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Mongolian player Senzu officially joined the Ukrainian team PASSION UA
World

Mongolian player Senzu officially joined the Ukrainian team PASSION UA

Azbayar Senzu Munkhbold This news was joyfully received by fans from Mongolia, who will now support not only their team TheMongolZ but also the new one — PASSION UA. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Senzu, who previously did not play for The MongolZ, announced his transfer to PASSION UA, which will open a new chapter in his career on the international stage. The PASSION UA club confirmed the loan of Azbayar Munkhbold and his inclusion in the team roster.

16.02.2026, 05:47
Mongolia welcomed over 60,000 foreign tourists in the first 2 months
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Mongolia welcomed over 60,000 foreign tourists in the first 2 months

According to the Mongolian Tourism Organization, in the first two months of 2026, Mongolia welcomed 60,638 foreign tourists, which is 33% more compared to last year.According to published data, the main sources of incoming tourists were China, Russia, and South Korea. Mongolia is actively striving to expand its year-round tourism sector to reduce its economy's dependence on the mining industry. To support the tourism sector, the government of Mongolia has decided to extend the "Years

16.02.2026, 05:16
Drought Led to the Death of 26,300 Head of Livestock in Mongolia
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Drought Led to the Death of 26,300 Head of Livestock in Mongolia

The National Statistical Office of Mongolia (NSO) reported on Thursday that more than 26,300 animals died in January due to a harsh winter known as dzud, which affected the western aimags of Uvs, Bayan-Ölgii, Zavkhan, and the central aimag of Övörkhangai. According to the NSO, 11 out of 21 aimags in Mongolia are experiencing the consequences of dzud. The term "dzud" refers to an extremely cold winter during which a significant number of livestock perish due to frost or snow cover.

16.02.2026, 05:12
In Mongolia, there are 166 people aged 100 years and older.
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In Mongolia, there are 166 people aged 100 years and older.

According to MiddleAsianNews, Mongolia has counted its centenarians aged 100 and older. The data is updated annually, traditionally coinciding with the Tsagaan Sar holiday. The largest number of centenarians resides in the capital district of Bayanzürkh. As of February 13, 2026, there are 166 people in Mongolia who have reached the age of 100 and older, among whom the oldest resident of the country is a 108-year-old person.

16.02.2026, 04:54
Amartuvshin Enkhbat was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy of the officer class by the decree of the President of Italy.
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Amartuvshin Enkhbat was awarded the Order of the Star of Italy of the officer class by the decree of the President of Italy.

Amartuvshin Enkhbat The award ceremony took place on February 12 at the Chinggis Khan Museum, as reported by Her Excellency Giovanna Piccaretta, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Italy to Mongolia. The information was provided by MiddleAsianNews. From 2009 to 2016, Amartuvshin Enkhbat performed as a singer at the Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ulaanbaatar, and he is currently continuing his career in Italy. Amartuvshin is an outstanding baritone who has successfully

16.02.2026, 04:47
In 2025, Mongolia exported over 85,000 tons of meat and meat products
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In 2025, Mongolia exported over 85,000 tons of meat and meat products

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia announced on Saturday that in 2025, the country exported 85,400 tons of meat and meat products worth $343.9 million. According to the ministry's statement, the largest amount of meat was sent to China, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Mongolia aims to diversify its economy, which heavily relies on the mining sector, and increase the volumes of meat and meat product exports.

16.02.2026, 04:32
Mongolian volleyball and basketball masters won gold, silver, and bronze medals in Abu Dhabi
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Mongolian volleyball and basketball masters won gold, silver, and bronze medals in Abu Dhabi

At the Open Masters Games in the capital of the UAE, Mongolian veterans in volleyball and basketball showed excellent results. As previously mentioned, Abu Dhabi hosted the Open Masters Games — the largest multi-sport event in the Middle East. From February 6 to 15, over 25,000 athletes from 92 countries gathered in the city to compete in 38 disciplines, with no age or qualification restrictions. In the men's volleyball tournament, the Mongolian team achieved the highest result, winning

16.02.2026, 04:05
Expenses for celebrating the Mongolian New Year continue to rise
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Expenses for celebrating the Mongolian New Year continue to rise

Tsagaan Sar, one of the most significant holidays in the country, will be celebrated next Wednesday, February 18. How are you preparing for this event? How well are you stocked with goods for the holiday? MiddleAsianNews has published information about the prices of essential products for this important event for Mongolians. ?Rising expenses continue to grow Tsagaan Sar is considered the most expensive holiday for Mongolians. Ten years ago, the average expenses for a family celebration were

16.02.2026, 03:39
Incidents

Near "Teplye Klyuchi," a car fell into a ravine

In the Alamidin district of the Chui region, near the recreation area "Warm Springs," a passenger car fell into the river. According to preliminary information, the driver may have lost control, which led to the vehicle plunging into the ravine.

