The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) recently announced their intention to sink the Chinese aircraft carrier "Fujian." The leading Japanese newspaper "Sankei Shimbun" quoted a JSDF representative who noted that if the "Fujian" were to engage in military actions alongside the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) in the Taiwan Strait, Japanese and American forces would be able to destroy it.
In the East Kazakhstan region, there has been an increase in the number of cases of ARVI. According to the department of sanitary and epidemiological control, 25 cases of Hong Kong flu have been laboratory confirmed. According to Evgeny Pivovarov, the deputy head of the department, since the beginning of the season, 63,035 cases of ARVI have been registered in the region, of which 38,673 are children under 14 years old. This is a 15.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. All
Today, November 22, the qualifying round of the Asian Cup in football (U17) starts in Bishkek in Group B. Six teams will participate in the competition, playing 15 matches at stadiums in Bishkek and Besh-Kungay.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a meeting where it reviewed cases of violations of election campaigning among candidates, as well as a case related to the insult of one of the election participants. This was reported on the official website of the commission. According to information from the CEC, fines were imposed on three candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh: Emilbek Abdykadyrov from constituency No. 22, Nurkan Koichumanova from constituency No. 12, and Zhyrgalbek Samatov
Photo by the organizers. The flag of Kyrgyzstan at the closing ceremony of the Games In the recently concluded Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia, the Kyrgyzstan team took 14th place in the overall standings. This was reported on the official website of the competition. The Kyrgyzstan team managed to win 4 gold and 4 silver medals, as well as 11 bronze awards.
The deadline for taxi license checks has been extended to February 1, 2026, according to information provided by the Department of Road Safety of the Osh region. Previously, taxi drivers expressed dissatisfaction due to significant queues at the GUOBDD (State Traffic Safety Department) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which hindered many from obtaining their licenses within the established timeframe.
Alexey Goncharenko published 28 points of the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine. However, US officials have not yet confirmed that this document is authentic. According to information provided by the RBC publication, the peace plan covers key aspects such as Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial issues signed with Russia in 2022, nuclear armament, and Moscow's frozen assets.
The National Basketball Association has gained a new record-breaking star: LeBron James, forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, has completed his 23rd season in his career, making him the holder of the record for the most seasons in the league. With this achievement, he surpassed Vince Carter, who retired after 22 years of playing.
During the specified period, the country will be hit by rain, snow, blizzards, and fog. In some regions, there may be ice and strong gusts of wind reaching up to 25 meters per second. Meteorologists indicate that the air temperature in most of Kazakhstan is gradually decreasing. At night, in the northern regions, the temperature may drop to 10 degrees below zero, while during the day it is expected to be around zero. In the south of the country, a decrease in temperature will also begin,
According to the statistics department of the Eurasian Economic Commission, since the beginning of 2024, there has been a significant increase in housing construction in Kyrgyzstan – by 34.3 percent compared to the same period last year. From January to September, 1.3 million square meters of residential space were put into operation in the country. Kyrgyzstan and Armenia demonstrated the highest growth rates among the countries of the Eurasian Union.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Orozobek Toktomambetov, became a bronze medalist at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Saudi Arabia. The athlete's performance took place on November 21 in the 74 kg freestyle wrestling category.
Fruit prices: bananas cost 110-160 soms per kilogram, mandarins — 90-160 soms, pineapples — 200 soms, oranges — 150-180 soms. Persimmons are also available at the market, their bright fruits attracting the attention of buyers. Persimmons coming from southern Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan cost between 55 and 130 soms per kilogram, depending on their size and variety.
According to the Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU), the qualifying matches for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, which will take place in 2026, will be held in Kyrgyzstan. The competitions will be organized in the capital of the republic, Bishkek, from November 22 to 30 of this year.
From November 19 to 21, a seminar was held at the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University named after K.I. Skryabin, dedicated to issues of enhancing the potential of higher education in climate-optimized agriculture in Central Asia. This event was organized as part of the Asian Development Bank's initiative aimed at developing green skills in the context of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. Representatives from Wageningen University (Netherlands) and agricultural
Recently, an International competition "Dad, Mom, and I - a Technical Family" took place in Kyrgyzstan, organized by the National Children's Engineering and Technical Academy NDITA "Altyn Tuyun". The event gathered 20 teams consisting of parents and children, showcasing how engineering skills can unite generations. Farida Kasymova, the director of the Young Technicians Station of the Lenin District, spoke about the event. According to Kasymova, the competition
In Bishkek, at the gym of secondary school No. 17, the autumn basketball tournament "Orange Autumn" was held for boys born in 2008-2010. Six teams participated in this competition, including the team from the children's and youth sports school of the Jayil district. The team consisted of students from Poltava secondary school and was coached by Rasulbek Begaliev.
Katrin De Boll, the executive director of Europol, stated that modern criminal groups manipulate children, using them to commit serious crimes. “These are not just minor offenses; these are major criminal acts,” she noted in an interview with POLITICO and Welt. De Boll also cited a case where a boy was instructed to kill his younger sister, which he did. “This is extremely cruel; we have never encountered anything like this,” she added. Furthermore, she pointed out that some states and
In the Chui region, in the city of Tokmok, a traffic accident occurred involving a Hyundai Palisade SUV and a Honda Civic sedan. According to eyewitness accounts, the accident took place on November 21 at around 15:15 at the intersection of Soviet and Victory streets.
On November 22, the press service of the capital's police reported on the operational and preventive measure "Thief" being conducted in Bishkek. During the raid, more than 40 individuals were detained on suspicion of committing various thefts.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention for Ukraine to accept the American peace plan by Thursday, November 27, stating that Thanksgiving would be the "optimal moment" for reaching an agreement. He noted that Ukraine is "losing territory," while Vladimir Putin "is not inclined to continue the war," which creates suitable conditions for ending the conflict.
// State Duma of the Russian Federation According to Muzaev, the main obstacles to enrollment were the low level of Russian language proficiency and errors in documentation. "Only 19% of children were able to pass the necessary tests and provide documents," he noted. "More than 80% of applicants could not meet these requirements," he added. Starting April 1, 2025, all migrant children will be required to take a Russian language proficiency test to enroll in educational
Autumn planting work has begun
At a recent meeting of the Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic, the results of an audit conducted at the State Agency for the Control of the Production and Circulation of Ethyl Alcohol and Alcoholic Products, as well as at the State Enterprise "Kara-Baltin Alcohol Plant," were reviewed. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.
In Kyrgyzstan, law enforcement agencies detained a man who called for mass riots. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to the information received, a 25-year-old citizen named S.T., born in 1998, expressed ideas about changing the government through riots.
There is currently no information on the reasons for the search
In the Naryn region, in the village of Lahol, the implementation of the new sports complex project is actively ongoing. The Ministry of Construction reports that the funding is being provided from the republican budget, and the total amount allocated for this project is 57 million soms.
An agricultural fair was held in the Jeti-Oguz district. According to the district agricultural development management, local farmers and producers presented their agricultural products at the fair.
An interesting literary quiz is being prepared in Bishkek, dedicated to the outstanding writer Chinghiz Aitmatov. This event will combine facts about his biography, key works, adaptations, and famous characters created by the author.
One of the most memorable events at the beginning of the academic year took place at the "Povod" club — the solemn Dedication Ceremony for first-year students of the I. Razakov Kyrgyz State Technical University, as reported on the university's official website.
The Open Eurasian Film Award "Diamond Butterfly" has announced the list of films that have been nominated for consideration by the expert council. This list includes 34 films, as reported by TASS. “The competition includes works from countries that share common cultural and spiritual traditions. The films were submitted by countries such as Russia, China, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Serbia, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Cuba, Senegal, South Africa, Pakistan, Belarus,
According to BBC information, Trump showed a positive attitude, noting that he and Mamdani have "more in common than he could have assumed." He also added: "We both wish for a successful future for our beloved city." Mamdani, who advocates democratic socialism and stands for the rights of minorities and immigrants, previously won a convincing victory in the mayoral elections in early November. In contrast, Trump had urged voters to support his party mate Andrew Cuomo, whom
The coldest November 22 in the history of Bishkek (then Frunze) was recorded in 1960. This information was provided by the resource "Weather and Climate." The temperature that day dropped to -21.7 degrees.
