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As many as 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were stranded on a beach near the US town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, said the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), on Friday (Jun 28).&nbsp;

<h2>What we know about the ‘mass stranding’</h2>

According to the IFAW, around 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins became stranded off Cape Cod out of which at least 10 have died. The incident has prompted an intensive rescue effort.&nbsp;

The organisation said that it was assisting the dolphins stuck at The Gut or Great Island at the Herring River in Massachusetts, which they described as “the epicenter of mass strandings,” in a social media post.&nbsp;

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In a statement, Stacey Hedman, director of communications for the IFAW, said that “The Gut” was a very difficult location to access and was covered in “dangerous mud”.&nbsp;

The 10 dolphins had died before IFAW staff even arrived on the scene, Hedman said.

The group which rescues, rehabilitates and releases animals, called this the “largest single mass stranding event” in its over 25-year history, in a post on X.&nbsp;

A report by Cape Cod Times said many dolphins were completely out of the water, while others were seen in shallow waters nearby. &nbsp;

The IFAW director of communications noted that there was “no set reason for why these dolphins strand.”

She added, “Cape Cod is a global stranding hotspot due to the curvature of our shores and the fluctuation of our tides.”&nbsp;

<h2>Rescue efforts&nbsp;</h2>

The group said that with low tide at 11:23 am (local time), their staff and volunteers were in shallow water on foot attempting to herd the dolphins back out to deeper waters.&nbsp;

Additionally, the IFAW said it was also using three small vessels to continue herding efforts and underwater pingers to urge the dolphins to move towards deeper waters.&nbsp;

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“The plan, given the number, is to triage and aim to support animals, refloat and herd as many as possible,” Hedman told CNN, in a statement.&nbsp;

It added, “Luckily, it is cooler today, but these animals will risk sunburn and overheating until the tide rises, and then we have the challenge of herding them into deeper water.”

The group said at least 25 IFAW staff and 100 volunteers were on the scene. They are working with the support of Whale and Dolphin Conservation, the Center for Coastal Studies, AmeriCorps of Cape Cod and the New England Aquarium.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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As many as 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were stranded on a beach near the US town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, said the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), on Friday (Jun 28).

As many as 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were stranded on a beach near the US town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, said the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), on Friday (Jun 28). What we know about the ‘mass stranding’ According to the IFAW, around 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins became stranded off Cape Cod out of which at least 10 have died. The incident has prompted an intensive rescue effort. The organisation said that it was assisting the dolphins stuck at The Gut or Great Island at the Herring River in Massachusetts, which they described as “the epicenter of mass strandings,” in a social media post. Also Read | Five Indian soldiers killed in tank accident near LAC in Ladakh In a statement, Stacey Hedman, director of communications for the IFAW, said that “The Gut” was a very difficult location to access and was covered in “dangerous mud”. The 10 dolphins had died before IFAW staff even arrived on the scene, Hedman said. The group which rescues, rehabilitates and releases animals, called this the “largest single mass stranding event” in its over 25-year history, in a post on X. A report by Cape Cod Times said many dolphins were completely out of the water, while others were seen in shallow waters nearby. The IFAW director of communications noted that there was “no set reason for why these dolphins strand.” She added, “Cape Cod is a global stranding hotspot due to the curvature of our shores and the fluctuation of our tides.” Rescue efforts The group said that with low tide at 11:23 am (local time), their staff and volunteers were in shallow water on foot attempting to herd the dolphins back out to deeper waters. Additionally, the IFAW said it was also using three small vessels to continue herding efforts and underwater pingers to urge the dolphins to move towards deeper waters. Also Read | US: At least four killed, nine hospitalised after minivan slams into Long Island nail salon “The plan, given the number, is to triage and aim to support animals, refloat and herd as many as possible,” Hedman told CNN, in a statement. It added, “Luckily, it is cooler today, but these animals will risk sunburn and overheating until the tide rises, and then we have the challenge of herding them into deeper water.” The group said at least 25 IFAW staff and 100 volunteers were on the scene. They are working with the support of Whale and Dolphin Conservation, the Center for Coastal Studies, AmeriCorps of Cape Cod and the New England Aquarium. (With inputs from agencies)

More than 120 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded in ‘dangerous mud’ on Massachusetts beach

A bombshell report based on leaked documents of the Philip Morris International (PMI), one of the world’s biggest cigarette corporations, revealed the company’s alleged ‘secret’ strategy to “manufacture widespread acceptance” of its products by “misleading” consumers.

