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The South Korean Prosecutor's Office accused former President Yoon Suk-yeol of aiding North Korea.
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The South Korean Prosecutor's Office accused former President Yoon Suk-yeol of aiding North Korea.

Yoon Suk-yeol According to investigative authorities, the former president ordered the launch of a drone to strike Pyongyang in October of last year. The purpose of this action was allegedly to provoke North Korea into aggression and create a pretext for declaring martial law. The downed drone, the prosecution claims, led to a leak of military information. According to information provided by "Yonhap," the charge of aiding North Korea does not require evidence of collusion with that

10.11.2025, 12:34
Super Typhoon "Fung-Wong": Evacuations Underway in the Philippines
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Super Typhoon "Fung-Wong": Evacuations Underway in the Philippines

The Philippines is preparing for the arrival of Super Typhoon 'Fung-Wong,' with wind speeds reaching 230 km/h. In light of the impending threat, the country's authorities are closing educational institutions and government offices, as well as canceling numerous flights. According to DW, nearly a million residents have already been evacuated as part of the typhoon preparations. According to Rafaelito Alejandro, the deputy head of the emergency management agency, as of November 9,

10.11.2025, 12:28
Incidents

Kudret Taychabarov Sent to Pretrial Detention Center No. 1 Until December 30 in Organized Crime Group Case

By the decision of the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek, Kudret Taichabarov will remain in detention center No. 1 until December 30. This information was confirmed by the court's press service. Taichabarov is accused under part 2 of article 261 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, which pertains to the creation or participation in an organized criminal group.

10.11.2025, 12:17
Kazakhstan Announced Russia's Readiness to Lift Restrictions for Freight Carriers
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Kazakhstan Announced Russia's Readiness to Lift Restrictions for Freight Carriers

Illustrative photo The press service noted: “The Russian side has confirmed its readiness to facilitate the prompt resolution of the issue regarding the return of the previous stay duration for Kazakh drivers engaged in international transportation, up to 180 days.” As of January 1, 2025, changes regarding the stay duration of foreign citizens without registration came into effect in Russia — it was reduced to 90 days. These changes affect all foreigners arriving in the country without visas,

10.11.2025, 12:04
Local news

"Shaitan Ordered," or The Case of Aizirek Topchubaeva, Which "Died" in the Police

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 23-year-old Aizirek Topchubaeva in the Osh region has reached a dead end, according to her relatives who contacted the editorial office of 24.kg. The family expresses deep concern: the results of the forensic examination, which they believe refute the suicide version, remain ignored by the investigator. At the same time, according to the relatives, the family of the deceased's husband is behaving provocatively. They are

10.11.2025, 12:04
In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is celebrated: the number of researchers is growing, half are women
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In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is celebrated: the number of researchers is growing, half are women

Today, Kyrgyzstan celebrates Science Day, which is held annually in November, according to a government decree adopted on January 14, 2002. This was reported by the National Statistical Committee. The foundations of science in the country were laid in 1943 with the establishment of a branch of the USSR Academy of Sciences. In December 1954, the Academy of Sciences of the Kirghiz SSR was founded on its basis. At that time, it employed 203 researchers, including 12 doctors and 83 candidates of

10.11.2025, 12:03
Local news

The Osh Center Will Be Relocated. Zhenishbek Toktorbaev Revealed Where the Heart of the City Will Be Now

The mayor of Osh, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, announced plans to relocate the city center to the area near the village of Japalak. On November 7, the opening of Kokum-Biy Street took place in Osh after the completion of its renovation. The work began in September of last year, but due to unfavorable weather conditions, it had to be paused and resumed only in the spring. As a result of the reconstruction, the length of the road increased to 3.6 kilometers, and the width reached 13 meters. This road

10.11.2025, 12:00
Ecology

In Toktogul, poachers were fined for illegal fishing

In Toktogul, individuals engaged in illegal fishing were detained, as reported by Durusbek Zalimbekov, head of the Jalal-Abad regional office of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. According to him, during the operation, nets found in the reservoir were destroyed.

