The procedure for dissolving the lower house of parliament has been carried out in Japan. This was announced by the chairman of the house, Fumio Nukaga, who read the corresponding government initiative on the very first day of the 220th session, as reported by RIA Novosti. Thus, the decision took effect immediately.
Kazakhstan has become a member of the Council of Peace, established at the initiative of Donald Trump, without the need to make financial contributions, reports the state agency Kazinform, citing the press service of Akorda. The press service emphasized that only a sovereign decision by the state is required to join the Council of Peace. Membership in the council is for a term of three years. The contribution of 1 billion dollars specified in the charter is voluntary and is not a mandatory
The KSI reports that the detained suspects participated in the arson of Islamic seminaries and mosques in the southern province of Hormozgan. They are also charged with the destruction of both state and private property, creating panic and fear among citizens, as well as attacks on military facilities. Protests in Tehran began in late December against the backdrop of a sharp decline in the national currency and a surge in prices for goods. Iranian authorities announced the suppression of the
According to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), investments aimed at destroying ecosystems exceed funds allocated for their protection by 30 times. The report, based on data from 2023, indicates that the total amount of financial flows related to harm to nature is $7.3 trillion. Of this amount, $4.9 trillion comes from private investments, which are mainly directed towards areas such as utilities, industry, energy, and raw material extraction.
According to Bloomberg, among the new investors, such as Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, 50% of the shares of American TikTok will be distributed. At the same time, ByteDance will retain 19.9% of the shares, while the remaining 30.1% will be controlled by the current investors of the company. According to the report, the presence of American investors will enable more effective content moderation on TikTok and ensure the protection of user data from the U.S. The new board of directors will
The "Fundamental Law on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Formation of a Foundation for Trust" has come into effect in South Korea. This law creates a legal framework to combat misinformation and other threats arising from the development of AI, reports Kazinform, citing information from Yonhap. The country's Ministry of Science announced the adoption of comprehensive guidelines for the use of AI at the state level. The main goal of the law is to increase the
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, billionaire Elon Musk made a bold statement about the future of artificial intelligence. In his opinion, by the end of this year, AI could surpass the intelligence of any individual person, and within the next five years, by 2030-2031, it will become smarter than all of humanity as a whole. Musk noted: "I believe that by the end of this year we may encounter AI that will be smarter than any human, and if not this year, then it will definitely happen
Illustrative photo The decision to exit the WHO was made by President Donald Trump on the first day of his second term. As stated in the U.S. Constitution, the final exit requires notifying the organization a year in advance and fully meeting financial obligations, the agency reports. The exit procedure was completed on Thursday, January 22, resulting in the cessation of U.S. funding to the WHO, and staff were withdrawn from all offices and the headquarters. However, Bloomberg reports that the
On January 22, the nominees for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards were announced in Hollywood. This year, the Academy will present awards in 24 different categories. Each category includes five nominees, except for the main category — "Best Picture," where ten films will compete.
Meeting between Vladimir Putin and Steve Whitcoff, Jared Kushner, and Josh Grünbaum Negotiations between Whitcoff, Kushner, and Putin, as noted by Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, focused on the impressions and assessments that the Americans received from the recent meetings between Trump and Zelensky in Davos, as well as from other meetings that took place in December and January in various locations, including Florida and European capitals. Ushakov emphasized that the goal of the
In this context, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandan Shatar Gombojav, announced the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) to be held in Ulaanbaatar in August, as well as the Mongolian Economic Forum, which will take place in June. He also invited Bart De Wever to visit his country. Prime Minister Bart De Wever responded to the invitation with enthusiasm and expressed his readiness to consider candidates for delegations to participate in the
Nuray Serikbai In Shymkent, a large city in southern Kazakhstan, a criminal case has been initiated against police officers involved in the murder case of 21-year-old Nuray Serikbai. This was reported by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Sanjar Adilov, as conveyed by Tengrinews.kz. According to Adilov, the police officers are suspected of negligence. “The investigation implies holding accountable those officials who, according to their duties, did not register a criminal case based on the
According to the forecast for January, the conditions for livestock wintering will vary by region: 3% of the territory will face extremely difficult conditions, 17% — difficult, 38% — moderate, 26% — slightly difficult, and 16% — easy conditions. In particular, in most districts of the aimags of Bayan-Ölgii, Uvs, Khovd, Töv, Selenge, and Darkhan-Uul, wintering is expected to be more challenging, as well as in some parts of the aimags of Övörkhangai, Bayankhongor, and Dundgovi. In this regard,
International news agencies reported on key events that occurred in Ukraine and on the global stage over the past 24 hours, especially in light of the ongoing military actions. Here are the main points. Frozen thermal power plant in Ukraine. Photo by Roman Baluk / Reuters / Scanpix / LETA. Kiev continues to face serious heating problems following attacks on energy infrastructure. According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, as of January 22, about 3,000 residential buildings remain without heat, and
As part of efforts to enhance international cooperation, Mongolia has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan and reached a trilateral agreement with China and Russia. Additionally, work is underway to conclude three quarantine protocols with China. According to the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry, during the recent visit of Deputy Minister Nyamjav Baasansuren to the Organization, a request was made for support in implementing the electronic certification system ePhyto, as well
The signed memorandum envisions the implementation of a joint project focused on archaeological monuments related to the period of the Turkic Khaganate, located in the valley of the Tuu River. Important aspects of this project will include ethnoarchaeology, the study of climate change, as well as the preservation and protection of historical and cultural heritage, including risk management. The five-year project will involve the participation of professional institutions from Mongolia working
The average cost of male horses currently stands at ₮2.6 million (approximately $730.34), as reported by MiddleAsianNews. According to data released by the National Statistical Office on January 12, prices for horses in December 2025 increased by ₮1.7 million compared to the same period last year, indicating a steady rise in livestock prices. Over the past year, there has also been an increase in prices in other segments of animal husbandry. For example, the price of five-year-old stallions
The Department of Tourism of the capital, in collaboration with Sky Resort LLC, is organizing the "Ulaanbaatar Winter Festival 2026" from January 31 to February 1 at the Sky Resort ski complex. This event will take place for the 14th time with the aim of developing specialized winter tourism, increasing the number of tourists during the cold months, and promoting a healthy lifestyle among residents. The festival also aims to preserve and promote local traditions and cultural
The competitions, which will last for two days, gathered more than 120 participants representing sports clubs and committees from Ulaanbaatar, as well as from provinces such as Orkhon, Darkhan-Uul, Khentii, and Arkhangai. This championship featured the 72nd tournament for men and the 22nd for women, during which the competitions began with the lightest weight categories. The first competitors in the tournament were women in the under 48 kg weight category, with nine athletes participating. The
From January 14 to 17, as part of the World Snow Day 2026 celebration, the World Snow Sculpture Championship took place, as reported by MiddleAsianNews. The sculpture by the Mongolian team embodies the primal spirit of bull riding, which was once a common way of life for herders but has now become one of the most thrilling and dangerous sports on the planet. The "Falcon of Mongolia" team, led by captain Govisaihan Bayanmunkh, represented their country admirably at the 2026 World Snow
Trump made his statements at the moment when an agreement was signed to establish the Council of Peace, to which about 20 countries, including Mongolia, are already ready to join. This information was provided by the agency MiddleAsianNews. “I congratulate Prime Minister Zandan Shatar and express gratitude to Mongolia for participating in the establishment of the Council of Peace. Under President Trump's leadership, this event will be a significant step towards peace in Gaza,” wrote the
The leading actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards in a special broadcast that took place on the official YouTube channel of the Academy. Nominations in the "Best Picture" category "Battle After Battle"; "Bugonia"; "Hamnet"; "Sinners"; "Marty the Magnificent"; "Secret Agent"; "Sentimental Value"; "Train Dreams"; "Frankenstein"; "F1".
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signed the Charter of the Council of Peace, which was initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump. This information was reported by the Kazinform agency, citing the press service of Akorda. In addition to Tokayev, leaders and representatives from 18 countries also participated in the signing ceremony.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump delivered an opening speech in which he emphasized: “World peace is our common ideal, and it will be a significant contribution to history.” He noted that each attendee is a “star” of this event. The President of the United States added that after the full formalization of the Council, they will be able to act within the framework of international cooperation, including interaction with the UN.