Trump criticized Canada for refusing to support the "Golden Dome" project over Greenland

In his message on the social network Truth Social, Trump noted that "Canada is against the construction of the 'Golden Dome' over Greenland, even though this system could provide protection for Canada itself. Instead, they chose to develop business with China, which could turn into problems for them in the first year." Last week, NBC News reported that Trump is increasingly expressing concerns to his aides about Canada's vulnerability to potential threats from Russia

Russia struck Kyiv and Kharkiv amid negotiations in Abu Dhabi

According to Tkachenko, the air defense systems were activated, but a fire broke out in one of the areas after the strike. The Ukrainian Air Force and the news outlet The Kyiv Independent also confirmed information about a powerful shelling that occurred after midnight. At least one person is known to have died and four were injured. Reports from Kharkiv indicated powerful airstrikes. According to the RBK-Ukraine news agency, at least 11 people were injured. Several hospitals and residential

A Unified System of State Laboratories is Planned to be Established in Kyrgyzstan

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to create a unified system of state laboratories. On January 23, Health Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov visited one of the leading private laboratories, where he learned about the organization of diagnostics, logistical processes, quality control mechanisms, and modern digital solutions.

The Pentagon Unveils Updated U.S. National Defense Strategy

In the new document, it is reported that by January 2025, the United States will face a deterioration in both global and regional security, linked to the increasing influence of China, the weakening of allied structures, threats in the Western Hemisphere, and the risks of major conflicts occurring simultaneously. The new strategy emphasizes the allocation of resources to key security priorities. Key aspects of the strategy:

Changes have been made to the compositions of the Uzgen and Aksy territorial electoral commissions

The Central Election Commission made a decision to amend the compositions of the Uzgen and Aksy territorial election commissions on January 23. In accordance with the submitted applications, the following members were excluded from the Uzgen territorial election commission: Kamaeva Aydana Zamirovna (party "Isheniim"), Majitova Akmaral Akylbekovna (party "Tilekteshitik"), as well as Suinbai uulu Joombartbek, Ismailjan kyzy Zhainagul, Kochkonbaeva Kyzhibek Zhalilovna,

Fire trucks will not be able to access kindergarten No. 47 in case of a fire, - BGK deputy

On January 23, Omurkan Ashanbaeva, a deputy of the Bishkek City Council from the "New Force" party and chair of the permanent commission on social issues, raised the issue of compliance with fire safety requirements at kindergarten No. 47 during a meeting. According to her, the problem has been discussed for a long time, and parents are complaining but are not receiving any response. "On one side is 'Bishkek Park,' and on the other side, the sidewalk is blocked, next to

During fishing in the Chui region, an American mink appeared. Video

In the Jaiyl district of the Chui region, sport fishing enthusiast Aibek Algazhoev set out on a "hunt" for pike. One of the first to go out on the ice due to the warm weather, he had a successful fishing trip: he caught pikes weighing up to a kilogram on live bait. "As if sensing our luck, an American mink came to visit us. These predators are increasingly appearing during winter fishing. Minks often steal caught fish," Aibek Algazhoev shared his observations.

Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Oralbay will have his next fight against Chris Curtis

On March 15 in Las Vegas, at the UFC Vegas 114 tournament, there will be a fight between Kyrgyzstani Myktybek Orolbay (UFC 4-1) and American Chris Curtis (UFC 6-4-1NC).

The Central Election Commission registered authorized representatives of candidates for deputies of the City Duma in district No. 13

On January 23, the Central Election Commission registered authorized representatives of citizens who nominated themselves as candidates for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh for district No. 13. Among the registered representatives, the following can be highlighted: - Nuriyev Kuban Baktybaevich, for whom R.B. Nuriyev is appointed for election matters, and N.B. Bakytbekova for financial matters;

The Pentagon has published the United States National Defense Strategy for 2026

In a recent report titled "National Defense Strategy" for 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense outlined key areas of focus for the armed forces. The primary emphasis will now be on domestic issues and security in the Western Hemisphere, rather than external threats as it was previously. This is the first such report since 2022. According to NBC News, the new strategy significantly differs from the course set during Joe Biden's administration: the focus has shifted to securing

In Russia, liability may be introduced for citizens who do not notify about their residence permit.

