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Museum "Genghis Khan" and the Vatican's Papal Secret Library signed an MoU
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Museum "Genghis Khan" and the Vatican's Papal Secret Library signed an MoU

During the official visit of the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhna, to the Holy See, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Museum "Chinggis Khan" and the Vatican Apostolic Library, also known as the Papal Secret Library. According to information from the National Museum "Chinggis Khan," the agreement covers four main areas of cooperation: Exchange of scholars and specialists, including conducting research focused on the history of the Mongol

08.12.2025, 09:02
In the world

Thailand carried out airstrikes on targets in Cambodia

On December 8, the Thai army announced airstrikes on military targets in Cambodia located in disputed areas along the border. This decision was a result of mutual accusations between the two countries of violating ceasefire conditions, according to information from Reuters. According to Thai military data, one Thai soldier was killed and four were injured as a result of recent clashes. These events occurred in two zones of the eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani after Cambodian forces

08.12.2025, 08:58
At the border of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, 11,000 railcars have accumulated
Economy

At the border of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, 11,000 railcars have accumulated

In southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Uzbekistan, about 11 thousand wagons have accumulated, most of which are carrying grain. Some of them have already been stationary for six days. The reasons for this congestion were explained by representatives of the national company "Қазақстан темір жолы" to the 24KZ film crew.

08.12.2025, 08:56
Economy

Global Food Price Index Declines for the Third Consecutive Month - FAO

In November 2025, global prices for key food products continued to decline, with the exception of the situation regarding grain crops. This data was published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in an official report. According to the FAO, the food price index in November stood at 125.1 points, which is 1.2 percent lower than the figure recorded in October. Thus, the decline has been ongoing for three months.

08.12.2025, 08:52
Two Mongolian Settlements Joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
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Two Mongolian Settlements Joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

The Bayangol district of Ulaanbaatar and the Bayan-Öndör somon located in the Orkhon aimag have officially been included in the Global Network of Learning Cities of UNESCO. This event marks the first for Mongolia within this network, which unites 498 cities worldwide, demonstrating leadership in lifelong learning and providing accessible educational opportunities for all residents. Joining the network opens new horizons for Mongolia in the field of international cooperation aimed at fostering

08.12.2025, 08:49
There was an attempted coup in Benin
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There was an attempted coup in Benin

In Benin, located in West Africa, an unsuccessful attempt at a coup d'état took place. The military, who called themselves the "Military Committee of Revival," seized the state television channel and announced live the ousting of President Patrice Talon and the dissolution of all state institutions. Photo Reuters

08.12.2025, 08:42
Strong magnetic storms are expected on Earth on December 9 and 10.
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Strong magnetic storms are expected on Earth on December 9 and 10.

According to the laboratory, disturbances will be caused by a solar plasma ejection moving towards our planet after an M8.1 class flare recorded on the night of December 9. Although the flare itself was not particularly powerful, its center was directed straight at Earth, which will ensure an almost direct hit with maximum effect. No factors are expected that could weaken this impact.

08.12.2025, 08:39
Moon Dance won a bronze medal at the World Dance Championship
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Moon Dance won a bronze medal at the World Dance Championship

The WDSF World Championship took place on December 6, 2025, in Braunschweig, Germany. Currently, WDSF includes 99 participating countries, among which are 13 from America, 49 from Europe, 2 from Oceania, 13 from Africa, and 21 from Asia, with 78 of them recognized by National Olympic Committees. The first WDSF World Championship was organized in 1935 by the International Dance Federation for Amateurs (FIDA), founded in Prague, Czech Republic. The Mongolian team took third place in the standard

08.12.2025, 08:30
Mongolia and Austria to Deepen Cooperation in All Areas of Mutual Interest
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Mongolia and Austria to Deepen Cooperation in All Areas of Mutual Interest

left: Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Battsereg Batmunkh On December 5, 2025, official negotiations took place in Vienna between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsereg Batmunkh and the Minister for Europe and International Affairs of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger. During the discussions, both sides noted that the upcoming visit of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen to Mongolia in May 2025 is of great importance for the development of bilateral

08.12.2025, 08:26
Clashes have begun on the border between Thailand and Cambodia
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Clashes have begun on the border between Thailand and Cambodia

Clashes have begun on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, as reported by RIA Novosti citing Khaosod. According to military data, confrontations occurred in several areas along the border, resulting in one soldier's death and four others injured. On Monday morning, information was received about an attack on the Anupong military base from Phnom Penh. As a result of this incident, one Thai soldier was killed and two were injured. In response, Bangkok dispatched F-16 fighter jets for

08.12.2025, 08:25
Constantly beat and insulted his wife. Police detained a man at Issyk-Kul.
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Constantly beat and insulted his wife. Police detained a man at Issyk-Kul.