10.11.2025, 11:59
Two more candidates have submitted a statement of withdrawal from participation in the upcoming elections for the deputies of the ЖК.
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Two more candidates have submitted a statement of withdrawal from participation in the upcoming elections for the deputies of the ЖК.

During today's broadcast on Birinchi Radio, member of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Uzarbek Zylkibaev announced that two more candidates have decided not to participate in the upcoming elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic. Zylkibaev noted that a total of 589 citizens submitted applications to participate in the elections. Of these, 467 were registered as candidates, while 122 nominees were denied for various reasons. Some of them voluntarily

10.11.2025, 11:57
In the Tonsky District, the population of white yaks is increasing
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In the Tonsky District, the population of white yaks is increasing

Farmers in the Ton district are actively working on increasing the population of white yaks. Every year, they focus on preserving and improving the breed, avoiding the slaughter of animals for meat. The meat, milk, and hides of white yaks are of high quality and have export potential. One of the outstanding farmers in the region is a local livestock breeder who has been engaged in breeding these animals for ten years. His farm houses many white yaks, and he is actively working on improving

10.11.2025, 11:48
Musk allowed for the disappearance of money in the future
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Musk allowed for the disappearance of money in the future

The founder of Tesla, billionaire Elon Musk, expressed the opinion that money may cease to exist in the future. This was reported by the publication "Vedomosti". During a shareholders' meeting, he made a prediction about the possible disappearance of money. "Perhaps in the future, there will be no money at all. Or, if they remain, their value will be measured in watts. For example, how much energy can be obtained from electricity," he noted.

10.11.2025, 11:46
Local news

In the eastern part of Bishkek, there will be no water on November 11.

In Bishkek, in its eastern part, a temporary water supply shutdown is expected on November 11. The press service of the city administration informed that from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, the supply of drinking water to residential buildings, educational institutions such as schools and kindergartens, as well as medical facilities and other socially significant objects, including industrial ones, will be suspended. The area affected by the shutdown includes Dostoevsky, Ankara, Auezov streets and runs

10.11.2025, 11:44
Local news

The Council of Judges submitted proposals for optimizing the structure of courts and the number of judges

The Council of Judges held its regular meeting on November 6, during which current issues included in the agenda were discussed. During the meeting, participants reviewed the conclusion of the Commission on the Analysis and Optimization of the Structure of the Judicial System and the Number of Judges, dated October 31, 2025. After the discussion, the Council of Judges decided to send the relevant recommendations to the Chairman of the Supreme Court for further coordination.

10.11.2025, 11:38
The World Sambo Championship in Bishkek has concluded – results
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The World Sambo Championship in Bishkek has concluded – results

From November 7 to 9, the World Sambo Championship took place in Bishkek. This information was announced by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, the tournament featured the best sambists from around the world competing for 31 sets of medals in various categories: sports sambo, combat sambo, and sambo for the visually impaired. On the third and final day of the competition, winners were determined in ten weight categories.

10.11.2025, 11:37
Exchange rates in commercial banks on November 10
Economy

Exchange rates in commercial banks on November 10

As of November 10 of this year, the exchange rates for foreign currency set by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan are as follows: The dollar maintains its stability, while the euro and the ruble have significantly appreciated.

10.11.2025, 11:36
Exclusive

In the Kara-Suy District, officials from the State Institution "Cadastre" illegally allocated land to a government employee — the court issued a verdict

According to data from the State Register of Judicial Acts, this case involves A.F.A., the chief specialist in cadastral surveying at the Kara-Suu branch of "Cadastre," S.Z.B., a registrar of the same branch, O.P.A., and H.N.A., a land management specialist of the Shark ayil okmotu. According to the investigation, A.F.A., O.P.A., and H.N.A., having previously agreed, together with J.S. and unidentified individuals, forged decision No. 289 of the Shark ayil okmotu, dated April 2, 2007,

10.11.2025, 11:33
Local news

Early Elections: 5.2 Candidates Compete for One Parliamentary Seat

In the upcoming early elections for the Jogorku Kenesh, it has been revealed that an average of 5.2 candidates are vying for each deputy seat. This information was announced by Uzarbek Zhilkybaev, a member of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, on the air of "Birinchi Radio." Zhilkybaev noted that the total number of citizens expressing a desire to participate in the elections is 589. However, only 467 of them were registered as candidates.

