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In the UK, a woman has been appointed as archbishop for the first time
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In the UK, a woman has been appointed as archbishop for the first time

Sara Malalli is the first female archbishop. Photo by Victoria Jones / Shutterstock. In 2026, a significant milestone occurred in the history of the Church of England: Sara Malalli became the first woman to hold the position of Archbishop of Canterbury, the highest spiritual rank in the Anglican Church. Her official appointment took place on January 28, 2026, when she was legally confirmed in this role, becoming the 106th archbishop since the church's founding in the 6th century. The

26.03.2026, 09:03
Putin restricted the export of cash rubles and gold from Russia
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Putin restricted the export of cash rubles and gold from Russia

Illustrative photo Starting from April 1, 2026, citizens of Russia will not be able to export cash rubles to the EAEU countries (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan) in amounts exceeding the equivalent of 100 thousand dollars. This decree was signed by President Vladimir Putin. For individual entrepreneurs and legal entities, the restrictions will apply regardless of the amounts. However, the export of cash rubles through international airports in Russia will be permitted.

26.03.2026, 09:02
Today, the weather is stable in most areas
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Today, the weather is stable in most areas

Migration in the Uvs aimag // photo: ©Damiran Battulga On March 26, 2026, from 8:00 to 20:00, the southwestern part of the country will be cloudy, while other areas will have variable cloudiness. Rain is expected in the Altai Gobi and in the valley of the Khalt Gol River, while no precipitation is forecasted in other places. A western wind will blow at a speed of 5-10 meters per second. Temperature readings vary: near Lake Uvs, in the Darkhad Basin, and in the valleys of the Tes and Ider

26.03.2026, 08:42
Trump was awarded a new prize
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Trump was awarded a new prize

Donald Trump at the NRCC dinner. Photo by Reuters. Trump, speaking at this closed party event, received a golden statuette before his speech. House Speaker Mike Johnson, presenting the award, noted that this is the first prize, and it symbolizes "a new golden era for America," as reported by the Independent. In his response speech, Trump harshly criticized the Democrats and his political opponents, claiming that his administration will continue to act in the country's interests.

26.03.2026, 08:34
Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Highlights by the Morning of March 26
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Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Highlights by the Morning of March 26

In the last 24 hours, international news agencies have provided a summary of events occurring in Ukraine and around the world amid military conflicts. Here are the key points. Consequences of the strike on Kharkiv. Photo Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Wednesday the suspension of gas supplies to Ukraine until Kyiv resumes oil deliveries to Hungary via the "Druzhba" pipeline. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that Ukraine no longer needs Taurus cruise missiles,

26.03.2026, 08:33
The White House announced a new date for Trump's visit to China
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The White House announced a new date for Trump's visit to China

Illustrative photo During his visit, Trump will meet with the Chairman of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, in Beijing. Caroline Levitt emphasized that this is an important meeting. "First Lady Melania and I will also host President Xi and Madame Peng in Washington later this year, with the date to be announced later," she added. Trump himself confirmed the information about the upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping, which will take place on May 14 and 15. In his message on

26.03.2026, 08:19
Escalation around Iran: Strikes, Trump's Statements, and the Anticipation of the EU's Decision
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Escalation around Iran: Strikes, Trump's Statements, and the Anticipation of the EU's Decision

On March 25 and 26, the conflict surrounding Iran continued to escalate: the parties exchanged strikes, the US and Israel increased pressure, and diplomatic signals remained contradictory. Agencies report military activation alongside attempts to initiate a negotiation process. Military Operations Iran announced the "80th wave" of missile strikes on American and Israeli targets in the Middle East as part of the "Truthful Promise-4" campaign. According to media reports, the

26.03.2026, 08:07
A delegation headed by Gusty Graas, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Luxembourg Parliament, is in Mongolia.
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A delegation headed by Gusty Graas, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Luxembourg Parliament, is in Mongolia.

