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In Japan, 30 People Have Died Due to Winter Storms
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In Japan, 30 People Have Died Due to Winter Storms

Since the beginning of the winter storms on January 20, more than 100 people have been injured in incidents related to snowfall. In the city of Aomori, Japan's Self-Defense Forces were deployed to clear snow that reached nearly two meters in height. Meanwhile, about 1,000 snowplows are working to clear 2,300 miles of roads in Sapporo. Last week, heavy snowfall led to a temporary suspension of operations at Hokkaido Airport and the closure of several highways. Train services also

04.02.2026, 12:19
U.S. Special Envoy Gore: Ending the Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine is a Priority for Washington
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U.S. Special Envoy Gore: Ending the Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine is a Priority for Washington

According to Gore, the U.S. sees significant opportunities for cooperation not only for itself but also for other countries. “We are striving for partnership and joint work. The President has invited everyone to the White House to develop this cooperation on a mutually beneficial basis,” he noted. Gore emphasized that this is not a one-sided process, and all parties involved in the conflict can benefit. Since taking office, the President has been actively working on resolving seven to eight

04.02.2026, 11:23
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Aliyev and Pashinyan met in Abu Dhabi

In Abu Dhabi, a meeting is taking place between the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. As reported by the state agency AZERTAJ, the meeting is being held in an expanded format; however, details regarding the topics of the negotiations have not yet been disclosed.

04.02.2026, 10:42
Putin Kept His Word - Trump on the "Energy Truce"
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Putin Kept His Word - Trump on the "Energy Truce"

Trump noted that the "truce" lasted from Sunday, January 25, to Sunday, February 1, after which Russia resumed active actions against Ukraine. The U.S. President emphasized: "He [Putin] kept his word in this regard. It was significant, one week – we were ready to agree to any term, as the weather was extremely cold." Additionally, Trump added that he had a conversation with Putin, but did not specify either the time or the details of the discussion. On January 29,

04.02.2026, 09:41
Pentagon Shot Down Iranian Drone
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Pentagon Shot Down Iranian Drone

The incident occurred in the Arabian Sea The Pentagon confirmed the destruction of an Iranian drone in the waters of the Arabian Sea. The event took place 800 kilometers from the Iranian coast when a U.S. Navy F-35C fighter intercepted a Shahed-139 drone that had dangerously approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Captain Tim Hawkins, representing the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), stated that the drone was maneuvering towards the carrier strike group and did not respond to

04.02.2026, 09:28
Son of Gaddafi Saif al-Islam killed in his home by four militants
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Son of Gaddafi Saif al-Islam killed in his home by four militants

According to Libyan media, reports of Saif al-Islam's death have been confirmed. He was killed near his residence in Zintan. Abdullah Osman, an advisor to Saif, confirmed the information about his death in a Facebook post, without going into details about the incident. Gaddafi's team reported preparations for the return of the late leader's son’s body.

04.02.2026, 09:25
On the Sun, 16 powerful flares occurred on February 3
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On the Sun, 16 powerful flares occurred on February 3

During observations conducted by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Institute for Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 16 flares occurred on the Sun on February 3, 2026. Of these, four belong to class C, 11 to class M, and one to the high class X, reports RIA Novosti. “The total number of registered flares of class C and above amounted to 16. Four of them are class C, 11 are class M, and one flare is class X,” the message from IKI RAN specifies.

04.02.2026, 09:16
Today, the cold is intensifying in the northern part of Mongolia.
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Today, the cold is intensifying in the northern part of Mongolia.

// Batzaya Choijiljav As of February 4, a cold snap and strong storm winds are observed in northern Mongolia. Most of the territory is covered with clouds. Snowfalls and blizzards are expected in the western and northern parts, as well as in some areas of central and eastern Mongolia.

04.02.2026, 08:56
Trump signed budget bills and halted the four-day shutdown
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Trump signed budget bills and halted the four-day shutdown

The exception was the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), whose budget was approved only until February 13. By this deadline, Democrats plan to develop reforms for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is part of the DHS. These changes were prompted by several shooting incidents in Minneapolis that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens. The deaths of the Americans sparked widespread protests across the country. Human rights organizations report that in recent weeks, at

04.02.2026, 08:47
The Prime Minister of Thailand held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador of Mongolia
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The Prime Minister of Thailand held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador of Mongolia

left: Tömör Amarsanaa and Anutin Charnvirakul // Pattaya Mail During the meeting, the Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador for his significant contribution to the development of relations between Thailand and Mongolia, which lasted nearly six years. He noted the importance of events dedicated to the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, as well as efforts to strengthen interpersonal exchanges. In turn, the Ambassador expressed gratitude for the support from Thailand and noted that his

04.02.2026, 08:40
The U.S. shot down an Iranian drone that approached the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln
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The U.S. shot down an Iranian drone that approached the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln

In this photo, published in August 2024, the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is depicted in the Pacific Ocean. The US Navy shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone as it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, which was located in the Arabian Sea. This was confirmed by Fox News based on information from a representative of the US Central Command. According to US military sources, the drone maneuvered towards the aircraft carrier when it was about 800 kilometers from the Iranian coast. The drone

04.02.2026, 08:36
Junior swimmers from Mongolia won 71 medals at the Asian Open Schools Invitational Championships in Bangkok.
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Junior swimmers from Mongolia won 71 medals at the Asian Open Schools Invitational Championships in Bangkok.