A woman from the Ak-Suu district, located in the Issyk-Kul region, reported to the police about ongoing violence from her husband. The press service of the regional internal affairs department announced the initiation of a criminal case regarding this matter. Photo from the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of Issyk-Kul region. The suspect in domestic violence has been detained

08.12.2025, 08:19
Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Highlights by the Morning of December 8
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Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Highlights by the Morning of December 8

Over the past 24 hours, foreign media and news agencies have reported on key events in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Below are the main points. Konstantinovka, affected by shelling. Photo by Oleg Petrasiuk. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in response to reporters' questions that Volodymyr Zelensky has not yet reviewed the U.S. proposal aimed at resolving the conflict. "We spoke with President Putin and Ukrainian leaders, including Zelensky, and I

08.12.2025, 08:15
Mongolia welcomed over 810,000 tourists, setting a historical record
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Mongolia welcomed over 810,000 tourists, setting a historical record

Mongolia has recorded the highest number of foreign tourists since the beginning of 2025 According to the Mongolian Tourism Organization, as of December 2, 2025, 810,389 tourists have visited Mongolia. This number has exceeded the record set in 2024, when 1,433 cases were registered. Last year, more than 808,000 tourists came to the country, marking the highest annual figure, with an economic contribution of $1.6 billion. The main sources of tourists for Mongolia remain China, South Korea, and

08.12.2025, 08:06
Local news

The educational community asks Sadyr Japarov for support

The Federation of Professional Unions (FPS), representing the interests of more than 184,000 workers in the education sector, has addressed an open letter to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov. In this appeal, it is emphasized that the country's education system is on the brink of collapse due to the selflessness of teachers who continue their work daily despite fatigue and difficult working conditions.

08.12.2025, 08:05
Western Mongolia is likely to face a harsh winter — dzud
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Western Mongolia is likely to face a harsh winter — dzud

The Saturday message from the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia indicates the possibility of extreme winter conditions known as "dzud" in the western aimags of the country, including Bayan-Ölgii, Uvs, and Khovd. According to meteorologists, a recent risk assessment showed that nearly 20% of Mongolia's territory is at high risk of dzud, while over 30% is at medium risk. Currently, more than 70% of the country is covered with snow up to 30 cm

08.12.2025, 08:02
The Secretary General of the CIS, Omuraliyev, spoke at the first meeting of the labor ministers of member countries in Baku
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The Secretary General of the CIS, Omuraliyev, spoke at the first meeting of the labor ministers of member countries in Baku

Kubanychbek Omuraliyev In his speech, Omuraliyev noted that the discussions at the meeting focused on issues such as promoting decent work, increasing labor mobility, improving social protection systems, and developing skills in the Turkic space. He added that the new platform for interaction will significantly strengthen cooperation between states and contribute to improving the quality of life for citizens of the participating countries. High-ranking representatives from various countries

08.12.2025, 07:57
In Kyrgyzstan, mountain passes are open, and traffic on the highways is stable
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In Kyrgyzstan, mountain passes are open, and traffic on the highways is stable

As of the morning of December 8, according to the state company "Kyrgyzavtozhol," all key mountain passes in the country are functioning without restrictions, and traffic is proceeding as usual. Road service specialists are actively monitoring the condition of the roads, clearing the routes of snow and treating them with inert materials to ensure safe passage.

