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.
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,
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
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.
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.
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
At the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized that Mongolia is focused on active cooperation with other SCO countries in significant infrastructure, urban planning, and energy initiatives, as well as in the humanitarian sphere. The main goal is to create Transit Mongolia — an important hub for trade, tourism, transport, and logistics, connecting Asia and Europe. Zandanshatar highlighted important national initiatives such as "Billions of Trees" and "Food Security and
The new plant will operate 8,000 hours a year and provide the generation of 35 megawatts of electricity. According to the administration of the governor of Ulaanbaatar, a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement was signed last month to implement this project, which has become one of the first major initiatives launched under the PPP Law. The contractor is Renshou Sichuan LLC. The plant, designed to burn 1,500 tons of waste daily, will be located on a 10-hectare site in the Morin Giin Davaa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan expressed its position regarding the conflict in Gaza. In its statement, the Ministry noted: “We welcome the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025) concerning the Comprehensive Plan for Ceasing the Conflict in Gaza. We highly appreciate the efforts of the United States and President Donald Trump, as well as all countries that made significant contributions to achieving this ceasefire agreement.”
At the Sotheby's auction in New York, a work by the famous Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, "Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer," was successfully sold for $236.4 million. This fact was confirmed by the auction house, which reported that this painting now holds the record for the most expensive work of contemporary art ever sold at auction. According to information from TASS, "Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer" depicts the daughter of wealthy patrons of Klimt, dressed in an
President of India Droupadi Murmu. Photo by Capital FM. From November 8 to 13, 2025, President of India Droupadi Murmu visited Angola and Botswana, marking a significant moment for Indian-African relations. This visit was the first for the head of the Indian state to these countries and underscores India's commitment to developing cooperation with African nations at a new level. This was reported by Capital FM. The trip to Angola coincided with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Alexey Chernyshev Chernyshev will remain in custody for 60 days, until January 16, 2026. He may be released on bail of 51.6 million hryvnias, which is equivalent to over one million euros. The investigation suggests that participants in the corruption scheme at 'Energoatom' transferred money to the former Deputy Prime Minister through a so-called "laundromat" — a place where illegally obtained funds were legalized. According to the investigation, Chernyshev was referred to
Illustrative photo The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed that the targets of the strikes were military facilities on Russian territory, which were not specified in the statement. According to representatives of the General Staff, this event underscores Ukraine's determination to defend its sovereignty.
The competition gathered more than 800 participants from 22 countries, and Mongolia was represented by nine athletes who returned home with 12 medals. In the weight category up to 68 kg, Master of Sports of International Class Budjav Enkhbaatar won three gold medals in the snatch, long cycle, and total of the combined event, which added his 10th gold medal of the World Championship to his career. Additionally, he is studying in the fifth year at the Military Academy of Radiation, Biological,
On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of a strategic defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, as reported by RIA Novosti. Trump noted that this event is of historical significance: “We have just signed a strategic defense agreement. Congratulations to you on this,” he said during an official dinner at the White House, timed to the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
From January to September of this year, Russia increased gold imports from Kazakhstan by 1.6 times, reaching a total of 195.6 million dollars, as reported by RIA Novosti. During this time, Kazakhstan exported gold exclusively to the CIS countries, with Russia ranking second among its buyers, purchasing 49.2% of the total export volume. Kyrgyzstan was the leader in purchases.
At a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, as reported by "RBK-Ukraine," several deputies blocked the podium demanding the adoption of "real personnel decisions." The faction "European Solidarity" expressed dissatisfaction and stated that it would not support the dismissal of Galushchenko and Grinchuk until the issue of the resignation of the entire government was raised. Deputies led by Petro Poroshenko blocked the podium, chanting "Government -
International news agencies reported on key events that occurred over the past day both in Ukraine and in other countries amid the ongoing military actions. Here are the main points. A drone explosion in Kyiv. Photo by Reuters. In preparation for a possible threat from Russia to Eastern NATO countries, the European Union is actively working to reduce the time required to deploy troops from Western Europe. Proposals on this issue are expected to be presented on November 19, reports the Financial
The installation of the laser system "Ellex SLT Tango" was carried out as part of the partnership between MNUMS and the Australian international organization Sight for All, with the support of the Australian Embassy in Mongolia. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a minimally invasive and non-traumatic procedure that has already proven to be an effective method for treating glaucoma worldwide, being the gold standard in this field. According to international recommendations, the
Li Qiang meets with Zandan Shatar Gombojav in Moscow, Russia, November 18, 2025. // (Xinhua/Ding Haitao) During a meeting with the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandan Shatar Gombojav, on Tuesday, Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang expressed China's intention to continue expanding trade with Mongolia and explore new areas of cooperation, including green energy and the digital economy. Li characterized the countries as close neighbors connected by mountains and rivers,
Construction work, started three years ago with the support of the USA, reached 97.3% completion as of August 25, 2022. The plant, which is part of the Water Agreement, includes:
The popularity of payment systems varies by region: in Asia, Alipay and Wechat dominate, while Apple Pay and Google Pay are more widespread in North America and Europe. For example, Apple Pay has 774 million active users, while Google Pay has between 200 to 250 million. Google Pay is a convenient and multifunctional tool for contactless payments, popular among users due to its versatility and ability to integrate with various devices. With the launch of Google Pay, Mongolia has gained the
According to NSU, Mongolia's GDP for the first nine months of this year amounted to ₮60.1 trillion (approximately $16.8 billion). The main factors for growth were successful results in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and mining. It was previously reported that in the first half of 2025, Mongolia's gross domestic product increased by 5.6%.