10.11.2025, 11:32
In the Chui Region, 80 hectares of land have been returned to state ownership.
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In the Chui Region, 80 hectares of land have been returned to state ownership.

html In the territory of the Chui region, in the Issyk-Ata district, 80 hectares of land have been returned to state ownership. This was reported by the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to information from the SCNS, during the investigation, facts of extortion of funds from some businessmen for financing the activities of organized criminal groups, as well as the legalization of income obtained illegally, were revealed.

10.11.2025, 11:31
Rosstat reported an increase in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel at the beginning of November
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Rosstat reported an increase in prices for gasoline and diesel fuel at the beginning of November

In the gasoline segment, it should be noted that the price for AI-92 has remained stable at 62.37 rubles per liter. At the same time, AI-95 gasoline has increased by 2 kopecks and now costs 67.48 rubles, while AI-98 and more expensive grades have risen in price by 43 kopecks, reaching 87.69 rubles per liter. According to Rosstat, price increases were recorded in 43 regions of the country. The most significant increase in prices is observed in the Republic of Tuva, as well as in the Khabarovsk

10.11.2025, 11:25
U.S. Senators Agree to End the Longest Government Shutdown in History
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U.S. Senators Agree to End the Longest Government Shutdown in History

The bill will now be sent to the House of Representatives. After its approval, the document must receive the signature of U.S. President Donald Trump, which may take several days. According to a report from Politico, this bill will serve as the foundation for a new budget plan that will provide funding for several key agencies for the entire fiscal year. In particular, funds will be allocated to the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Veterans

10.11.2025, 11:25
Ecology

Toktogul Reservoir Cleared of 1300 Meters of Synthetic Fishing Nets

On November 8, employees of the Jalal-Abad Regional Department of the Ecological Supervision Service conducted an operation to clean the Toktogul Reservoir of 1300 meters of illegally installed synthetic fishing nets. According to information provided by the Ecological Supervision Service, the fish that ended up in these nets were successfully returned to the water body. The seized synthetic nets are awaiting destruction.

10.11.2025, 11:25
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, Science Day is Celebrated

On November 10, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, congratulated citizens on Science Day. This information was disseminated by the information support department of the Cabinet of Ministers. Kasymaliev noted that there are 82 scientific and scientific-technical organizations operating in the country, employing more than 6,500 scientists, including doctors and candidates of sciences.

10.11.2025, 11:24
Local news

In Kyrgyzstan, more than 6,500 scientists have been counted

In Kyrgyzstan, the scientific potential of the country includes 82 scientific and scientific-technical organizations, where more than 6,500 specialists with academic degrees work. This was reported by the Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev in his congratulatory message on the Day of Science. He noted that since the establishment of scientific institutes and universities, Kyrgyz scientists have achieved significant results.

10.11.2025, 11:23
In Slovakia, trains collided, dozens of people were injured
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In Slovakia, trains collided, dozens of people were injured

According to local media, such as aktuality.sk, no one died as a result of the incident; however, dozens of people were injured. As of the morning of November 10, 20 of them had been hospitalized. The collision occurred when one train traveling from Bratislava crashed into the rear of another train that was moving from Nitra.

10.11.2025, 11:22
Trump promises to pay every American $2000 from revenues generated by the newly imposed global tariffs
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Trump promises to pay every American $2000 from revenues generated by the newly imposed global tariffs

In his message, Trump also criticized those who oppose the imposition of tariffs, calling them fools. According to him, the United States is earning trillions of dollars from tariffs and will soon be able to pay off the national debt, which stands at $37 trillion. The president emphasized: “Every citizen (except those who earn high incomes!) will receive at least $2000 as dividends.”

10.11.2025, 11:21
Kyrgyzstan and Flyadeal Sign Agreement for Pilgrim Transportation for Hajj 2026
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Kyrgyzstan and Flyadeal Sign Agreement for Pilgrim Transportation for Hajj 2026

From November 6 to 13, an international conference and exhibition dedicated to Hajj issues is taking place in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), gathering representatives from various countries around the world. Kyrgyzstan is represented at this event by the Chairman of the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations under the President, Azamat Yusupov, as well as Mufti Abdulaziz Qari Zakirov and several theologians.

