Powerful Typhoon "Fung-Wong" Hits the Philippines: About One Million Evacuated
A powerful super typhoon "Fung-Wong" has struck the Philippines, sources including Reuters report.
A powerful super typhoon "Fung-Wong" has struck the Philippines, sources including Reuters report.
More than 250 million people have been forced to leave their homes over the past decade due to climate disasters. According to UNHCR, such events include not only sudden natural disasters like floods and droughts but also long-term processes, including desertification, rising sea levels, and ecosystem degradation, which threaten food and water security. By mid-2025, 117 million people had been displaced due to conflicts, violence, and persecution. The authors of the report emphasize that the
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, in his address, discussed several pressing issues that are causing dissatisfaction among citizens and are actively discussed on social media: Dear Kyrgyz citizens!
Today, a section of Togolok Moldo Street in Bishkek was temporarily closed, as reported by the city administration's press service. From 00:00 to 17:00, traffic is restricted on the section from Chuy Avenue to Frunze Street.
Kyrgyzstan continues to hold one of the leading positions among CIS countries in terms of increasing industrial production volumes. This information was published based on data from the Interstate Statistical Committee of the Commonwealth. The average growth of industrial production in the CIS countries this year is 1.5 percent.
According to information published by the Interstate Statistical Committee of the Commonwealth, Kyrgyzstan demonstrates the highest growth in the retail trade sector among the CIS countries. In particular, according to data for 2024, the overall trade growth in the CIS amounted to 3.4 percent, while in the Kyrgyz Republic this figure reached an impressive 25 percent.
In the UK, an investigation has been launched regarding the possible remote disabling of hundreds of Chinese electric buses. This incident highlights growing concerns about China's influence on the country's infrastructure, reports the Financial Times.
Global news agencies have presented information about events that occurred in Ukraine and beyond over the last 24 hours amid ongoing military actions. Here are the main points. Gepard air defense in Ukraine. Photo by Sergei Supinsky / AFP / Getty Images. In the evening, there was an attack by Russian drones in Odesa, with debris from one of them, according to the head of the regional military administration Oleg Kiper, falling in the Primorsky district of the city. Russian drones also shelled
Trump became the first president to gather the leaders of all five Central Asian countries at the White House, highlighting the United States' attention to this region. This event took place against the backdrop of long-standing human rights issues and the influence of players such as Russia and China, who traditionally dominate this space. The changes initiated by Trump allow the countries in the region, which have relations with Moscow and Beijing, to establish closer ties with
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness are leaving their positions amid discussions related to the altered speech of President Trump, which was featured in the BBC program Panorama. In his letter, Davie emphasized: “Although the BBC is functioning well overall, mistakes have been made, and as the Director General, I feel responsible for this. The discussions surrounding the Panorama program about Trump have reached a point where they are damaging our corporation.” According to him, he is currently
In Bishkek, another case of a drunk driver has been recorded, as reported by the inspector of the press service of the Patrol Police, Nadyrbek Jusupov. On the night of November 8, patrol police officers stopped a "Mercedes" vehicle. During their interaction with the driver, the patrol officers suspected him of consuming alcohol and decided to take him to a narcological dispensary for testing.
From 00:00 to 17:00 on November 10, traffic will be restricted on the section of Togolok Moldo Street that runs from Chuy Avenue to Frunze Street, the Bishkek city administration reports. This decision is related to the youth forum "Kyyalymdagy Kyrgyzstan" and the official opening of the small arena of the D. Omurzakov Stadium.
On November 8, the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department announced the start of an operational-preventive event called "Thief." This campaign began on November 6 and will continue until November 15. The main goal of the raid is to prevent and solve thefts and other crimes related to stealing.
On November 8, the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in bribing voters. Employees of the Service for Combating Extremism and Illegal Migration discovered that one of the candidates for a seat in the Jogorku Kenesh was ready to pay people for their votes in the upcoming early elections on November 30. To discuss this issue, the candidate organized a meeting at a teahouse on Bayalinov Street in Bishkek.
Police officers conducted a preventive operation called "Vagabond," as reported on November 8 by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek. More than 500 police officers were involved in this raid, aimed at preventing offenses, as well as identifying homeless individuals and providing assistance to those in difficult life situations.
According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, the detention of suspects in the robbery occurred on November 8. The incident took place on October 19 in the Koshzavod area, where a group of young people, threatening with knives, stole mobile phones from passersby.
