According to IQAir data, as of March 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality in Bishkek was 191 AQI. This index value indicates an unhealthy atmosphere.
In connection with the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan (DUMK) has issued a call to the citizens of the country. The agency noted that the situation in the region has led to disruptions in air travel aimed at performing the minor pilgrimage (Umrah), creating force majeure circumstances. Kyrgyz citizens currently in Mecca and Medina are advised to remain calm, consider the current situation, and follow the recommendations of travel
Putin characterized the ayatollah as an outstanding statesman who made a significant contribution to strengthening Russian-Iranian relations and transforming them into a comprehensive strategic partnership. In addition, during the meeting with members of the Russian Security Council, Putin discussed current issues related to the situation in Iran.
According to the IRGC, among the targets of the attacks are the headquarters of the Israeli army and several sites in Tel Aviv. In response to these actions, the Israel Defense Forces reported the activation of their air defense systems. According to information provided by Al Jazeera, Iran "carried out successive strikes," in response to which the Israel Defense Forces deployed their air defense forces. Loud explosions have been reported in Dubai (UAE), Doha (Qatar), and Manama
A new season of the football championship among the teams of the Jygorku Liga has started in Kyrgyzstan. The first match of the opening round took place on March 1 in Bishkek between the teams "Ilbirs" and "Alay".
From February 27 to 28, the California Open IKO World Championship for Clubs & Individuals took place in San Francisco (California, USA), where Islam Narynbekov from Kyrgyzstan won in the weight category over 95 kg. He competed in the "combined events" discipline using kettlebells weighing 32×32 kg and earned a gold medal. These competitions featured athletes from various countries, highlighting the high level and international status of this tournament.
The Iranian armed forces have announced the start of a new wave of attacks on Israel and American military bases in the region. According to reports from Iranian military sources, new missile and drone strikes have begun against Israeli and American targets. A series of explosions have also been reported in Tehran by Anadolu Agency. In a sixth official statement published by Mehr Agency, the Iranian Armed Forces confirmed that as part of Operation "Truthful Promise 4," the Islamic
In its official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic expressed serious alarm regarding the growing tensions in the Middle Eastern region. Bishkek calls on the international community to unite efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Six students from Ak-Tala became prize winners of the regional Olympiad, reports Turmush correspondent. According to Chynara Satyndieva, head of the methodological department of the district education department, a district selection was held before the regional stage of the Olympiad, in which 338 school students participated. Students who took first and second places were given the opportunity to participate in the regional Olympiad.
According to the ayatollah, revenge for Khamenei's death is an obligation for all Muslims around the world. He pointed to the USA and Israel as the main culprits of the tragedy.
The CSTO Secretariat made an official statement regarding the recent military operation conducted by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory. The organization expressed deep concern over reports of large-scale airstrikes and civilian casualties, which raises serious alarms.
Bolot Temirov, a well-known investigative journalist, informed the public about the registration of his complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee through his social media. He noted that the Kyrgyz authorities have already received questions that they must answer by August 26, 2026.
As a result of the attack, a fire broke out in a warehouse that contained construction materials. Fortunately, there were no casualties. Additionally, as reported by the Fars agency, a strike was made on the complex where the Israeli embassy is located. Reuters reports that a drone was intercepted, but its debris damaged a building in the diplomatic quarter.
The opening of the new football season in Kyrgyzstan among the teams of the Higher League ended in a draw. In the first match, held on March 1 in Bishkek, "Ilbirs" faced "Alaï" from Osh.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad served as the president of Iran from 2005 to 2013, and then became a member of the Expediency Discernment Council, which advises the country's supreme leader. However, the news of his alleged death was removed by the ILNA agency, and there is still no other information confirming this.
The Iranian state television company IRIB has confirmed the information regarding the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who became a victim of an airstrike carried out by U.S. and Israeli forces on February 28. As a result of this attack, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Mohammad Pakpour and the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani were also killed.