08.12.2025, 07:48
Luxembourg Delivered Portable Ultrasound and Fetal Cardiomonitoring Devices to Remote Medical Centers in Mongolia
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Luxembourg Delivered Portable Ultrasound and Fetal Cardiomonitoring Devices to Remote Medical Centers in Mongolia

As part of this initiative, 22 portable ultrasound machines and 22 fetal monitors were delivered for a total of ₮1.864 billion. These devices will now be used in medical centers in 20 somons and two remote districts of the capital. Ultrasound diagnostics and monitoring of fetal heart activity are crucial in obstetric practice. Pregnant women should undergo at least four ultrasound examinations during their pregnancy, starting from the eighth month, and it is also important to monitor the fetal

08.12.2025, 07:47
Mongolia exported 73.8 million tons of coal in 11 months
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Mongolia exported 73.8 million tons of coal in 11 months

According to information published on Friday by the General Customs Administration of Mongolia, the volume of coal exports in the first 11 months of the current year amounted to 73.8 million tons. The report states that this result is 0.3% lower than the figures for the same period in 2022. The mining sector continues to be one of the key drivers of Mongolia's economy, as the country possesses significant reserves of natural resources, including gold, silver, copper, and coal.

08.12.2025, 07:46
China is displacing Russia from Mongolian exports — intelligence
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China is displacing Russia from Mongolian exports — intelligence

In 2023, Mongolia plans to increase coal exports to China by nearly 20%. It is expected that the volume of supplies will reach 100 million tons, which will help strengthen the resource sector, which already accounts for about 12% of the country's gross domestic product. In addition, the government confirms the presence of oil reserves amounting to 33.4 billion tons, although coal still remains the most demanded commodity in exports. To support this growth, Mongolia and China are

08.12.2025, 07:26
In the world

FAO: Global Food Prices Decline for the Third Consecutive Month

According to data presented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in November, prices for staple foods continued to decline, except for grains. The FAO price index, which tracks monthly changes in the international food market, stood at 125.1 points, which is 1.2% lower than in October.

08.12.2025, 07:07
Astronomers have discovered a planet with a mysteriously tilted orbit
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Astronomers have discovered a planet with a mysteriously tilted orbit

// Mayuko Mori, Astrobiology Center Astronomers used a network of telescopes at the Las Cumbres Observatory to observe the transit of a planet across the disk of its star. In this process, which astronomers call a transit, a temporary decrease in the brightness of the star is observed, allowing the planet to be identified. From February to March 2024, special cameras MuSCAT3 and MuSCAT4, installed on two-meter telescopes, recorded three transits of TOI-3884b. During the observations,

08.12.2025, 04:04
In Bishkek, firefighters rescued three and evacuated 40 residents from a high-rise building
Incidents

In Bishkek, firefighters rescued three and evacuated 40 residents from a high-rise building

The fire became known in the morning. The first fire crew was dispatched to the scene at 08:30, and at 08:41, additional forces arrived for support — a fire truck and a command unit from district department No. 5. The fire was completely extinguished by 10:34. In Bishkek, firefighters rescued three people and evacuated 40 residents from a high-rise building. In Bishkek, firefighters rescued three people and evacuated 40 residents from a high-rise building. In Bishkek, firefighters rescued three

07.12.2025, 20:51
In the world

Petr Yan Becomes UFC Champion Again by Defeating Merab Dvalishvili

In the match that became the key event of the tournament, Yan demonstrated excellent skill, despite the fight being very intense. In the first round, he was able to break through Dvalishvili's defense, leading to a serious cut, which left the champion bleeding throughout the encounter. Although the Georgian fighter landed more significant strikes — 147 compared to Yan's 132, the latter showed superiority in accuracy and control, executing five successful takedowns against two by the

07.12.2025, 20:38
Incidents

A man was detained at Issyk-Kul on suspicion of systematically beating his wife

A criminal case regarding prolonged domestic violence against a woman from the Ak-Suisky district has been opened in the Issyk-Kul region. This was reported by the regional Department of Internal Affairs. On November 25, a local resident I. A., born in 1992, approached the police station. She reported that her husband, 38-year-old I. E., living in the village of Kairma-Aryk, had been applying physical and psychological aggression towards her for a long time.

07.12.2025, 20:34
In the world

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Benin announced the prevention of a military coup.

After the attempted armed coup was thwarted, the situation in the country remains stable. This was reported by Interior Minister Alassane Seydou, as conveyed by the news portal 24hauBenin. According to the minister, in the early hours of December 7, a group of military personnel attempted to destabilize the state; however, security forces quickly intervened and prevented the coup.

07.12.2025, 20:10
Local news

Asman Airlines resumes direct flights between Almaty and Karakol

Asman Airlines has announced the launch of regular direct flights between Almaty and the international airport "Karakol." The first flight took place on December 5, as reported by the company's press service. The journey now takes only 35 minutes, arriving in Karakol at 14:25. Ticket prices start from 6,500 soms (39,000 tenge, $75).

07.12.2025, 19:56
Local news

Increase in ARVI. In Kyrgyzstan, 214 kindergartens are under quarantine, 207 schools have switched to online.

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a significant increase in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. As a result of these changes, 214 kindergartens have been temporarily closed for quarantine, and 207 schools have switched to online learning. These measures were announced by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Health and the Department of Disease Prevention, as well as the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, are monitoring the situation and strengthening

07.12.2025, 19:53
Local news / Exclusive

Unusual Names: A Police Department Employee Shared the Name Her Parents Gave Her After Visiting a Religious Figure

Local residents of Kadamzhai are actively interested in the meaning of the name Topanisa Abdieva. A Turmush correspondent learned the story of her name from the horse's mouth. Topanisa shared that her parents chose this name based on the recommendation of a wise moldo. This decision was connected to tragic events in their family: "I am the fifth child among my siblings — I have two older and two younger siblings. The two older children who were born before me did not survive. When I

07.12.2025, 19:42
The new head of the Traffic Police criticized subordinates for the increase in traffic accidents in their areas.
Local news

The new head of the Traffic Police criticized subordinates for the increase in traffic accidents in their areas.

During a working meeting with the personnel of the Department of Road Safety of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region, held under the leadership of Azenbek Kozukeiev, issues related to the increase in the number of traffic accidents in certain areas were discussed. The head of the Department of Road Safety expressed criticism towards the heads of the divisions and set a one-month deadline to correct the identified shortcomings. He also warned that strict disciplinary measures

07.12.2025, 19:35
In the world

Thailand has strengthened security after a shooting on the border with Cambodia

According to the Telegram channel "Real Thailand News," the conflict began when Cambodian troops fired first, leading to a brief skirmish in the border area. The clash occurred in the Phu Pha Lek - Phlan Hin Paet Kon area. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Minister of the Interior have ordered an increase in border control, to protect local residents and raise the military's readiness level. The Ministry of Defense has been tasked with stabilizing the situation, and

07.12.2025, 19:33
Bishkek's Weekly Agenda: Film Classics, Exhibitions, and Concerts
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Bishkek's Weekly Agenda: Film Classics, Exhibitions, and Concerts

Permanent exhibitions of the museum: December 9-12 During this time, the museum offers visitors a variety of exhibitions, including painting, graphics, sculpture, and decorative applied arts. The exhibitions are open for visits every day except Monday. Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

07.12.2025, 18:49
Exclusive

Life in the Regions: In Issyk-Kul, a pensioner makes wooden barrels for kumys and has come up with a way to ease women's labor

Askarbek Kachaganov, a 66-year-old resident of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region, is implementing modern technologies in the process of making kumis. In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, he shared that he has been making wooden barrels for six years, varying in volume from 10 to 150 liters. Askarbek previously worked in construction, and after retiring, he switched to woodworking. “When I received an order for a barrel, I found my calling in this work. I purchase lumber from Russia, a

07.12.2025, 18:29
Local news / Exclusive

In the sky over the Chuy Region, a video was taken of flocks of geese and swans flying by

Observers from the Jayyl and Moscow districts of the Chuy region witnessed an exciting spectacle — the flight of numerous flocks of geese and swans. // Turmush “Every year, these large birds migrate through the Chuy Valley in search of warmth, leaving their homeland before the onset of cold weather. They head to Africa and Southeast Asia, aiming to cross the passes of the Tian Shan before they are covered by snow clouds,” local residents shared.

07.12.2025, 17:48
An earthquake of magnitude 7 occurred in Alaska
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An earthquake of magnitude 7 occurred in Alaska

An earthquake occurred on December 6 at 11:41 local time, as reported by The New York Times. The epicenter was located 90 kilometers north of the city of Yakutat, at a depth of 10 kilometers. After the main shock, a series of aftershocks followed, with magnitudes exceeding 5.

07.12.2025, 17:10