On November 22, the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the October District reported the detention of a woman suspected of bribing voters. The incident occurred on November 20, when one of the residents of the Kok-Zhar microdistrict contacted the police. He reported that the chairwoman of the homeowners' association came to his home around five o'clock in the evening and handed his wife a campaign leaflet in support of a candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh. Inside the
On November 24, a remote power disconnection will be carried out in Bishkek for more than 5,000 subscribers who have outstanding debts. This was reported by the local electric network company. To avoid disconnections, subscribers are strongly advised to pay their electricity bills on time.
As of November 3, there are 6,341 individuals registered with probation authorities, according to information posted on the Open Data portal. The structure of this number by types of probation is as follows:
Azamat Aitbaev is a craftsman who earns a living by weaving baskets from twigs. Resident of the village of Samarkandek in the Batken region, Azamat Aitbaev has been weaving baskets from twigs for 15 years and makes a living from it. This village faces problems with water supply, which has led many people to move to the city, increasing the number of unemployed.
Uchral Nyam-Osor speaks after winning the election for the chairman of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP) Are these changes the beginning of a new era for the ruling party, or are they just empty promises of reform? The internal walls of the "Buyan-Uhaa" Sports Palace in Ulaanbaatar, previously chilled by the November cold, were filled with the noise of 2200 delegates of the Mongolian People's Party (MPP), the ruling party in Mongolia. The MPP congress, held on November 15
In Kerben, located in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, the construction of a school for 275 students has begun, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Construction. Funding for the project is provided from the republican budget, and the total cost of construction is 188 million soms.
In Tokmok, in the third microdistrict, work is actively underway on the construction of a new sports complex. According to the Ministry of Construction, the total area of this facility will be 1,320 square meters.
Illustrative photo The World Health Organization reported that by mid-2026, its staff will be reduced by 22%. This decision is related to the fact that the US administration has decided to withdraw from the WHO, which in turn leads to a cessation of funding. The United States was the main donor to the WHO, providing about 18% of its total funding. In the absence of these funds, the organization will have to cut 2,371 employees by June 2026. The cuts will involve both layoffs and retirements or
In Bishkek, at the main mosque "Imam Sarakhsi," the first meeting for the hajy bashchylars — leaders of groups of pilgrims representing the Issyk-Kul, Naryn, Talas, Chui regions, and the city of Bishkek — took place on November 20. The meeting was led by Zholdoshbek Abdildaev, the deputy mufti and chairman of the organizing committee for Hajj-2026. He expressed hope for successful activities for all participants and emphasized the importance of the responsibility that group leaders
At Stanford School of Medicine, a method has been developed that can completely prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes or even reverse its progression in mice. This has been made possible through a combination of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and pancreatic islet cell transplantation. The article published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI) emphasizes that the new immune system, formed from both donor and recipient cells, successfully halted the autoimmune attack on
The Indian fighter Tejas crashed on November 21 during a "Barrel Roll" maneuver at the Dubai Airshow. According to the Indian Air Force command, the pilot was unable to eject and died. An investigation is currently underway to determine the causes of the tragedy. Fortunately, there were no casualties among the spectators.
In the village of Ak-Tal, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, a new kindergarten has been built with a budget of 77 million soms. According to the Ministry of Construction, the funding for the project was provided by the republican budget.
The administration of Yugra has decided to expand the list of professions for which hiring migrants with work patents is prohibited. Starting from January 1 of next year, this ban will apply to 27 types of activities, including traditional industries. This information was reported by TASS, citing Governor Ruslan Kukharuk. The governor noted: “A draft document has already been prepared by my colleagues. We need to protect the labor market in Yugra, and therefore we are adding five more types of
The Supreme Court of Turkey ruled the husband guilty in a divorce case due to his activity on social media, where he "liked" photos of other women. The court ordered him to pay 500,000 lira (equivalent to over 1 million soms) as compensation, as well as to pay monthly alimony. This was reported by the Habertürk TV channel. The wife initiated the legal proceedings in the Supreme Court, justifying her claims by her husband's behavior, including his disrespectful attitude towards
The Republican Specialized Music School-Boarding School named after Mukash Abdrayev is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The anniversary concert ceremony will take place on November 25 at 15:00 in the Great Hall of the Kyrgyz National Philharmonic named after Toktogul Satylganov. Participating in the concert will be the symphony, folk, wind, and chamber orchestras of the school, as well as the choir. The audience will be able to enjoy both classical and national works performed by
