The 16th Mongolian-British round table took place in Ulaanbaatar on March 23. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Amartuvshin Gombosuren and the UK Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific, Commonwealth and Development, Sima Malhotra. Representatives from other ministries also participated in the discussion.
On Saturday, Mongolia celebrated International Day of Forests, initiated to raise public awareness of the importance of forests and trees, reported the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. In the capital city, Ulaanbaatar, a national conference titled "Mongolian Forest Policy, Science, and Technology" was held in connection with this event.
Since 1789, the organization The Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) has been assessing the level of democracy in countries around the world. According to the report for 2026, Mongolia ranks 75th in the Democracy Index. In the previous two years, 2024 and 2025, the country was in 81st place in the Liberal Democracy Index, indicating a significant improvement of six positions in the current report. This information was published in the latest report prepared by the V-Dem Institute at the University
From March 22 to 24, 2026, Uchral Nyam-Osor, Chairman of the Parliament of Mongolia, is in China at the invitation of the CPC. Yesterday, on March 23, 2026, he held a meeting with Zhao Leji, who serves as the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and is a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee.
Haru Basho. Senshuraku: The Spring tournament concluded in the Japanese city of Osaka on March 22. The Mongolian wrestler "Sekiwake" Kirishima, also known as Lkhagvasuren Byambachuluun, won the Emperor's Cup at the Physical Education and Sports Palace in Osaka, as reported by MiddleAsianNews.
Recently, Doctor of Sciences (Sc.D) and Professor of the Department of Religious Studies at the Institute of Philosophy of the Academy of Sciences, GANTUYA MAGSARJAV presented her new book "Choyryn Tavan Boty," which is also known as The Five Fields of Study in Buddhist Philosophy. According to MiddleAsianNews, this work is a comprehensive study prepared by Gantuya Magsarjav from the Mongolian Academy of Sciences. It aims to systematically explore Buddhist philosophy and includes key
The UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Seema Malhotra Seema Malhotra, the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, will visit Mongolia from March 23 to 25 to participate in a political roundtable dedicated to cooperation between the two countries. The event will be chaired by Seema Malhotra and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, Amartuvshin Gombosuren, as reported by MiddleAsianNews. The agenda of the roundtable includes discussions on bilateral relations, economy, trade, investments,
According to information from the Financial Times, Iran has carried out strikes on gas facilities in Qatar, using modern missiles capable of bypassing Patriot air defense systems. The attack occurred on March 18 and 19 and was a response to the actions of the United States and Israel against the Iranian gas field South Pars. The publication notes that during the attack on the QatarEnergy complex, maneuverable missiles were used with high efficiency, despite attempts to intercept them. Of the
According to the diplomat, ignoring preparations for a possible threat would be extremely naive, given the current global events. Nevertheless, Cuba hopes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict with the U.S. and does not consider a military option acceptable. This statement comes against the backdrop of a serious deterioration in relations between Cuba and America, as well as the ongoing energy crisis on the island. According to Reuters, the Cuban government links the worsening situation to
As reported by The Washington Post, representatives from Qatar and Oman have begun active contacts with Iran regarding the cessation of hostilities. These efforts have intensified after realizing that pressure from the U.S. and Israel is not leading to a swift collapse of the Iranian government. The newspaper reports that Iran has expressed a willingness to discuss options for de-escalation, but only on the condition that Washington and Tel Aviv cease their attacks first.
// truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump Trump noted that such decisions were made based on the positive nature and constructive tone of the negotiations, which will continue throughout the week. “I have ordered a temporary halt to any attacks on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, if the current meetings are successful,” he added in his message. At the same time, he did not disclose the details of the negotiations, and Tehran has not yet provided comments on this matter.
Despite the progress made in recent decades, the issue of inequality in access to water resources remains relevant, especially for women and girls. This conclusion is contained in a UN report prepared by UNESCO in collaboration with the "UN - Water" program, reports the UN News Service. Women and girls are still underrepresented in water resource management and decision-making processes.