Employees of the Drug Control Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of Bishkek, together with the Emergency Situations Ministry staff, conducted a preventive event called "Anti-Cinema," as reported by the press service of the capital's police on November 9. During the raid, various establishments were checked for the presence of drugs with the help of a service dog.
According to information from the press service of the Traffic Police of Chui Region, the driver who performed a drift at the Bishkek Petroleum gas station, located in the village of Besh-Kungey in the Alamudun district, has been identified. The recording of the incident quickly spread across social media in Kyrgyzstan.
In the night leading to today, rescue services assisted a 29-year-old climber from Russia who was injured in the Ala-Archa National Park. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident occurred during the ascent to the "Ratzek Hut," when the tourist twisted his ankle and was unable to continue the descent on his own. A report of the incident was received by emergency services, after which a group of rescuers from the State Training Center for Rescuers, who are on duty
According to information provided by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, on November 8, suspects in a robbery were detained. The incident occurred on November 2, when a 68-year-old resident of the village of Belovodskoye reported an attack to the police. In the evening, around 9:30 PM, armed criminals in masks broke into his home. They beat him with a metal rod and demanded money for previously sold livestock. Not getting what they wanted, the offenders
The press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the detention of suspects in cattle theft on November 8. Complaints to the police were received from residents of the Sokuluk district. One of them, living in the village of Tuz, stated that two cows were stolen from his barn on the night of October 26. A resident of the Frunze State Farm also reported the theft of one cow, which occurred on the night of October 30.
At the World Sambo Championship held in Bishkek, Daniil Asekov from Kyrgyzstan won a gold medal. This became known thanks to information posted on the website of the international federation. According to the federation, in the final match in the weight category up to 58 kilograms (combat sambo), Asekov defeated Hakberdi Jumayev from Turkmenistan.
Athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Daniel Asekov, has won a gold medal at the 2025 World Sambo Championship, which is taking place in Bishkek. Asekov competed in the under 58 kg category.
On November 13, the National Theater "Manas" will host an author concert titled "Ataganat desеңчи, oo, chirkин дүйнө ай!...", dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the famous manaschy Tabyldy Aktanov, who is a People's Artist of Kyrgyzstan, an actor, poet, and storyteller. According to the theater, previous aitys were organized at the Naryn Regional Theater and in Bishkek in honor of his anniversary.
The volleyball players of Kyrgyzstan became champions of the Asian zonal tournament for youth teams. From November 4 to 9, the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) championship took place in Colombo (Sri Lanka), featuring four teams with players no older than 19 years. In this tournament, the teams played against each other in a round-robin format.
The mayor of the capital, Aybek Junushaliev, along with his deputies, participated in an ecological campaign aimed at greening the city. The tree planting took place on the grounds of secondary school No. 102, as well as along Baytik Baatyr Street — on the section from Akhunbaev Street to Jantoshev Street. Here, birches, thujas, maples, and oaks were planted.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has presented the voter checklist for the upcoming early elections of the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, which will take place on November 30, 2025. The lists were prepared by the State Institution "Kyzmat," which is under the Office of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, based on data from the Unified State Register of the Population (USRP). These lists can be found on the official state voter portal "Tizme" at:
According to information provided by RBC, the accident occurred when Dolgikh was driving his Lamborghini. The car, traveling at high speed, was unable to navigate a turn and crashed into a barrier. As a result of the collision, both the driver and one of the passengers died, while two others were hospitalized. According to data from the Telegram channel Mash, the car's speed could have reached 150 km/h, which caused it to fail to make the turn and collide with the guardrail, after which it
According to forecasts, rain is expected in some areas of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, nighttime temperatures will drop to −1 degree, while during the day it will rise to +8.
At the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, Begai Beishenaly kyzy, representing Kyrgyzstan, won a gold medal. She competed in the category up to 57 kg in Uzbek wrestling (kurash) and achieved victory in the final against Uzbekistan's Fotima Kodirova, securing first place.
Kuban Duyushembiev, a resident of the Kemin district in the Chui region, became the winner of the district competition in the nomination "Creative Family." Kuban Saparbeckovich Duyushembiev and his family participated in the competition "Talented Father, Caring Mother" in the Kemin district, where they took first place in the "Creative Family" category. They have been married for 12 years.