On the left: Gusty Graas and Temuulen Ganzorig At the invitation of Temuulen Ganzorig, who is the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Security and Foreign Policy of the Parliament of Mongolia, a delegation led by Gusty Graas, a member of the Chamber of Representatives of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, arrived in the country. On March 24, Temuulen Ganzorig, along with members of his committee and Ms. Munkhsoyel Baatarjav, who heads the Mongolia-Luxembourg parliamentary group, held a meeting

26.03.2026, 06:21
South Korea and Mongolia Discussed Accelerating Negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
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South Korea and Mongolia Discussed Accelerating Negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

left: Batkhüü Idésh and Kwon Hee-jin On Tuesday, the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Korea announced negotiations with Mongolia aimed at accelerating the process of finalizing the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The signing of this agreement is expected to deepen cooperation in strategically important minerals between the two countries. Kwon Hee-jin, the director general for trade negotiations at the ministry, visited Mongolia to discuss with representatives

26.03.2026, 05:23
Mongolia expects to receive a European loan of $30 million for the modernization of its power grid
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Mongolia expects to receive a European loan of $30 million for the modernization of its power grid

Mongolia is considering the possibility of obtaining a loan of up to $30 million (€25.8 million) from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which will be directed towards the modernization of the power grid infrastructure in the southern part of the country. This will enable the transmission of both existing and new renewable energy capacities. In particular, the planned state loan will be used for the construction of a 214-kilometer (132 miles) power transmission line

26.03.2026, 05:23
The Japanese project to support the development of young children in Mongolia will continue
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The Japanese project to support the development of young children in Mongolia will continue

The signing of an agreement took place at the Embassy of Japan in Mongolia between the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan, Masaru Igawahara, and the director of Save the Children Mongolia, Mitsuaki Toyoda. The document concerns the second year of implementing the initiative "Supporting Early Childhood Development through Inclusive, Sustainable, and Comprehensive Services." This information was provided by MiddleAsianNews. The main objective of the project is to

26.03.2026, 04:58
The writing of the capital of Mongolia "Ulaanbaatar" in Hangul will be changed to "Ulaанбаатар"
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The writing of the capital of Mongolia "Ulaanbaatar" in Hangul will be changed to "Ulaанбаатар"

As reported by MiddleAsianNews, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea has announced the change of the city's name from 'Ulaanbaatar' to 'Ulaanhbaatar'. The integrated portal of information on state policy of the Republic of Korea recommends using the spelling "몽골 수도는 '울란바타르'로 표기하세요", which translates to "Please indicate the capital of Mongolia as 'Ulaanhbaatar'."

26.03.2026, 04:10
Approved design of the symbol for World Horse Day
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Approved design of the symbol for World Horse Day

On March 23, the fourth meeting of the working group organizing "World Horse Day" took place, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia, Gankhuyag Khassuur. During the meeting, key aspects were discussed, such as finalizing the event program, creating a slogan and emblem, planning the route and budget for the horse parade, as well as organizing international horse racing. Among other issues, the replacement of horses working in the Horse Police Committee of the Socialist

26.03.2026, 04:06
The Prime Minister met with the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific.
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The Prime Minister met with the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific.

Sima Malhotra emphasized the potential for partnership between the UK and Mongolia in the field of rare earth elements On March 23, 2026, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar Gombojav, met with Sima Malhotra, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Indo-Pacific Region at the UK Foreign Office. This news is reported by MiddleAsianNews.