In the Russian Federation, the introduction of criminal liability for citizens who do not notify the embassy about their residence permit or foreign citizenship is being discussed. The relevant draft has been posted on the regulatory acts portal. According to a proposal from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Russians abroad who acquire foreign citizenship or a residence permit will be required to report this within 60 days of obtaining the new status.

Court in the UAE sentenced eight citizens of Uzbekistan to life imprisonment

The court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced eight citizens of Uzbekistan to life imprisonment in a case related to a mass brawl that occurred in Dubai. One of the defendants received a 25-year sentence. This was reported by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Akhror Burkhanov. Photo from the archive

Driver who towed sleds with a car was giving rides to residents. He was found and fined 15,000 soms.

In the Kara-Suu district, a driver was fined 15,000 soms for reckless driving. This information was reported by the Traffic Safety Department of the Osh Regional Internal Affairs Directorate. According to the agency, traffic inspectors identified the driver of a "Honda CR-V" vehicle, who performed risky maneuvers and violated public order on the road during the night from January 22 to January 23 on Jashhtar Street in the Nariman rural district.

Iran threatened "full-scale war" in case of an attack by the USA

According to Sky News, a senior Iranian official stated that any attack would be considered the beginning of a war. This warning came against the backdrop of Trump's decision to send a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the region.

Timur Abylaev Appointed Deputy Director of NISI

- Timur Zamirbekovich Abylaev has been appointed as the Deputy Director of the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives, which operates under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic (NISI). This decision was made and signed by the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic A. A. Kasymaliev on January 22, 2026.

Drunk Man Beats His Wife. The Police of Osh City Provided Explanations

The Internal Affairs Department of the city of Osh has provided clarifications regarding the case of domestic violence. Today, at approximately 5:00 AM, a call was received at the Ak-Buurinsky police department from an ambulance. It was reported that a 24-year-old woman, B.G., residing on Salieva Street, had been hospitalized with injuries.

Bishkek's Grocery Basket as of January 24. What Has Increased the Most in Price

Last week in Bishkek, there was an increase in prices for products such as bread, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, apples, pears, and sugar. At the same time, prices for buckwheat, cucumbers, onions, cabbage, and bananas decreased. Thus, the total cost of the basic grocery set increased by 210 soms, reaching 6,932 soms.

Rose Namajunas considers Shevchenko and Nunes equal in status as the greatest.

At the press conference before UFC 324, Namajunas shared her opinion on Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes. She believes that both athletes deserve recognition as the greatest fighters in history. Despite Nunes having two formal victories over Shevchenko, the second fight remains a subject of controversy, and the contributions of both champions to the development of women's MMA are comparable, Rose emphasized.

The Ministry of Economic Development is developing measures to promote the textile industry

- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with relevant agencies, is working on initiatives aimed at supporting the textile industry. This was reported by the ministry's press service. At an extended meeting chaired by President Sadyr Japarov, entrepreneurs, wool processors, representatives of marketplaces and logistics companies, as well as heads of responsible state bodies gathered.

The increase in the effectiveness of the enforcement of judicial acts is linked to the reform and the transition of the Bailiff Service to the Prosecutor General's Office.

The Bailiff Service, which operates under the General Prosecutor's Office, announced significant successes achieved as of the end of 2025. These results were made possible by the reform of the judicial decision enforcement system, initiated by the presidential decree of June 23, 2025, No. 187. Moreover, the improvement in performance indicators is related to enhanced coordination and control, as well as the refinement of management procedures following the integration of the Bailiff

Free bus travel is planned for personal assistants of children with disabilities in Bishkek

. According to the new project, it is proposed to allow personal assistants of children with disabilities up to 18 years old to use municipal public transport free of charge.

Hungary is interested in Kyrgyzstan's experience in implementing digital technologies in elections

On January 23, the Deputy Chairperson of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda, Aydana Zhupueva, met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Hungary to Kyrgyzstan, Shandor Dorogi. This information was provided by the press service of the CEC. During the discussion, representatives of the two countries addressed issues related to the development of bilateral cooperation in the field of electoral processes and the exchange of experiences of electoral bodies.