Lidia Moravska, a professor and air quality expert from Australia, has been awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for 2025. According to media reports, her research has significantly influenced the change in perspective of international medical organizations regarding the transmission methods of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Initially, it was believed that COVID-19 was transmitted through large droplets and contact-airborne routes. However, Moravska demonstrated that the primary mode of
Forecast for Bishkek November 10, Monday At night, the temperature will range from −1 to +1 °C, with clear skies. During the day, temperatures are expected to be 7-9 °C, cloudy with clearings.
Gideon Saar, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, criticized the decision of the Turkish prosecutor's office, which issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other high-ranking Israeli officials. He announced this in his post on the social media platform X. Saar characterized the actions of the Turkish side as "another publicity stunt" by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He also reminded that previously the mayor of Istanbul was arrested for
According to information published by the state agency SPA, citing the Ministry of Interior, the execution took place on November 9 in Al-Qassim. The department reported that the convicted individuals intended to carry out attacks on mosques and security service facilities, as well as being involved in the production of explosives and sheltering other members of a terrorist group. The death sentence was issued by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia. The statement did not provide details about the
The message about this discovery appeared on the portal The Astronomer's Telegram. The signal was registered on October 24 using the South African radio telescope MeerKAT, which detected absorption in the frequency ranges of 1665 and 1667 MHz. In previous observations in September, scientists were unable to catch the signal. Avi Loeb, an astrophysicist from Harvard University, noted that on March 16, 2026, when comet 3I/ATLAS approaches Jupiter, the spacecraft "Juno" will attempt
In his speech, Hegset compared the current circumstances to the "moment of 1939," emphasizing the "increasing urgency" of the situation. He noted that likely adversaries of the United States are strengthening their alliances and building up military forces. The minister stated: "Enemies are uniting, threats are increasing. We all feel this. To prevent war and avoid it, we must begin preparations right now."
November 11-14. Permanent Exhibitions at the Museum You can visit the permanent exhibitions at the museum dedicated to painting, graphics, sculpture, and decorative applied arts. The works are on display for viewing every day except Monday. Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
In his statement, Trump noted that his approach to tariffs will remain unchanged. He emphasized that the increase in import duties is necessary to protect jobs and production in the country. Furthermore, the president added that countries unable to engage in fair trade with the U.S. should feel the consequences of their actions.
The XVII International Film Festival "Northern Character" has concluded in Murmansk, where the Grand Prix was awarded to the film "Paradise Under the Feet of Mothers" by Kyrgyz director Ruslan Akun.
According to Euronews, the water level in the reservoirs supplying Tehran has reached a historically low mark. The country's energy minister reported that the pressure in the water supply system could drop to zero during certain nighttime hours, which is linked to the worsening water crisis that has intensified this year. President Masoud Pezeshkian noted that in several reservoirs serving the capital, less than 10% of the total volume remains. He added that water reserves are at their
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a tsunami warning following an underwater earthquake in the Pacific Ocean. According to JMA data, tremors with a magnitude of 6.9 were recorded at 17:03 local time (JST) at a depth of about 20 kilometers.
According to Reuters, on November 8, approximately 1,500 flights were canceled in the U.S., and another 6,000 flights were delayed. The day before, on November 7, cancellations amounted to 1,025 flights, while delays affected 7,000. Delays impacted airports in twelve major cities, including metropolises such as New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Atlanta. In Atlanta, known as one of the busiest airports in the country, the average delay time reached 282 minutes.
As of November 9, 2025, at 16:00, according to IQAir, the air quality index in Bishkek is 91 AQI. This figure is classified as satisfactory.
The press service of the Central Election Commission reported that the voter lists were created based on data from the Unified State Register of the Population with the help of the State Enterprise "Kyzmat" and are available on the official voter website "Tizme" - During the election campaign, the information will be updated daily.
On November 7 in Beijing, a ministerial-level conference titled "China – Central Asia on Construction Issues 2025" was held, gathering representatives from government bodies, research institutions, and the private sector from Central Asian countries and China. The Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of the Kyrgyz Republic, headed by Minister Nurdana Oruntaev, also participated in this event.
Midfielder Gulzhigit Alykulov is no longer a player of Moscow's "Torpedo." This was reported by the official website of the club. Photo from the "Torpedo" club website
Super Typhoon "Fung-Wong" has hit the Philippines, leading to significant evacuations and disruptions in transportation. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, over 916,863 people have already been moved to safe areas. Winds at the center of the storm reach speeds of 185–230 km/h, and its impact is felt over a large part of the country. Heavy rains, gusty winds, and destructive waves have caused flooding and inundation of coastal roads, particularly