"E-cigarettes are not fully studied and may be more harmful than regular ones, - oncologist"

According to Ulan Balpaev, a thoracic oncologist from the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, electronic cigarettes contain not only nicotine but also various chemicals that may be potentially more harmful than those found in regular cigarettes. In an interview with AkiPress, the specialist noted that vapes and electronic cigarettes remain insufficiently studied. “These devices may even be more harmful than traditional tobacco products, as they contain chemicals whose origins and

Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy became the bronze medalist of the Islamic Solidarity Games

Kyrgyz athlete Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy won a bronze medal in women's wrestling at the VI Islamic Solidarity Games. This information was announced by the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports. It should be noted that the VI Islamic Solidarity Games are taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

World Cup: Today Munarbek Seyitbek Uulu will fight in the final

Munarbek Seyitbek uulu will enter the ring today, November 20, for the decisive match at the World Boxing Cup taking place in India. The third and final stage of the tournament is being held in Greater Noida, where the best boxers in the world are gathered these days.

China threatened Japan with measures over the Prime Minister's words about Taiwan

On Wednesday, November 19, a representative of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, stated at a regular press conference that Beijing would be forced to take decisive measures if Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi did not retract her erroneous statements about Taiwan. According to DW, her words were confirmed by Reuters. Mao Ning emphasized that Japan needs to take concrete steps to protect the foundations of bilateral relations. She noted that the Japanese Prime

NBKR proposes to change the regulations for microfinance organizations towards tightening.

- The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan is initiating a public discussion on a draft resolution that includes changes to regulatory acts concerning: the rules for regulating microfinance organizations, including those operating based on Islamic financial principles; the forms of periodic reporting for microfinance organizations (MFOs); the rules regarding the activities of guarantee funds. Key changes:

The meeting of the Council of Presidents of the Turkic Red Network of the OGT took place in Baku

At the event, participants first visited the Alley of Honorary Burials, where they honored the memory of the national leader Heydar Aliyev, as well as paid tribute to the heroes who gave their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of the country by visiting the Alley of Martyrs and the monument "To the Martyrs of Turks". At the beginning of the meeting, the president of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society, Novruz Aslanov, emphasized that the country not only speaks of

In Bishkek, an unknown assailant attacked a girl and struck her on the head with a hard object

A criminal case has been initiated regarding hooliganism in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Oktobersky District Department of Internal Affairs. On November 19, around 19:00, a woman named V.A. contacted the police. She reported that at the intersection of Kuttybaeva and Tokombaev streets, an unknown man hit her on the head with a hard object, causing bleeding.

"Crises in Primary Care." Professor Brimkulov on the shortage of family doctors and the need to strengthen primary care.

In Kyrgyzstan, activities have commenced to prevent non-communicable diseases, which are one of the main causes of mortality among the population. Attention is focused on forming a healthy lifestyle — giving up alcohol and tobacco, controlling blood pressure and sugar levels, physical activity, proper nutrition, and adequate sleep.

Every second patient does not control their disease: The quality of hypertension and diabetes management has been assessed in Kyrgyzstan

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Mayor of Bishkek: The new racetrack will be built in the area of the new Osh market and the Western bus station, not in Voenno-Antonovka.

Today, the Kyrgyz film "Capture" featuring Dmitry Bivol is being released.

Today, a new action film "Capture" directed by Aziret Abdrayimov hits the screens. The film tells the story of a young boxer named Baisal, who has just won the title of Asian champion and is preparing for the Olympic Games. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he intervenes in a conflict and defends a girl from street bullies.

A non-smoking person suffers the same harm from passive smoking as an active smoker, - oncologist

According to the statement by Uran Balpaev, a thoracic oncologist from the National Center for Oncology and Hematology, even non-smokers who are near smokers are at the same risk of harm from cigarette smoke. This was mentioned in his interview for AКИpress. He noted that cigarette smoke contains the same toxic substances that smokers inhale. In small and poorly ventilated spaces, the level of harmful exposure can be comparable to that experienced by smokers.

Scientists believe that human activity has caused the tilt of the Earth.

The research is based on the principle of conservation of angular momentum, which states that changes in the internal mass distribution of the Earth can affect its rotation. It was previously thought that the main factor influencing the tilt of the axis was the melting of glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica; however, the new study adds another aspect. Russian experts have reacted skeptically to these findings. Alexey Ostapchuk, head of the laboratory of deformation processes at the Russian

The Ministry of Agriculture and the Russian Federation of Agricultural Producers Held Negotiations on Cooperation

In the Kyrgyz Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry (MVSHP), a consultative meeting was held, attended by representatives of the ministry and the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF). The event took place in the small hall of the agency, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.