With new equipment, the work of the divers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has become easier

In recent years, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan has significantly improved its material and technical base, which has simplified the work of rescuers and divers. In particular, new boats, modern wetsuits for summer and winter periods, as well as underwater drones have been purchased for the units. According to the ministry's press service, the latest equipment has allowed for the retrieval of an old boat from water bodies that had been at the bottom for about 30 years

Germany is ready to expand investment cooperation with Kyrgyzstan

Negotiations of Deputy Minister of Economy Sultan Akhmatov with German representatives

Myktybek Orolbay will fight Chris Curtis at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas

At the upcoming UFC Fight Night (UFC Vegas 114) tournament in Las Vegas, which will take place on March 14, Kyrgyzstani fighter Myktybek Orolbay will face American Chris Curtis. Orolbay has a record of 4-1 in the UFC, and in his recent fights, he achieved two finishes: one of them was a kimura submission against Tofik Musaev, and in the other, he knocked out Jack Hermansson. However, in his last bout, the 27-year-old athlete suffered his first defeat in the organization, losing to Mateusz

In the Lenin District of Bishkek, 21 minors without adult supervision were identified at night, and their parents were fined.

Employees of the Juvenile Affairs Inspection of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs in Bishkek conducted a preventive event titled "Teenager-Work" on January 23. Representatives from the municipal administration of the Lenin District mayor's office, the social development department, and the district education center also participated in this event. The main objective of this raid, according to the police, is to prevent the involvement of minors in hazardous forms

The Great Game of the West: Why Europe is Being Prepared for Confrontation with China

According to an analysis by the British analytical center Council on Geostrategy, the militarization of Europe is viewed as an element of a broader strategy to contain China and does not imply preparations for an immediate conflict on the continent. Within this framework, experts argue that Europe is merely one of three theaters of military operations, not the main one. The primary goal is to free up U.S. resources to counter China in the Indo-Pacific region. Therefore, European countries need

Satisfactory. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 73 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir, as of 5:00 PM on January 23, 2026, the air quality level in Bishkek is 73 AQI. This figure corresponds to the satisfactory category.

The Cabinet plans to establish a national industrial development fund by the end of 2026.

- The Cabinet of Ministers aims to establish a national industrial development fund by the fourth quarter of 2026. This initiative is part of the government's action plan. As part of this plan, the fund will be located in the section dedicated to "Industrialization." The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Finance have been appointed as responsible for creating the fund, and they will need to determine its funding sources.

After the Transfer of the Bailiff Service to the Prosecutor General's Office, the Volume of Collections in the Second Half of the Year Increased by More Than 2.5 Times

The Enforcement Service, operating under the General Prosecutor's Office, published information about a significant increase in the amount of compensation in favor of the state in the second half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. At a recent meeting, it was noted that the transfer of the Service to the structure of the General Prosecutor's Office was carried out on July 1, 2025. In this regard, financial indicators for the period from July to December were compared for

Repeat elections in district No. 13. 19 candidates have submitted their applications.

The Central Election Commission reports that 19 candidates have submitted applications for the repeat elections in district No. 13. The candidates participating in the elections:

Authorities introduce external management at the "Dooolot Kurulush" construction sites

The authorities of the country have decided to introduce external management at two sites owned by the construction company "Dooolot Kurulush." Participants in shared construction will be able to move into their apartments within one and a half to two years, reported Kanibek Tumanbaev, the president's chief of staff. According to him, the investors have already collected 2 billion soms. At the same time, all previously signed contracts remain in force, and the cost of these

The Enforcement Service collected 185.6 million soms in favor of government agencies and property worth 344.9 million soms.

As of the end of 2025, the Enforcement Service under the General Prosecutor's Office reported the collection of an amount of 185 million 588 thousand 605 soms, which was allocated for the needs of state and municipal institutions. This information was announced at a board meeting held to summarize the year's results. Among the recipients of the funds are the State Tax Service, the State Customs Service, as well as city halls and local self-government bodies.

Family quarrel in Osh ended in a stabbing. Woman in intensive care.

On the night of Sunday, a serious conflict occurred between a couple in Osh, which ended with a stabbing. Around 4:00 AM, a man attacked his wife in the courtyard of their apartment building, inflicting serious injuries.

