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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.

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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!

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'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.

International Business Times

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

International Business Times

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.

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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

The Hindu

Mongolian delegation seeks HMR assistance

Mangolian government team visits Hyderabad Metro Rail office for guidance on building metro rail in Ulaanbaatar.

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Al Jazeera

Six killed in Mongolia explosion after gas truck-car collision

More than 600 firefighters were deployed in Ulaanbaatar to extinguish the massive fireball.

The Guardian - UK

Dust, hail and bank loans: the Mongolian herders facing life without grass

The climate crisis is bringing more storms, colder winters and drier summers which is threatening to extinguish a whole way of life on the Mongolian steppes

The Hindu

63-year-old homemaker from Kochi wins four gold medals at the recently concluded International Powerlifting Federation championships at Ulaanbaatar

At 53, Reeni Tharakan began gymming to stay healthy and never expected to win four gold medals at the International Powerlifting Federation World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Championships. With the support of her family and her trainer, Jagan KG, she she has been able win medals at district, national,…

The Guardian - UK

Enji: Ulaan review – elegant and powerful twist on traditional Mongolian music

The Ulaanbaatar-born singer shows there is more to her country than throat singing: her dextrous voice sits between jazz improv and ceremonial song

The Hindu

India, Mongolia joint military exercise to be held in Ulaanbaatar from July 17- July 31

Indian and Mongolian troops will take part in the 15th edition of a bilateral military exercise in Ulaanbaatar from July 17 to July 31.

Al Jazeera

Squeezed between China and Russia, Mongolia’s herders feel pinch

Mongolian tent-dwellers face growing hardship amid skyrocketing energy costs and falling livestock prices.

Reuters

Mongolia to take mining firm public after protests over graft

Mongolia will push ahead with plans to list a state mining firm embroiled in a corruption scandal that has sparked protests in the capital Ulaanbaatar, with new ownership likely to help drive out graft, the country's justice minister told Reuters.

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