In the paper, published by researchers at the Tobacco Control Research Group at UK’s University of Bath, PMI has been accused of “manipulating science for profit” through funding research and advocacy work with scientists.

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<h2>Key findings of the paper</h2>

As part of the multinational’s marketing strategy to attract new generations of tobacco consumers to its IQOS heated tobacco product (HTP), leaked documents from PMI and its Japanese affiliate reveal plans to target politicians, doctors and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the campaigners say.

As per the paper, Philip Morris Japan (PMJ), funded a Kyoto University study into smoking cessation via a third-party research organisation.

PMJ paid about £20,000 ($25,277) a month to FTI-Innovations, a life sciences consultancy run by a Tokyo University professor, for tasks such as promoting PMI’s science and products at academic events.

In one internet email, a PMJ employee claimed they had been told “to keep it a secret”.

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The paper, published in the journal Nicotine &amp; Tobacco Research, is based on 24 leaked company documents, dated from between 2012 and 2020.

“These activities resemble known strategies to influence the conduct, publication and reach of science, and conceal scientific activities,” the researchers said.

Dr Sophie Braznell, one of its authors, said: “The manipulation of science for profit harms us all, especially policymakers and consumers trying to make potentially life-changing decisions. It slows down and undermines public health policies, while encouraging the widespread use of harmful products.”

Calling for reforms to the funding and governance of tobacco research “to protect science from vested corporate interests”, Braznell mentioned the leaked documents undermined claims made by PMI to conduct “transparent science”.

Considering that Japan is a launch market for IQOS, Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products (Stop), a tobacco industry watchdog, said it suspected PMI would apply the blueprint elsewhere.

In a separate report, also based on leaked documents, Stop said PMJ appeared to lobby for IQOS to be permitted in places where smoking was banned.

Groups including medical and hospitality, and Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency were all targeted for endorsements, “which, if secured, could give the appearance of organic, widespread acceptance of IQOS”, Stop said.

Aiming for a presence at the Tokyo Olympics “echoes a known industry tactic of advertising addictive, harmful tobacco products at sports events – associating these products with health, misleading consumers, and reaching children and young people”.

“This revelation adds weight to the mounting evidence questioning the credibility of PMI’s claims about their intentions and their products,” said Jorge Alday, director at Stop.

However, PMI trashed the allegations, calling it “another specious story” aimed at “criticising the company than helping reduce the harm from cigarettes.”

Calling this type of engagement not only “entirely legal and appropriate”, PMI claimed that it is also “essential to the type of inclusive policymaking that will lead to better outcomes for the people affected by those policies.”&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A bombshell report based on leaked documents of the Philip Morris International (PMI), one of the world’s biggest cigarette corporations, revealed the company’s alleged ‘secret’ strategy to “manufacture widespread acceptance” of its products by “misleading” consumers.

