Ulaanbaatar by the

20.11.2025, 07:20

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Tomorrow is Mongolia's Day of Pride

According to the legislation of Mongolia, the country celebrates nine state holidays and anniversaries each year. One of these holidays is the birthday of the Great Genghis Khan, which is celebrated according to the lunar calendar on the first day of the first winter month of 1162 (the Year of the Water Horse). In 2025, this event falls on Friday, November 21, and will be marked as a state holiday.

20.11.2025, 07:17

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UN adopts Mongolia's resolution on rural women

At the meeting on November 14, 2025, the Third Committee of the 80th UN General Assembly approved the resolution "Improving the Situation of Rural Women and Girls," proposed by Mongolia. This became known through a publication on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. According to data provided by recent studies, about 3.5 billion people, which constitutes 43% of the world's population, live in rural or remote areas. Of these, 1.7 billion are women and

20.11.2025, 06:57

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Physical: Asia: winners announced – complete final leaderboard and country rankings

This spin-off of the Netflix series Physical: Asia is analyzed in detail by the author here. This South Korean reality show from Netflix showcases a competition among eight countries in Asia. In the first season of the show Physical: Asia, the results were summarized and winners were announced. This international spin-off of the famous South Korean fitness reality show Netflix, Physical: 100, started on October 28. Eight countries competed in various challenges testing their strength,

20.11.2025, 06:30

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Events in Ukraine and the World. Main News by the Morning of November 20

In the last 24 hours, foreign media have covered important events related to the situation in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the key points. A fire resulting from a strike by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. Photo by Sergey Bobok / AFP. U.S. President Donald Trump presented a new plan that includes, among other things, demands for Ukraine to cede eastern territories to Russia, reduce the size of its armed forces, and abandon certain types of weapons. The document

20.11.2025, 06:18

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The U.S. Congress approved a law on the disclosure of documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case

As reported by Reuters, the House of Representatives passed the bill by a large majority, and a similar decision followed from the Senate within hours. The document now needs to be signed by President Donald Trump. According to a senior source in the White House, Trump plans to sign the law as soon as it arrives. It is also reported that the White House is surprised at how quickly the bill passed through the Senate, as it was expected that the discussion would take more time.

19.11.2025, 21:31

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The White House is preparing a major peace agreement with Russia on Ukraine

As reported by Politico, a possible framework agreement could be reached by the end of this month or even "as early as this week." Previously, American media reported that Washington is secretly working on a new plan to end the conflict in Ukraine.

19.11.2025, 21:24

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NASA will launch a crewed mission to the Moon in early 2026

A press release published on NASA's website states that the launch of the Artemis II mission, which includes a crewed flight to the Moon, is scheduled no later than April 2026. According to the publication, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will spend about ten days in space, orbiting the Moon.

19.11.2025, 18:41

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Die Welt: Thousands of future conscripts in Germany have passports from Russia and Kazakhstan

According to data published in the newspaper Die Welt, a significant number of potential conscripts born after 2008 hold not only German citizenship but also citizenship of Russia and Kazakhstan. This data was provided by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany. In December of this year, the Bundestag plans to approve new conscription rules: starting in 2026, all 18-year-old citizens of Germany will be required to fill out a questionnaire and undergo a medical examination to determine their

19.11.2025, 17:23

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Zelensky and Umerov are Involved in the Corruption Case in Ukraine

The document related to the investigation notes that until January-February 2025, Mindich, using his connections with high-ranking officials and President Zelensky, planned to illegally enrich himself through the organization of criminal activities in various sectors of the country's economy. It is also mentioned that Mindich carried out his actions with the support of then-Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, who assisted him in the appropriation of budget funds from the Ministry of

19.11.2025, 16:30

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Ronaldo attended a dinner at the White House and met Trump's son

At a recent official dinner at the White House, Cristiano Ronaldo, the famous Portuguese footballer, met Barron Trump, the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Kazinform, the event was attended by the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and other notable figures. Trump expressed his joy at the meeting, noting: “Barron is a true fan of Ronaldo. Now that they have met, I think he will respect his father even more. Thank you for coming, it is a great honor for us.”