"Autostat": In 2025, every second Toyota imported to Russia came from Kyrgyzstan

Maximum updated. The price of gold has exceeded $4,800 per ounce for the first time.

For the first time in its history, the price of gold has exceeded $4,800 per ounce. This data was provided by a trading platform. Gold continues to rise in price, reaching new records. Experts point to its status as a reliable asset that protects capital in conditions of geopolitical and economic instability.

Harmful to vulnerable groups. Air quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 127 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir, as of January 24, 2026, at 11:00, the air pollution level in Bishkek is 127 AQI. This level is considered harmful to vulnerable groups of the population.

In 2025, the Bailiff Service received nearly 496,000 documents, with 86.5% executed.

According to data presented by the Bailiff Service under the Prosecutor General's Office, there is a significant increase in the number of enforcement documents in 2025. In 2024, the agency received 315,932 documents, of which 200,273 were successfully executed. This corresponds to 63.3% of the total number of cases in progress.

The Cabinet expanded the list of artists entitled to a pension for special working conditions.

As of January 1, 2026, the new resolution comes into effect A new resolution has been adopted that expands the list of workers in the theatrical and entertainment sphere entitled to a pension due to special working conditions. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy.

The Ministry of Construction identified an illegal facility in Bishkek

In accordance with the directive from the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, Nurdana Oruntaeva, inspections of construction sites are being conducted in the country. This information was published on the official page of the ministry on social media. As part of these inspections, the Bishkek department of the State Architectural and Construction Control is monitoring compliance with construction standards and legal requirements.

In Naryn -23°C. Current weather by cities of Kyrgyzstan

As of January 24 in Bishkek, at 09:50, the temperature recorded by Windy.com is -11°C. The wind is blowing from the southeast at a speed of 3 m/s, with gusts reaching up to 6 m/s. The sky is cloudy.

South Korean Prosecutor's Office Lost 48 Million Dollars in Bitcoins

In the summer of 2025, prosecutors in the city of Gwangju became victims of a fraudulent internet resource during a check of confiscated cryptocurrencies. The inspection of confiscated crypto assets conducted by the Gwangju District Prosecutor's Office revealed a loss of funds, which became known in the summer of 2025.

Regular agricultural fairs will be held in all regions of Kyrgyzstan.

According to information from the ministry, the fairs will operate until June 2026, covering all regions, including the capital Bishkek. These events are aimed at selling socially significant goods.

Japan has sent an expert to Kyrgyzstan to develop the investment sector

Takeuchi Norihiko, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan, began his duties on December 10, 2025. For two years, he will provide consulting and analytical services to the National Investment Agency, including participating in the creation of the Investment Policy Development Strategy for the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030.

The U.S. is considering a complete ban on oil supplies to Cuba

According to Politico, a complete ban on oil imports could become part of the White House's strategy to increase pressure on the Cuban authorities. Two out of three sources confirmed that this initiative is supported by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and some critics of the regime in Havana. However, a decision on its implementation has not yet been made. Journalists emphasize that the proposed measure represents a new stage of escalation, especially in light of Trump's recent

The first day of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the USA in Abu Dhabi has concluded.

The negotiations have concluded, but their continuation is scheduled for Saturday, as reported by the BBC. Rustem Umerov, head of the Ukrainian delegation, noted that the main focus of the meeting was on discussing the conditions for ending Russian aggression and the next steps in the negotiations aimed at achieving a stable and just peace.

The audit revealed violations and ineffective expenditures in the Antimonopoly Service

According to the report from the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Antimonopoly Service spent budget funds ineffectively and committed a number of violations. The main issues include insufficient strengthening of the material and technical base, accounting errors, questionable bonuses, and unjustified rental expenses.

Eight Uzbeks Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Mass Brawl in the UAE

The court ruling was issued on January 21, 2026. The incident, in which, according to some sources, two people died, occurred in April 2025 in Dubai. It was previously reported that 15 Uzbeks were detained on suspicion of participating in a knife fight. As a result of the court proceedings, the participants in the conflict received the harshest punishment. Among them was another citizen of Uzbekistan, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison.