The GDP of Uzbekistan has exceeded $145 billion for the first time in its history. This was stated by Shavkat Mirziyoyev in his address to the parliament and the people of the country on December 26, as reported by the president's press secretary Sherzod Asadov. The president noted that nine years ago, reaching the $100 billion mark seemed like a huge goal. "This year, we have for the first time crossed the threshold of $145 billion. These results emphasize that our people are
Mikhail Podolyak During his speech, Podolyak noted that the issue of election funding should be resolved by the Central Election Commission and a working group in parliament. "We should not take on this responsibility, as the budget is in a difficult situation," he added. According to the advisor, the current priorities of the state budget are focused on militarization and social programs aimed at supporting households affected by economic losses. Podolyak also previously emphasized
President Trump noted that he had previously warned terrorists about the possible consequences if they did not stop the violence against Christians. "Tonight they faced a hellish price," he wrote on his social network Truth Social. In his address, the president expressed confidence that under his leadership, the United States would not allow the spread of radical Islamic terrorism. Trump also wished everyone a Merry Christmas, adding that "dead terrorists" would multiply if
Yoon Suk Yeol In this first of four criminal trials against the former president, prosecutors claim that Yoon Suk Yeol attempted to obstruct his arrest by barricading himself in the presidential residence in January 2025. Additionally, he is accused of violating the rights of nine members of his cabinet who were not summoned to a meeting regarding the plan to impose martial law. At the final hearing of the case, the prosecution presented its arguments. Yoon Suk Yeol, who is in custody,
According to forecasts, starting from Friday, a significant territory of Turkey will be affected by frosts typical of Siberia. Snow is expected even in Istanbul, which is experiencing a prolonged drought this year, local meteorologists report, as conveyed by RIA Novosti. According to the meteorological service, from December 26, cold and rainy weather will settle in the country. In the northern, central, and eastern regions, rain mixed with snow and snowfalls are expected. The perceived
Another scheme involved employing close relatives of the CEO, which brought his family over 1 million dollars in the last two years. The third company sent young interns to work on farms owned by its management members, as well as at wineries.
During his visit, Kim Jong Un positively assessed the results of defense enterprises this year and outlined key tasks for the next year. He noted the "promising demand" for missile and artillery systems and emphasized the importance of "strengthening the technical base of related industries" to enhance production capacities. Additionally, he announced that a decision on the creation of new military-industrial enterprises will be made at the IX Congress of the Workers'
At the Winter Paralympic Games, which will start on March 6, 2026, in Milan and Cortina (Italy), three athletes from Mongolia have received the opportunity to participate in cross-country skiing competitions. This information was announced by the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports. Among the participants are GANBOLD Batmunkh and DASHDORJ Tsegmid, who will compete in the 10 km and 20 km distances, respectively. SELENGE Adiyaamunkh, in turn, will participate in the sitting category
On December 26, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social account that the United States conducted a "powerful and deadly" strike against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwestern Nigeria. Trump noted that these terrorists had ruthlessly killed innocent Christians for many years. The White House leader added that he had previously warned ISIS about the consequences if they did not cease their actions against Christians. "Tonight they faced punishment," he
The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan has published the preliminary results of the investigation into the incident involving an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) aircraft that occurred near Aktau. According to the report, the aircraft may have sustained damage from elements of an explosive device, although their origin has not yet been established. Through-and-through damage was recorded on some sections of the aircraft's hydraulic system, which is believed to have been caused by metallic
In Long Island, New York, a twelve-year-old boy displayed remarkable courage and resourcefulness when he managed to prevent a robbery at his home. This story, reminiscent of the famous movie "Home Alone," was covered by the publication "Arguments and Facts," referencing the New York Post. While home alone, the boy heard a sound resembling breaking glass, followed by footsteps in the kitchen. Realizing that an intruder had entered his home, he quickly escaped through a
According to Meduza, the Moscow City Court granted the lawsuit of Polina Lurye, who purchased Larisa Dolina's apartment in Khamovniki, and revoked the rights of Dolina and her family to this property. Earlier in December, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation confirmed Lurye's ownership of the apartment, which was sold by Dolina under the pressure of fraudsters.
International media and news agencies have reported on events in Ukraine and around the world occurring against the backdrop of military actions in the country. This overview briefly highlights the most significant events. A New Year tree in an apartment damaged by a drone strike in Zaporizhzhia. Photo by Dmytro Smolienko / Ukrinform / NurPhoto / Getty Images. Volgograd was subjected to nighttime attacks by Ukrainian drones, resulting in about 20 explosions and the destruction of around ten
Artificial intelligence has become the main topic of the current year, attracting attention worldwide. Numerous innovative solutions in this field are actively changing the market situation. Mongolia is also not left out of these changes. MCS Group, a major player in the Mongolian business market, has launched the MCS AI Lab — a center focused on developing strategies in the field of AI. 🔍 Behind the Scenes of Business
The comedy God's Band, also known as Choir of God, tells the story of a fictional choir set in North Korea. The film, released in December 2025, received positive feedback from audiences during preview screenings, attributed to its witty plot and the return of actor Park Si-hoo to the screen. Park Si-hoo, who plays a North Korean military officer, shared his impressions of filming in Mongolia in an interview with The Chosun Daily. He noted that he spent between one and two months in the
According to information provided by the publication ประชาชาติธุรกิจ, a concert titled The 2 Colours of Sound was held in Thailand and Mongolia, dedicated to the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations. The event took place at the King Mongkut Institute of Technology in Ladkrabang. The concert was organized by the Thai Cultural Council in Mongolia in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate of Mongolia in Phuket and Phang Nga, with support from various state and private partners.
According to information from IPMO, the second phase of the project will be implemented in two stages. The estimated budget for the first phase is ₮6.6 trillion (approximately $18.6 billion), of which the contractor is expected to provide financing for 85% of the total cost, while the remaining 15% will be covered by the capital's budget. Package II is planned to be announced in the fourth quarter of 2026. The first stage of the tender for selecting the general contractor for Ulaanbaatar
Currently, more than 250 athletes from Mongolia are training and participating in competitions under the guidance of 57 coaches. They are engaged in 27 different sports, including winter, summer, and Paralympic disciplines. This information was reported on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth. This year, the team participated in 91 competitions and held 24 domestic and 11 international training camps, resulting in the acquisition of 149 medals. The medal
In 2025, the Third State Central Hospital successfully localized five advanced technologies in the field of neurosurgery, significantly reducing the number of patients seeking treatment abroad. In the current year, the medical institution performed 1,908 open surgeries on the brain and spinal cord. Of these, 346 surgeries involved both malignant and benign tumors, with 104 of them, accounting for 30%, related to complex deep-seated tumors. Additionally, 5.8% of the surgeries (110 cases) were
Potanin Glacier will now be called Khuiten Glacier At a meeting held on December 24, the government approved the renaming of several geographical objects in the Bayan-Ölgii and Sukhbaatar aimags, restoring their historical Mongolian names. In particular, it was decided to eliminate names of places and water bodies that were given in other languages, such as Russian, Kazakh, and Tuvan. In collaboration with the Main Administration of Land Use, Geodesy, and Cartography, the Academy of Sciences,
Starting January 1, 2026, the base salary of teachers and school staff will be increased by 50 percent. This was reported in materials presented by the Cabinet of Ministers of Mongolia, as informed by MiddleAsianNews. At the last government meeting held at the State Palace, a decision was made regarding the salaries of public servants in the fields of science, healthcare, and education.
According to ShinyHunters, they have 201 million records that include users' video viewing and downloading history. Journalists analyzed a sample of the stolen database and contacted several people from the list. Three former Pornhub subscribers confirmed the authenticity of the data, specifying that the information pertains to previous years. Thus, the hackers are demanding a ransom in exchange for concealing information that could cause significant harm to users whose data has fallen
The four-year-old twin pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are expected to leave Tokyo and head to China at the end of January, a month earlier than the planned date of February 20. This move has become a significant event for the country, considering the deterioration of Chinese-Japanese relations amid geopolitical issues, and holds symbolic meaning for Tokyo. Thousands of animal lovers have already begun flocking to Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to see these adorable twins one last time. Television cameras
During the event, the platform developers, Chandman-Erdene Tsend-Ayush and Munkhbat Ochirhuyag, presented the functionality and potential benefits of this initiative to high-ranking officials from the Ministry, discussing its application in jurisprudence and internal affairs. left: Munkhbat Ochirhuyag and Chandman-Erdene Tsend-Ayush In her article published on International Anti-Corruption Day, The Future Is Asian—If Integrity Leads, Diana Torres, UN advisor on governance in the Asia-Pacific
At the beginning of 2026, the Mongolian national team will represent their country at the national judo championship, which will take place from January 23 to 25 in Chingis, Khentii Aimag. After that, the team will participate in the Paris Grand Slam tournament, starting on February 7, where joint training camps for Mongolian judokas are also planned. Mongolia will host the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam tournament from 2026 to 2028, providing local fans with a unique opportunity to watch the
According to reports, on December 15, the Taliban removed Consul Naqibullah Dehkonzoda from his position, coinciding with the closure of the consulate. As stated by "Asia-Plus," this information was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, which noted that this decision was made by the Afghan authorities. The agency emphasized: "We are aware of this issue. According to international agreements, the decision to open or close consulates is made by the government
According to Anna’s Archive, their project is a "repository for preserving music," which includes 86 million of the most popular tracks, covering about 99.6% of all listens on Spotify. Priority was given to compositions that Spotify classifies as popular. In the first phase, the team has already released a separate torrent with metadata containing information about approximately 256 million tracks and 186 million unique ISRC codes used to identify recordings in the music industry.
A ceremony dedicated to illuminating the Samuel Beckett Bridge in the colors of the Mongolian flag is scheduled for December 29, 2025. This event is timed to coincide with the 114th anniversary of the restoration of Mongolian freedom and independence, as well as the 27th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Ireland. The illumination is organized by the Embassy of Mongolia in Ireland and the Dublin City Council. This initiative symbolizes the friendly ties and growing
On December 23, 2025, in Ulaanbaatar, the U.S. Military Group operating at the embassy (USMILGP) transferred engineering equipment to the Armed Forces of Mongolia. The supplies included two trucks, trailers, and devices for detecting explosive devices. High-profile representatives were present at the ceremony, such as Major Andrew Adams, head of the U.S. Office of Peacekeeping and Military Cooperation, and Ian Crawford, Deputy Chief of the Political Section, along with their Mongolian
The test was the first step in assessing the characteristics of a new system of surface-to-air missiles designed for operation at high altitudes and with extended range. The launched missiles successfully hit simulated aerial targets at a distance of 200 kilometers, as mentioned in the official statement. According to South Korean news agency Yonhap, the missiles fell into the waters of the East Sea of Korea, which is the local name for the Sea of Japan.
Paris Palais de l'Elysée on November 10, 2025. Politics, Council of Ministers. Photo LP / Arnaud Journois An employee responsible for the table setting at the Élysée Palace stole tableware from the presidential residence for two years. According to Le Parisien, he was responsible for the theft of about a hundred items that were used at official events, including objects of France's cultural heritage. According to the publication, the maître d', while handing over the stolen
During his report on the work of the Moscow government at the Moscow City Duma, Sobyanin stated that the labor resource deficit ranges from 400,000 to 500,000 people (according to TASS). This week, Boris Titov, the special representative of the President of Russia for interaction with international organizations in the field of sustainable development, expressed the opinion that the issue of labor shortages can be addressed with specialists from India. He specified that for visa countries, a
As part of this program, textile enterprises in Uzbekistan will be able to access $200 million in preferential loans to improve their working capital. The presentation held on December 23 was dedicated to the results of the textile industry and plans for 2026, and was conducted under the leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, as reported by the press service of the head of state. According to official information, in 2025, the production volume in the textile sector will amount to 134
Illustrative photo According to the Ministry of Defense, the largest number of drones — 62 — were shot down over the Bryansk region. In the Tula region, 12 drones were destroyed, in the Kaluga region — 11, and in the Moscow region — 9. In Adygea, 8 drones were shot down, in Kuban — 7, and 6 each over Crimea and the Rostov region. In the Belgorod and Voronezh regions, as well as in the waters of the Azov Sea, 5 drones were destroyed, 4 drones were shot down over the Kursk region, and one over
The Pushkin Theater announced that Vera Valentinovna Alentova, who served in this theater for 60 years, has passed away. "A great sorrow has occurred..." – the theater noted with sadness. According to TASS, as well as the Telegram channels "Baza" and "Caution, News," Vera Alentova felt unwell during the farewell to actor Anatoly Lobotsky, who passed away on December 20. The actress was carried out on a stretcher and handed over to the paramedics.
Maria Pukhova, representing the interests of Larisa Dolina, denied the information that the singer asked the buyer for permission to stay in her apartment in Khamovniki for an extended period. These claims come from the buyer's lawyer Polina Lurye and have been labeled as slander. According to Pukhova, Dolina's actual request is to vacate the premises before the end of the New Year holidays. “This is the first I’m hearing of it… In fact, yesterday a draft settlement agreement was sent
Reliance Industries The largest oil refiner in India, Reliance Industries Ltd., has resumed purchases of Russian oil for its plant in the state of Gujarat, Bloomberg reports citing sources. The corporation is buying raw materials at a discount through suppliers that are not subject to sanctions. Reliance has signed a contract for the chartering of Aframax-class tankers with RusExport to transport oil to its refinery, which has a capacity of 660,000 barrels per day and is focused on the local
Illustrative photo Starting from September 1, 2026, a new decree by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will come into effect in Uzbekistan, introducing administrative responsibility for employees of educational, medical, and social institutions. This measure concerns staff who fail to report cases of violence against minors. The decree "On the Approval of the Strategy for Protecting Children from All Forms of Violence for 2026-2030" was published on December 24. According to the document,
// Gazeta.uz In a number of airports in Uzbekistan, several flights were redirected to Samarkand and Nukus due to fog, as reported by the press service of Uzbekistan Airports. Flights redirected to Samarkand:
🔥 Important Facts: In the third quarter of this year, the number of users who log into the $RDDT platform daily increased by 19% compared to the same period last year, reaching 116 million. Net profit rose by 28%, amounting to $163 million. This growth was made possible by 138,000 active communities on the $RDDT platform. ?? r/mongolia = 78.5 thousand Worldwide, millions of users actively participate in discussions on $RDDT every day. A similar trend is observed in Mongolia: the community
Illustrative image At the meeting, it was also noted that among the victims, 535 people sustained serious injuries, while 26 had minor injuries. The majority of accidents occurred in the construction sector (198 cases), followed by light industry (43), transport (36), and agriculture (35). The remaining incidents were distributed across other sectors of the economy. During the investigation of the incidents, 2,372 violations of legislation were identified. As a result, fines totaling
At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Mongolia, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development, Enkhbayar Jadamba, outlined priorities for improving management at the Development Bank. The main focuses are on reducing the volume of non-repayable loans, increasing transparency, and enhancing the management of special assets. As part of this initiative, a meeting of the bank's Board of Directors is scheduled for December 25, 2025, where structural changes will
Illustrative photo. On the night of December 23 to 24, a tragic event occurred in Tajikistan: two servicemen of the border troops were killed as a result of a clash with terrorists who illegally crossed the border from Afghanistan. This was reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee of Tajikistan. The clash took place at border post No. 5 "Sad" in the Shamsiddin Shohin district. At 11:30 PM on December 23, three militants crossed the border, and by 11:15
In accordance with the new changes, Article 232(1) has been renamed and is now called "Hunting, intentional destruction, as well as illegal acquisition, storage, transfer, or sale of the snow leopard (Central Asian leopard)." Previously, it was titled "Hunting and intentional destruction of the snow leopard." The updated provisions of the Criminal Code introduce stricter penalties: hunting and other specified actions now carry fines ranging from 1200 to 1800 calculation
P. Diddy P. Diddy's lawyers have filed a motion requesting the annulment of his sentence or, at the very least, a significant reduction of it. Recall that on December 23, 2024, Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Combs to 4 years and 2 months in prison. The 56-year-old rapper was found guilty of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits the transportation of individuals across state lines for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. The defense argues that the judge acted improperly, was too
Snowfalls and strong winds are expected across the country, especially in the southern regions, where mixed precipitation and ice are possible. According to meteorologists' forecasts, a change in weather conditions will be observed on December 27: a cold anticyclone from the west will lead to a decrease in precipitation and a drop in air temperature.
Volodymyr Zelensky President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced 20 points of a peace plan discussed with a delegation from the USA during recent negotiations. As reported by "Strana.ua," the president highlighted the key conditions included in this plan:
According to the information from the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan (GKNB), on December 24, a clash occurred between Tajik border guards and three members of a terrorist group who were attempting to enter the territory of the country. The militants resisted and refused to surrender, resulting in their elimination.
