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COP17 in Mongolia wraps up with 1.3 billion dollars of Green Investment Pledge

Countries signatories of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification agree with banks and private investors on financing scores of projects in 23 countries across 5 continents.

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Mongolia positions itself as Asia's next data centre hub

During the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia offered potential data centre investors tax relief, data security, cheap energy, land, and cold weather.

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Mongolia hosts UN desertification summit as drought crisis deepens

Mongolia is hosting the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP17 in Ulaanbaatar from 17 to 28 August, bringing together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union to tackle land degradation, drought and desertification.

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Indian Embassy seeks urgent legal assistance for citizens facing challenges in Mongolia

The Embassy of India in Ulaanbaatar has invited lawyers and law firms to join its panel to provide legal assistance to Indian citizens in Mongolia. The panel will cover criminal cases, bail, immigration, labour disputes and other legal matters. Applicants must have relevant experience, knowledge of Mongolian laws and fluency…

The Economic Times

Long-delayed Chinese answer to Boeing and Airbus set for first international flight

Comac C919 to fly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday in what analysts have dismissed as a PR exercise

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Passenger jet billed as China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus prepares to make first international flight

The Comac C919 will fly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, although experts say it could take generations for it to challenge the west’s dominance of the industry

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Odisha's Buddhist Triangle: How Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri Kept Buddhism Alive

The faith that disappeared from everywhere it mattered mostBuddhism was born in what is now Uttar Pradesh, reached its peak in Bihar, and was carried across Asia by monks who walked out of India in every direction. Then, somewhere between the 12th and 13th centuries, it effectively ceased to exist…

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BLAST Premier Open Ulaanbaatar brings $1.25M CS2 event to Mongolia in 2027

BLAST Premier has confirmed its first Counter-Strike tournament in Mongolia, set for May 2027 in Ulaanbaatar with a $1.25 million prize pool and 16 competing teams.

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Indian Army contingent participates in Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 in Mongolia

The 23rd edition of the Multilateral Joint Military Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 is currently underway at the Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This edition also marks the 20th anniversary of one of the largest peacekeeping operations training exercises, with participation of over 1,000 troops from 18 countries, according to…

The Economic Times

Jaishankar holds wide-ranging interactions as India-Mongolia reaffirm strengthening ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a series of high-level meetings in Ulaanbaatar, strengthening India-Mongolia ties. Discussions with the Speaker of the State Great Khural, Education Minister, and former President focused on parliamentary exchanges and people-centric development. Jaishankar also held comprehensive talks with his Mongolian counterpart, exploring enhanced cooperation in…

The Economic Times

A Spectacular Finish to the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam

The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam concluded with outstanding performances from the world’s top judoka. MURAO Sanshiro claimed a ninth Grand Slam title, LYTVYNENKO Yelyzaveta triumphed in -78kg, while PIRELLI Gennaro, ARAI Mao and KIM Minjong secured gold on a thrilling final day in Mongolia.

Euronews

Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar

Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA Takeshi and OMORI Akari also struck gold. AGHAYEV Balabay defeated world champion NAGAYAMA Ryuju for -60kg gold.

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"We were playing the first slot at noon. Nobody comes to the stage at noon but it was full of people. They were waiting for us and chanting!" How four Mongolian pals playing folk metal became their country's biggest ever rock band

The story of the Hu's unlikely ascent to heavy metal household name

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The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam Ends with Heavyweight Glory and Home Triumphs

The final day in Ulaanbaatar delivered explosive judo. Okada, Sampaio, Savytskiy, Fontaine and Mongolia’s own Batkhuyag took gold. The arena roared as Mongolia celebrated its heroes. A powerful close to a thrilling Grand Slam weekend.

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IJF World Judo Tour: Rising Stars Shine in Mongolia

Day 1 of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam delivered spectacular action. Japan’s Kondo, Shirakane, and Fujihiro struck gold, while Galitskaia and Nutfulloev made big breakthroughs. A thrilling start to Mongolia’s judo showcase!

International Business Times

'Blood And Kin': Mongolians Reflect On Pope Francis's Legacy

Mongolia's microscopic Catholic community expressed sorrow and gratitude this week after the death of Pope Francis, remembering the pontiff's recent visit as a historic and deeply personal gesture of inclusion for one of the world's most remote populations of the faith.

International Business Times

Mongolia's Children Choke In Toxic Pollution

As she watched her five-month-old son lying in intensive care, wires and tubes crisscrossing his tiny body, Uyanga cursed her hometown Ulaanbaatar and its chronic pollution.

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Ukraine condemns Mongolia over failure to arrest Putin on visit

Decision not to detain Russian leader is ‘heavy blow to ICC and international criminal justice system’, says Kyiv

International Business Times

Putin In Mongolia Under Cloud Of War Crimes Accusations

Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Mongolia for an official visit on Tuesday, his first to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member since it issued a warrant for his arrest last year.

International Business Times

Nomadic Roots, Urban Lives: The Young Mongolians Leading A Transition

Freezing from horseback riding in the winter and helping her herder parents tend to livestock during summers spent outdoors -- Bat-Erdene Khulan vividly remembers her childhood on Mongolia's steppe.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Finding echoes of the Mongol empire as a country looks ahead

A towering statue of Genghis Khan dominates the landscape of rolling plains and endless skies outside Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar.

International Business Times

Five Things To Know About Mongolia

Mongolians go to the polls Friday in parliamentary elections, with the ruling Mongolian People's Party widely expected to retain its majority despite public discontent over corruption.

International Business Times

Mongolians To Vote In Poll Dominated By Corruption Worries

Mongolians go to the polls Friday in parliamentary elections, with the ruling party expected to hold its majority despite voter fatigue over corruption and concern about inflation and the state of the economy.

The Guardian - UK

If Only I Could Hibernate review – Mongolian maths whiz aims to escape biting cold

A tented district of Ulaanbaatar is the backdrop as a gifted student with a chance to succeed and move away finds himself having to care for his siblings

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