The LDP managed to secure 316 seats out of a possible 465, as reported by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK. Previously, the party held 198 mandates in the lower house of parliament. The LDP's coalition partner, the Innovation Party, also improved its position, gaining 36 mandates.
The scandal is related to the leak of secret information Morgan McSweeney, who headed Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration, has resigned. The reason for his decision was a high-profile scandal involving Peter Mandelson. This was reported by both The Guardian and Sky News. The scandal erupted after the U.S. Department of Justice released new documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case, which mention Mandelson's name. According to Sky News, the materials discuss a possible transfer of
According to the "Russian Service of the BBC," eight sets of medals were contested on this day. The USA won gold for the first time at these games thanks to skier Breezy Johnson, who triumphed in the downhill event. The American team also became champions in the team figure skating tournament. Breezy Johnson brought the first gold medal to the USA. Photo by Reuters. The competitions in Cortina d'Ampezzo began with the women's downhill, where Breezy Johnson took first place.
Narges Mohammadi. Photo Nooshin Jafari / Middle East Images / picture alliance. According to information provided by DW, Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to 7.5 years in prison. The human rights activist was detained on December 12, 2025, during memorial services for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, and on February 2, 2026, she declared a hunger strike. On February 8, she was sentenced: six years for "conspiracy and participation in gatherings aimed at committing crimes" and 1.5 years for
Ulaanbaatar, Sky Resort ski center The temperature forecast in various regions of the country varies. In the area of Lake Uvs, the Darhad Depression, the upper reaches of the Zavkhan River, and the valley of the Tes River, temperatures are expected to be -22...-27°C. In the mountains of the Mongol-Altai, Khövsgöl, and Khangai, as well as in the upper reaches of the Zag-Baidrag River and the valleys of the Idere, Eg, Uur, and Yeruu rivers, temperatures will be -15–20°C. In the Khangai Mountains
Global news agencies and foreign media have provided information about events that occurred in Ukraine and around the world over the past 24 hours, against the backdrop of ongoing military actions. Here are the key points. Burned cars after the attack on Kramatorsk. Photo by Jose Colon / Anadolu / Getty Images. In Odesa, one person died as a result of a nighttime strike, and residential buildings and infrastructure facilities were damaged. In Kramatorsk, as a result of a Russian shelling, one
skier ACHBADRAKH Batmunkh // photo: KHARTSAGA Enkhbaatar At the 2026 Olympic Games, Achbadrah Batmunkh competed against the best skiers in the world in the skiathlon discipline. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. The Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina are taking place from February 6 to 22. The first men's ski race, the skiathlon, started on February 8 in Val di Fiemme. skier ACHBADRAKH Batmunkh // photo: KHARTSAGA Enkhbaatar Achbadrah participated in the 10 km (10+10) skiathlon and
Narantuya Bayarsaihan has once again won gold at the Asian Championship, becoming a two-time champion. As reported by MiddleAsianNews, this is her third medal at the continental championship. The snooker competitions in Asia for 2026 took place from January 31 to February 6 in the capital of Qatar, Doha. The leading Mongolian player in snooker and billiards, Narantuya Bayarsaihan, showcased an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian Championship, winning the gold medal and confirming her
On Thursday, Mongolia's Foreign Minister Battsereg Batmunkh announced her meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. She also reported that during her working visit to the United States, she held a series of meetings and negotiations aimed at developing bilateral relations and cooperation.
Uchral Nyam-Osor The purpose of the visit is to deepen the strategic partnership between Mongolia and Russia, maintain regular high-level meetings, and further political dialogue. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on expanding cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries and creating a favorable legal environment for the development of collaboration in various areas, including politics, economy, and trade. During the visit, Speaker Uchral Nyam-Osor will hold official
Sodgerel Olziikhutag According to MiddleAsianNews, Sodgerel has become the first representative of Mongolia to be included in the prestigious BoF 500 Class of 2025 in the fashion industry. The BoF 500 list, published annually by The Business of Fashion, highlights the most influential leaders and creative entrepreneurs shaping the global fashion industry. Sodgerel Olziikhutag, CEO and editor-in-chief of BURO. Mongolia and Velin, is a leading figure in the fashion world of Mongolia and the
Left: Dina Titus and John Moolenaar As part of the 119th Congress of the USA, the Mongolian Caucus has been reestablished, which will be co-chaired by two co-chairs: Democrat Dina Titus from Nevada and Republican John Moolenaar from Michigan. The main tasks of the Mongolian Caucus will be to develop cooperation between the US Congress and the Parliament of Mongolia, as well as to work on strengthening bilateral relations in all areas and obtaining support from Congress for these goals. This
In 2025, the private sector of Mongolia was able to attract significant funds from the international market, namely $2.6 billion, which resulted from 40 successful transactions involving 19 companies from various fields. This information was presented in the Mongolia DealBook 2025 report released by CMM — Capital Markets Mongolia. ?Breakthrough Year
These competitions feature 23 representatives from Mongolia, competing in seven different age categories, showcasing their skills in speed, endurance, and technique against the best cyclists on the continent. The first medal for the Mongolian team was won by Temülen Khadbaatar, a member of the national team and an international class sports master. In the individual time trial over a distance of 24.6 km in the under-23 age group, he recorded a time of 30 minutes and 22.88 seconds, earning him
According to MiddleAsianNews, the signing of an agreement between USTDA and the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia will be an important milestone towards establishing direct flights between the United States and Mongolia. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is strengthening America's strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific region by developing safe, reliable, and direct air connections between the United States and Mongolia. On February 5, 2026, USTDA signed an agreement to fund
In Harbin, China, as part of the Harbin Polarland festival, a traditional penguin parade took place, as reported by ECNS. The penguin march occurs annually, and this year the birds, dressed in costumes with ties and bow ties, passed by the spectators accompanied by park staff.
Illustrative photo According to reports, on February 6 in Moscow, on Volokolamsk Highway, a man fired several shots at General Alekseev, after which he was urgently hospitalized in one of the local hospitals. A Russian named Lyubomir Korba was arrested in connection with the shooting, and two of his accomplices have been identified. One of them was detained in the capital, while the other, according to available information, has fled to Ukraine.
An earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometers, with the epicenter located 90 kilometers east of the city of Guantanamo, which has a population of about 300,000 people. Despite the alarm among the population, Cuban authorities have not issued a tsunami warning and continue to monitor the situation. Emergency services have urged citizens to follow information from official sources.
The laboratory notes that region 4366 has set a new record for the number of strong flares on the Sun. According to updates from the NOAA catalog, this active center, observed from Earth, recorded three M-class flares, bringing its total number of active events to 66. Previously, the record belonged to region 3664, which produced 64 M-class flares and above and caused the largest geomagnetic storm in the last 20 years.
During his visit to the school cafeteria in the city of Vézelay, Macron discussed important topics with the students, such as education, bullying issues, and their daily life at school. He listened to their opinions and answered their questions of interest. It is worth noting that such informal meetings with young people are organized by the president to establish direct contact, draw attention to learning conditions, and hear the opinions of students without intermediaries.
On Saturday, February 7, a tragedy occurred at the international crafts fair in Faridabad, India: the "Top Spin" attraction, which had 26 people on it, collapsed, claiming the life of a police inspector. According to The Hindu, 13 people sustained injuries of varying severity. The incident happened around 6:00 PM when the structure of the ride unexpectedly detached from its mountings during rotation and fell to the ground, causing panic among visitors who tried to shelter from the
Information about the upcoming meeting was published by Axios, citing sources among U.S. diplomats and officials. Currently, the plans are in the initial stages and may be subject to change. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, which was renamed the Donald Trump Peace Institute in December.
The announcement of the investigation's initiation appeared on February 6 in the newspaper Le Figaro, citing data from the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office. The investigation is looking into possible cases of money laundering and tax fraud. The names of Jacques and Caroline Lang are mentioned more than 673 times in the case materials related to Epstein. One of the key points of interest for the investigation is an offshore company registered in the Virgin Islands, which
The first day of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy was marred by sabotage on the railway, leading to temporary delays in train services. According to information received from Italian law enforcement, three acts of sabotage were recorded in the north of the country on February 7, causing trains to be delayed by up to 2.5 hours. One of the incidents occurred before dawn near Pesaro, where a distribution board was set on fire. In Bologna, unidentified individuals cut a cable responsible for