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1 day ago

This 'magical' dinosaur specimen emerged from the ground like a polished jewel

It was a cloudy morning in southeast Mongolia. Paleontologist Chinzorig Tsogtbaatar and several colleagues set out by foot from their campsite to a rocky outcrop dating back some 110 million years to the early Cretaceous. "Then, after 15 to 20 minutes, I saw something [on the] other side of the hill," says Tsogtbaatar. It was a bright object of some sort.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Mongolia's president vetoes effort to unseat PM

The president vetoed parliament's dismissal of Prime Minister Zandanshatar, citing lack of quorum and constitutional breaches, intensifying an intra-party and national political crisis.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Mongolian PM loses confidence vote, resigns after four months in office

Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar has stepped down after only four months as leader of the country, after receiving a crushing vote of no confidence from politicians, the country's parliament has announced. Mongolia's 126-seat national parliament, the State Great Khural, held the vote on Friday in which a reported 111 members of parliament cast their ballots, with 71 supporting Zandanshatar's dismissal and 40 opposing, according to a parliamentary statement.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world

On the five-day Erdenedalai Explorer trip, guests stay with a herding family in the vast steppes of the Middle Gobi, an area often bypassed by travellers heading to the better-known sights of the desert's southern region. The trip offers a glimpse into local life in a wild landscape. A tour of the capital Ulaanbaatar is also included, during which you can visit projects working to improve life in the community.
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1 month ago

I Plan Trips to Mongolia for a Living-and This Is the Cultural Event That's a Can't-miss Experience

Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival preserves Kazakh falconry through an annual October competition in Bayan-Ulgii, showcasing hunting eagles, horsemanship, archery, and cultural pride.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

This Asian Country Eats The Most Lamb And Goat Meat Per Person, More Than The Next 3 Countries Combined - Tasting Table

Mongolian meat consumption is unparalleled, driven by culture and necessity due to nomadic lifestyles.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mongolia PM resigns after losing confidence vote that followed weeks of protests

Mongolia's Prime Minister resigned after failing a confidence vote, reflecting political instability and public discontent. Protests highlighted concerns over governance and economic disparity.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mongolia PM expected to call vote of confidence in the face of protests

Mongolia's Prime Minister faces a vote of confidence amid allegations of corruption linked to his son's lavish lifestyle, stirring public unrest.
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fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Mongolian PM resigns after losing confidence vote DW 06/03/2025

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned amid protests over corruption, inequality, and rising living costs.
History
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4 months ago

Medieval Frontier Walls of Mongolia Reveal Surprising New Roles, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

The Medieval Wall System of Mongolia was crucial for governance beyond military functions.
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