The Autumn Charm of the Kara-Balta River Captured by Residents

A resident of Kara-Balta shared charming autumn landscapes captured in photographs, reports Turmush correspondent. On weekends, the residents of Kara-Balta gladly go for walks in the picturesque foothills, where the Kara-Balta River, located near the village of Sosnovka, bursts out of the mountain gorges and rushes into the Chui Valley.

China Introduces Export Restrictions on Cars Starting January 1, 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, China will introduce new rules regarding the export of cars. These restrictions will affect new vehicles that may be exported under the guise of used ones. According to experts and importers, this will lead to an increase in prices for such cars in the Russian market, as well as extended delivery times to the country. More detailed information can be found in the article by "Izvestia".

It has become easier to call for genocide against Israel: X restricted the translation of such messages into other languages.

By disabling automatic translation of publications in Hebrew, platform X cited the risk of distorting context; however, users expressed doubts about the true reason. Many believe this may be an attempt to hide posts that call for violence and genocide, which are often found among Israeli bloggers and politicians. According to the publication "Israel Hayom," platform X has indeed limited automatic translation of posts in Hebrew. Meanwhile, the built-in neural network Grok explained to

Mosque for $55 million: Sadyr Japarov provided clarification regarding the gift from Abdukadir Khabibulla

Earlier in an interview, Zaparov noted that Khabibulla is also building a mosque for the people of Kyrgyzstan, which has sparked interest and questions among readers, especially regarding potential personal interests in this project. — Hello, Sadyr Nurgoyevich!

The som has depreciated against all major currencies except the euro. Exchange rate as of November 20.

Photo from the internet. The dollar, after a slight decrease, has stabilized again at 85.46 soms According to data provided by the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and exchange points in Bishkek, there is an increase in the exchange rates of the US dollar, Russian ruble, Kazakh tenge, and Chinese yuan, while the euro continues to decline. US Dollar Exchange Rate:

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine dismissed the heads of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Energy amid a corruption scandal

German Galushchenko and Svitlana Grinchuk The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has decided to dismiss Justice Minister German Galushchenko and Energy Minister Svitlana Grinchuk, as reported by Hromadske.ua. Support for Galushchenko's dismissal was expressed by 323 deputies out of 338, while Grinchuk received support from 315 deputies out of 336. Both ministers were absent from the session.

Toy bear with AI removed from sale — it was telling children about sex

The PIRG group, which focuses on public interest research, conducted an analysis of three AI toys designed for children aged 3 to 12 years. Experts found that all these toys touch on sensitive topics in one way or another, which may cause dissatisfaction among parents. Without additional prompts, they discussed issues such as religion and even military valor in Scandinavian mythology. During the tests, the FoloToy bear exhibited the most activity. For example, it provided step-by-step

Khabib Nurmagomedov: I Don't Want Makhachev to Compete at the White House

Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC lightweight champion, expressed his reluctance to see Islam Makhachev at the tournament that will take place at the White House in the USA. “Actually, it’s not so important who will participate. If Islam is among them, it will be a significant event for us. But speaking of my opinion, I would prefer that he doesn’t fight there. I just don’t want him to,” Nurmagomedov shared in an interview with journalist Adam Zubayraev. It is worth noting that after his

Humanitarian cooperation is one of the main priorities of the OTG, - Secretary-General Omuraliyev

Within the framework of the Turkic States Organization (TSO), humanitarian cooperation holds an important place. This is emphasized by the holding of the second meeting of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Network of TSO member states in Baku. The Secretary General of the TSO, Kurbanbek Omuraliev, stressed this point during the meeting, as reported by Trend. According to Omuraliev, although the TSO covers more than 45 areas, including foreign policy, economy, sports, and technology, humanitarian

Islamic Games: The First Opponent of Orozobek Toktomambetov Has Been Determined. Brackets

In Saudi Arabia, the opponents for the Kyrgyzstan national team in freestyle wrestling have been determined for the upcoming Islamic Solidarity Games. The men's freestyle wrestling competitions will begin on November 20, and six sets of medals will be contested in Olympic weight categories.

KR proposes to create a Central Asian Guarantee Fund with an office in Bishkek

At a meeting with the delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by President Masato Kanda, the Minister of Finance of Kyrgyzstan, Almaz Baketaev, proposed the establishment of a Central Asian Guarantee Fund in Bishkek. This information was announced by the ministry's press service. During the discussion, new financial conditions for ADB support to Kyrgyzstan and prospects for further cooperation were also considered.

More than 108 million soms paid by Kyrgyzgosstrakh to affected citizens

During the first ten months of 2025, the Open Joint Stock Company "State Insurance Organization" made insurance payments totaling over 108.8 million soms to citizens. According to information provided by the company, the majority of these payments were related to cases with significant social and economic impact.

Western media revealed details of Trump's new plan for Ukraine

According to a new peace plan developed with the participation of special envoys from the presidents of the USA and Russia, Steven Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriev, the United States demands that Ukraine completely relinquish control over the territories of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions, as well as reduce the size of its army by half. This is reported by the Financial Times and Axios, citing sources familiar with the initiative. According to Axios, the plan involves the withdrawal of Ukrainian

OAO "Kyrgyzkomur" Will Purchase Fuel for 62 Million Som

OJSC "Kyrgyzkomur" announced its intention to purchase fuel worth 62.19 million soms, according to information published on the official government procurement portal. As part of the tender, the company is looking for suppliers of winter diesel fuel and AI-92 gasoline.

An earthquake occurred on the border of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

On November 19 at 23:55, an earthquake with a magnitude of about three occurred on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, according to information provided by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. The epicenter of the tremors was located 7 kilometers west of the village of Kommun and 10 kilometers southwest of the village of Ak-Suu, as well as 16 kilometers southwest of the city of Razakov (Isfana).

Energy-saving decorations. Bishkek has started to get ready for the New Year.

Photo 24kg Preparations for the New Year have begun at Ala-Too Square in Bishkek. This was reported by the press service of the city administration. Taking into account the opinions and wishes of the residents, it was decided to install the main Christmas tree on the northern side of the square. This will create a more comfortable space for relaxation, family photos, and festive events.

A Clinical Skills Room Opened at the Mongolian Center for Children with Disabilities

In Mongolia, a new clinical skills room has opened at a center for children with disabilities funded by China. The opening ceremony of the room took place on Tuesday at the Mongolian Rehabilitation and Development Center for Children with Disabilities. At the event, the Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia, Mrs. Shen Minjuan, emphasized that since the center's opening in 2019, more than 50,000 children with disabilities have received assistance there, which confirms the strong ties between the

Mongolian Shepherds and Farmers Visited the "Smart Farm" of Canada's Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

A group of 13 representatives, including herders, farmers, and officials, visited the college's technology farm. Recently, a visit by 13 individuals from Mongolia took place at the Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, who were eager to find new ideas for agricultural development and increasing youth employment in their country. Mongolian delegation Olds University, located in Alberta, was founded in 1913 as Olds Agricultural College and is now part of the Alberta Rural Development

Mongolia warns of heavy snowfall and strong winds

On Thursday, the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia issued a warning about heavy snowfall and wind. Starting Thursday evening, snowstorms are expected to sweep across the central and western regions of the country, with an anticipated average wind speed ranging from 18 to 24 meters per second, according to the meteorological agency's report. Meteorologists urged residents of Ulaanbaatar and 21 aimags, including nomads, to be especially vigilant and

Islamic Games. Kyrgyzstani Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy won a bronze medal

At the Islamic Games taking place in Saudi Arabia, athlete Aruuke Kadyrbek kyzy from Kyrgyzstan won a bronze medal. This information was published on the official website of the competition. In the freestyle wrestling competition in the category up to 53 kilograms, Aruuke achieved victory over an athlete from Indonesia, which earned her the bronze award.

