According to information from CNN, Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been placed in a detention center located in Brooklyn, New York. The published photographs show him in handcuffs and with his eyes closed.
In the Chuy region, a criminal investigation has been initiated regarding a mass brawl that occurred in the Issyk-Ata district. The press service of the regional police department reported that during the investigation, 29 individuals were identified and brought in, of which 11 were detained, and administrative protocols were drawn up for 18 others for violating public order. The conflict that led to the brawl arose in the center of one of the rural districts between young people from
In Almaty, there are serious delays at the airport, where more than 20 flights are waiting to depart. According to official sources, most of the delayed flights currently belong to the airline Air Astana. This affects destinations such as Delhi, Seoul, Bangkok, Mumbai, as well as domestic routes including Aktau, Atyrau, and Shymkent. Additionally, delays are impacting flights arriving from China, India, Iran, and Hong Kong.
During his speech, Trump also touched upon the situation in Cuba, stating, “Cuba is in terrible shape, and we want to help the people.” He emphasized that the situation there is similar to that in Venezuela and expressed concerns for the future of the Cuban people. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that if he were in the Cuban government, he would be worried. Earlier, in an interview with Fox News, Trump expressed the opinion that the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, has
The lowest temperature recorded on January 4 in Bishkek was in 1956, when the thermometer dropped to -26.2 degrees. This data is provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." That day was record warm in 2002, when the temperature reached +18 degrees.
In Bishkek, Aigul Zibirova, a resuscitation doctor at the City Children's Clinical Hospital of Emergency Medical Care, passed away at the age of 37. Her colleagues confirmed this information on social media. Photo from social media. Resuscitation doctor Aigul Zibirova has passed away in Bishkek
The driver who hit a pedestrian and left the scene of the accident was detained in the village of Belovodskoye. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui region.
According to meteorologists' forecasts, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek at the beginning of the week. On January 5, variable cloudiness is predicted. At night, the temperature will drop to -1 degree, while during the day it will rise to +5 degrees.
According to the BBC, for several months, American intelligence officials closely monitored the actions of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. A small group conducting the surveillance included a source from the Venezuelan government who recorded where 63-year-old Maduro slept, what he ate, his clothing, and even, according to high-ranking military officials, his "pets."
In the maternity ward of the O. Kökkezoov General Practice Center in the Ak-Talinsky district, on December 31, 36-year-old Munara Sultanalieva gave birth to her fourth child. According to doctor Maiрам Toktomambet kyzy, the condition of both the mother and the newborn is good.
Burulai Zhusupbek kyzy, 27 years old, is studying at the medical faculty in Düsseldorf, Germany. She was born in the Chatkal district of the Jalal-Abad region and is currently studying at Heinrich Heine University.
The National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev has announced a series of events dedicated to the New Year holidays. The program from January 4 to January 11 includes the following events:
Important update for taxi drivers: the deadline for obtaining licenses has been extended to February 1, 2026. Inspections for license checks will begin on February 2. Currently, there are no queues for obtaining the document.
At 6:30 AM on January 2, a tragic traffic accident occurred on Birimdik-Kut Street in Bishkek, resulting in a pedestrian, born in 1979 and named A. Zh. A., being struck by an unknown driver. According to the press service of the Traffic Police, the pedestrian died at the scene from the injuries sustained.
In various corners of Venezuela, a campaign has begun to remove posters depicting Nicolás Maduro, coinciding with reports of his capture by the United States. Local residents are joyfully perceiving these events as the fall of the regime. Video recordings published on social media show portraits of Maduro being torn down from building facades and street structures. At the same time, rallies in support of the current president are taking place in Caracas, the capital of the country.
In the village of Belovodskoye, an incident occurred in which a pedestrian was hit by a car, and the perpetrator of the accident fled the scene. This was reported by the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chuy Region. According to the data, on January 2, 2026, at 18:10, a driver operating a Honda Stepwgn and traveling north on 50th Anniversary of Kyrgyzstan Street hit a pedestrian, a citizen I.S.M. (born in 1985), and then left the scene of the accident.
In his speech, Trump emphasized: “We are there — and we will stay until a real transfer of power occurs. We will effectively manage the processes.” The president also noted that the American military is ready for possible military actions and can deliver another, more powerful strike against Venezuela, although in his opinion, this may not be necessary.
// Trump's Account “Nicolas Maduro is aboard the USS Iwo Jima,” Trump noted in his post. Previously, Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and evacuated from Venezuela. The operation was carried out in cooperation with American law enforcement agencies.
Clear weather without precipitation is expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be around 0 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +8.
According to preliminary information, as a result of the collision, three vehicles, including a Hyundai Sonata, sustained significant damage. At the scene of the incident, scattered debris could be observed, and the cars came to a stop near a metal guardrail, with one of them having its hood open. Participants of the accident and witnesses gathered nearby, which hindered traffic on the highway.
According to CNN, the operation was carried out by fighters from the elite U.S. unit Delta Force. Maduro and Flores were arrested right from their bedroom while they were asleep. As reported by The New York Times, American intelligence had an informant within the Venezuelan government who had been monitoring the president for several days prior to his arrest. Additionally, continuous surveillance of Maduro was provided by stealth drones.
// K. Kjeldsen (GEUS) The project was implemented in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, as well as researchers from the University of Twente in the Netherlands. To create the models, the team used data collected through satellite observations and ground studies, and also conducted numerous computer simulations on powerful computing systems. Research shows that the existing heat beneath Greenland is distributed unevenly. These differences are due to the
- Experts have identified four sectors that could attract Chinese investors in the Eurasian region, according to the EDB report (2025). EDB analysts have outlined several promising areas for Chinese investments in this region:
Specialists from Ben-Gurion University, located in the Negev, Israel, conducted a study that revealed that weight loss in middle age may have hidden negative consequences for brain function. The results of the study were published in the journal GeroScience. In their work, the scientists focused on the impact of obesity caused by poor nutrition and subsequent weight loss in young mice compared to mice that had reached middle age. In both groups, it was observed that losing excess weight
Maduro The charges against Nicolás Maduro include conspiracy to commit drug terrorism, cocaine importation, as well as possession of machine guns and explosives. He is also accused of conspiracy to store these dangerous items against the United States. Pam Bondi noted: “Soon they will answer before American justice in courts on U.S. territory.”
According to Pam Bondi, Maduro and Flores are accused of organizing "narcoterrorism," smuggling cocaine into the U.S., as well as illegal possession of firearms and explosives with the intent to use them against the American state. These charges were officially filed in the federal court for the Southern District of New York. Bondi also added: "Soon they will answer to American justice on U.S. soil in the appropriate courts."
An incident involving a bus occurred in the Bogoroditsky District of the Tula Region, where 37 passengers were on board at the time of the accident. This was reported by the resource "Gazeta.ru". According to preliminary information, 31 people sustained injuries of varying degrees of severity, according to local media. Several ambulance crews have been dispatched to assist the victims. The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated.
Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service In Bishkek, work has begun on the installation of new sewage networks on Kulikovskaya and Slavyanskaya streets, as well as on Rybinsky Lane. This was reported by the press service of the city hall. Due to this work, from January 4 to January 5, 2026, a section of Budenny Street, located between Jibek Jolu Avenue and BChK, will be temporarily closed to traffic. Construction work on the sewage system will be carried out on this section.
According to a study conducted by the Kusein Isaev Center for Social Research (CIO) at BGU, more than 84% of citizens of Kyrgyzstan view the year 2026 with optimism. The survey, which covered the period from December 25 to 29, showed that 46.7% of participants believe that the upcoming year will be "quite successful," while 37.6% assess it as "generally good." Only 8% of respondents expressed pessimistic forecasts, categorizing 2026 as "rather difficult" or
In Bishkek, work has begun on the creation of sewage networks on Kulikovskaya Street, Slavyanskaya Street, and in Rybinsky Lane, reports the press service of the city hall. In connection with this work, from January 4 to January 5, 2026, traffic will be restricted on the section of Budenny Street, which stretches from Jibek-Jolu Avenue to BChK. During this period, construction work will be carried out for the installation of sewage systems.
Employees of the Ministry of Construction, working at the Republican Center for Certification in Construction, conducted an on-site inspection of the foundation of the cable car being built in the village of Jyrgalan in the Issyk-Kul region. This was reported by the Ministry of Construction. During the inspection, experts conducted necessary tests on the concrete directly at the construction site. The purpose of this control is to determine the compliance of the completed work with established
Bishkek January 4, Sunday At night, the temperature is expected to be from 0 to +2 °C, with cloudy weather. During the day, the temperature will rise to 6...8 °C, also cloudy.
