Assistance Instead of Demonstrating PowerIn the last decade of December, India announced a $450 million aid package for the recovery of Sri Lanka following the devastating cyclone "Dithwa," which struck the country at the end of 2025. In response to the natural disaster, the Indian Navy organized a large-scale humanitarian operation under the Sagar Bandhu mission. Indian warships, including Vikrant and Udaygiri, which were in Colombo for the International Fleet Review, were promptly
On January 6, information was received about the detention of a suspect in fraud in Bishkek, according to information provided by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. The victim reported that on December 2, he received a message via WhatsApp from a young man with the number +4915213728804. This person introduced himself as a sugar seller and promised to deliver the product. During the communication, he convinced the resident of the capital to transfer
Illustrative photo At the hearing, Maduro, who called himself a "prisoner of war," confirmed his innocence, stating: "I am an honest man and continue to be the president of my country." He also recounted how he was captured in his home in Caracas, Venezuela, according to CNN. Both were dressed in prison clothing and used headphones for translation, being without handcuffs but with leg shackles. Flores, as she stated, is the First Lady of Venezuela and also denies all
- The import of dried legumes from Kazakhstan increased fivefold over ten months in 2025, according to information from the National Statistical Committee. From January to October of this year, Kyrgyzstan purchased 30.4 thousand tons of dried legumes from Kazakhstan, with the import amounting to $11 million. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, only 6.7 thousand tons were imported for a total of $3.4 million.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has presented a strategy for implementing the National Development Program of the country until 2030. According to the new decree, the government intends to increase the coverage of mandatory health insurance to 85% of the population and achieve an average life expectancy of 75 years. The plans also include reducing maternal mortality to 22 cases per 100,000 live births.
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan presented the exchange rates for January 6: The dollar rate remained at 87.44 soms, while the euro and ruble have depreciated. This situation is expected to remain unchanged until January 12.
According to the new regulation, exchange offices must: implement an internal control system and appoint a responsible employee; verify clients, their documents, and, if necessary, the source of funds; pay special attention to large and unusual transactions; identify suspicious transactions and report them to the relevant authorities; store data on clients and transactions for at least five years; apply enhanced controls to high-risk transactions. In case of reasonable suspicion, the exchange
On December 31 of last year, the Call Center Kaktus.media received complaints from residents of the "Ak-Tilek-2" residential area. “We live in conditions that can only be described as real filth. We don’t know where to turn to solve this problem. This area looks like a village, even though we are in Bishkek. There is no asphalt, and it is impossible to move around the streets due to constant mud and slush, especially after they laid the water pipes. The contractor clearly did not
In accordance with the new decree, the government of Kyrgyzstan has decided to introduce a temporary ban on the export of timber and wood products outside the Eurasian Economic Union.
According to experts, this timing choice has not only symbolic significance. In November 2026, midterm elections will take place in the United States, and the potential annexation of Greenland could positively impact the ruling party. According to sources interviewed by the publication, this is not about military intervention. Instead, Washington is likely to use political pressure. One expert noted that this could include "attempts to engage local politicians to strengthen U.S. civil and
Today, January 6, the youth football team of Kyrgyzstan begins its participation in the Asian Cup (U-23). In the first round of the group stage, they will face the team of Saudi Arabia.
The first episode of the documentary film dedicated to the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, has been released. The film tells the story of his political journey, from an opposition deputy and prisoner to the head of state who came to power as a result of the events of October 2020. The filmmakers explore what constitutes the "Japarov phenomenon" and how he managed to overcome one of the most challenging periods in the modern political history of Kyrgyzstan. The main focus is
In the Chui region, there is a strong fog, which significantly reduces visibility on the roads. The Traffic Safety Administration of the region warns drivers to exercise caution. Due to the worsening weather conditions, drivers are strongly advised to follow traffic rules, maintain a safe distance between vehicles, and switch to winter tires.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the volume of air cargo transportation in Kyrgyzstan, according to information provided by national statistics. From January to November 2024, air transportation reached a record level of 41.6 thousand tons of cargo, which significantly exceeds the previous maximum of 14 thousand tons in 2023.
Today in Jeddah, during the final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026, the teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia will take the field. Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyz national team, spoke about the team's preparation. Photo from the archive. Head coach of the Kyrgyz national team Edmar Lacerda
On January 6, a record low temperature was recorded in Bishkek in 1956. According to the resource "Weather and Climate," this day became the coldest with a temperature of −29.3 degrees. The warmest January 6 was in 1940, when the temperature rose to +16.7 degrees.
Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president of Venezuela. Photo by Ariana Cubillos / AP Photo / dpa / picture alliance. Delcy Rodriguez, who previously served as vice president under Nicolas Maduro, took the oath before the National Assembly. This was reported by DW. The ceremony was conducted by Jorge Rodriguez, the speaker of parliament and Delcy's brother. "I come with regret for the suffering that our people have had to endure as a result of the illegal military aggression against our
In the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, the city of Osh, a new administrative structure has been established - the financial management department. This decision was made by the deputies of the city council at a recent meeting. According to the resolution, the creation and funding of a new institution called "Financial Management of the Osh Mayor's Office" was approved. During the session, the deputies heard a report from the first deputy mayor Adilet Sharshenaly uulu, who
The Traffic Safety Department of the Chuy Region reports strong fog caused by a sharp deterioration in weather conditions. In this regard, drivers are strongly advised to be cautious on the roads. Attention is drawn to the necessity for drivers to strictly adhere to the Traffic Rules, maintain a safe distance between vehicles, and timely switch to winter tires.
In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, the Patrol Police Service is implementing a preventive campaign called "Pedestrian." This initiative aims to reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving pedestrians. According to law enforcement agencies, within the framework of this raid, police officers are recording violations of traffic rules and drawing up corresponding protocols under Article 190 of the Code of Offenses. At the same time, they are conducting explanatory work with
Photo from the internet Orthodox believers in Kyrgyzstan will celebrate an important religious holiday tomorrow, January 7 — the Nativity of Christ. This day is an official holiday in the country and marks the end of the 40-day Christmas fast, as well as the conclusion of the January holidays. Origins of the Holiday Photo from the internet Christmas is established in honor of the birth of Jesus Christ, whom believers consider the Savior. He was born in the small town of Bethlehem, located in
Illustrative photo According to the latest data, the list currently includes thirteen countries, two of which are outside Africa, significantly complicating the visa application process for citizens of these states. Last week, Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia, and Turkmenistan were added to the updated list. These changes took effect on January 1, as indicated on the travel.state.gov website.
By the end of 2025, 63 new facilities were launched as part of the development of the country's agro-industrial complex, including the processing of agricultural products and trade-logistics infrastructure. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture. Among these facilities, one can highlight trade-logistics centers as well as enterprises engaged in the processing of grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, fish, wool, and vegetable oil, in addition to
The final stage of the U-23 Asian Cup 2026 kicks off in Jeddah. Today, the teams of Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia will meet on the field. The captain of the Kyrgyz team, Said Datsiev, shared his expectations with journalists. Photo by the media. Captain of the Kyrgyzstan national team Said Datsiev
Ramzan Kadyrov announced the appointment of his eldest son, Akhmat Kadyrov, as the acting Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Chechen Republic through his Telegram channel in his message. Photo from Ramzan Kadyrov's Telegram channel. Akhmat Kadyrov appointed as acting Deputy Chairman of the Republic's Government
The fair, timed to celebrate the New Year according to the old style, will not only be a marketplace but also a place for socializing. City residents and tourists will be able to purchase a variety of gifts and fresh products from farmers and processors, as well as congratulate each other on the holiday at the "People's Microphone" with songs and dances. However, against the backdrop of the upcoming event, representatives of the tax service reminded that starting from January 1,
Evans Eshun, the self-proclaimed prophet better known as Ebo Noah, recently announced the postponement of the predicted flood, which he had forecasted for December 25, 2025. However, shortly after this, he was detained by the police on suspicion of fraud.
In the Suusamyr Valley, one of the locals encountered a marmot, which came as a real surprise. Talgat, speaking with a Turmush correspondent, shared his impressions of the encounter that took place in December 2025. In the snowy mountains, he noticed a solitary marmot that was on an open slope instead of in its usual winter sleep. “I guided it to the nearest burrow, and it quickly disappeared inside. But its behavior was strange — the marmot did not try to run away and showed no fear of humans.
A man became a victim of a muskrat attack while sport fishing for trout. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred when Arthur Sedov, known in the fishing community of Kyrgyzstan as "The Asian Traveler", was fishing for trout at one of the fish farms near Tokmok. Muskrats are common in this area, and local fishermen even complain that these animals, by digging burrows, cause water breaches in the dams. "When I noticed that a muskrat had caught on my hook, I decided
In WhatsApp messengers, video recordings are actively spreading, capturing acts of cruelty against young people, including minors. According to preliminary data, all videos were filmed in a private house located on Kyrgyzstan Street in the village of Alamedin.
The first hearings in the case of Nicolás Maduro, the former president of Venezuela, took place on January 5 in New York. This was reported by Fox News. The judge set the date for the next hearing on March 17, at which Maduro is required to be present.
Starting from January 14, new rules approved by the National Bank regarding the operation of exchange offices will come into effect in Kyrgyzstan. Now, in the case of large or unusual transactions, exchange bureaus will be required to verify clients' documents, including those of foreigners, as well as to ascertain the source of the funds. The regulator explains that this decision is aimed at combating money laundering and preventing financial crimes.
Operations may be suspended if there are suspicions, and the information will be forwarded to the financial intelligence service. Starting from January 14 of this year, exchange offices in Bishkek will require information about the source of funds for currency transactions. This innovation has become part of the regulatory act of the National Bank, adopted on December 19 of last year.
Starting January 18, 2026, new legislation regarding the creation and distribution of materials generated by artificial intelligence, including deepfakes, will come into effect in Kazakhstan.
Last night, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 was registered in Kyrgyzstan. This information was provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. According to reports, the tremors were recorded at 1:37 AM.
Today, January 6, the youth football team of Kyrgyzstan begins its participation in the Asian Cup (U-23). This tournament is taking place in Saudi Arabia and includes 16 teams divided into four groups.
Nicolas Maduro in court. Reuters. On January 5, a court hearing took place in New York, where Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, detained by American forces during a military operation, declared their innocence, as reported by DW citing international news agencies. Maduro, who calls himself a "prisoner of war," said: "I am innocent. I am an honorable man and still the president of my country," according to information from the Associated Press.
The Kyrgyzstan freestyle wrestling team is preparing for the international tournament Yasar Dogu, Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan, which will take place in Antalya from January 8 to 11. The team consists of 17 athletes. List of participants of the Kyrgyzstan freestyle wrestling team: Category up to 57 kg: Mukhammedrasul Saliev and Bayaman Kerimbekov Category up to 61 kg: Ömürbek Asan uulu and Yuhan Dogdurbek uulu Category up to 65 kg: Öskönbay Abdysamotov, Isa Isakov, and Bilal Sharip uulu
In 2025, 63 new facilities were put into operation in Kyrgyzstan as part of the agricultural industry development program, which includes enterprises for the processing of agricultural products and trade-logistics infrastructure. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, among the new facilities are trade-logistics centers, grain processing enterprises, as well as those for processing fruits, vegetables, and the production of milk, meat, fish, wool, and vegetable oil. Organic production
According to Kazinform, in December 2025, annual inflation in Turkey reached its lowest level since November 2021. According to information provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), consumer price inflation stood at 30.89%, the lowest figure in the last 49 months. The last time such a level was recorded was in November 2021, when inflation was at 21.31%.
Erdenebileg Khaliunbold and Mörön Purevdorj represent Mongolia in this prestigious competition. On the first day of the race, participants covered 527 km, including 305 km on a special stage, where they had to deal with various conditions: rocky, sandy, and dirt roads. According to route information, 70% of it consisted of gravel roads, 16% - sandy, 8% - rocky, and 4% - sand dunes.
The festival aims to promote Bactrian camels and the culture of camel breeding, as well as to expand economic opportunities related to camel products and to pass on the rich heritage to the next generation. As part of the festival, a nationwide meeting of camel breeders is expected, along with various competitions, including races on adult male camels (atan), two-year-old camels (tor), and three-year-old camels (tailag).
This championship was held for the first time in 2022 under the slogan "Mongolian Sports – One Stage – One Dream" and has since become an important event that promotes interest in sports among youth and children. The format of the championship will be similar to the Asian Games, and the competitions will take place at several venues, such as the Steppe Arena, Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace, Wrestling Palace, and Uranhan Sports Complex.
The athletes of Mongolia have achieved outstanding results, taking first place in the world ranking for memory development. At the 34th World Championship for Memory Development, which concluded the competitive season of 2025, the national team of Mongolia demonstrated exceptional results and won gold in the overall team standings. This marks the country's seventh victory in this intellectual sport over the past 15 years, highlighting its status as one of the leaders in this field.
As part of the cooperation with the Judo Federation of Mongolia, Baker will conduct a week-long training for young athletes in the Uvs province. He will share his experience and skills in conducting matches, which will be an important step in enhancing the training level of local children and youth engaged in judo, helping them bring their skills closer to international standards. After the official events, Masu Baker will participate in the opening of a judo tournament for juniors, which will
Kazakhstan is preparing to chair the EAEU in 2026, taking over from Belarus. During this time, an important meeting of the Supreme Council will take place in Astana, where the leaders of the member countries of the union will gather. Kazakh political scientist Talgat Kaliev noted that this transition is occurring amid global economic instability. "We are witnessing significant changes in the global economy, which are happening against the backdrop of paradigm shifts that have been in
Prime Minister Zandanshatar Gombojav continues his work in the Khuvsgul aimag. The Cabinet Secretariat is preparing for an important meeting scheduled for January 15, 2026, where the chairpersons of the khurals, representatives of the citizens of the capital, and governors will gather. It is expected that during this meeting agreements reflecting the results of their work will be signed.
During the visit, it became known that the Biocomplex produces 44 types of liquid vaccines and 21 types of dry vaccines, as well as 20 types of diagnostic tools and three types of diluents. Last year, with the support of the World Bank and thanks to a concessional investment loan, two projects were successfully implemented: the transition to linear cells for vaccine production and the automation of liquid vaccine packaging, which significantly modernized the production processes. In the near