On February 26, the Jogorku Kenesh discussed and approved in the first reading the draft law "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts," aimed at developing the production of medicinal plants and improving the regulation of the use of plant life. The initiative, prepared by the Cabinet of Ministers, is aimed at creating a legal framework for the cultivation of medicinal plants in agriculture, reducing the burden on natural resources, and increasing opportunities for state support for
Abbas Araghchi also commented on the recent strikes on American military bases, emphasizing that Iran is exclusively targeting military facilities and personnel, while avoiding attacks on civilian populations and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf. He added that after the withdrawal of American troops, their personnel moved to hotels, effectively using them as human shields.
The Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabayev has announced a tender for the construction of a three-story administrative building with a coworking area on Razakova Street, 51. According to information on the government procurement website, the procurement procedure will be conducted in an unrestricted format.
Athlete Aysuluu Tynybekova shared the joyful news that she has become a mother on March 1, posting an appropriate message on social media. "Now there are three of us," she wrote, expressing gratitude to everyone who congratulated her. The published photo shows that a boy was born into the family. Aysuluu got married in January 2025. Her husband is Bakbergen Abdymitalipov, who is also a wrestler and hails from the village of Krasny Oktyabr, located in the Talas region.
Ayatollah Shirazi from Iran declared jihad, meaning a holy war, against the United States and Israel. The Secretary of Iran's National Security Council previously emphasized that today a strike will be delivered against these countries with unprecedented power.
- In January 2026, Kyrgyzstan marked a significant growth in certain areas of the manufacturing industry compared to the same period in 2025, according to statistical reports. In particular, the production of wood and paper products, as well as products from the printing industry, increased by 1.8 times. This growth is primarily due to the active increase in the volume of printing products, which rose by 2.8 times.
Today, March 1, the final matches of the ranking tournament in Greco-Roman wrestling will begin in Albania, where the last 6 sets of medals will be contested. On this day, eight athletes from Kyrgyzstan will compete on the mat.
According to preliminary reports, gunfire was opened on the protesters in response to the attack. As a result of the clashes, there are reports of ten fatalities. Information is currently being clarified.
On February 28, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry Erlis Akunbekov made a working trip to the Chui region to familiarize himself with the state of the irrigation infrastructure. This was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a detailed study of the condition of water management facilities in the region, assess ongoing reconstruction and
He was met by the tourist police Popular travel blogger Connor Campergini has arrived in Bishkek, known for modifying his Lamborghini into a camper and traveling around the world. The press service of the Bishkek City Department of Internal Affairs reported on his visit. During a meeting with representatives of the tourist police, the blogger discussed important safety aspects for foreign guests. During the conversation, emphasis was placed on the fact that the main tasks of the police are to
On March 1, in Karakol, located in the Issyk-Kul region, an agricultural fair took place at the "Slavyanskiy" market, which is held once a week. At the fair, city residents are offered products at reasonable prices.
Guterres emphasized the importance of preventing further escalation of the conflict and called for returning the region "from the brink of disaster." He noted that the military actions occurred against the backdrop of diplomatic negotiations between the USA and Iran, which were mediated by Oman. The opinions of the Security Council members turned out to be divided. Russia characterized the strikes as "a new unprovoked act of aggression" against a sovereign state, calling it
According to information published in The New York Times, large-scale celebrations began in Iran in response to reports of Khamenei's death. Despite state media declaring a period of mourning and broadcasting religious hymns, a completely different atmosphere is observed in the cities.
Witnesses reported a fire that occurred in a private house in the Birimdik-Kut residential area, located on the outskirts of Bishkek. According to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the incident took place on the night of March 1 at around 01:43 on Street No. 6 in this residential area. One fire brigade from the Alamudun district department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations was dispatched to extinguish the fire.
- As of March 1, 2026, JSC "Keremet Bank" will cease to provide services through the mobile application for individual clients. This news was announced earlier by the bank. Clients are recommended to use the mobile application "ELKART Mobile," which is part of the national payment system using Elkart payment cards and has no restrictions on performing transactions.