As a result of significant disruptions in the supply of raw materials and petroleum products from the Middle East caused by the conflict in Iran, the Chinese government has decided to take urgent measures in the domestic fuel market. This was reported by TASS. According to a statement from the National Development and Reform Commission of China, retail prices for diesel fuel and gasoline will increase again starting March 24. This adjustment is the second since the beginning of March. As a
In its statement, the Iranian council noted that any interference by the enemy in Iranian territories would lead to the mining of all maritime lines and routes in the Persian Gulf. Iran also plans to use various types of mines, including floating ones, which can be installed from the coastline. The council also added that countries not considered enemies of Iran would be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz with prior coordination with Tehran.
Two pilots died as a result of the incident, and Air Canada specialists are currently notifying their families, Garcia reported. The Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft of Air Canada Express, which arrived from Montreal, collided with a fire truck located on the airport premises. The causes of this tragic event have not yet been established, and LaGuardia Airport is temporarily closed.
A recent report from the organization states that the year 2025 was among the three warmest years, ranking second or third depending on the methodology used. According to Reuters, the average global temperature this year was approximately 1.43 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels. Experts noted that 2024 was even more extreme, with a temperature increase of 1.55 degrees, confirming the ongoing warming trend. Scientists express particular concern about the state of glaciers. The
The incident occurred at night when a twin-engine Bombardier CRJ-900 operated by Air Canada Express, arriving from Montreal, collided with a fire service vehicle belonging to the port authority. The causes of this collision are currently unknown. Following the incident, LaGuardia Airport was temporarily closed. According to the channel, two people were also injured, and there is currently no detailed information about the condition of the victims. Media reports indicate that among the injured
The author of the material is K-News. Any copying or partial use is possible with the permission of the K-News editorial office. The Japanese government has urged citizens not to panic-buy toilet paper, Bloomberg reports.
As a result of the severe storm that hit the islands after a recent winter downpour, the damage from the flooding is estimated at $1 billion. The damage affected homes, vehicles, and also necessitated rescue operations, during which more than 200 people were evacuated. So far, there have been no reports of casualties. The Hawaiian Electric teams, responsible for supplying electricity to about 95% of local residents, are actively working on restoring power, and already 1,200 homes have received
The Qatari airline Qatar Airways has decided to relocate some of its aircraft to international airports. This has become necessary in light of the current circumstances in the region. The number of aircraft that have been sent abroad has not been disclosed. A company representative confirmed that this is a temporary measure and the aircraft will be returned to service as the situation normalizes, as reported by Doha News.
This material was prepared by K-News. Prior consent from the K-News editorial team is required for copying or partial use. Iran has announced its intention to completely close the Strait of Hormuz and carry out retaliatory strikes on the energy and water infrastructure of the region if the US attacks Iranian power plants. Israeli military forces destroyed the Qasimiya bridge in southern Lebanon, which President Joseph Aoun described as "a harbinger of a ground invasion." The Islamic
As a result of the collision that occurred on the fourth runway, according to the New York Post, four firefighters sustained serious injuries. The aircraft, operating a flight from Montreal, collided with a fire truck at a speed of 39 km/h, according to Reuters. There were 100 passengers on board the Bombardier CRJ-900, and their condition is currently being assessed.
Gasoline prices are rapidly rising worldwide, including in Russia, where there is an increase in both stock quotes and prices at gas stations. The price of oil consistently exceeds $100 per barrel, putting pressure on the fuel market. Since the beginning of March 2026, the price of AI-95 at the St. Petersburg exchange has increased by 13% and reached 70,345 rubles per ton. According to Rosstat, the average price of a liter of gasoline in Russia is 68.18 rubles, while in Moscow this figure
In response to rumors about a possible evacuation of Natanz, the Iranian prosecutor's office and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that "in recent hours, the enemy's propaganda war has intensified." These rumors have been officially denied. On March 22, Iran reported that the US and Israel struck a nuclear facility in Natanz. Iranian authorities emphasized that such actions violate international law and other norms related to nuclear safety. The Israeli