26.03.2026, 04:02
In southern Germany, a passenger train collided with a truck
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In southern Germany, a passenger train collided with a truck

In Rhineland-Palatinate, in southern Germany, a serious accident occurred: the RB53 passenger train of Deutsche Bahn, traveling from the French town of Wissembourg to the German town of Neustadt, collided with a truck at a railway crossing. This information was provided by the Kazinform agency, citing DW. After the impact, several explosions followed, resulting in a fire. The truck driver sustained serious injuries, and several passengers were also injured. Train traffic on this section was

25.03.2026, 20:07
The MongolZ knocked out the Russian team Team Spirit from BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 in CS 2. Video
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The MongolZ knocked out the Russian team Team Spirit from BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 in CS 2. Video

The Mongolian team is competing without their head coach, Erdenedalai maaRaa Bayanbat. He will not be able to participate in the playoffs of ESL Pro League S23 and the BLAST Rotterdam tournament. Coach Erdenedalai maaRaa Bayanbat In the decisive match of the group stage of BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026, The MongolZ defeated Team Spirit with a score of 2:0, winning on the maps Nuke (13:11) and Overpass (13:9). This defeat marked the second for Spirit in two weeks at major tournaments — earlier, the

25.03.2026, 17:21
Heat up to 32 degrees. Forecasters reported on the weather in Uzbekistan until the end of the work week.
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Heat up to 32 degrees. Forecasters reported on the weather in Uzbekistan until the end of the work week.

Despite the overall warming, on Thursday, March 26, and during the night from March 24 to 25, brief rains and thunderstorms are possible in the Bukhara and Navoi regions, as well as in the mountainous and foothill areas of the country. In the high mountains, mixed precipitation—rain and snow—should also be expected. The temperature at night will fluctuate between 10–15 degrees, while during the day the air will warm up to 23–28 degrees. In some northern and southern parts of the republic, as

25.03.2026, 17:20
Putin congratulated Mirziyoyev on Nowruz and discussed nuclear energy
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Putin congratulated Mirziyoyev on Nowruz and discussed nuclear energy

During the conversation, issues related to the implementation of several large joint projects in areas such as nuclear energy, industrial production, and transportation were discussed. In addition, the interlocutors touched upon topics concerning the situation in the Middle East and the conflict in Ukraine. The press service noted that there was a detailed exchange of views on important international issues, including the aforementioned topics.

25.03.2026, 17:13
Brief Description of the Gilded Statue of the Great Khan in the Genghis Khan Museum
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Brief Description of the Gilded Statue of the Great Khan in the Genghis Khan Museum

The golden statue of Genghis Khan was created using 107 kg of pure gold, which came from the Treasury of Mongolia. The statue, which stands 7.5 meters tall, was crafted by sculptor Bold Luvsan. The completion of the work took place in Italy, and its installation in the Hall of Honor of the Genghis Khan Museum occurred in 2024, as confirmed by information from MiddleAsianNews.

25.03.2026, 17:10
Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un Hold Meeting in Pyongyang
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Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un Hold Meeting in Pyongyang

The official ceremony of the meeting between Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un took place in Pyongyang, as reported by the agency. The ceremony was held in a square named after Kim Il Sung and included the performance of the national anthems of both countries, cannon salutes, as well as greetings from members of the delegations. The event featured cavalry and a company of the honor guard. Aleksandr Lukashenko arrived in North Korea for an official visit on March 25. Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim

25.03.2026, 16:35
The President of Tajikistan will visit Uzbekistan on a state visit
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The President of Tajikistan will visit Uzbekistan on a state visit

During the visit, high-level negotiations are planned, as well as the first meeting of the Supreme Intergovernmental Council, which will be held under the chairmanship of the leaders of the two countries. The main topics of discussion will be strengthening friendly relations between Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, as well as developing strategic partnership and allied ties.

25.03.2026, 16:35
Export of Krush beer by Lotte Chilsung to Mongolia increased by 90%
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Export of Krush beer by Lotte Chilsung to Mongolia increased by 90%

The strategy of Lotte Chilsung Beverage illustrates the approach of Korean companies to entering the Mongolian market, emphasizing the acceptance of new cultures and the characteristics of Mongolia's young generation. In order to attract a youth audience and leverage Mongolia's openness to new cultural influences, the company is strengthening its distribution and marketing efforts.

25.03.2026, 16:19