A bombshell report based on leaked documents of the Philip Morris International (PMI), one of the world’s biggest cigarette corporations, revealed the company’s alleged ‘secret’ strategy to “manufacture widespread acceptance” of its products by “misleading” consumers. In the paper, published by researchers at the Tobacco Control Research Group at UK’s University of Bath, PMI has been accused of “manipulating science for profit” through funding research and advocacy work with scientists. Also read: Multivitamin myth busted: No lifespan boost from daily supplements, major study finds Key findings of the paper As part of the multinational’s marketing strategy to attract new generations of tobacco consumers to its IQOS heated tobacco product (HTP), leaked documents from PMI and its Japanese affiliate reveal plans to target politicians, doctors and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the campaigners say. As per the paper, Philip Morris Japan (PMJ), funded a Kyoto University study into smoking cessation via a third-party research organisation. PMJ paid about £20,000 ($25,277) a month to FTI-Innovations, a life sciences consultancy run by a Tokyo University professor, for tasks such as promoting PMI’s science and products at academic events. In one internet email, a PMJ employee claimed they had been told “to keep it a secret”. Also read: Researchers finally discover enzyme that can slow ageing and boost health The paper, published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research, is based on 24 leaked company documents, dated from between 2012 and 2020. “These activities resemble known strategies to influence the conduct, publication and reach of science, and conceal scientific activities,” the researchers said. Dr Sophie Braznell, one of its authors, said: “The manipulation of science for profit harms us all, especially policymakers and consumers trying to make potentially life-changing decisions. It slows down and undermines public health policies, while encouraging the widespread use of harmful products.” Calling for reforms to the funding and governance of tobacco research “to protect science from vested corporate interests”, Braznell mentioned the leaked documents undermined claims made by PMI to conduct “transparent science”. Considering that Japan is a launch market for IQOS, Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products (Stop), a tobacco industry watchdog, said it suspected PMI would apply the blueprint elsewhere. In a separate report, also based on leaked documents, Stop said PMJ appeared to lobby for IQOS to be permitted in places where smoking was banned. Groups including medical and hospitality, and Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency were all targeted for endorsements, “which, if secured, could give the appearance of organic, widespread acceptance of IQOS”, Stop said. Aiming for a presence at the Tokyo Olympics “echoes a known industry tactic of advertising addictive, harmful tobacco products at sports events – associating these products with health, misleading consumers, and reaching children and young people”. “This revelation adds weight to the mounting evidence questioning the credibility of PMI’s claims about their intentions and their products,” said Jorge Alday, director at Stop. However, PMI trashed the allegations, calling it “another specious story” aimed at “criticising the company than helping reduce the harm from cigarettes.” Calling this type of engagement not only “entirely legal and appropriate”, PMI claimed that it is also “essential to the type of inclusive policymaking that will lead to better outcomes for the people affected by those policies.” (With inputs from agencies)

Leaked papers lay bare Philip Morris Japan's 'manipulation of science' to woo non-smokers: Report

The Iranian Ministry of Interior said that voting stations in Iran opened at 08:00 am (0430 GMT) Friday for a snap presidential election, following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi. In a televised address, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said that "we start the elections" for the country's 14th presidential elections.&nbsp;

The Iranian Ministry of Interior is the responsible ministry for conducting elections. WION asked Vahidi whether or not he expected more turnout for the second round and how prepared is his ministry.&nbsp;

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Vahidi said, "We should wait, because of our frequent elections, our people have been engaged in these elections for a while. School students and university students have had their exams, this time (the current one), is for exams. This is also the time for vacations."&nbsp;

"But regardless of these issues, people have come out to vote. Our kind people always come to vote and we should wait for them to do the same during the second round," Vahidi added.&nbsp;

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An official said on Saturday (Jun 29) that Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and another candidate Saeed Jalili have qualified for a runoff presidential election after leading in the first round.&nbsp;

A spokesperson of Iran's election authority said that Pezeshkian got more than 10,400,000 votes and Jalili, a former nuclear negotiator, has more than 9,400,000, said Mohsen Eslami. Only one has led to runoffs in 2005 out of Iran's 13 previous presidential elections since the Islamic revolution in 1979.&nbsp;

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Eslami told a press conference that "none of the candidates could garner the absolute majority of the votes, therefore, the first and second contenders who got the most votes will be referred" for the second round, scheduled for next Friday.&nbsp;

He added that out of around 61 million eligible voters, some 24,500,000 voters headed to the polls. The spokesperson added with a turnout of around 40 per cent, it is the lowest yet in the history of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The Iranian Ministry of Interior said that voting stations in Iran opened at 08:00 am (0430 GMT) Friday for a snap presidential election, following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi.

The Iranian Ministry of Interior said that voting stations in Iran opened at 08:00 am (0430 GMT) Friday for a snap presidential election, following the death of president Ebrahim Raisi. In a televised address, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said that "we start the elections" for the country's 14th presidential elections. The Iranian Ministry of Interior is the responsible ministry for conducting elections. WION asked Vahidi whether or not he expected more turnout for the second round and how prepared is his ministry. Also read: Iran presidential election goes into runoff' between reformist Pezeshkian and hardliner Jalili Vahidi said, "We should wait, because of our frequent elections, our people have been engaged in these elections for a while. School students and university students have had their exams, this time (the current one), is for exams. This is also the time for vacations." "But regardless of these issues, people have come out to vote. Our kind people always come to vote and we should wait for them to do the same during the second round," Vahidi added. Also read: Russia's sarcastic jibe at Biden-Trump debate; 'Putin didn't set his alarm' An official said on Saturday (Jun 29) that Iran's sole reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian and another candidate Saeed Jalili have qualified for a runoff presidential election after leading in the first round. A spokesperson of Iran's election authority said that Pezeshkian got more than 10,400,000 votes and Jalili, a former nuclear negotiator, has more than 9,400,000, said Mohsen Eslami. Only one has led to runoffs in 2005 out of Iran's 13 previous presidential elections since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Watch this report: × Eslami told a press conference that "none of the candidates could garner the absolute majority of the votes, therefore, the first and second contenders who got the most votes will be referred" for the second round, scheduled for next Friday. He added that out of around 61 million eligible voters, some 24,500,000 voters headed to the polls. The spokesperson added with a turnout of around 40 per cent, it is the lowest yet in the history of the Islamic Republic. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iran’s mission to the United Nations said that if Israel embarks on a “full-scale military aggression” in Lebanon against Hezbollah, “an obliterating war will ensue.” Watch in for more details!

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The United Nations (UN) said on Friday (June 28) that it found five bombs planted by the Islamic State (ISIS) years ago in a wall of the iconic Al-Nuri mosque in Iraq's Mosul.

The United Nations (UN) said on Friday (June 28) that it found five bombs planted by the Islamic State (ISIS) years ago in a wall of the iconic Al-Nuri mosque in Iraq's Mosul. Speaking to the news agency AFP, a UNESCO representative said that five "large-scale explosive devices, designed to trigger a massive destruction of the site," were found in the southern wall of the prayer hall on Tuesday (June 25). According to UNESCO, these explosive devices were hidden inside a wall, which was "specially rebuilt around them: it explains why they could not be discovered when the site was cleared by Iraqi forces in 2020." 'Situation under control' One bomb was removed, but four others remain connected to each other and were expected to be cleared in the coming days, the agency said, adding that Iraqi armed forces immediately secured the area and the situation was under control. Also read | Islamic State 'executes' eight Syrian soldiers in desert ambush, reports war monitor General Tahseen al-Khafaji, spokesperson for the Joint Operations Command of various Iraqi forces, confirmed the discovery of the explosives. UNESCO working to restore the site Al-Nuri mosque and the adjacent leaning minaret were destroyed during the battle to retake Mosul from ISIS in 2017. Iraq's army accused the terror outfit, which occupied the city for three years, of planting explosives at the site and blowing it up. AFP reported that UNESCO has been working to restore the site and other architectural heritage in Mosul. It was from the Al-Nuri mosque that Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, the then-leader of IS, proclaimed the establishment of the group's "caliphate" in July 2014. ISIS terrorists took over large swathes of territory in Iraq and neighbouring Syria which they ruled with brutality. But three years later, Iraqi forces backed by a US-led coalition drove ISIS out of Mosul. (With inputs from agencies)

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The German Ambassador Dr Philipp Ackermann has said that Delhi will host the next round of India-German Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC), which is led by the German Chancellor and Indian Prime minister along with respective ministers from both sides. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "That's a bi-annual exercise. Last conversations were in 2022 in Berlin and now, this fall I think, in the second half of October, more or less, we hope. Dates are not fixed yet."

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Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of the ‘Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence’, which gained prominence with the Non-Aligned Movement, as a means to resolve current conflicts.

He also sought to expand China's influence in the Global South amid its ongoing tensions with the West.

Xi Jinping, invoked the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, termed as 'Panchsheel' by India, at a conference in Beijing to mark its 70th anniversary and also sought to juxtapose them with his new concept of Global Security Initiative envisaging a shared future for mankind.

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According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the 'Panchsheel' principles were first formally outlined in the Agreement on Trade and Intercourse between the Tibet region of China and India, signed on April 29, 1954.

'Panchsheel' or The five principles were part of the legacy of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his Chinese counterpart Zhou Enlai, formed during their unsuccessful attempt to resolve the complex boundary issue.

"The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence answered the call of the times, and its commencement was an inevitable historic development. The Chinese leadership in the past specified the Five Principles in their entirety for the first time, namely, 'mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity', 'mutual non-aggression', 'mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs', 'equality and mutual benefit', and 'peaceful coexistence'," Xi Jinping said.

"They included the Five Principles in the China-India and China-Myanmar joint statements, which collectively called for establishing them as basic norms for state-to-state relations," Xi added at the conference.

Invitees of the conference included former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and several political leaders and officials from various countries associated with China over the years.

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Xi Jinping recalled in his address that 'Panchsheel', the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence were born in Asia (India) but in no time it rose up to the world stage. In 1955, more than 20 Asian and African countries attended the Bandung Conference.

The Non-Aligned Movement, founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, that rose in the 1960s adopted the 'Panchsheel' or Five Principles as its guiding principles.

"The Five Principles have set a historic benchmark for international relations and international rule of law," Xi said.

Xi, who began his unprecedented third five-year term in power last year, has been encouraging several initiatives, including his billion-dollar pet project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), to enhance China's global influence.

Under the BRI, Beijing has made huge investments in infrastructure projects in smaller countries which in coming years attracted allegations of debt diplomacy as many countries struggled to pay back loans taken from China.

“China will establish a Global South Research Centre to better support Global South-South cooperation,” Xi said.

“China will provide 1,000 'Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence Scholarship of Excellence,' 1,00,000 training opportunities to Global South countries in the next five years,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of the ‘Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence’, which gained prominence with the Non-Aligned Movement, as a means to resolve current conflicts.

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of the ‘Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence’, which gained prominence with the Non-Aligned Movement, as a means to resolve current conflicts. He also sought to expand China's influence in the Global South amid its ongoing tensions with the West. Xi Jinping, invoked the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, termed as 'Panchsheel' by India, at a conference in Beijing to mark its 70th anniversary and also sought to juxtapose them with his new concept of Global Security Initiative envisaging a shared future for mankind. Also read: Xi Jinping using relatives to conceal $707.2mn wealth, says report According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the 'Panchsheel' principles were first formally outlined in the Agreement on Trade and Intercourse between the Tibet region of China and India, signed on April 29, 1954. 'Panchsheel' or The five principles were part of the legacy of then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his Chinese counterpart Zhou Enlai, formed during their unsuccessful attempt to resolve the complex boundary issue. "The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence answered the call of the times, and its commencement was an inevitable historic development. The Chinese leadership in the past specified the Five Principles in their entirety for the first time, namely, 'mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity', 'mutual non-aggression', 'mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs', 'equality and mutual benefit', and 'peaceful coexistence'," Xi Jinping said. "They included the Five Principles in the China-India and China-Myanmar joint statements, which collectively called for establishing them as basic norms for state-to-state relations," Xi added at the conference. Invitees of the conference included former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and several political leaders and officials from various countries associated with China over the years. Also read: With Xi Jinping in Europe, China plays geopolitics Xi Jinping recalled in his address that 'Panchsheel', the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence were born in Asia (India) but in no time it rose up to the world stage. In 1955, more than 20 Asian and African countries attended the Bandung Conference. The Non-Aligned Movement, founded by Jawaharlal Nehru, that rose in the 1960s adopted the 'Panchsheel' or Five Principles as its guiding principles. "The Five Principles have set a historic benchmark for international relations and international rule of law," Xi said. Xi, who began his unprecedented third five-year term in power last year, has been encouraging several initiatives, including his billion-dollar pet project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), to enhance China's global influence. Under the BRI, Beijing has made huge investments in infrastructure projects in smaller countries which in coming years attracted allegations of debt diplomacy as many countries struggled to pay back loans taken from China. “China will establish a Global South Research Centre to better support Global South-South cooperation,” Xi said. “China will provide 1,000 'Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence Scholarship of Excellence,' 1,00,000 training opportunities to Global South countries in the next five years,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Mongolia's ruling party emerged from this week's polls with its parliamentary majority significantly diminished Saturday, local media said, after a campaign dominated by graft fears and the state of the economy.

Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene early Saturday morning declared victory in the previous day's polls, in which millions of Mongolians turned out to elect 126 members of the State Great Khural, the country's unicameral parliament.

And on Saturday, local media outlet Ikon -- collating figures provide by the country's General Election Commission -- reported the ruling Mongolian People's Party had won 68 seats, giving it a majority of four.