The club "Goviin Uschid" ("Gobi Swimmers") from Govi-Sumber aimak “The youth are debunking the myth that Mongolians are afraid of water and cannot swim, as there is no ocean in Mongolia,” reports MiddleAsianNews. At the international youth swimming competition, the Asian Open Schools Invitational Championships held in Bangkok, Thailand, Mongolian young athletes won 71 medals. Margad Batzorigt, an 11-year-old swimmer from the "We Aquatics" club, improved his

04.02.2026, 08:34
The son of Muammar Gaddafi was killed in Libya
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The son of Muammar Gaddafi was killed in Libya

Saif Gaddafi. Photo Reuters. According to information obtained by Meduza through various sources, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Muammar Gaddafi, has become a victim of violent death. Although the details of his death remain unclear, the Saudi channel "Al-Hadat" claims that the 53-year-old Gaddafi was killed in his garden, near the western Libyan city of Zintan, where he was attacked by four assailants. According to "Al-Hadat," at the time of the incident, a

04.02.2026, 08:10
Events in Ukraine and the World. Main News by the Morning of February 4
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Events in Ukraine and the World. Main News by the Morning of February 4

Global and Ukrainian news agencies have presented a summary of events that occurred over the last 24 hours against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities in the country. Here are the main points. Strikes on Kyiv: consequences. Photo EPA / Scanpix / LETA. At the upcoming security talks in Abu Dhabi, scheduled for February 4, Russia will again be represented by the same delegation led by Igor Kostyukov, head of the GRU. As a result of the strike in Odessa, both residential buildings and industrial

04.02.2026, 08:04
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Downed Iranian Drone and Attempt to Seize US Tanker. What Happened in the Arabian Sea

According to Reuters, U.S. military forces shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier "Abraham Lincoln" with unclear intentions. An F-35 fighter jet destroyed the drone in self-defense, and no U.S. personnel were harmed, while the equipment remained intact. This incident occurred amid diplomatic efforts to organize negotiations between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran's nuclear program. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if

04.02.2026, 07:39
The Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification has arrived on a visit to Mongolia
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The Executive Secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification has arrived on a visit to Mongolia

On the left: Minister of Environment Batbaatar Bat and Executive Secretary of the UNCCD Yasmin Fouad The main goal of the visit is to promote international cooperation in combating land degradation, droughts, and desertification. During the events, Yasmin Fouad plans to discuss with high-ranking representatives of Mongolia, ambassadors, development partners, scientists, private sector representatives, civil society, as well as youth and children, relevant issues related to combating

04.02.2026, 04:58
Hunnu Air plans to expand its network by modernizing its fleet of aircraft
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Hunnu Air plans to expand its network by modernizing its fleet of aircraft

According to MiddleAsianNews, Hunnu Air plans to expand its operations in Southeast Asia, India, and Central Asia thanks to a recent fleet upgrade. The Mongolian airline Hunnu Air is focused on developing its route network based on the modernization of its E2 aircraft. According to Törbold Tserenhuu, who heads the company's commercial department, this year the airline will begin flights to Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and plans to open regular flights to Delhi (India), as well as to several

04.02.2026, 04:01
Ambassador Igawahara in Mongolia hosted a reception at his residence in honor of the founding of Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
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Ambassador Igawahara in Mongolia hosted a reception at his residence in honor of the founding of Japan's Self-Defense Forces.

In his greeting, Ambassador Masaru Igawahara noted that in recent years, Japanese-Mongolian cooperation in the field of defense has been rapidly developing in many areas, and this is the result of strong trust and joint efforts of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Armed Forces of Mongolia, based on shared values. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Among the attendees at the reception were members of parliament, cabinet ministers, Minister of Defense Batlut Damba, Chief of the General

04.02.2026, 03:29
Mongolia and the Philippines Sign Agreement to Deepen Cooperation and Strengthen the Deposit Insurance System
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Mongolia and the Philippines Sign Agreement to Deepen Cooperation and Strengthen the Deposit Insurance System

Left: Amar Lkhagvasuren and Roberto B. Tan The parties will exchange international experience, best practices, and technical knowledge to enhance the quality of deposit insurance systems, as reported by MiddleAsianNews. The memorandum was signed by the President and CEO of PDIC, Roberto B. Tan, and a board member of the National Deposit Insurance Committee of Mongolia, Amar Lkhagvasuren, during the annual conference of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) held in Lisbon,

04.02.2026, 03:27
In January 1237, residence permits were issued to foreign citizens in Mongolia.
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In January 1237, residence permits were issued to foreign citizens in Mongolia.

In January of this year, the Department of Foreign Citizens and Citizenship of Mongolia issued 7330 visas to foreign citizens. Of this number, 3972 visas were issued in the form of electronic tourist permits, covering 20 different countries. This information is provided by MiddleAsianNews. Additionally, 1237 foreign citizens were granted residence permits, and 5057 individuals were able to extend their current residence permits in the country. In the previous month, around 3000 individuals,

04.02.2026, 03:13
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Zelensky stated Ukraine's readiness for real steps towards achieving lasting peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that his country is ready for active actions to achieve a decent and sustainable peace. He made this statement on social media ahead of a new round of negotiations scheduled for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of representatives from the United States and Russia, as reported by UNIAN. On February 2, Volodymyr Zelensky held a coordination meeting with members of the Ukrainian delegation who will go to the negotiations in Abu

03.02.2026, 21:30
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In China, the second group execution in a week has been carried out.

Death sentences were handed down to the convicted in November 2025 for a number of serious crimes, including intentional murder, telecommunications fraud, and illegal drug trafficking. The execution was carried out by the judicial authority of the city of Shenzhen under the sanction of the Supreme People's Court of China.

03.02.2026, 21:25