10.11.2025, 11:20
The premiere of the play "Uncle's Dream" took place on the stage of the Bishkek Drama Theater.
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The premiere of the play "Uncle's Dream" took place on the stage of the Bishkek Drama Theater.

Photo 24.kg The premiere of the play "Uncle's Dream," based on the work of Fyodor Dostoevsky, took place at the Bishkek City Drama Theater named after Arsen Umuraliyev (BGDT). The event was attended by a journalist from 24.kg. This production was made possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the organization "Russian Seasons," which assist Russian-speaking theaters outside the country. The director of the play was

10.11.2025, 11:18
Local news

In the Osh region, coal sales points opened at a social price of 6 soms per kilogram

The regional representative office of the president announced the launch of coal sales points in the Osh region, which offer it at a reduced social price. As specified by the representative office, coal is supplied in cooperation with OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" to provide the population with affordable fuel during the winter period. The price is 6 soms per kilogram, which is equivalent to 6,000 soms per ton, although in the Kara-Kulja district, the cost is slightly higher — 6,200 soms per ton.

10.11.2025, 11:16
Exclusive

A fire broke out in a residential house in the village of Dostuk, Karasuu District.

Today, November 10, a fire occurred in a residential house in the village of Dostuk in the Intymak ayil district of the Kara-Suu region of the Osh region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the information, after receiving the report of the fire at 04:24, one fire crew from the Uzgen district emergency situations department No. 103 was dispatched. Additionally, at 07:28, an operational group from the Uzgen fire and rescue unit No. 53 was called in.

10.11.2025, 11:15
Tajikistan and the USA signed agreements worth over $3 billion, including an order for up to 14 Boeing aircraft.
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Tajikistan and the USA signed agreements worth over $3 billion, including an order for up to 14 Boeing aircraft.

Illustrative photo During this summit, Tajik and American companies signed several agreements, the total amount of which exceeds $3.2 billion. The U.S. State Department published a list of all signed documents. Representatives of the department emphasized that these agreements will create thousands of jobs in the U.S. and lead to a significant increase in exports from the country.

10.11.2025, 11:14
Local news

The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced a tender for the design of police buildings in Osh and Batken regions.

The Unified Directorate of Construction Enterprises of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has initiated a tender for the development of project and estimate documentation for the construction of an administrative building for the Internal Affairs Department in the Kara-Suu district of the Osh region, as well as for a police station in the village of Karavan, located in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya in the Batken region. According to information published on the state procurement portal, the procurement

10.11.2025, 11:12
GKNB KR: 80 hectares of land returned to state ownership in the Issyk-Ata district
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GKNB KR: 80 hectares of land returned to state ownership in the Issyk-Ata district

As a result of investigative and operational actions conducted as part of the investigation, 80 hectares of land in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region were returned to state ownership. Currently, the State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic continues its work to identify illegally acquired property belonging to members of organized criminal groups.

10.11.2025, 11:08
Local news

In the Kochkor District, the Kalmak-Ashuu Pass is temporarily closed

The road connecting Sary-Bulak and Son-Kul, the Kalmak-Ashuu pass, is temporarily closed to traffic. This information was reported by the territorial department of the road management of the Naryn region. According to the information, traffic is restricted on the section of the road from the 27th to the 37th kilometer, which leads to the summer pastures of Son-Kul. This decision was made by the order of the akim of the Kochkor district due to the onset of the winter period and the increased

10.11.2025, 11:07
Incidents

The state has regained 80 hectares of land associated with the organized crime group of Kamchi Kolbaev.

During the investigation of a criminal case concerning the financing of activities of organized crime group members and the legalization of income obtained through criminal means, facts of extortion of funds from business representatives were uncovered. These funds were used for further financing of the organized crime group led by Kamchybek Asanbek (Kamchi Kolbaev). As a result of investigative actions, 80 hectares of land plots in the Issyk-Ata district of the Chui region were returned to

10.11.2025, 11:05