Russia's special representative for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, noted in an interview with the RIA Novosti agency that there is a likelihood of radicalized individuals among the migrants, which creates additional risks.
According to information from Air Astana, there were also delays of flights from Almaty on the night of January 3 to 4, which were related to takeoff restrictions due to freezing fog and visibility not exceeding 150 meters. On January 4, rotational delays continue, and there are changes in the flight schedule due to adverse weather conditions in the capital, Astana.
In an interview with "Vecherniy Bishkek", Liu Jiangping, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of China to Kyrgyzstan, discussed the "heated" atmosphere in the Taiwan Strait, outlined the red lines in relations with the United States, and noted China's support from many countries, including Kyrgyzstan, on issues of national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Response to the attack on American troops in December During the operation, the air forces of the UK and France targeted tunnels believed to lead to an underground ammunition and explosives depot of the terrorist group "Islamic State" in the mountains near Palmyra, Syria, according to DW.
In his statement, Trump emphasized: “We are there and will remain until a real transfer of power occurs. We will effectively manage the situation.” He also noted that if necessary, the American military is ready to deliver more powerful strikes against Venezuela, although the president believes this may not be needed.
// Trump's Account Donald Trump shared an image of Nicolás Maduro, who was detained. “Here’s Nicolás Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima aircraft carrier,” Trump wrote in his post.
In various parts of Venezuela, actions to dismantle posters depicting Nicolás Maduro have intensified. This is happening against the backdrop of reports of his capture by the United States, which is causing a sense of joy among local residents regarding the fall of the current regime. Social media has been filled with videos showing Maduro's portraits being taken down from building facades and other street structures. At the same time, in the capital, Caracas, supporters of the president
Maduro Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, is accused of organizing narco-terrorism and importing cocaine. Additionally, he is charged with crimes related to the possession of firearms and explosives, as well as conspiracy to store them against the United States. Pam Bondi noted: “Soon they will answer to American justice on U.S. soil in the appropriate courts.”
// K. Kjeldsen (GEUS) Specialists from the University of Ottawa have presented the most comprehensive 3D models of temperature conditions at significant depths beneath Greenland to date. The research results, published on the university's website, show that the heat beneath the ice sheet is distributed unevenly. This phenomenon is related to the ancient volcanic origin of the region through which Greenland once passed. As part of this project, scientists worked in tandem with colleagues
According to Pam Bondi, Maduro and Flores are accused of organizing "narcoterrorism," smuggling cocaine into the U.S., as well as illegal possession of weapons and explosives with the intent to direct them against the United States. These charges were filed in the federal court for the Southern District of New York. Bondi also emphasized that "they will soon appear before American courts on U.S. territory."
Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and his wife Cilia Flores were arrested during a nighttime special operation while they were in their home. This information was disclosed by CNN, citing two sources. According to the network, the operation was carried out by fighters from the elite American unit Delta Force. Maduro and Flores were arrested in the middle of the night, taken from their bedroom while they were asleep.
By the evening of January 3, the situation in Venezuela reached a critical point amid reports of a U.S. military operation that could involve strikes on the country's territory and a potential capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Currently, the information is contradictory, data on possible casualties is being clarified, and the reaction from the international community is becoming increasingly active. The editorial team of Kaktus.media has gathered the latest information on the events.
On Friday, January 2, in his evening video address, Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Mykhailo Fedorov, who currently holds the position of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, may become the new Minister of Defense. This appointment will follow the resignation of Denys Shmyhal, as reported by Deutsche Welle. The President emphasized that Fedorov has achieved significant success in developing the "drone line" and digitizing public services, making him a
China has converted a medium cargo ship into a combat vessel capable of carrying modern strike drones. A modular electromagnetic catapult (EMALS) has been installed on the ship, designed for launching fixed-wing drones. This information appeared in The War Zone publication, based on new photographs taken at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai. Previously, this vessel served as an "arsenal ship," housing around 60 container launch systems, radar systems, and close-in defense
According to information provided by NBC News, on Friday, January 2, FBI representatives announced a thwarted terrorist attack at a press conference. During the investigation, 18-year-old Christian Sterdivant from Mint Hill, a suburb of Charlotte, was arrested. The young man has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice clarified that his actions were inspired by the ideology of the Islamic State (IS).
As reported by Deutsche Welle, the decision to begin collecting signatures for a vote on the resignation of Okamura was made against the backdrop of his New Year's speech, in which he sharply criticized the military aid provided to Ukraine. In his speech, Okamura claimed that the money allocated to support Czech pensioners, disabled individuals, and families with children should not be spent on purchasing weapons and sending them "to a continuing senseless war." He also accused
Christopher Landau, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, announced on social media platform X that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, will be tried. "This is a new phase for Venezuela! The tyrant has been overthrown. Now he will be held accountable for his actions," Landau added. Senator Mike Lee also commented on the situation, noting that he spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He reported that American military personnel detained Maduro for judicial proceedings on
A powerful earthquake struck the southern and central parts of Mexico, causing the country's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, to interrupt her first press briefing of the new year. This was reported by Euronews. Experts assessed the magnitude of the tremors at 6.5. The epicenter was located near the city of San Marcos, close to the resort of Acapulco on the Pacific coast, at a depth of about 35 kilometers.
