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Four Mongolian Athletes to Represent the Country at the XIV Winter Paralympic Games
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Four Mongolian Athletes to Represent the Country at the XIV Winter Paralympic Games

In 10 days, the XIV Winter Paralympic Games will kick off in Italy, in Milan and Cortina. Four of our athletes will participate in the competitions, competing in three different disciplines. Ganbold Batmunkh and Dashdorj Tsegmid will compete in men's cross-country skiing events of 10 and 20 kilometers, while Tserenpuntsag Biyambadorj will participate in alpine skiing competitions, and Selenge Adiyaamunkh will compete in women's cross-country skiing. This information is provided by

26.02.2026, 07:01
Mongolia Revokes Permits from Six Foreign NGOs
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Mongolia Revokes Permits from Six Foreign NGOs

The Immigration Agency of Mongolia monitors the activities of branches and representative offices of international non-governmental organizations operating in the country. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. As part of its work, the Agency has revoked licenses from six organizations. This decision is based on the Regulation on the issuance, extension, and revocation of permits, as well as oversight of the activities of foreign and international NGOs in Mongolia. Among the revoked licenses

26.02.2026, 06:54
Media: Cuban Military Shot Four People on a Boat from Florida
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Media: Cuban Military Shot Four People on a Boat from Florida

The Cuban Coast Guard ship. Archive photo Yamil Lage / AFP. According to information provided by the Cuban Ministry of the Interior, the incident occurred when Cuban border guards opened fire on a boat that entered their territorial waters near Cayo Falcones Island in Villa Clara Province. The vessel, flying the American flag, opened fire, resulting in the commander of the Cuban boat being injured, which forced the border guards to return fire. Details of the IncidentFour people on the boat

26.02.2026, 06:48
Mongolia Abstained: "Support for Lasting Peace in Ukraine"
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Mongolia Abstained: "Support for Lasting Peace in Ukraine"

At the UN General Assembly, a resolution supporting peace in Ukraine was adopted with 107 votes in favor, while the US proposal to abandon the principle of territorial integrity was rejected. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. On the day of the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, 69 countries voted against Washington's initiative to exclude the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity from the text, while only 11 countries supported the US

26.02.2026, 06:32
Will Mongolia ban social networks for children, as Australia and France have done?
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Will Mongolia ban social networks for children, as Australia and France have done?

This question is currently being actively discussed in the Ministry of Education. The Minister of Education, Naranbayar Purevsuren, published information on his official website that the ministry intends to develop a draft law that will restrict children's access to social networks, citing the growing body of scientific data on the harm they can cause to young users, reports MiddleAsianNews. In his statement, the minister mentioned examples of countries such as Australia, France, South

26.02.2026, 05:44
Kyrgyzstan Abstained from Voting in the UN on the Resolution for Peace in Ukraine
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Kyrgyzstan Abstained from Voting in the UN on the Resolution for Peace in Ukraine

On the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the start of hostilities in Ukraine, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution aimed at supporting peace in the region. This information is presented on the official website of the Organization. The resolution was approved by 107 countries, while 12 states voted against it, and 51, including Kyrgyzstan, the USA, and China, abstained from voting.

25.02.2026, 22:52
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Comedian Nurlan Saburov held his first concert after the entry ban to Russia

Nurlan Saburov, a popular comedian, held his first performance after the entry ban to Russia was imposed. The event took place at the famous resort of Phuket in Thailand, as reported by Meduza, citing Ksenia Sobchak's Telegram channel "Bloody Lady." During his performance, Saburov did not shy away from the topic of his ban. "I'm sure many came to the concert, but most likely, they want to see a criminal. Zelensky doesn't have such a ban, and I'm 50 years old.

25.02.2026, 22:49
Wrestling Tournament in Albania. Kyrgyzstani Ernazar Akmataliev Wins Gold
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Wrestling Tournament in Albania. Kyrgyzstani Ernazar Akmataliev Wins Gold

Photo UWW. Ernazar Akmataliev At the ranking tournament in freestyle wrestling in Albania, Kyrgyz athlete Ernazar Akmataliev won a gold medal, as reported by United World Wrestling (UWW). In the final match in the under 70 kilograms category, he defeated American Alec William Pontaléo, finishing the bout with a score of 3:2.

25.02.2026, 22:38
Women's wrestling teams from Estonia and Finland are training in Bishkek
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Women's wrestling teams from Estonia and Finland are training in Bishkek

Photo by the Wrestling Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic International training sessions in sports wrestling are taking place in Kyrgyzstan, involving several teams. This information was published by the wrestling federation. According to the report, the women's national teams of Estonia and Finland, consisting of athletes aged no older than 17 and 20, have arrived in Bishkek.

25.02.2026, 22:29
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XIII Young Cinema Forum "Umут". 20 films by directors from the Kyrgyz Republic made it to the competition.

At the XIII Young Cinema Forum "Umut," 20 films created by Kyrgyz directors were selected for the international competition. This was reported by the Film Development Fund of Kyrgyzstan. “We received many wonderful works. Unfortunately, not all deserving films could be included in the national competition program. We sincerely thank all participants for their interest in our forum,” the official statement notes.

25.02.2026, 22:28
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Zheenbek Kulubaev discussed investments in Kyrgyzstan's infrastructure with the Vice President of the EBRD.

- The meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeenbek Kulubaev and the Vice President of the EBRD Matteo Patrone took place on February 25 in London. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussion also involved the Chairman of the National Bank M.Zh. Turgunbaev, the Deputy Minister of Finance Ü.M. Amanbaev, and the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce M.K. Tumanov.

25.02.2026, 22:23
Parking Oddities. Leaving Cars on Lawns is the Norm for Drivers in Bishkek
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Parking Oddities. Leaving Cars on Lawns is the Norm for Drivers in Bishkek

In Bishkek, drivers often leave their vehicles on lawns and roadways. Residents share photos that were published on 24.kg. Photo from a 24.kg reader For instance, one car was spotted parked on a lawn in the "Vostok-5" neighborhood. Photo from a 24.kg reader A case was also recorded where a car was parked directly on the roadway. Photo from a 24.kg reader One of the city residents noted: “Parking under no-parking signs has become a common occurrence.” If you have news information, you

25.02.2026, 22:04
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Media: Kim Jong Un entrusted the leadership of North Korea's nuclear forces to his 13-year-old daughter

According to reports from The Chosun Daily, Kim Jong Un often takes his daughter with him to the tests of nuclear and missile systems, which may indicate her involvement in military affairs. According to intelligence data, Kim Ju Ae may take on the role of "head of the missile management" to strengthen her position in the military environment. Formally, this post is held by Chang Chong Ha; however, sources indicate that Kim Ju Ae is already receiving reports from the military and may

25.02.2026, 21:56
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Asphalt Laying Begins in Osh City Before the New "Kelechek" Market

In Osh, work has begun on laying asphalt in front of the new "Kelechek" market. This information was provided by the press service of the city administration. According to available information, the asphalt laying in the parking lot on the side of Osmonov Street is expected to be completed within the next two days.

25.02.2026, 21:40