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How Bar-Headed Geese Cross the Himalayas and What Their Migration Reveals About Altitude Endurance

The route, in numbersBar-headed geese (Anser indicus) breed on the high-altitude lakes of Central Asia, Tibetan plateau, Mongolia, China, and winter on the Indian subcontinent, including the wetlands of Assam, Rajasthan, and the Gangetic plains. Twice a year, they cross the Himalayas. The recorded ceiling for this flight is 7,290…

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Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans

Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms of entertainment, from cinema to video games.

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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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Why Snow Leopard Cubs Stay With Their Mothers Longer Than Almost Any Big Cat on Earth

The Numbers That Set the Snow Leopard ApartMost big cats push their young toward independence fast. Lion cubs leave the pride or are driven out at around 18 months. Cheetah cubs separate from their mothers between 16 and 18 months. Tiger cubs, depending on prey density, disperse at roughly 18…

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Wrestlers train for Mongolia's iconic Naadam festival

Mongolian wrestlers train at Basu camp with sparring, fitness and football drills as they prepare for the annual Naadam festival.

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Mongolian proverb of the day: 'A horse knows the road, even if its rider does not' — A lesson in instinct, memory, and inherited wisdom across the steppe

Mongolian nomads possess profound wisdom captured in sayings such as 'A horse knows the road, even if its rider does not.' This proverb illustrates that the inherent understanding gained through generations often trumps individual insight. Horses, essential allies across the expansive steppes, innately follow traditional paths, reflecting a rich legacy…

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Mongolia's 120-million-year-old giant footprints reveal a forgotten dinosaur world

For decades, Mongolia's reputation in dinosaur research has rested largely on its spectacular Late Cretaceous fossils. Famous skeletons from the Gobi Desert have provided some of the most important discoveries in palaeontology, while older dinosaur ecosystems remained far less understood. That imbalance is beginning to change.

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Actor Norman Reedus Just Took Quasi-Hipster ADV Gear To Mongolia

Aether took Norman Reedus and a crew of riders to Mongolia to test its new Mojave motorcycle gear in real off-road terrain.

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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…

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Mongolian proverb of the day: 'Suffer with your own rule, rather than frolic under someone else’s rule' — A lesson in freedom from the land of Genghis Khan

In Mongolia, a saying goes, 'Suffer with your own rule, rather than frolic under someone else’s rule.' This wisdom reflects a strong cultural belief in self-sufficiency over ease. Born from the expansive steppes and their nomadic lifestyle, the phrase underscores the importance of personal freedom and decision-making, even if those…

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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…

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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: Home nation strikes gold in Ulaanbaatar

The hosts celebrated gold on day two as Ankhzaya Lavjargal thrilled the Mongolian crowd with victory in the -73kg category. World champions Haruka Kaju and Shiho Tanaka added more gold for Japan, while Korea’s Lee Joonhwan impressed with a spectacular ippon to claim the -81kg title.

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"They were like, ‘Are you going to choose heavy metal? Or are you going to join the police?’" Black market bootlegs, tours with Iron Maiden and rock'n'roll monks: The Hu's Enkush Batjargal on how he became a folk metal icon

From growing up in Communist Mongolia to revolutionising folk metal, The Hu's Enkush Batjargal shares his wisdom (and why swordfighting with a horsehead fiddle is a bad idea)

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Protesters block copper exports to China from Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia

Protesters have blocked copper exports from a Rio Tinto mine in Mongolia, partially disrupting supply of a mineral important to China's renewable energy sector

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How a teen's prize-winning story helped her connect with her culture

'The person I was before, and the person I am after - I feel different.'

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Assam cabinet to be expanded on June 5: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a cabinet expansion for June 5, following the return of Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya from Mongolia. The current cabinet has four ministers alongside the Chief Minister. This expansion comes after the NDA secured a significant majority in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.

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Winners of Race Across the World series six revealed after thrilling final leg – here’s what they won

The winners of BBC One’s Race Across the World have been revealed after the series reached its thrilling conclusion on Thursday night. Best friends Jo and Kush scooped the £20,000 prize after reaching the final checkpoint in Hatgal, Mongolia, before the other pairings, after racing over 12,000 km through Europe…

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Winners of BBC One’s Race Across the World revealed

The winners were the first to reach the final checkpoint in Hatgal, Mongolia, and claim the £20,000 prize.

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How to have your own ‘Race Across the World’ adventure across Central Asia

Interest in tours to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia has increased since featuring on the programme

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The 2,600km gas pipeline from Russia to China that Putin hopes will rescue a stalling economy

The planned Power of Siberia 2 system is designed to transport 50bn cubic metres of gas annually to China to Mongolia

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How to apply for the next series of Race Across the World

The BBC’s BAFTA-winning adventure series, Race Across the World , has opened applications for its next series. The popular show is seeking adventurous duos to embark on an epic journey across land and sea. Producers are keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants, from seasoned globetrotters to complete…

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Central Asian leaders back proposal for UN water agency

Leaders from across Central Asia, alongside representatives from countries including Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia and Azerbaijan, are taking part in discussions on regional environmental priorities.

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Race Across the World locations: Where was the 2026 series filmed?

Five pairs took on the popular travel show’s most extreme competition yet

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Mongolia names new prime minister in bid to end legislative deadlock

Mongolia’s parliament has confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as prime minister to break a political deadlock and try to calm economic fears

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