19.11.2025, 15:51

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Russia attacked Ukraine with 48 missiles and 476 drones, 10 killed in Ternopil

As a result of this attack, 40 X-101 cruise missiles, 7 Kalibr missiles, and one Iskander-M ballistic missile were used, as reported in the morning update. Additionally, Russian forces launched 476 drones, of which about 300 turned out to be "Shaheds". The air defense system managed to intercept most of the attacking objects. It was recorded that 7 missiles and 34 strike drones hit 14 locations, and debris fell in 6 areas. The main strikes were concentrated in the Lviv, Ternopil, and

19.11.2025, 15:15

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Axios: The US and Russia are working on a secret plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine

Illustrative photo According to sources, this plan includes 28 points organized into four key categories: peace in Ukraine, security guarantees, security in Europe, and prospects for relations between the USA, Russia, and Ukraine. Trump's special envoy on this issue, Steve Witkoff, is leading the effort to develop the document. During consultations, he maintains contact with Kirill Dmitriev, the special representative of the President of Russia dealing with investment and economic

19.11.2025, 13:59

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NASA will host a live broadcast today about comet 3I/ATLAS

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced an open press conference today, during which new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will be presented. This was reported by TASS. The live broadcast will begin at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (11:00 PM Moscow Time) and will focus on images obtained during various NASA missions related to this comet.

19.11.2025, 13:41

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The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Ukraine struck Voronezh with ATACMS missiles.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, on November 18, the Ukrainian Armed Forces made an "attempt" to attack Voronezh using long-range ATACMS missiles manufactured in the USA. It is reported that four missiles were launched towards the city. The ministry claims that all missiles were successfully intercepted using S-400 systems and the "Pantsir" system. As a result of falling debris, the roofs of a children's home, the Voronezh Regional Gerontological Center,

19.11.2025, 13:07

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Britain to Build 13 Factories for the Production of Weapons and Explosives

As part of the military reform aimed at strengthening defensive capabilities, the United Kingdom will begin the construction of 13 modern factories for the production of weapons and explosives. This was reported by the Financial Times, where the country's Defense Minister John Healey shared the government's plans. This week, two new factories for the production of unmanned aerial vehicles will be opened. Healey has prepared a statement for Parliament, in which he will outline the

19.11.2025, 12:54

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German tourists poisoned in Istanbul. Preliminary cause of death announced.

Tourists from Germany became victims of poisoning, allegedly caused by aluminum phosphide, which has no antidote, according to information from the AHaber television channel. According to forensic data, the disinfection of the hotel where they stayed was carried out just a few hours before the family began experiencing symptoms of poisoning.

19.11.2025, 12:41

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The meeting of the secretaries general of TURKPA and OSCE PA took place in Istanbul

The meeting discussed the prospects for deepening cooperation between the two organizations and emphasized long-term partnership relations. Gasan noted the significant support from Montella in the establishment of TURKPA and pointed out that the foundations laid over ten years ago serve as a solid base for future development. One of the main topics of the meeting was the possibility of renewing the experience exchange program for the staff of the TURKPA International Secretariat in Copenhagen.

19.11.2025, 12:14

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In Kazakhstan, the incidence of influenza and ARVI is rising, schools are switching to remote learning

Illustrative photo According to the minister, the circulation of the influenza virus was detected in the 41st week, that is, at the beginning of October, which happened earlier than in the previous epidemic season. No new strains of influenza that had not been previously observed in Kazakhstan have been identified. All patients with symptoms of ARVI and influenza are being tested for other viruses. The circulation of rhinovirus, parainfluenza, adenovirus, bocavirus, coronavirus, RSV, and

19.11.2025, 12:13