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The Asiatic wild ass is reclaiming its ancestral home in eastern Mongolia after conservationists removed barriers that kept them out for more than six decades. Hundreds of the endangered animals are now crossing the Trans-Mongolian Railway and showing signs they're here to stay.
Team Mongolia's opening ceremony outfits have gone viral, proving small designers can outshine big brands at the Olympics. The stunning cashmere garments blend traditional Mongolian heritage with modern winter sports style.
Mongolia's Child Money Program gives every child $30 per month, and it's cutting child poverty rates dramatically. The country's bold social programs have pulled the poverty rate down 14 points through simple cash transfers.
The world's top judoka gathered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, where champions claimed their first qualification points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Five thrilling finals showcased the sport's rising stars and seasoned veterans competing at the highest level.
Once extinct in the wild, Przewalski's horses now roam free across Mongolia's Hustai National Park in the world's largest population. This conservation triumph is showing the world how ecotourism can save endangered species while uplifting local communities.
Four Nigerian wrestlers traveled to Mongolia and brought home one silver and two bronze medals from a major international competition. Their victories came against world-ranked opponents, including a stunning upset of the world's number one wrestler.
A stunning new visitor center in Inner Mongolia nestles into 150,000-year-old volcanic terrain while helping restore fragile soil instead of damaging it. Built into an existing excavation site, the building protects the ancient landscape from further erosion.
A roaring home crowd watched Mongolian judoka Ankhzaya Lavjargal claim gold at the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam, marking a triumphant moment for the host nation. The tournament kicked off the LA Olympic qualification cycle with world champions and rising stars competing on the tatami.
In the world's coldest capital city, a physicist traded cancer research for climate action and brought solar heating to families who once had no choice but to burn coal. Three winters later, none of them have touched coal again.
The only truly wild horses on Earth were extinct in nature by the 1960s, but a decades-long effort brought them back from the brink. Today, over 1,000 Przewalski's horses roam free across Mongolia, proving extinction doesn't have to be forever.
China's top renewable energy region is building power plants that flip the script on coal, using it only to back up wind and solar instead of as the main energy source. The two desert plants will power major cities with mostly green energy.
Scientists discovered a perfectly preserved mammal fossil the size of a fingernail in Mongolia's Gobi Desert, offering a rare glimpse into life 75 million years ago. The tiny skeleton survived alongside dinosaurs and could help explain how mammals adapted to extreme climate change.
A Chinese company has built the world's first large-scale hydrogen plant powered entirely by renewable energy, using artificial intelligence to transform desert wind and solar into stable fuel. The breakthrough earned recognition from the World Economic Forum as a blueprint for global clean energy.
A remote sheep herding job in Inner Mongolia went viral across Chinese social media, drawing thousands of applications from young urbanites dreaming of escaping city stress. The position offers double the regional average salary and a simpler life on the grasslands.
A new eco-resort in Inner Mongolia hovers above fragile volcanic terrain to protect it while offering travelers a unique connection to nature. The innovative design actually helps damaged land recover instead of harming it.
A Mongolian family sold everything they owned to drive across the world in a campervan, and rising fuel prices won't stop their eight-year adventure. Their secret? "Our dream is more powerful."
A newborn Przewalski's horse foal at the Bronx Zoo represents hope for a species that vanished from the wild by 1969. Today, fewer than 2,000 of these ancient horses exist globally, but breeding programs and reintroduction efforts are bringing them back.
Central Asia and Mongolia secured nearly $2 billion in 2025 to build solar farms, upgrade infrastructure, and support small businesses. The investment marks the region's strongest green energy push in over a decade.
South Korea, China, Mongolia, and Russia are joining forces to fight desertification and yellow dust storms that affect millions across Northeast Asia. Their latest meeting in Moscow reveals ambitious plans to map and restore the Gobi Desert.
Electric vehicles powered by sodium batteries just conquered minus 30 degree roads in Inner Mongolia. This breakthrough could make EVs cheaper and safer for millions.
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