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The Turkic Week has concluded in Vienna

During the event, the Secretary General of the Turkic Council, Kubanychbek Omuraliev, noted that the second Turkic Week, which followed a similar event in Geneva, confirmed the establishment of a new sustainable tradition within the Turkic Council aimed at developing dialogue, expanding interaction, and strengthening ties with the international community. Omuraliev expressed gratitude to Austria, the representatives of the UN in Vienna and the OSCE, as well as the chairing country of the

15.01.2026, 16:30

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Bild reported on the arrival of the first EU soldiers for exercises in Greenland

// Bild In the night, a military transport aircraft Hercules, belonging to the Danish army, landed at the civilian airport of Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. According to Bild, on board were not only Danish military personnel but also representatives from France. The exercises, which will take place from January 15 to 17, are organized as part of the "Arctic Resilience" operation at Denmark's request. The main task of the military personnel is to conduct reconnaissance

15.01.2026, 16:29

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Martial Law and General Mobilization Extended in Ukraine

Illustrative photo The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Wednesday, January 14, approved the bills that extend martial law and general mobilization for 90 days. The initiator of these bills was the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Thus, martial law in the country will be in effect from February 3 to May 4 of this year. A total of 330 members of parliament voted in favor of the bill, while the minimum required threshold is 226 votes. Additionally, 312 deputies voted for the extension of

15.01.2026, 16:22

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Iran has opened its airspace

According to RIA Novosti, the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization has confirmed that the country's airspace is now open for transit flights, as well as for departures and arrivals of civilian aircraft. On the eve, on the night of Thursday, the Flightradar24 service reported a temporary closure of Iranian airspace, which lasted just over two hours. This decision was made against the backdrop of heightened tensions and potential strikes from the United States. During this time, only

15.01.2026, 15:35

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A New Park Covering 4.5 Hectares Will Open in Ulaanbaatar

Starting in 2026, the capital of Mongolia plans to increase green spaces and public parks to create more opportunities for recreation and entertainment for residents As part of the greening program, work will be carried out around Nogoong-Nuur and along the eastern avenue of the Gandantegchinlen Monastery in Ulaanbaatar. An increase in population and the development of new residential areas are observed in the 9th, 10th, and 11th khoros of the Sukhbaatar district. In accordance with the

15.01.2026, 14:57

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Olympic Champion Masu Baker Trains Young Mongolian Judokas from Uvs Province

Japanese judoka Masu Baker won a gold medal in the under 90 kg weight category at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, defeating Georgia's Varlam Liparteliani in the final. In the final, the Japanese judoka triumphed over Georgian Varlam Liparteliani. At the invitation of international judo master and honored athlete Batsuuri Namsraijav, Masu Baker visited Mongolia to conduct a seven-day training course for young judokas from Uvs aimag.

15.01.2026, 14:47

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EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kallas: Global Issues Are Such That It's Time to Start Drinking

Kaja Kallas During an informal conversation following New Year’s greetings, Kallas made this joking remark. According to two witnesses, she emphasized that although she herself does not indulge in alcohol, current events in the world might warrant such a step. At the same time, the publication reports, the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the threat posed by Donald Trump, who may attempt to seize an

15.01.2026, 14:46

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The Government of Mongolia will update the National E-Services Registry next month

By next month, a detailed list of government electronic services, grouped by categories, is planned to be compiled. Currently, the Registry, managed by the Department for Regulation of Government Electronic Services, includes 785 different services provided by 56 government agencies. The process of digitizing services required updating the registry, which is related to several factors, such as digitized services that are not included in the current list, as well as services that are planned

15.01.2026, 14:43

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Iran has reopened its airspace after a temporary closure

The flight tracking service Flightradar24 reports that flight restrictions were lifted at 3:00 AM GMT. Among the first airlines to resume flights were the Iranian carriers Mahan Air, Yazd Airways, and AVA Airlines. The closure of airspace occurred after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering possible retaliatory actions amid the largest anti-government protests in Iran in recent years.

15.01.2026, 14:33

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Mongolian Tourist Organizations to Receive "Star" Ratings

As part of the "Year of Visiting Mongolia" program (2023–2028), aimed at attracting up to one million tourists by 2026, new rules have been developed that introduce a "Star" system for evaluating tourist services. These rules clarify classification standards for hotel services and other tourist services in accordance with the Tourism Law. The main goal is to improve the quality and accessibility of services provided, in line with international standards, as well as to

15.01.2026, 14:15

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Japan will provide Mongolia with a grant of over $3.1 million to enhance the reliability of power grids.

Today, Mongolia produces about 80% of its electricity, while 20% needs to be imported to meet domestic demand. The implementation of the project aimed at improving the reliability of the electricity grid infrastructure will be made possible by a non-repayable grant of 500 million Japanese yen (approximately 3.14 million USD) allocated by the Japanese government. As part of this project, important equipment necessary for enhancing the reliability of the electricity grids will be supplied to two

15.01.2026, 14:11

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A citizen of Mongolia attempted to smuggle 75 kg of dried apricots and a fruit-nut mixture out of Russia.

In Buryatia, at the checkpoint "Kyakhta", employees of the Rosselkhoznadzor for the Irkutsk region and the Republic of Buryatia discovered violations regarding plant quarantine related to the export of quarantine products. This was reported by the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration. On January 13, 2026, a citizen of Mongolia attempted to export 75 kilograms of dried apricots and a mixture of fruits and nuts without having phytosanitary certificates for these products. This action

15.01.2026, 14:01

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Mongolia's Disaster Management Plan Revised and Approved

On January 14, the government adopted a new "National Plan for the Prevention and Rescue of the Population, Animals, and Property from Natural Disasters, Response to Them, and Early Warning Systems." As noted by government representatives, this plan aims to improve the management and coordination of actions to reduce the risks of natural disasters and respond to them at all levels of government structure. It is intended to enhance readiness and responsiveness at both national and

15.01.2026, 13:57

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Mongolia and China Held a Round Table to Discuss Trade and Investment Cooperation

During the event, the President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mongolia, Lkhagvajav Baatarjav, emphasized: “As of today, the volume of bilateral trade between Mongolia and China amounts to $16.5 billion, which reflects 80 percent of Mongolia's total foreign economic turnover. Over the past ten years, this figure has increased from $1 billion to $16 billion, which is the result of our active cooperation.” He also noted that participants discussed important aspects

15.01.2026, 13:19

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McConaughey registered trademarks for his meme images

In recent months, actor Matthew McConaughey has registered eight trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This decision is aimed at protecting his appearance and voice from being used in content created by artificial intelligence, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Among the registered images is a shot of the actor standing on a porch, as well as a three-second video clip of him sitting next to a Christmas tree. Also protected is the audio recording of his famous phrase

15.01.2026, 12:37

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Iran's Foreign Minister Rejects Claims of Mass Casualties in Protests

In response to a question about the number of casualties, Western media reported figures ranging from 2,500 to 12,000 people. However, Araqchi claims that the actual losses are "in the hundreds." He explained that most of the violence was provoked by terrorists who infiltrated the protests and opened fire on police and civilians in order to increase the number of casualties and draw the U.S. into the conflict. “President Trump stated that he would intervene if there are casualties.

15.01.2026, 12:21

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The New York Times: The Melting of Greenland's Ice Leads to Climate, Economic, and Geopolitical Consequences for the Entire World

Greenland, the largest island in the world, is facing serious environmental challenges that affect billions of people. The extensive ice sheets of the island, covering about 2 million square kilometers, are rapidly melting, causing significant changes in the planet's climate stability. The causes of this phenomenon lie in carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. The Arctic is experiencing the greatest warming, at least twice as fast as other regions of the Earth.

15.01.2026, 12:16

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Julio Iglesias Accused of Sexualized Harassment

During an investigation conducted by elDiario.es and Univision Noticias, two women who previously worked for Julio Iglesias made a series of serious allegations against him regarding sexual harassment and violence. Both women shared their experiences in interviews published in these outlets about events that took place in 2021, reports Forbes.ru. Laura and Rebecca (names changed) detailed their negative experiences while working at Iglesias' residences. They shared that they were

15.01.2026, 12:14

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Former Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko is suspected of corruption

Yulia Tymoshenko, the former Prime Minister of Ukraine and leader of the "Batkivshchyna" faction, has become the subject of a corruption investigation. According to Ukrainian media, she has been served with a notice of suspicion regarding bribery of members of the Verkhovna Rada, which could have influenced their voting. According to a representative of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Olga Postolyuk, the investigation has sufficient evidence to bring charges.

15.01.2026, 12:07

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Trump stated that it is Zelensky, not Putin, who is delaying the peace agreement on Ukraine.

In his interview, Trump noted: “I believe he is ready for a deal.” According to him, “Ukraine is less ready for a deal.” This statement was made in a conversation with Reuters. When asked why the peace negotiations initiated by the U.S. have not yet yielded results in resolving the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II, Trump briefly replied: “Zelensky.” He added that, in his opinion, it is difficult for him to make this decision.

15.01.2026, 11:52

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Iran has closed its airspace amid reports of a possible US attack

On Wednesday, January 14, Iran temporarily closed its airspace to all aircraft except for international flights that received appropriate permission. According to information from the Iranian Federal Aviation Administration, the initial restrictions were in place for two hours and were then extended until 07:30 the next day local time, DW reports. On the same day, one European official informed Reuters about a possible U.S. attack on Iran that could occur within the next 24 hours. This

15.01.2026, 11:47

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The US has announced that the second phase of the plan to end the war in Gaza is beginning.

Illustrative photo Special Representative Whitcoff noted that within this phase of the presidential plan, a temporary administration will be established, and the process of demilitarization and reconstruction in Gaza will begin. According to him, the USA expects that Hamas will fulfill all obligations arising from the agreement, including the return of the last Israeli hostage's body. Whitcoff warned that failure to meet these requirements will lead to serious consequences.

15.01.2026, 11:04

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The year 2025 has become one of the three hottest in Earth's history

According to the report from the European Climate Monitoring Service Copernicus (C3S), the year 2025 ranked among the three hottest years in the history of meteorological observations. Deputy Director of C3S Samantha Burgess, presenting the new report "Global Climate Indicators" on January 14, noted that "2025 was only slightly less warm than 2023, while 2024 remains the hottest year on record."

15.01.2026, 10:42

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Iran has closed its airspace, while Britain has closed its embassy in Tehran

Flightradar24 The Iranian leadership has also put its Aerospace Forces and Air Defense in a state of heightened combat readiness. While U.S. President Donald Trump is contemplating the possibility of military intervention in response to the suppression of anti-government protests in Iran, the Pentagon has already begun reducing personnel at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

15.01.2026, 10:20