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The USA has withdrawn from 66 international organizations
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The USA has withdrawn from 66 international organizations

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced the decision to withdraw the country from 66 international organizations. According to information from RIA Novosti, the corresponding memorandum was signed by the president. In a statement from the White House, it is reported: "Today, Donald J. Trump signed a presidential memorandum indicating the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations, as they no longer align with the interests of our country."

08.01.2026, 09:33
Economy

The Antimonopoly Service Returned Over 5 Million Soms to Consumers After Complaints

After reviewing complaints from citizens, the antimonopoly service returned over 5 million soms to consumers. This was stated in an interview on "Birinchi Radio" by Muratbek Imankulov, Deputy Chairman of the Antimonopoly Regulation Service under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, summarizing the work done in 2025. According to Imankulov, the service received more than 700 applications and complaints from residents of all regions of the country, during which over 5,000 inspections

08.01.2026, 09:33
Incidents

How the police found Aimeirim Akishova in Naryn, who ran away with her boyfriend and staged a "show" on social media

In the Naryn region, on January 7 at around 22:30, 24-year-old Aimeirim Akisheva was found, as reported by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department on January 8. The problem began on January 6 when Aimeirim's sister contacted the police to report her disappearance. According to the woman, on that day at around 17:50, Akisheva left for a meeting with a young man, Bakyt Asakeev, and stopped communicating.

08.01.2026, 09:25
A multitude of photos and videos about Maduro's capture were generated by AI. Some world leaders believed in their authenticity.
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A multitude of photos and videos about Maduro's capture were generated by AI. Some world leaders believed in their authenticity.

After the capture of Maduro, social media began to actively publish images created by artificial intelligence. The fact-checking team at Euronews, known as The Cube, discovered examples of such fakes that were spread in Spanish, Italian, French, and Polish. On January 3, American special forces conducted an operation during which they captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Maduro was accused of drug trafficking, but he did not admit his guilt.

08.01.2026, 09:17
Local news

May contain toxin. "Nestlé" recalls certain batches of baby food in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Information about the voluntary recall of several batches of baby food from the company "Nestlé" was communicated to the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance by the official distributor of the products in Kyrgyzstan, the company OsOO "Forester". It has been reported that the central office of LLC "Nestlé Russia" decided to recall certain batches of baby food, including dry instant milk, fermented milk, and

08.01.2026, 09:02
Local news

In Bishkek, the Kyrgyz detective "Unchukpa" is being released in theaters.

Today, a new film "Unchukpa" directed by Kyrgyz filmmaker Danish Akylbekov is hitting the screens. The plot of the film is based on real events that shook Bishkek when girls began to disappear in the city. Experienced detective Mirbek is trying to solve the case of a maniac. At the same time, ninth-grader Malika finds herself locked in the school overnight, unaware that the very killer being sought by the entire police force is hiding in the dark corridors.

08.01.2026, 08:52
Local news / Cultural news

The tender for the procurement of technical supervision services for the construction of the city museum in Manas did not take place.

On December 25, 2025, the Department of Capital Construction announced the start of a tender for technical supervision services. The main goal of the procurement was "Acquisition of technical supervision services for the construction of a new modern urban museum with the necessary equipment," which will be located on Kurmanbek Street in the city of Manas. The estimated amount allocated for the contract was 873,400 Kyrgyz soms.

08.01.2026, 08:47
Economy

The government has not yet decided whether to extend state regulation of meat prices.

At the moment, the government of Kyrgyzstan has not made a final decision regarding the extension of state regulation of meat prices. This information was announced by Muratbek Imankulov, head of antimonopoly regulation at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, during his speech on "Birinchi Radio." It should be noted that temporary price regulation for beef and lamb was introduced in response to the rise in their costs and was supposed to remain in effect until the end of December

08.01.2026, 08:30
Economy

The USA has started selling Venezuelan oil on the global market

The United States of America has begun the process of selling Venezuelan oil on the international stage. This became known through a report by Bloomberg, citing a statement from the U.S. Department of Energy. In the official statement, it is said: "The U.S. has commenced the implementation of sales of Venezuelan oil in the international market, which is aimed at benefiting both the United States and Venezuela, as well as our allies. We have engaged the world's largest traders and

08.01.2026, 08:10
In Russia, the year 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.
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In Russia, the year 2026 has been declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

Starting from 2026, the Russian Federation, covering more than 17 million square kilometers, will declare the Year of Unity of Peoples. The country is home to over 190 different ethnic groups. The Presidential Library portal features a collection titled "The Russian People," which includes photographs, newsreels, archival documents, and periodicals that help to gain a deeper understanding of the diversity of the concept of "the Russian people."