WATCH |&nbsp;Mongolia Elections: 23 political parties vying for seats

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The main opposition Democratic Party won 42, Ikon reported, while the minor anti-corruption HUN party won eight. Smaller parties won eight seats between them.

And at a press conference Saturday afternoon in the capital Ulaanbaatar, the head of the Electoral Commission said there remained some votes to be counted by hand to verify results collated by machines.&nbsp;

"Only six to seven polling station are remaining, but the hand counting matches the machines 100 per cent," he said.

"These polling stations will be finished very soon," he added.

The results -- the first under a new electoral system in which Mongolians vote for both proportional lists and individuals representing large districts -- mean the MPP will govern with a greatly reduced majority.

<h2>- 'Rebuke' -</h2>

The new parliament will see the MPP hold 54 per cent of the seats, compared to around 80 per cent in 2020.

"This election result definitely represents a rebuke to MPP and the entirety of its leadership," Bayarlkhagva Munkhnaran, an analyst and former official with the National Security Council of Mongolia, told AFP.

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Winning 68 seats is "barely a face-saver and any subsequent government will be a weak but much more democratic one," he said.

"The biggest winners are Mongolian people who resolutely hit the polling stations and confirmed their unequivocal support for democratic path."

Analysts had expected the MPP to retain the majority it has enjoyed since 2016 and govern for another four years.

They say the party can credit much of its success to a boom in coal mining that fuelled double-digit growth and dramatically improved standards of living, as well as to a formidable party machine.

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But the campaign was dominated by deep public frustration over endemic corruption, as well as the high cost of living and lack of opportunities for young people who make up almost two-thirds of the population.

There is also a widespread belief that the proceeds of the coal-mining boom are being hoarded by a wealthy elite -- a view that has sparked frequent protests.

Mongolia's ruling party emerged from this week's polls with its parliamentary majority significantly diminished Saturday, local media said, after a campaign dominated by graft fears and the state of the economy.

Mongolia's ruling party emerged from this week's polls with its parliamentary majority significantly diminished Saturday, local media said, after a campaign dominated by graft fears and the state of the economy. Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene early Saturday morning declared victory in the previous day's polls, in which millions of Mongolians turned out to elect 126 members of the State Great Khural, the country's unicameral parliament. And on Saturday, local media outlet Ikon -- collating figures provide by the country's General Election Commission -- reported the ruling Mongolian People's Party had won 68 seats, giving it a majority of four. WATCH | Mongolia Elections: 23 political parties vying for seats The main opposition Democratic Party won 42, Ikon reported, while the minor anti-corruption HUN party won eight. Smaller parties won eight seats between them. And at a press conference Saturday afternoon in the capital Ulaanbaatar, the head of the Electoral Commission said there remained some votes to be counted by hand to verify results collated by machines. "Only six to seven polling station are remaining, but the hand counting matches the machines 100 per cent," he said. "These polling stations will be finished very soon," he added. The results -- the first under a new electoral system in which Mongolians vote for both proportional lists and individuals representing large districts -- mean the MPP will govern with a greatly reduced majority. - 'Rebuke' - The new parliament will see the MPP hold 54 per cent of the seats, compared to around 80 per cent in 2020. "This election result definitely represents a rebuke to MPP and the entirety of its leadership," Bayarlkhagva Munkhnaran, an analyst and former official with the National Security Council of Mongolia, told AFP. Also Read | US presidential debate: A fumbling Biden let’s Trump get away with his 'usual lies' Winning 68 seats is "barely a face-saver and any subsequent government will be a weak but much more democratic one," he said. "The biggest winners are Mongolian people who resolutely hit the polling stations and confirmed their unequivocal support for democratic path." Analysts had expected the MPP to retain the majority it has enjoyed since 2016 and govern for another four years. They say the party can credit much of its success to a boom in coal mining that fuelled double-digit growth and dramatically improved standards of living, as well as to a formidable party machine. Also Read | Xi Jinping praises India's 'Panchsheel' agreement for ending global conflicts But the campaign was dominated by deep public frustration over endemic corruption, as well as the high cost of living and lack of opportunities for young people who make up almost two-thirds of the population. There is also a widespread belief that the proceeds of the coal-mining boom are being hoarded by a wealthy elite -- a view that has sparked frequent protests.

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