Foreign Capital in Kyrgyzstan: What Foreign Business Lives by in the Country

According to the latest annual report from the National Statistical Committee, published on October 31, 2025, the number of companies with foreign capital in Kyrgyzstan increased to 5,724 in 2024. This is 70% more compared to 2020 and 30% higher than the level in 2023. Of these, 73.6% are fully owned by foreign owners. The majority of foreign investors in Kyrgyzstan are companies from CIS countries. In 2024, 56.4% of enterprises with foreign participation had partners from these countries (a

Mongolia's Achievements in Social Development Highlighted at the Summit in Doha

During the summit, important aspects of addressing existing problems and reaffirming commitments outlined in the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and its Programme of Action were discussed. The document serves as a roadmap for achieving sustainable development goals by 2030. The delegation of Mongolia, led by the advisor to the Minister of Family, Labor and Social Protection, Saran Gombojav, included participants of plenary sessions and key discussions. Topics of discussion

Putin and the Prime Minister of Mongolia Discussed Expanding Cooperation

// Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia During the meeting, the President of Russia emphasized the positive trend in trade turnover, which increased by 7.9% in the first eight months of 2025. He also expressed interest in deepening trilateral relations between Russia, Mongolia, and China. One of the key outcomes of the negotiations was the decision to hold a meeting of the intergovernmental commission dedicated to trade, economic, and scientific-technical cooperation in Ulaanbaatar by the

Tomorrow is Mongolia's Day of Pride

According to the legislation of Mongolia, the country celebrates nine state holidays and anniversaries each year. One of these holidays is the birthday of the Great Genghis Khan, which is celebrated according to the lunar calendar on the first day of the first winter month of 1162 (the Year of the Water Horse). In 2025, this event falls on Friday, November 21, and will be marked as a state holiday.

Amendments Made to the Formation of the Stabilization Fund. The President Signed the Decree

On November 14, 2025, President Sadyr Japarov signed decree No. 313, which amends the Procedure for the Formation and Use of the Stabilization Fund, approved by decree No. 252 dated September 5, 2025. The updated paragraph 17 of this Procedure rephrases the second sentence, which now obliges the initiating entity, after approval of the request for allocation of funds, to independently prepare a draft decision for the President and submit it to the Administration in the established manner. This

UN adopts Mongolia's resolution on rural women

At the meeting on November 14, 2025, the Third Committee of the 80th UN General Assembly approved the resolution "Improving the Situation of Rural Women and Girls," proposed by Mongolia. This became known through a publication on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia. According to data provided by recent studies, about 3.5 billion people, which constitutes 43% of the world's population, live in rural or remote areas. Of these, 1.7 billion are women and

Physical: Asia: winners announced – complete final leaderboard and country rankings

This spin-off of the Netflix series Physical: Asia is analyzed in detail by the author here. This South Korean reality show from Netflix showcases a competition among eight countries in Asia. In the first season of the show Physical: Asia, the results were summarized and winners were announced. This international spin-off of the famous South Korean fitness reality show Netflix, Physical: 100, started on October 28. Eight countries competed in various challenges testing their strength,

Events in Ukraine and the World. Main News by the Morning of November 20

In the last 24 hours, foreign media have covered important events related to the situation in Ukraine and beyond amid the ongoing conflict. Here are the key points. A fire resulting from a strike by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. Photo by Sergey Bobok / AFP. U.S. President Donald Trump presented a new plan that includes, among other things, demands for Ukraine to cede eastern territories to Russia, reduce the size of its armed forces, and abandon certain types of weapons. The document

Composition of the Kyrgyzstan National Team for Powerlifting at the Islamic Games

The composition of the Kyrgyzstan team that will participate in the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia has been announced. These days, the sixth Games are taking place in Riyadh.

Gold of Akzhol Makhmudov at the Islamic Games

At the Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstani Akzhol Makhmudov won a gold medal. The athlete competed in the Greco-Roman wrestling category up to 77 kg and began his journey from the 1/8 finals.

Mosque for $55 million: Sadyr Japarov spoke about the gift from entrepreneur Abdukadir Habibulla

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, commented on the construction of a mosque worth $55 million, initiated by entrepreneur Abdukadir Habibulla, in an interview with the National Information Agency "Kabar". Text of the interview:

Sadyr Japarov spoke about the mosque worth $55 million that is being built by Habibula Abdukadir

During his speech, President Japarov noted that the new religious complex will become an important place for the systematic education of the younger generation, which will receive religious education on-site. He emphasized that this construction has no hidden personal interests. “This is not just a mosque. We are creating a madrasa where children can live and receive systematic religious upbringing,” he stated.

Antibiotic Resistance Will Lead to an Increase in Complications and Fatalities, Experts Say

In Kyrgyzstan, from November 18 to 24, the World Week dedicated to raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance issues is being observed. This year's theme is "Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future," highlighting the relevance of the issue.

Alai, Chong-Alai, Karasu unite to advance Kyrgyzstan, — candidate Ch.Mamajakypova

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