16.02.2026, 00:20
Shevchenko demands to maintain Russia's ban in football
Sports

Shevchenko demands to maintain Russia's ban in football

Andriy Shevchenko, a legendary figure in Ukrainian football, expressed his opinion on the necessity of maintaining the ban on Russian teams' participation in international tournaments during a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

15.02.2026, 23:33
Kazakhstan won the gold medal in men's figure skating at the 2026 Olympics.
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Kazakhstan won the gold medal in men's figure skating at the 2026 Olympics.

At the start of the tournament, 21-year-old Shaidurov was in fifth place after the short program, but in the free skate, he decided to take a risk and complicated his program, which allowed him to deliver his best performance of the season. His total score was 291.58, which enabled him to maintain first place until the end of the competition.

15.02.2026, 23:12
"Newcastle United" knocked "Aston Villa" out of the FA Cup
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"Newcastle United" knocked "Aston Villa" out of the FA Cup

In Birmingham, "Newcastle United" achieved a comeback victory over "Aston Villa," allowing them to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup. The match was memorable not only for its dynamic play but also for the numerous controversial decisions made by the referees.

15.02.2026, 22:44
Society

In Talas, the President's Representative Named Major Projects for 2026

In the Talas region, a meeting was held organized by the presidential representative together with the leadership of local institutions and organizations, where plans with the residents of districts and ayil aiyl maks were discussed. At the meeting, which took place on February 13 in the Talas district, a report on the completed works for the year 2025 was presented, and key development directions for the coming years were outlined.

15.02.2026, 22:13
World

Reuters: The U.S. Prepares for Possible Military Operation Against Iran

According to Reuters, the preparation for a military operation is linked to a possible deterioration of the situation, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. Thus, negotiations between representatives of the United States and Iran are scheduled for February 17 in Geneva. The American delegation will include Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Oman acting as a mediator. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict but noted that it

15.02.2026, 22:01
World

Barack Obama stated the existence of aliens

In an interview with American blogger Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama noted that while he believes in the existence of aliens, he has not had any encounters with them. "I haven't seen aliens. And they are not in what is called 'Area 51'. There are no underground bases. Perhaps there is some large-scale conspiracy that hides this even from the President of the United States," he added. Barack Obama served as President of the United States from 2009 to 2017 and represented the

15.02.2026, 21:28
Sports

In Bishkek, the best in auto and motorcycle sports of Kyrgyzstan were determined

The award ceremony for the best athletes in the field of auto and motorcycle sports in Kyrgyzstan took place in Bishkek. Just before the start of the event, representatives of the Federation of Auto and Motorcycle Sports and Road Safety of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an interesting overview, explaining which cars and motorcycles young athletes begin their careers with.

15.02.2026, 21:18
Kyrgyz Thaw
Politics

Kyrgyz Thaw

“When we dared to bring about the 'thaw', we, including ourselves, felt some fear: would it lead to a flood that would drown us and create difficulties” (N.S. Khrushchev).

15.02.2026, 21:02
The premiere of the play "Come and Visit Osh" took place in Osh.
Society

The premiere of the play "Come and Visit Osh" took place in Osh.

On February 14, an important cultural event took place at the Sultan Ibraimov National Drama Theater in Osh — the premiere of the play titled "Бир келип кетчи Ош жакка" ("Come at least once to Osh"). This event became a platform for discussing themes such as fate, memory, and love for one's hometown, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture of the Kyrgyz Republic. Photo by the Ministry of Culture of the KR. The ceremony began with the unveiling of a

15.02.2026, 20:52
Exclusive

The share of electric power in mutual investments between Asian and Eurasian countries has increased tenfold over the past 10 years.

- The recent report by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) notes that the electric power industry is showing significant growth in mutual investments between Eurasia and Asia. Over the past ten years, the share of this sector has increased almost tenfold. The year 2019 was particularly significant, when the share of electric power in total foreign direct investments (FDI) reached 12%, up from 2.6% in 2016. It is projected that by mid-2025, this figure could rise to 26%.

15.02.2026, 20:41
Politics

In the European Parliament, they recalled the case of Temirlan Sultanbekov while discussing Kyrgyzstan.

At a meeting dedicated to the upcoming visit of a delegation to Kyrgyzstan, the special rapporteur from the European Parliament, Nacho Sánchez Amor, discussed important issues regarding the observance of human rights and the international commitments that the country has undertaken. He reminded that Kyrgyzstan has applied to participate in the GSP+ program and is in the process of preparing to sign a deepened partnership and cooperation agreement with the European Union (EPCA). This agreement

15.02.2026, 20:27
Society

Prices Cannot Be Reduced? In China, Demands for Rational Competition from AI Companies

The Chinese government has called on leading technology and trading platforms to abandon the practice of aggressive price cuts and excessive use of subsidies. This has been reported by international news sources. This call affects major companies such as Alibaba (owner of AliExpress and developer of the AI model Qwen), Baidu, as well as instant commerce services, including Taobao Flash Sale.

15.02.2026, 20:15