Maduro's wife has also been captured During a significant military operation, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, American forces captured Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, and his wife, taking them out of the country. This information was disseminated through his social media accounts and confirmed by U.S. officials.
In his statement, Trump said: "The United States of America has successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its president Nicolas Maduro, who was captured and evacuated along with his wife." This move has not yet received comments from the official authorities in Caracas. Additionally, Trump announced a press conference where he plans to discuss the results of the operation. It will take place at 11:00 local time in Florida (22:00 Bishkek time).
According to expectations, the final sales figures will be published on January 2. BYD reported a 28% increase in sales of its electric vehicles, reaching 2.26 million units. At the same time, Tesla has not yet disclosed its data for 2025. On December 29, Tesla made a forecast expecting sales of about 1.6 million vehicles, which represents a decrease of approximately 8% compared to 2024. This indicates a second consecutive annual decline, according to CNBC data.
According to information provided by Trump, Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and taken out of Venezuela. The operation was organized in cooperation with U.S. law enforcement agencies. A detailed press conference on this matter is scheduled for 11:00 at the Mar-a-Lago residence.
Entry may be denied in the absence of insurance Starting from January 1, 2026, every foreigner planning to visit Georgia will be required to provide a valid health insurance policy. This policy must cover the entire duration of their stay in the country and have a minimum coverage amount of 300,000 Georgian Lari, which is approximately 11,100 US dollars as of today.
Martial law in the country was declared as a result of recent events. According to Maduro, the United States aims to seize Venezuela's strategic resources, including oil and mineral wealth, and is attempting to undermine the country's political independence through forceful methods. The president also reported that explosions occurred in the capital Caracas, as well as in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira.
Illustrative photo Kazhydromet reports that in the coming days, Kazakhstan is expecting a cyclone that will move from the Mediterranean Sea. As a result, snowfall with blizzards is forecasted for most of the country, while rain and snow are possible in the west, south, and southeast. According to the forecast, on January 3, heavy snowfall is expected in the northwest, and on January 5, precipitation will intensify in the southeast. Icy conditions, fog, and gusty winds are also predicted across
In the southern part of the city, near a significant military base, there was a power outage. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly mentioned the possibility of conducting ground operations in Venezuela. Washington is increasing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro to force his resignation, using various methods, including expanding sanctions, increasing U.S. military presence in the region, and more than two dozen attacks on vessels suspected of drug smuggling in the Pacific Ocean and
// From social networks Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that Caracas is under attack. He stated: “Caracas is currently under attack. Notify the whole world: Venezuela is under attack! There is a rocket bombardment. An urgent meeting of the Organization of American States and the UN is necessary.”
The discussion about switching to the use of national currencies between Russia and Turkey may provide a solution to the existing problems with bank transfers. This was reported by a source close to the Turkish government, as conveyed by RIA Novosti.
On the night of January 3, explosions were heard in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. This has been reported by agencies such as Associated Press and Reuters. According to media reports, planes flying at low altitude were spotted in the sky over the city, and at least one smoking object was observed. In the southern part of Caracas, near a major military base, a power outage occurred. According to Associated Press, at least seven explosions were recorded. Venezuelan officials have not yet
The process of winding down the industry related to dog meat farming is actively ongoing in South Korea. According to official data, after the adoption of a law for the phased ban on dog meat, 1204 out of 1537 specialized farms have already ceased to exist, which accounts for approximately 78% of the total number.
Kyrylo Budanov // Office of the President of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the start of an internal reboot aimed at strengthening state resilience. Among the key appointments: Kyrylo Budanov has become the new head of the Office of the President, with his main efforts focused on security issues and the negotiation process.
Yoon Suk Yeol Yoon Suk Yeol is under investigation on charges related to rebellion and other offenses. In July 2025, he was re-arrested on charges of obstructing justice. According to South Korean law, the maximum period of detention during the first-instance trial is six months; however, the court may extend this period if new charges arise. It is expected that the former president will be detained again for another six months.
The first magnetic storm of the new year 2026 has begun on Earth. According to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory, this phenomenon was recorded on January 2 at around 11:00 PM Moscow time. Like most similar storms, it has a planetary nature. The forecast for the storm was made the day before when geomagnetic indices began to rise due to the influx of plasma ejected into space as a result of the M7.1 solar flare that occurred on December 31, just before the new year. Thus, Earth received a response
The event featured competitions in mathematics and natural sciences for students of primary and secondary schools, as well as cultural activities and excursions were organized. ALDAR Battulga ALDAR Battulga, a student of the International Mathematics Centre, demonstrated outstanding abilities at the Southeast Asian International Olympiad held in Osaka from December 19 to 22, 2025, and won:
By 2026, the country will acquire nine new aircraft According to the press service of the government of Kazakhstan, by the end of 2026, the acquisition of nine new aircraft is expected, which will increase the total fleet to approximately 118 units and enhance transport capacity.
A group of researchers from New York University, Oxford, the World Bank, and Ben-Gurion University has introduced a new AI system that can predict the unemployment rate in the U.S. two weeks before the official data is released. The results of their work were published in the journal PNAS Nexus. The system, named JoblessBERT, is trained to analyze Twitter (X) posts where users report job losses. Unlike traditional methods that look for specific phrases, this neural network is capable of
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, announced his intention to propose Kyrylo Budanov, the head of military intelligence, to lead the Office of the President. According to Zelensky, in the current circumstances, the most important issues for the country remain security, the development of Defense Forces, and diplomatic negotiations. The President emphasized that the Office should focus on addressing these tasks.
In American news, it has been reported that actor and musician Will Smith has found himself at the center of a scandal. According to court documents, a lawsuit has been filed against him, accusing him of sexual harassment, as reported by Fox News. It soon became known that Smith himself also initiated legal proceedings. Will Smith. Photo taken from rollingstone.com. The lawsuit was filed by Brian King Joseph, who previously performed with Smith during a concert tour. He claims that he faced
The version of a terrorist act has been rejected by the authorities On New Year's Eve, a tragedy occurred at the Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. The Attorney General of the Valais canton, Beatrice Pilloud, announced at a press conference that the prosecution does not consider the incident a terrorist act. The main version of the investigation is arson, and the possibility of negligent handling of pyrotechnics is also being considered.
The bank was closed for the Christmas holidays In Gelsenkirchen (North Rhine-Westphalia), thieves took advantage of the closure of the Sparkasse savings bank during the Christmas holidays and broke into the underground vault. They tunneled in by drilling a hole through the concrete wall from a neighboring parking lot.
According to information provided on January 1 by the agency representing the musicians, BTS plans to return with a new album on March 20, 2026, and will then begin a world tour. As reported by The Straits Times, this will be the group's first release in over three years. The reason for the pause in musical activity was the mandatory military service that all members of the group, except for Suga, who was called up last, had to complete. Currently, all other members of the group have
According to information provided by Michael Nichols, Vice President of SpaceX for Starlink technologies, the Starlink satellite system will be moved to a lower orbit of about 480 kilometers in 2026, instead of the current 550 kilometers. This decision aims to improve safety in space and reduce the likelihood of collisions. Nichols noted on his Twitter (X) that lowering the orbit will result in a denser arrangement of Starlink satellites, which, in turn, will decrease the risk of collisions
The vessel named Fitburg was en route from St. Petersburg to Haifa. Border guards boarded the ship around 11 AM, approximately six hours after the first reports of cable damage. As a result of the operation, 14 crew members were detained, including citizens of Russia. According to police information, the ship was found with its anchor dropped into the sea. Heikki Kopperoinen, the deputy head of the Helsinki police, reported that a helicopter recorded the vessel dragging its anchor along the
In his message on the social network Truth Social, Trump noted that if the Iranian authorities begin to use force and kill participants in peaceful protests, the U.S. will be ready to intervene. The president did not specify what measures might be taken, but emphasized that Washington is "ready for action".
In accordance with the presidential decree aimed at supporting the economy and meeting the population's needs for certain goods, in 2026-2027, imported charging stations for electric vehicles, as well as their components and equipment for service infrastructure, will also be exempt from duties. Additionally, for two years, there will be no duties on spare parts for weaving and spinning machines used in sericulture. The tax exemption also applies to mulberry seeds and seedlings, as well as
According to Euronews, the decision to postpone the increase in tariffs on imported furniture and to reduce duties on Italian pasta was made after several months of negotiations. Donald Trump decided to ease measures for two industries: pasta and furniture. The Italian side noted that the U.S. significantly reduced previously proposed tariffs, which could have reached 90% for some pasta manufacturers.
As of October 1, 2025, Kazakhstan's external debt amounted to $171.4 billion, having increased by $6.7 billion since the beginning of the year. The National Bank reported that over nine months, the growth of the debt was supported by balance of payments operations totaling $5.3 billion. Additionally, $1.4 billion was added due to changes in exchange rates, values, and other factors. The regulator emphasized that nearly 87.8% of the external debt consists of long-term obligations with
The development of a new bill in France, according to information from Le Monde, is aimed at protecting children from potential threats associated with excessive use of internet platforms. In particular, it addresses risks such as "inappropriate content," cyberbullying, and sleep issues. The bill includes two main provisions: the first prohibits "the provision of social networking services to children under 15 years old," and the second introduces a ban on the use of mobile