Vasiliy Malyuk, Yevgeny Khmara Vasiliy Malyuk, head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), confirmed the information about his resignation. In his statement, he noted: “I remain within the SBU structure to implement world-class asymmetric operations that will continue to inflict significant damage on the enemy. I am confident that a strong and modern intelligence service is the foundation of our state's security. These changes being made by the President of Ukraine in the defense
Akmat Kadyrov In addition to his new position, Akmat Kadyrov will continue to serve as the Minister of Physical Culture and Sports, a role he has held since May 2024. Previously, from February to May 2024, he served as the Minister for Youth Affairs of the republic. Besides Akmat, another appointment concerns Ahmed Dudayev, who has also become the acting Deputy Prime Minister and will continue his work as the Minister for External Relations and Information.
In the last 24 hours, foreign media and news agencies have presented a report on the events occurring in Ukraine and beyond, in the context of the ongoing conflict. Here are the main points. The aftermath of the strike on Kyiv. Photo by Tetiana Dzhafarova / AFP / Scanpix / LETA. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the downing of 55 Ukrainian drones on Monday evening: 31 of them over Bryansk region, 11 over Rostov, three over Belgorod, and two each in Volgograd and Ryazan regions, and one
Assistance Instead of Demonstrating PowerIn the last decade of December, India announced a $450 million aid package for the recovery of Sri Lanka following the devastating cyclone "Dithwa," which struck the country at the end of 2025. In response to the natural disaster, the Indian Navy organized a large-scale humanitarian operation under the Sagar Bandhu mission. Indian warships, including Vikrant and Udaygiri, which were in Colombo for the International Fleet Review, were promptly
Illustrative photo At the hearing, Maduro, who called himself a "prisoner of war," confirmed his innocence, stating: "I am an honest man and continue to be the president of my country." He also recounted how he was captured in his home in Caracas, Venezuela, according to CNN. Both were dressed in prison clothing and used headphones for translation, being without handcuffs but with leg shackles. Flores, as she stated, is the First Lady of Venezuela and also denies all
According to experts, this timing choice has not only symbolic significance. In November 2026, midterm elections will take place in the United States, and the potential annexation of Greenland could positively impact the ruling party. According to sources interviewed by the publication, this is not about military intervention. Instead, Washington is likely to use political pressure. One expert noted that this could include "attempts to engage local politicians to strengthen U.S. civil and
Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president of Venezuela. Photo by Ariana Cubillos / AP Photo / dpa / picture alliance. Delcy Rodriguez, who previously served as vice president under Nicolas Maduro, took the oath before the National Assembly. This was reported by DW. The ceremony was conducted by Jorge Rodriguez, the speaker of parliament and Delcy's brother. "I come with regret for the suffering that our people have had to endure as a result of the illegal military aggression against our
Illustrative photo According to the latest data, the list currently includes thirteen countries, two of which are outside Africa, significantly complicating the visa application process for citizens of these states. Last week, Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia, and Turkmenistan were added to the updated list. These changes took effect on January 1, as indicated on the travel.state.gov website.
Nicolas Maduro in court. Reuters. On January 5, a court hearing took place in New York, where Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, detained by American forces during a military operation, declared their innocence, as reported by DW citing international news agencies. Maduro, who calls himself a "prisoner of war," said: "I am innocent. I am an honorable man and still the president of my country," according to information from the Associated Press.
According to Kazinform, in December 2025, annual inflation in Turkey reached its lowest level since November 2021. According to information provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), consumer price inflation stood at 30.89%, the lowest figure in the last 49 months. The last time such a level was recorded was in November 2021, when inflation was at 21.31%.
Erdenebileg Khaliunbold and Mörön Purevdorj represent Mongolia in this prestigious competition. On the first day of the race, participants covered 527 km, including 305 km on a special stage, where they had to deal with various conditions: rocky, sandy, and dirt roads. According to route information, 70% of it consisted of gravel roads, 16% - sandy, 8% - rocky, and 4% - sand dunes.
The festival aims to promote Bactrian camels and the culture of camel breeding, as well as to expand economic opportunities related to camel products and to pass on the rich heritage to the next generation. As part of the festival, a nationwide meeting of camel breeders is expected, along with various competitions, including races on adult male camels (atan), two-year-old camels (tor), and three-year-old camels (tailag).
This championship was held for the first time in 2022 under the slogan "Mongolian Sports – One Stage – One Dream" and has since become an important event that promotes interest in sports among youth and children. The format of the championship will be similar to the Asian Games, and the competitions will take place at several venues, such as the Steppe Arena, Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace, Wrestling Palace, and Uranhan Sports Complex.
The athletes of Mongolia have achieved outstanding results, taking first place in the world ranking for memory development. At the 34th World Championship for Memory Development, which concluded the competitive season of 2025, the national team of Mongolia demonstrated exceptional results and won gold in the overall team standings. This marks the country's seventh victory in this intellectual sport over the past 15 years, highlighting its status as one of the leaders in this field.
As part of the cooperation with the Judo Federation of Mongolia, Baker will conduct a week-long training for young athletes in the Uvs province. He will share his experience and skills in conducting matches, which will be an important step in enhancing the training level of local children and youth engaged in judo, helping them bring their skills closer to international standards. After the official events, Masu Baker will participate in the opening of a judo tournament for juniors, which will
Kazakhstan is preparing to chair the EAEU in 2026, taking over from Belarus. During this time, an important meeting of the Supreme Council will take place in Astana, where the leaders of the member countries of the union will gather. Kazakh political scientist Talgat Kaliev noted that this transition is occurring amid global economic instability. "We are witnessing significant changes in the global economy, which are happening against the backdrop of paradigm shifts that have been in
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav continues his work in the Khuvsgul aimag. The Cabinet Secretariat is preparing for an important meeting scheduled for January 15, 2026, where the chairpersons of the khurals, representatives of the citizens of the capital, and governors will gather. It is expected that during this meeting agreements reflecting the results of their work will be signed.
During the visit, it became known that the Biocomplex produces 44 types of liquid vaccines and 21 types of dry vaccines, as well as 20 types of diagnostic tools and three types of diluents. Last year, with the support of the World Bank and thanks to a concessional investment loan, two projects were successfully implemented: the transition to linear cells for vaccine production and the automation of liquid vaccine packaging, which significantly modernized the production processes. In the near
According to the Kazinform agency, 2025 was the warmest year in China since meteorological observations began in 1961. On average, the air temperature in the country reached 11 degrees Celsius. According to information from Xinhua, from June to August, the average temperature across the country was 22.3 degrees, which is 1.1 degrees above the usual seasonal figures. Thus, the summer of 2025 became the hottest alongside the summer of 2024 since observations began.
In an interview with the Turkistan newspaper, he noted: “It’s too early to talk about this; several years of hard work lie ahead,” commenting on issues related to the transit of power. Tokayev also dismissed rumors that the upcoming parliamentary reform is supposedly intended to make the position of the speaker of parliament key in the governance system, and that he himself is preparing this position for himself.
Illustrative photo President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke to a Turkistan journalist about his health, noting that he regularly practices yoga and plays table tennis, which positively affects his well-being. Tokayev also mentioned that his health is fine and his blood pressure remains normal.
The new authorities intend to focus efforts on oil production After the overthrow of Nicolás Maduro, Marco Rubio, who heads the U.S. State Department, will play a key role in managing Venezuela. This was reported by Bloomberg on Sunday, January 4, citing unnamed sources in the U.S. government. Rubio, an American of Cuban descent, was born in Miami to immigrant parents from Cuba, as stated in DW materials.
The Prime Minister emphasized that threats against Greenland must be stopped. According to her, "talking about the United States seizing Greenland is absolutely inappropriate." Frederiksen noted that the U.S. has no right to annex any of the countries that are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. She also added that Greenland and its people have clearly expressed their position that they are not for sale, and called on Washington to cease such threats directed against "a historically
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently shared his thoughts in an interview with the Turkistan newspaper about the meeting between the first president Nursultan Nazarbayev and Vladimir Putin, which took place in the Kremlin just before the New Year. During the conversation, the journalist noted that there are many rumors surrounding this meeting, including versions about a possible power transition in Kazakhstan in 2029, where Nazarbayev allegedly intends to play a significant
President Kassym-Jomart Tokaev shared his views on current challenges and achievements in his interview for Turkistan. The full text of the interview: “– Dear Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich, your annual interviews for print media have become a new political tradition. Thank you for the opportunity to communicate with the newspaper 'Turkistan'.”
The exercises took place in the Ryokpho area, located in Pyongyang, where the missiles successfully hit targets located 1,000 kilometers away in the Sea of Japan. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally attended the exercises. He noted that "it is necessary to continue the development of military technologies, especially in the field of offensive weapons. This is an important measure for the protection of our country. We admit that our actions are aimed at improving nuclear deterrence,
Data on snow cover indicate that the highest amounts are recorded in the soums of Khovd, Zavkhan, Tsetsen-Uul, and Khövsgöl, where the maximum snow depth reaches 30-40 cm. Over the past ten days, the snow level has decreased by 5 percent. It is also worth noting that the thickness of ice in rivers and lakes varies from 5 to 50 cm, which is less than the average figures for the same period in 2025 and for many previous years.
Thus, the visa-free entry period for citizens of these 34 countries has been extended by one year. Among them, 32 countries are in Europe, while two are Australia and New Zealand, allowing their citizens to travel in Mongolia for tourism purposes without the need for a visa. Additionally, visa-free entry for citizens of another 30 countries is provided for a period ranging from 14 to 90 days for tourism purposes.
The ceremony of installing the monument with the inscription in the alphabetic-syllabic script - Brahmi took place on November 25, 2019, at the State Residence. In 1975, in the Bulgan aimag of Mongolia, Navaan Dorjpagma discovered the inscription "Khuys Tolgoy" (KT) in the Mongolian language. It consists of 11 lines written vertically in Brahmi script from right to left, with horizontal signs for word separation. At the last session of the UNESCO Executive Council, the monument
According to data published on Friday by the central bank of Mongolia, the country's foreign reserves reached a record $7 billion ($7,005,270,000) by the end of 2025. The central bank of Mongolia aims to increase foreign reserves to $10 billion in the future.
During the interview, Kozlov emphasized that Mongolia is striving to create a modern energy system capable of addressing current challenges. “We are ready for this cooperation. This concerns projects for the reconstruction of CHPP-3, the participation of our company 'Rosatom', as well as the construction of hydroelectric power stations,” he added. According to the minister, cooperation in the energy sector is of significant importance, as Mongolia is a major consumer of energy
On January 2, 2026, Prime Minister Zandan Shatar Gombojav visited the Cell, Tissue, and Organ Transplantation Center, where a budget of ₮2.02 billion (approximately $569,000 at the current exchange rate) was announced for the establishment of a new laboratory specializing in histocompatibility. This was reported on the official government website. The histocompatibility laboratory is an institution where studies of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC or HLA typing) are conducted to
In December 2025, the Bank of Mongolia acquired 2775.4 kg of precious metals, totaling 16.3 tons of purchases for the year. The bank's branch in the Darkhan-Uul aimag purchased 880.5 kg, while in Bayankhongor, the purchase volume amounted to 1950.3 kg. These figures are 0.7% lower compared to the same period last year. The price set by the Bank of Mongolia for precious metals corresponds to global market rates. Last month, the average purchase price of gold was 490,374.67 tugriks.
According to the "World Tourism Barometer" report for November 2025, published by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mongolia has made it to the list of 20 countries demonstrating the best results in the recovery of tourist flows. This report is published four times a year and contains an analysis of data on tourist destinations and outbound tourism markets. The barometer also features a Confidence Index, which is formed based on surveys of UN tourism experts,
According to the official, among the deceased are both civilians and representatives of the security forces. He also noted that the number of victims may increase. The Cuban government reported the death of 32 of its citizens, who were killed in combat or as a result of airstrikes by American forces. The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, announced a two-day mourning period that will begin on January 5 at 06:00 and end at midnight on January 6. During this period, flags will be flown at
Trump also added that "something similar happened in the vicinity of the residence, but it is not related to this situation." Information about the attack appeared on December 29. Later, on December 31, the Russian Ministry of Defense provided details of the incident, stating that Ukrainian drones launched from the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. The strike was planned from several directions, and as a result, 91 drones were shot down over the Bryansk, Smolensk, and Novgorod regions.
According to the President of the United States, if Delcy Rodriguez does not change her behavior, she may "pay a very high price," possibly even higher than Nicolás Maduro. Trump made this statement during a phone interview with The Atlantic. The publication notes that Trump's warning was quite explicit, emphasizing that he does not intend to tolerate "open defiance" of cooperation with Rodriguez.
On Friday, a passenger vessel capsized in Yobe State in northeastern Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of 25 people, reports Kazinform, citing information from Anadolu Ajansı. According to the Secretary-General of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, Mohammed Goje, the incident occurred the night before when the vessel, traveling from Yobe State to Jigawa, overturned on the river near Nguru.
According to Bloomberg sources, after the overthrow of President Nicolás Maduro, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take a key role in managing Venezuela. This information was provided by an unnamed American official. Rubio, who has previously criticized both Maduro and his predecessor Hugo Chávez, will be actively involved in creating a transitional governance system for the country.
Specialists from the Royal College of London published their findings in the journal Aging, where they presented the results of a study indicating a connection between dark chocolate consumption and the slowing of biological aging. As the researchers discovered, theobromine, found in cocoa beans, may play an important role in this process. During their work, they analyzed blood samples from 1,669 participants from two different registries, studying the levels of caffeine and theobromine
In response to the large-scale military actions by the U.S. in Venezuela, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement. According to the Anadolu Agency, Ankara is closely monitoring the developments in this country. The document notes that Turkey attaches great importance to stability in Venezuela and the well-being of its people. "We urge all parties to exercise restraint to avoid negative consequences for international and regional security," the statement
Kathy Miller, the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, posted an image of a map of Greenland in the colors of the U.S. flag on social media platform X, writing "Coming soon." Against the backdrop of active military actions by the United States in Venezuela, The Guardian reported that Denmark and Iran could be the next targets for Washington. The newspaper noted that American officials had previously expressed intentions to establish control over Greenland "by
As a result of a failure affecting central radio frequency systems in air traffic management in Athens and Macedonia, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was forced to issue an urgent directive for all flights within the Athens flight information zone. Technical malfunctions reduced the system's capacity, leading to significant delays and cancellations of departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, as well as from various regional airports. Incoming flights are
According to information from Euronews, flight operations at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" and other airports in the country have been suspended. The reason for this was issues with radio frequencies, which forced the authorities to issue a directive banning all flights in Greek airspace. Communication systems that facilitate interaction between aircraft and air traffic controllers ceased to function properly. In the first hours after the incident began,
Volodymyr Zelensky The sanctions affect 95 individuals and 70 legal entities, the overwhelming majority of which are Russian citizens and residents. The decree to impose these measures was signed by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and was a result of a decision by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. The list includes enterprises operating in the chemical, metallurgical, and mining industries, as well as companies connected to Russia's fuel and energy
During a briefing for journalists, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the recent military operation by the United States in Venezuela, during which President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured. Zelensky, with a hint of irony, noted: "What can I say? If dictators can be treated this way, then the U.S. certainly knows how to act next." He did not specify who he was referring to.
During a press conference on Saturday in Florida, dedicated to the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, Trump announced plans for the United States to ramp up oil exports, supplying it to other countries. "We are in the oil business and will sell oil to those who need it, in significantly larger volumes. These countries cannot produce enough on their own, so we will supply large batches, bringing in new buyers," the president noted. Trump also emphasized that the Venezuelan oil
The Ministry emphasized that all vaccines used in the country as part of the National Immunization Schedule undergo multiple stages of both international and national expertise. They are registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the World Health Organization and the legislation of Kazakhstan. The procurement of vaccines is carried out exclusively based on criteria of quality, safety, and efficacy, rather than on the principle of low cost.