According to Reuters, by the end of 2026, the average price of Brent crude oil could drop to $56 per barrel, while WTI could fall to $52, reports Lenta.ru. Currently, the market values Brent oil at $63 per barrel and WTI at $60. However, experts predict a supply surplus of two million barrels per day, which will put pressure on prices.
Dmitry Peskov “No, there will be no one from Russia in Turkey tomorrow,” Peskov commented on the situation for the press. Earlier, Vladimir Zelensky announced his trip to Turkey on the 19th, intending to "activate" the negotiation process and present "prepared solutions" to partners. The President of Ukraine also plans to resume the exchange of prisoners of war. According to Reuters, Steve Witkoff will join Zelensky at the meeting.
Today at 6:11 AM West Indonesian Time (2:11 AM Moscow Time), the Semeru volcano located in eastern Java erupted, as reported by RIA Novosti. According to the observation post, the eruption produced an ash column approximately 800 meters high, rising from the summit of the volcano, which stands at 4476 meters above sea level.
Google CEO and parent company Alphabet's Sundar Pichai urged people to approach artificial intelligence responses with caution and to use additional sources of information in an interview with the BBC. He emphasized the importance of being able to effectively apply these technologies in appropriate areas, but also warned against blindly trusting their conclusions. Pichai noted that modern AI systems "can make mistakes." According to the BBC, their investigation showed that many
Illustrative photo From 2022 to 2025, 338 criminal cases related to the participation of citizens in international armed conflicts were registered in Uzbekistan. Security Service officials noted that they record hundreds of cases each year where citizens become members of religious extremist or terrorist groups, as well as foreign mercenaries. The overwhelming majority of these individuals found themselves in such situations due to manipulation by criminal groups or deception, and in some
According to a statement from a White House representative, the administration insists that the bill include a provision that would guarantee the U.S. president control over the sanctions imposed. “It is important for the administration and the president that the sanctions package includes a clause that gives the president the right to make final decisions. If such a clause is included, I am sure the president will consider the possibility of signing this bill,” noted a source in the White
As reported by the Agency, the name "Balkhash" won the competition, which involved 882 participants, making it the most popular among the proposed options. The chosen wording also aligns with international practice, where nuclear power plants are named based on geographical principles. Additionally, the commission approved the names in Russian and English: Атомная электростанция «Балхаш» and Balkhash Nuclear Power Plant.
Volodymyr Zelensky In his message, Zelensky noted: “Tomorrow we will hold meetings in Turkey. We are preparing to activate the negotiation process and we have certain solutions that we will propose to our partners. Our main goal is to expedite the end of the war. We are also continuing work on resuming exchanges and returning prisoners.” According to information provided by Reuters, a representative of U.S. President Donald Trump, Stephen Witkoff, will also meet with Zelensky in Turkey
Illustrative photo Uzbekistan will continue to export electricity to Afghanistan in 2026. This became possible thanks to an agreement signed on November 17 in Tashkent, as reported by the press service of the Uzbek Ministry of Energy. According to the Ministry of Energy, the agreement resulted from negotiations between Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov, the head of the ministry, and Abdul Bori Omar, the director of the Afghan company Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS).
Donald Trump expressed his congratulations to the world regarding the historic decision of the UN Security Council, which approved the establishment of the Council of Peace. This new body will be headed by the President of the United States and other prominent world leaders, reports Kazinform. “I congratulate the world on this wonderful decision of the UN Security Council, which recognized and approved the creation of the Council of Peace, which I will lead together with the most respected
The firefighters arrived at the scene when the fire had already completely engulfed the building. During the operations to extinguish the fire and search for victims, rescuers managed to evacuate three people who were unconscious and handed them over to medical personnel. Neighbors reported that there were guests in the house at the time of the tragedy, as the owners had hosted an event the day before.
// Alexander Korolkov/RG Mikhail Mishustin held talks with Gombozhavg in Moscow, where he arrived to participate in the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Despite the language barrier, both sides found common ground, as Zandan Shatar is fluent in Russian, having studied at one of the Russian universities. "Mongolia is our strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific region," emphasized Mishustin.
Illustrative photo Georgia is introducing new rules for citizens living abroad. Now they will be able to participate in parliamentary and municipal elections only on the condition of returning to their homeland. This was stated by the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili, at a special press conference. In his opinion, Georgians outside the country face difficulties in making informed decisions due to their separation from their homeland. Papuashvili also noted that they
// atommedia.online The construction of a small-capacity nuclear power plant in Mongolia could take a central place in Russian-Mongolian interaction for many years to come. This was stated by Sergey Demin, head of the Rosatom representative office in Mongolia, at the seminar "Nuclear Energy: A Step into the Future," TASS reports. According to Demin, the development of partnership in the field of nuclear energy with Mongolia appears to be very promising and significant. He is
On Monday, November 17, the UN Security Council voted in favor of a resolution supporting Donald Trump's peace plan, which includes a proposal to create international forces to stabilize the situation in the Gaza Strip. Thirteen out of the fifteen Council members supported the proposal, while Russia and China chose to abstain, reports DW. The initiative includes not only the disarmament of the Hamas movement but also the establishment of a transitional Palestinian administration.
Illustrative photo According to the new requirements, graduates of medical universities will be obliged to work for up to three years under the supervision of a more experienced doctor in medical institutions participating in the program of state guarantees for free medical care, which mainly includes state organizations. Residents studying on a budget basis will have to sign a targeted training agreement, under which they are required to work for at least three years in their specialty at the
The attack on the school occurred while the police officers on duty engaged in a shootout with the assailants, who then climbed over the fence and forcibly took the girls from the dormitory. During the incident, one school staff member was killed while trying to protect the children, and another was injured and is currently in the hospital. Witnesses reported that the militants began shooting to create panic among the students and staff.
A significant theft occurred at the Louis Vuitton boutique in the Italian capital, Rome, as reported by Kazinform. According to information from the ANSA agency, at least three masked criminals used a vehicle to break through the metal gates and gain access to the store's warehouse.
In an interview with the UN News Service, Gauhar Mukhatjanova, a researcher at the UN Institute for Disarmament Research and director of the International Organizations and Non-Proliferation Program at the Vienna Center, emphasized that the multilateral nuclear disarmament system is facing a serious crisis, accompanied by growing distrust among states. In her opinion, the global arms control architecture, which has been developed over many years, is on the verge of collapse. "The situation
The visit will take place on November 20-21 at the invitation of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as stated in the press service's announcement. As part of the official meeting, negotiations are scheduled between the delegations of the two countries, during which the development of mutually beneficial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Armenia will be discussed.
During the event, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia, Batbaatar Bat, presented a strategy and recommendations for addressing pressing environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, and land degradation through coordinated actions. Mongolia announced its intention to put forward three key initiatives at the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP17). This information was published on the ministry's Facebook page. As Minister Bat noted, at the 17th
As a result of the vote, out of 15 Council members, 13 supported the resolution, while Russia and China, who have veto power, abstained from voting. On his Truth Social page, Trump noted that this "incredible UN Security Council vote" was a significant event and confirmed that he would lead a new "Council for Peace." He emphasized that it would include "the most respected and influential leaders in the world."
Illustrative photo The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has approved a new law that expands opportunities for employers in labor relations with foreign workers. According to the new regulation, employers will be able to terminate contracts with migrants if the established regional limit on jobs is exceeded. This law amends Article 327.6 of the Labor Code of Russia and will come into effect on March 1, 2026. Deputies from the "New People" party proposed this
According to the publication "Moscow Komsomolets," the official in question turned out to be Sergey Shoigu, who holds the position of Secretary of the Security Council of Russia. Reports indicate that the location for the preparation of the terrorist attack was at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery in Moscow, where Shoigu was planning to visit the graves of his relatives.
Anchbayar Nyamdorj expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to participate for the first time as an observer at this important agency meeting. In his speech, he emphasized that the creation of a nuclear-weapon-free zone is crucial for international cooperation, strengthening stability both in the region and on the global stage, as well as for building trustful relations between countries. During the conference, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs