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Moldova has launched the process of exiting the CIS

The authorities of Moldova have begun the procedure for denouncing the main agreements on which the Commonwealth of Independent States is based. This was announced by Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi on Radio Moldova, as reported by RIA Novosti. According to the minister, this concerns three key documents. After the denunciation is completed, Moldova will officially exit the CIS. "The process has already been initiated. The decision has been made, and the approval procedure has begun,"

20.01.2026, 08:43

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The magnetic storm that started on Earth may reach its highest level.

A powerful solar flare that occurred in 2026 has caused a magnetic storm on Earth, which has already reached a level of G4.7 and may soon reach the maximum level of G5. This is reported by RIA Novosti, citing data from the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Scientists warn that if the parameters of the solar wind remain unchanged, the magnetic storm could escalate to the highest level of G5 within one to two hours. The

20.01.2026, 08:38

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Mongolian Students Shine at the 2026 Asian Chemistry Olympiad, Winning 5 Medals

From January 15 to 18, the Second Asian Chemistry Olympiad (AChO 2026) took place in Bali, Indonesia, gathering participants from 12 countries and territories in Asia. Thousands of outstanding high school students competed for prizes at levels A and B. The Mongolian team, consisting of five students from "Sant" high school, demonstrated high results, winning 1 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal at the Asian Chemistry Olympiad 2026 (AChO). The gold medal in the 10-12 grade category

20.01.2026, 05:59

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A Major Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment Achieved in Mongolia

In Mongolia, for the first time, a teenager suffering from cancer has undergone a stem cell transplant using cells taken from his own body. This procedure, known as autologous transplantation, was successfully performed thanks to the efforts of the country's medical institutions. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. The patient was a 15-year-old girl from Mongolia who was battling leukemia. On December 9, 2025, the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, in collaboration with the

20.01.2026, 05:58

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The camel herder-thousander of Mongolia owns 1004 camels

Bayarmagnai Erdene According to the livestock census completed at the end of 2025, Bayarmagnai Erdene, recognized as the best livestock breeder in Mongolia and a sports master in training wild animals from the Erdene somon in the Dornogovi aimag, has 1004 camels at his disposal. This information was published by MiddleAsianNews. Since 1979, Bayarmagnai has been engaged in animal husbandry, and in the 1990s, after privatization, he focused on camel breeding, starting with more than 20

20.01.2026, 05:45

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The National Winter Sports Festival Promotes Traditional Sports of Mongolia

The winter stage competitions of the Mongolian National Sports Festival, including "shooting on ice with knuckles" ("Мөсний шагай") and ice contests, are scheduled to take place from January 22 to 25. The venue will be the ice rink in Khandgait and the entertainment complex "Uukhain Duu" in Tsonjin Boldog. At the previous festival, held in 2022, 426 athletes from 21 aimags and nine districts participated, among which 126 competed in ice archery. This year,

20.01.2026, 05:40

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Mongolian Girls Make Their K-pop Debut Across Korea

Enyrel (Enny (애니)) and Egshiglen (Melody (멜로디)), two Mongolian girls, are preparing for their debut in the K-pop group Navillera, as reported by the South Korean company Troy Entertainment. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Egshiglen (엑식렝) is another trainee from Mongolia under the management of Troy Entertainment, also part of the NAVILLERA group. She became known for her participation in the survival reality show Miss Trot 4. Egshiglen was born on March 23, 2004, in Ulaanbaatar, and her

20.01.2026, 05:31

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The Head of Mongolian Buddhism and Hambo Lama Delivered a Lecture at Kensington Town Hall in London

Javzandorj Dulamragchaa, the abbot of the Gandantegchenlin Monastery and a leading representative of Mongolian Buddhism, is visiting the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Last Friday, he held a lecture and open discussion at the Kensington Town Hall in London, gathering scholars and researchers from universities, representatives of foreign embassies, and Mongolians living in the UK. This event was organized by the Mongolian Buddhist Center in the UK

20.01.2026, 05:15

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Average prices for new homes in the capital of Mongolia increased by 10.8% in December 2025

According to data provided by the National Statistical Office, the average cost per square meter of new buildings in the capital of Mongolia reached ₮5.03 million (about $1412) by the end of December, which is 10.8% higher than the figure for the same period last year. In addition, the average price per square meter in the secondary housing market in Ulaanbaatar in December was ₮5.06 million ($1420), an increase of 13.6% compared to December of the previous year. Experts attribute this

20.01.2026, 04:51

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""We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". The Vice Chancellor of Germany stated that Trump has "crossed the line""

Klingbail emphasized that the choice made by President Trump is unacceptable for Europeans. "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed, either by words or tariffs," he expressed his position, as reported by Tagesspiegel. According to the Vice Chancellor, it is important for Europe's response to be unified and clear. He also pointed out that the actions of the White House regarding territorial integrity have crossed an acceptable line, and European countries are not ready to

20.01.2026, 00:11

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NBC: Trump Complains to Aides About Canada's Vulnerability in the Arctic

As reported by NBC, Trump privately expresses the opinion that Canada will not be able to protect its borders from possible attacks by Russia or China. Sources familiar with the situation state that American officials emphasize that Trump does not intend to "buy Canada." Instead, discussions are underway to expand cooperation between the U.S. and Canadian armed forces in the Arctic region.

19.01.2026, 22:17

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The U.S. has completed the withdrawal of troops from Iraq

This aerial photograph, taken from a helicopter, shows the Al-Asad airbase in the western part of the Anbar desert in Iraq on December 29, 2019. According to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, the last group of American military advisors left the Ain al-Asad airbase in Anbar province on January 18. This base had been a location for American troops for over two decades. The coalition led by the United States, which fought against the terrorist organization ISIS (recognized as a terrorist group in

19.01.2026, 17:58

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Details of the Louvre Robbery Have Emerged

According to information provided by the French television channel France 2, surveillance footage shows that the Louvre guards witnessed the robbery but did not attempt to stop the criminals. The recordings show several staff members in black running out of the hall after one of the robbers entered the museum through a window. Soon, a second criminal joined him, wearing a motorcycle helmet and armed with an angle grinder. The criminals immediately headed for the display cases with jewelry,

19.01.2026, 17:36

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Japanese Prime Minister Confirms Early Dissolution of Parliament

On Monday, at a press conference, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi confirmed that she had decided to dissolve the lower house of parliament early in order to hold elections. “Today, as Prime Minister, I announce the dissolution of the lower house,” she stated.

19.01.2026, 17:34

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Trump refused to "think about the world" without the Nobel Prize

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in his letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, expressed his intention to stop thinking about global affairs and to focus on the interests of his country after he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This information was published by PBS journalist Nick Schifrin on the social network X. Trump expressed his dissatisfaction that Norway decided not to award him the prize, adding: "Now I don't feel the need to think about

19.01.2026, 17:24

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The President of Iran called the assassination attempt on the Supreme Leader a declaration of war.

Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran In his post, Pezeshkian noted that the "difficulties and hardships" in the lives of Iranians are largely related to the "long-standing hostility and inhumane sanctions" from the U.S. and its allies. Support for the protesters in Iran was also expressed by U.S. President Donald Trump. On January 17, he stated that the Iranian authorities are using repression and violence to maintain power, and it is time to seek "new leadership"

19.01.2026, 16:13

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Trump invited Putin to join the World Council on Gaza

Illustrative photo According to Peskov, "President Putin received an invitation through diplomatic channels to participate in this council. We are in the process of studying all aspects of this proposal and hope for further negotiations with the American side to clarify the details." The idea of creating a Peace Council in the Gaza sector was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on January 16, 2026. This council is part of the American leader's peace plan, which also

19.01.2026, 15:40

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Supreme Leader of Iran Acknowledged That Thousands Died During Recent Protests

In his speech, which was broadcast on state television, Khamenei stated: “We consider the President of the United States to be a criminal who is responsible for the victims, damage, and slander against the Iranian people.” He also pointed out that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, incited the protesters by promising them military assistance.

19.01.2026, 15:32

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Trump stated that since he didn't receive the Nobel Prize, he is no longer obligated to think about peace and wants Greenland.

In his letter, Trump noted that after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, he no longer feels obligated to think only about global issues, although they will remain important to him. He emphasized that he can now focus on the interests of the United States. According to PBS correspondent Nick Schifrin, the text of the letter was published and addressed to the ambassadors of European countries in Washington, with a request to convey its content to their governments. Trump also stated: “Dear

19.01.2026, 15:16

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By 2025, the wealth of billionaires reached a historic record of 18.3 trillion dollars

According to Oxfam's calculations, the total wealth of billionaires has increased by 81% since March 2020, reaching 18.3 trillion dollars (or 15.8 trillion euros). Elon Musk, recognized as the richest person on the planet, earns an amount equivalent to the average annual income on Earth in just 4 seconds. At the same time, as noted in the report, nearly 50% of the world's population lives in poverty, possessing only 0.52% of the total global wealth, while the top 1% controls 43.8% of

19.01.2026, 14:17

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The wealth of the richest people in the world has risen to a record amount

According to the international organization Oxfam, the wealth of billionaires increased by $2.5 trillion in 2025, which is a 16% rise compared to the previous year, reaching a record $18.3 trillion. This means that the growth of billionaires' wealth occurred three times faster than the average over the past five years. “According to new data from Oxfam, the wealth of billionaires increased three times faster in 2025 than the average over the past five years... By the end of November 2025,

19.01.2026, 13:41

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Trump invited Tokayev to the Council of the World

Illustrative photo U.S. President Donald Trump made an official proposal to Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to join a new Council for Peace dedicated to the situation in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by the press secretary of the Kazakh president, Ruslan Zheldibay, as stated by Tengrinews. “It should not be hidden that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has become one of the first world leaders to receive such an official invitation from Donald Trump. In response to this

19.01.2026, 13:14

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Severe Frosts and Blizzards Expected in Kazakhstan

In addition to this, fog is expected across the country, and in the southern and southeastern regions, there is a likelihood of icy conditions. The cold anticyclone affecting the northern regions of Kazakhstan will lead to a decrease in air temperature on January 22: at night it will drop to -25 to -38 degrees, and during the day to -20 to -30 degrees. In the western, southwestern, southern, and southeastern areas, the temperature will gradually rise: in the southern regions, daytime

19.01.2026, 12:28

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China's Population Decreased by 3.39 Million People in 2025

Illustrative photo According to information published by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, at the end of 2025, the population of China was 1 billion 404.89 million people. This is 3.39 million less than at the end of 2024. During 2025, the country registered 7.92 million newborns, significantly lower than 9.54 million in the previous year. The birth rate was 5.63 per thousand population, while the number of deaths reached 11.31 million. In 2024, this figure was 10.93 million, leading

19.01.2026, 12:16