The IRGC statement emphasizes that 27 U.S. military bases were targeted, including the Tel Nof airbase, as well as the Israeli army headquarters in Tel Aviv and an important defense complex in the same city. The Israeli army confirmed the information about the attacks, noting that air defense systems were activated to counter the threat.
In Karachi, Pakistan, an attack occurred on the United States consulate. Information about the incident came from social media users. Image from social media. Attack on the US consulate in Karachi
On March 1, in Osh, following the directive of Mayor Janarbek Akayev, the procedure for closing the old 'Kelechek' market began. Traders will gradually relocate to the new market, as previously announced by local authorities. The announcement about the closure of the old market was made in advance, and the process of relocating traders is planned to be carried out in stages.
- The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) has decided to grant a tariff concession to Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, exempting them from paying import customs duties on raw cane sugar intended for further processing. This measure will be in effect until the end of 2026 and includes import quotas: 20,000 tons to Armenia, 100,000 tons to Kazakhstan, and 20,000 tons to Kyrgyzstan.
He expressed support and solidarity with the peoples of the mentioned states The President of Kazakhstan sent personal messages to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, in which he emphasized his sincere support and solidarity with the peoples of these countries during their difficult period. This information was announced by the president's press secretary, Aibek Smadiyarov. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed strong protest against all military
According to Reuters, a number of eyewitnesses reported hearing explosions in various parts of Dubai. Videos began to appear on social media showing bright flashes and plumes of black smoke in the sky. The smoke, it is noted, is observed near the airport.
As of 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, according to IQAir data, the air quality level in Bishkek is 88 AQI. This index indicates satisfactory air quality.
On February 27, a republican meeting took place in Bishkek with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. At the meeting, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, presented a report on the results of work in the economic and financial sectors for the year 2025.
In the final competitions, wrestlers will compete in the categories of up to 55, 60, 72, 82, 97, and 130 kg, representing Kyrgyzstan in different weight classes. The finals will feature a battle for medals among the best representatives of Greco-Roman style.
Starting March 1, a new law will come into effect in Russia that expands the grounds for the dismissal of foreign workers. Now, if any region of the country imposes restrictions on the attraction of foreign labor, employers will be able to terminate the contracts of migrants. Previously, the Russian Labor Code only specified federal restrictions as grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreigners. However, local authorities' decisions have now been added.
Today, March 1, a new season of the Kyrgyzstan Football Championship among the teams of the Higher League will begin in Bishkek, which will be opened with two matches. The first match of the season will take place between the Bishkek club "Ilbirs" and "Alaï" from Osh. The game is scheduled to start at 15:00 at the NAFT KFS stadium.
At a meeting dedicated to the development of the Surkhandarya region, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, announced the intention of Chinese investors to allocate 1 billion dollars for the exploration of coal reserves in the region. The development of four promising deposits located in the Sariasiy district is planned: "Korakon," "Zhemsonite," "Chukur," and "Bayram-1." According to the head of state, the area has impressive solid fuel
- On February 18, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic issued decree No. 83-t, which approved the conclusion to the Agreement on the procedure for organizing and conducting international controlled deliveries, signed on October 10, 2025, in Dushanbe. The conclusion confirms that the document complies with the Constitution and legislation of Kyrgyzstan and does not contradict existing international treaties. As stated in the conclusion, the implementation of the Agreement is
On the night of February 28, the combined forces of the USA and Israel struck key military and government facilities in Iran. In response, Iran attacked Israel as well as American bases in neighboring countries, including those countries themselves. The editorial team of Kaktus.media has gathered current data on the events. The US operation was multi-layered and complex, involving space, naval, ground, and air forces. Tomahawk missiles were launched from both sea and air platforms of the US
President of the United States Donald Trump made a loud statement regarding the elimination of Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei. Below is the full text of his message published on the Truth Social platform: "There has never been a more evil man in history than Khamenei, who is now dead. This is not only justice for the Iranian people but also for all those Americans and citizens of other countries who have died or suffered from the actions of his regime. He could not hide from our intelligence
Trump emphasized: "They better not do it, because if they decide to do so, we will respond with strikes of a strength that has never been seen before."