The situation in Venezuela has escalated amid news of a possible military operation by the U.S., which may include strikes on the country's territory and the detention of President Nicolás Maduro. The information is conflicting, details about casualties are being clarified, and the international reaction continues to develop. The editorial team of Kaktus.media has gathered the latest information as of the evening of January 3. Detention of Nicolás Maduro The country's Defense Minister
According to the Czech publication Deutsche Welle, the opposition plans to start collecting signatures next week to put the question of his resignation to a vote. This decision was a reaction to Okamura's New Year speech, in which he sharply criticized the provision of military aid to Ukraine. Okamura argued that budget funds, which should be directed to support Czech pensioners, people with disabilities, and families with children, should not be spent on purchasing weapons for an
According to the Kusein Isaev Center for Social Research (CIO), more than 64% of citizens of Kyrgyzstan positively assess the results of 2025. The survey, conducted from December 25 to 29, showed that 47.7% of respondents believe that the outgoing year was "generally good," while 17.0% rated it as "very successful." At the same time, 25% of the study participants characterized 2025 as "both good and bad," while 7% expressed their negative viewpoint, choosing the
Gustavo Petro, the president of Colombia, called for an urgent meeting of the UN and the Organization of American States (OAS) in connection with the escalation of the situation in Venezuela. This information was posted on the official page of the head of state on one of the social networks. “Bombardments are currently taking place in Caracas. I urge the whole world to pay attention: Venezuela is under attack, the country is being hit by missile strikes. The OAS and the UN must convene
The cessation of unaccounted flour imports, according to the president of the Millers Association, Rustam Junushov, has not affected prices for the end consumer; however, it has contributed to an increase in tax revenues and the fiscalization of the sector. As he reported on the radio, since 2022, flour prices have remained stable. Junushov noted that previously, smuggled flour was cheaper due to the absence of VAT payments, with the price difference reaching 2.5–3 soms. This allowed for market
Maduro's wife has also been captured During a major military operation, according to statements from Donald Trump, the President of the United States, the capture and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro along with his wife took place. This information was disseminated through his social media and official statements from American representatives.
In the city of Osh, a traffic accident occurred in which an 18-year-old driver became the cause of a tragedy that claimed the life of a young passenger. According to preliminary data, the incident took place on the night of January 1 to January 2, 2026.
The U.S. State Department has announced the introduction of a fourth level of travel threat to Russia and strongly recommended that its citizens refrain from traveling to the country. Americans currently in Russia are advised to "leave immediately." This recommendation is posted on the official website of the department. Among the reasons for Washington's concern are the ongoing military actions between Russia and Ukraine, the arbitrary enforcement of Russian laws, as well as the
As a result of recent modifications, an average cargo ship from China has been transformed into a combat platform for modern strike drones. A modular electromagnetic catapult (EMALS) has been installed on its deck, designed for launching aircraft-like unmanned aerial vehicles. This was reported by The War Zone based on recent photographs from the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai. Previously, this vessel was used as an "arsenal ship," housing about 60 container launch systems for
- During his working trip to the Kemin district, Azamat Osmonov visited a site where sand and gravel extraction was taking place in the bed of the Chu River, on the southern side of the village of Altymysh. This was reported by the press service of the presidential representative in the Chui region. During the visit, it was established that the work was being carried out by an economic entity that had permission to develop an area of only 0.10 hectares. However, the actual scale of extraction
According to the information from the agency, from January to October 2025, 207 tons of frozen fish were imported from Norway, with a total value of $726 thousand. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, the import volume exceeded 680 tons, and its value reached $2.3 million, indicating a significant decrease in supplies. The main countries importing fish to Kyrgyzstan:
According to the analytical forecast of the Central Bank, it is expected that by the end of 2025, the economy of Kyrgyzstan will grow by more than 10%. Over the past three years, the real growth of the gross domestic product has remained at no less than 9% per year, as reported by Bloomberg. The main drivers of this growth have been the development of tourism, construction, increased domestic consumption, and re-export of goods from China. The economy is also influenced by geopolitical aspects
The National Opera and Ballet Theater named after Abdylas Maldybaev has acquired a new Steinway & Sons piano, which costs 25 million soms. This information was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Culture
According to information provided by Euronews, the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.5. The epicenter was located near the city of San Marcos, not far from the popular resort of Acapulco on the Pacific coast. The depth of the focus was about 35 kilometers. After some time, Claudia Sheinbaum resumed the briefing and reported that, according to preliminary data, there were no serious damages observed.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported the prevention of a terrorist act planned in North Carolina for New Year's. This information was announced at a press conference on January 2, as reported by NBC News. During the investigation, 18-year-old Christian Sterdivant, who lives in the suburb of Charlotte, Mint Hill, was arrested. He has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. According to the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice,
According to the data from the Federal Center for the Development of Export of Agricultural Products "Agroexport," in the 11 months of 2025, Russia exported 9 thousand tons of pickled cucumbers and gherkins with vinegar. The total value of these shipments amounted to nearly 12 million dollars. The countries that made up the top five largest importers were distributed as follows: