Overview
- Weather forecasters say November 17 will be mostly dry with slightly easing cold after weekend snow, with Ulaanbaatar around −9 to −11°C and only light snow risk midweek in parts of Khentii.
- Emergency services reported two thin-ice vehicle incidents over the weekend and, year to date, 23 ice-break callouts with 16 vehicles recovered and 22 people rescued, urging the public to stay off frozen rivers and lakes.
- Intelligence officers said they halted a large gold-smuggling attempt at the Zamyn‑Uud crossing on November 14 and detained Mongolian and foreign suspects as the investigation continues.
- Prime Minister G. Zandanshatar directed the tax authority to modernise using technology and an advisory approach to improve collections after officials reported significant shortfalls versus the 2025 plan.
- Ulaanbaatar moved the opening of international bids for the 24.8 km First Ring Road to December 1, with plans for bridges, a tunnel and a 36‑month build, while abroad Iran began cloud seeding over the Urmia basin and Mexican officials reported over 120 injuries in Mexico City protest clashes; DPR authorities also announced a proposed “war tourism” program, as reported by RIA Novosti.