08.01.2026, 07:54
Exclusive

In Kainyda, a man was injured by a sharp object after being attacked by a drunken guy

On January 8, the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region reported the arrest of a suspect in hooligan actions. The incident occurred on January 5 in the city of Kainy, when around six o'clock in the morning, an unknown person attacked a 53-year-old local resident near the "Nur" store. During the attack, the victim was beaten and sustained injuries from a sharp object.

08.01.2026, 07:38
Sports

Photo report from the match Kyrgyzstan - Saudi Arabia at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup

The youth national team of Kyrgyzstan in football (U-23) started its journey in the Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in a less than successful manner. In the first match of the group stage, which took place on January 6 in Jeddah, the Kyrgyz team faced opponents from Saudi Arabia and suffered a narrow defeat with a score of 0:1.

08.01.2026, 00:11
Exclusive

The police found the relatives of the woman discovered in the Sokuluk district.

Employees of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region were able to identify the woman who was found with memory loss in the Sokuluk District. According to the police press service, rumors on social media that the woman's identity is unknown and that assistance is needed for her identification are unfounded. The staff of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region promptly determined that her name is Asipa Arstanovna Borbukova, she was born on February 8,

07.01.2026, 22:19
In the world

The USA seized two tankers from Russia's "shadow fleet"

Recent actions by the United States to detain two tankers linked to circumventing international sanctions and transporting oil from Venezuela have been confirmed by military sources and the Reuters agency. The operation involved the vessel Bella 1, also known as Marinera, which had been pursued in the Atlantic Ocean for over two weeks. According to information obtained from the U.S. European Command, the seizure of the tanker occurred in the North Atlantic based on a federal court warrant. The

07.01.2026, 21:30
Exclusive

How is the bridge repair on Jibek Jolu Avenue going? Video

Repair work on the bridge over the Alamidin River, located on Jibek Jolu Avenue in Bishkek, is ongoing. Currently, the bridge is closed to traffic, and construction machinery is actively working on the site, indicating that reconstruction is taking place. Since the end of September 2025, the bridge has been closed due to its emergency condition. The city hall previously reported plans for a complete replacement of the load-bearing structures and the widening of the roadway. The opening of the

07.01.2026, 21:30
Incidents

EMERGENCY SERVICE employee hospitalized after rescuing people in a fire at a nursing home

Alymbek Keleshov, a paramedic of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, showed courage while rescuing people during a fire that occurred on January 6 at a nursing home on Abay Street in Bishkek. As a result of his actions, he was hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning. His condition is currently considered satisfactory, and his life is not in danger. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 15 people were evacuated from the burning building during the incident; however, two

07.01.2026, 21:28
Economy

Potatoes from Russia were not allowed into Kyrgyzstan

A batch of potatoes that does not meet phytosanitary requirements was discovered at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The statement was made by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. According to the agency, on January 7, 2026, at the "Consolidated Post" near the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint, employees of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine identified during phytosanitary control that a batch of potatoes

07.01.2026, 21:22
Incidents

"Yelled and lay on the ground." In Bishkek, a driver behaved inadequately during his detention.

The incident occurred around 02:00 at the intersection of the Southern Highway and Bakayev Street. When the vehicle was stopped, the driver, who was in a state of alcohol intoxication, began to exhibit inadequate behavior in response to the inspectors' request to present his documents: he was hysterical, struck himself, lay down on the road, and claimed that the police officers had allegedly caused him injuries. In addition to this, he attempted to simulate sleep. Despite the provocations

07.01.2026, 21:16
Incidents

A Minor Who Stole a Car Detained in Bishkek

On January 5, 2026, in Bishkek, in the territory of the Sverdlovsk district, a theft of a BYD car was reported. The incident was reported to line 102. Patrol officers promptly arrived at the scene of the incident. As a result of operational search activities, the stolen vehicle was quickly located. However, when the police attempted to stop the car, the driver, realizing the seriousness of his situation, tried to escape, which led to a chase.

07.01.2026, 21:01
Incidents

In the city of Manas, a blogger set a car on fire for hype. He was fined.

In Manas, a blogger who set fire to a car in search of popularity has become the subject of explanatory measures conducted by local authorities. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Jalal-Abad region. In addition, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic imposed a fine on him for harming the environment.

07.01.2026, 20:45
Local news

American military seized the Russian tanker "Marinera"

In the North Atlantic, American military forces have seized the Russian tanker "Marinera," as reported by Reuters. The operation was carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard. At the time of the seizure, Russian military ships and a submarine were nearby, but they did not intervene and merely observed the situation.

07.01.2026, 20:45
Incidents

Fire extinguished in an apartment of a residential building on Aaly Tokombaev Street in Bishkek

On the evening of January 7, a fire broke out in an apartment of a multi-story residential building located on Aaly Tokombaev Street, on the second floor. According to information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire was completely extinguished by 19:01. The duty officer of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Bishkek reported that the area of the fire was approximately 50 square meters. There were no casualties as a result of the incident.

07.01.2026, 20:11
Incidents

At Issyk-Kul, an Orthodox church was robbed, two suspects detained

In the village of Ak-Suu in the Issyk-Kul region, an incident occurred at an Orthodox church, where money, gold and silver jewelry, as well as gifts were stolen on the night of January 5 to 6. Local residents reported the incident. The criminals not only robbed the church but also caused damage, burning the New Year's tree, spilling oil on the floor, and damaging property.

07.01.2026, 20:06
Local news / Exclusive

The Bishkek–Kara-Balta Road Covered by Thick Fog

Visibility on the Bishkek–Kara-Balta highway is deteriorating due to weather conditions. According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Chui Region's Interior Ministry, on the evening of January 7, dense fog formed on the Bishkek–Kara-Balta road. "Due to sharp changes in the weather and a drop in air temperature, visibility on this highway has become poor. Drivers need to be cautious," the press service reported.

07.01.2026, 19:54
Ecology

Fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region.

According to data from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui region over the next three hours and during the night. As a result, visibility may drop to 500 meters.

07.01.2026, 19:40
In the world / Exclusive

In the "Ala-Archa" Park, a man with an injured leg was rescued

A recent incident occurred in the upper part of the Ala-Archa Natural Park in the Alamudun District of the Chui Region, where a man injured his leg near a waterfall and was unable to leave the area on his own. This information was provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan. To rescue the injured man, three specialists from the Edelweiss rescue team were dispatched, who were on duty in the park at that time. Rescuers successfully evacuated the 45-year-old man, identified as

07.01.2026, 19:27
Exclusive

Citizens of Kyrgyzstan will be required to pay a visa deposit when applying for visas to the USA

The corresponding decision was made by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and published on the website of the State Department. Kyrgyzstan has become part of the list of countries whose citizens may face the requirement of a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas. Starting January 21, 2026, a new initiative will come into effect as part of the Visa Bond pilot program aimed at preventing overstays on visas. Kyrgyzstan is among 38 countries subject to the new requirements,

07.01.2026, 19:17
In the world

The USA demanded Venezuela to sever ties with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba.

According to information obtained from ABC News, the Trump administration demanded that Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, cease all political and economic ties with Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba. Washington also insists that Venezuela limit its oil extraction cooperation exclusively to the United States, giving them priority in the sale of heavy crude oil. Sources claim that meeting these demands is a necessary condition for lifting restrictions on increasing oil production

07.01.2026, 19:08
Exclusive

Life in the Regions: The Street Where Only Girls Are Born — The Story of a Heroine Mother from Talas

39-year-old Munduz Kudaybergenova, living in Talas, has become a true heroine among mothers. A Turmush correspondent spoke with her. Munduz was born in the village of Ak-Zhar, located in the Talas region. After getting married, she moved to the village of Aral in the Manas region, where she met her future husband through mutual acquaintances. This happened 19 years ago, and at that time their communication was limited to a landline phone: they called each other and talked. A year after they

07.01.2026, 18:44
In the world

In the U.S. Congress, calls were made to impeach Trump over the operation in Venezuela.

April McClain Delaney, a representative of the Democratic Party in the U.S. Congress, has called on her colleagues to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. According to her, this proposal is related to Trump's actions in Venezuela. Delaney claims that the president violated the Constitution by acting without the consent of Congress. She also noted that Trump expressed an intention to govern Venezuela following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, the country's

07.01.2026, 18:42
Incidents

Suspect in the abuse case in the village of Alamedin placed in SIZO-1

According to information provided by the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Internal Affairs Department, on January 7, it became known that the suspect in hooliganism has been placed in pre-trial detention center No. 1 for a period of two months. Recently, a video appeared on social media capturing acts of violence against young people in a private house in the village of Alamedin, which sparked a wide public response.

07.01.2026, 18:40
Fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley
Local news / Exclusive

Fog is expected in Bishkek and the Chui Valley

In the next three hours, as well as during the night, fog is forecasted in the territory of Bishkek and the Chui Valley, which may significantly reduce visibility to 500 meters, as reported by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES). Officials from the ministry strongly recommend that drivers maintain a safe distance between vehicles, adhere to traffic rules, and, if possible, stay in safe places until weather conditions improve.

07.01.2026, 18:34
In the world

A Family Went Missing in Kazakhstan. The Bodies of the Parents Were Found in a Shed in the Backyard of the House

An investigation into the disappearance of four family members has begun in the Kyzylkogin district of the Atyrau region. A local resident contacted the police, reporting that her brother, along with his wife and two adult children, have not been in touch for over a month. According to law enforcement agencies, the family lived in the village of Zhangeldi and went missing in November of last year. After they left home in an unknown direction, contact was lost. It is believed that the family may

07.01.2026, 18:11