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Two Mongolian Directors Selected for Asia's 'Next Masters Support Program'
Ulaanbaatar, October 8, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Two Mongolian filmmakers have been selected to participate in the "Next Masters Support Program", a continuation of the Talents Tokyo initiative aimed at nurturing the future masters of Asian cinema....

Mongolia shows sovereignty and global organizations can co-exist
This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. The authors are Democratic members of the US House of Representatives. In remarks to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump...

Marin filmmaker’s short film on Mongolian activist heads to festival
Batmunkh Luvsandash stars in "Pride of the Gobi." (Photo by Andrew Black) Marin filmmaker Will Parrinello, second from left, with some of the cast and crew of "Pride of the Gobi." (Courtesy of Will Parrinello) A scene from "Pride of the Gobi."...

Mongolia, Chile Hold Third Political Consultations
Ulaanbaatar, October 7, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Third Round of Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Mongolia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Chile was held in Santiago on October 3, 2025....

30 Years of global progress and challenges in gender equality
Students present flowers to their teachers at a primary school in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, March 6, 2025. /Xinhua Students present flowers to their teachers at a primary school in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, March 6, 2025....
‘It isn’t fair’: Australian taxpayers supporting China’s renewables, ‘gender equality’ vision
Australian taxpayers have bankrolled a Chinese climate initiative aimed at driving renewables in the nation’s built-up east, which an expert has slammed as "a vain attempt to help them decarbonise." The Chinese Communist Party-run initiative aims...

Exploring Mongolia's heritage in the wild west
If not for seeing it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that a single county in China could be larger than some provinces — a fact that defines Subei Mongolian autonomous county, nestled in the northwest of Gansu province, bordering...

Young Mongolian Artists Win Bronze at International Circus Festival in China
Ulaanbaatar, October 7, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Young performers from Mongolia have won a bronze trophy at the prestigious A-level International Circus Festival, held annually in Wuqiao, China. At the 20th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival, the...

Faithfulness amid the Culture War
Faithfulness to Jesus’s mission isn’t less than boldness in the culture war; it’s much more. Many wonder if the days of a nonpartisan approach to Christian cultural engagement are over. In recent years, they say, the lines have been more clearly...

FC Barcelona to Establish Youth Academy in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, October 7, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia Undram Chinbat met with the President of the Kingdom of Spain’s renowned FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, in Barcelona city. During the meeting,...

N.OYUNBAT: OUR BONE PROCESSING FACTORY IS A MONGOLIAN BUSINESS THAT RESPECTS NATURE
Once the face of the Italian brand United Colors of Benetton in Mongolia, a woman who opened branches in major malls, graced fashion shows, and worked closely with artists and cultural figures, found her life drastically redirected to the meat and...

Preserving the heritage of Mongolian benedictions
Ushanxi (middle), a national-level inheritor of Mongolian benediction, gives a performance of the folklore art in Subei Mongolian autonomous county in Gansu province. "Back in the day, I practiced wedding benedictions every single afternoon —...

Students host Mongolian diplomats to hear about lesser-known foreign policy
Two representatives of the Mongolian embassy in Washington, D.C. spoke to Yale students Friday about Mongolia’s relationship with its neighbors, China and Russia. Emily Akbar 4:19 am, Oct 06, 2025 Contributing Reporter Emily Akbar, Contributing...

Global immigration news round up
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from Denmark, Hong Kong, Namibia, Portugal and Qatar. Denmark: No residence permits for nurse authorisations On 7 October 2025, the...

Mongolian Athletes to Wear ‘Goyol Cashmere’ at Opening of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Ulaanbaatar, October 2, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Four months remain until the XXV Winter Olympic Games open in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italian Republic, on February 6, 2026. At these Games, Mongolian athletes will compete in biathlon, cross-country...

Cultural activities make for a vibrant holiday in Inner Mongolia
The Ordos Cultural Industry Park in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is actively promoting holiday tourism through cultural experiences during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. /IC The Ordos Cultural Industry Park in...

Mongolia Picks Tallinn Winner "Silent City Driver" for Oscar Race
Thu 02 Oct 2025 | 06:47 AM Mongolia has chosen director Janchivdorj Sengedorj’s “Silent City Driver” to represent the country in the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The decision was made by the country’s on...

Mongolia Selects Tallinn Winner ‘Silent City Driver’ as Oscar Candidate
Director Janchivdorj Sengedorj’s “Silent City Driver” has been chosen to represent Mongolia in the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The decision was made by the country’s National Selection Committee. “Silent...

Mongolia, Japan Hold Second Student Exchange Forum
Ulaanbaatar, October 1, 2025 /MONTSAME/. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Embassy of Japan in Mongolia co-organized the second Mongolia-Japan Student Exchange Forum on September 30, 2025, at the Ministry’s premises. The forum...

1,000 Mongols Motorcycle Club Members Expected in Palm Springs
About 1,000 members of the Mongols Motorcycle Club are expected to come to Palm Springs this weekend, according to Palm Springs police. Lt. Gustavo Araiza, the department’s spokesperson, said the members will be here for a club meeting. He...