China is concerned that AI threatens the power of the Communist Party and is trying to rein it in

Bloomberg: India's Largest Oil Company Resumes Oil Purchases from Russia

Reliance Industries In December, Reliance Industries suspended purchases of Russian oil; however, now, after the imposition of international sanctions, the company has resumed its operations. According to data obtained from Indian officials, the resumption of imports may partially offset the sharp decline in supplies from Russia, which, according to their estimates, have decreased by more than half this month. To deliver oil, Reliance has chartered Aframax-class tankers from RusExport, which

Life in the Regions: A 4th Grader Saved Money for a Whole Year That He Was Given for Pastries and Bought His Mom an Expensive Flower

Saule Akylbekova, a 60-year-old resident of the village of Bakai-Ata in the Bakai-Ata district of the Talas region, found a new hobby after retiring — she started growing flowers, which has become an additional source of income for her. By profession, Saule is an accountant and worked for many years in the village administration and the Social Fund.

The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Mauritius Held a Phone Conversation

On December 24 of this year, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held a telephone conversation with Jahandzhai Ramful, who serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. During the discussion, the parties explored opportunities for further development of bilateral relations and agreed on the

In the Ak-Talinsky District, 15,000 horses were microchipped

In the Naryn region, in the Ak-Tal district, the process of identifying horses is actively underway. As reported by the leading specialist of the district veterinary service, Mirbek Toktobaev, the identification of 5,558 horses is planned for 2025, however, as of today, electronic chips have already been installed on 15,381 horses.

In Kara-Balta, the lights of the New Year tree were solemnly lit: Thousands of residents gathered in the central square

On December 24, the main New Year tree was lit in Kara-Balta. According to reports, the event took place in the square of the Lenin Cultural House, where many residents gathered to enjoy the concert and fireworks.

Exchange rates for December 25

As of December 25, 2025, the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has published the current exchange rates. USD — 87.4500 (as of 24.12 — 87.4500) EUR — 103.1866 (as of 24.12 — 103.0555) RUB — 1.1186 (as of 24.12 — 1.1118) KZT — 0.1714 (as of 24.12 — 0.1714) CNY — 12.4687 (as of 24.12 — 12.4426) In commercial banks, the average purchase price of the dollar is 87.34 soms, while the selling price is 87.80 soms.

International Journalism Today: A Conversation with TASS Correspondents

As part of a seminar for Russian-speaking media dedicated to "Mobile Journalism: Editorial Processes, New Language, Platforms, and Formats," a correspondent from VB.KG met with journalists from TASS to discuss their work in foreign bureaus, the specifics of daily editorial practice and language training, as well as the nuances of covering international events in a changing world.

In Tajikistan, penalties for shooting and catching snow leopards have been tightened.

The changes made concern Article 232(1), which is now titled “Hunting, intentional destruction, as well as illegal acquisition, storage, transfer, or sale of the snow leopard (Central Asian leopard).” Previously, this article was titled “Hunting and intentional destruction of the snow leopard.” According to the new version, fines for the specified actions range from 1200 to 1800 calculation indicators, or punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to three years. In the previous version of

The Chairman of the Auditing Commission of the IV People's Kurultai has been elected as Zhanibek Bargybaev

At the IV People's Kurultai, the chairman of the auditing commission was elected — Zhanibek Bargybaev. According to the protocol, the new commission consists of 11 members. The issue of appointing a chairman was included in the agenda and discussed.

Kyrgyzstan exported 86 tons of honey to China since the beginning of the year

- Since the beginning of 2025, Kyrgyzstan has exported 85.7 tons of honey to China from January to November. This data was published in the electronic database of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China. The largest number of shipments was recorded in January (20 tons), May (33 tons), and June (15 tons).

The Mayor of Moscow Calls on Gamers to Join the Drone Forces

In his speech at the Moscow City Duma meeting, the mayor emphasized that the skills of video game enthusiasts could be useful for unmanned troops, which is important for achieving victory. "We want gamers to remember that their skills can be applied in the military sphere," he noted, as reported by TASS. Sobyanin also pointed out the successes of Muscovites in esports tournaments, where they often take high places, and noted that the city's residents are generally actively

The State Committee for National Security has put the founder of the "Zhannat" hotel chain on the wanted list.

The General Prosecutor's Office of Kyrgyzstan (GKNB KR) has received a collective appeal from participants in the shared construction of a multi-story residential building in the third microdistrict of Bishkek. The investors, representing the company OsOO "Alliance Kurulush Plus," demand that measures be taken against the owner of "MBE Group," M.B.E., and his associates, who are obstructing the completion of construction and unlawfully appropriated commercial property

The IV People's Kurultai Kicks Off Today in Bishkek

Today, December 25, the IV People's Kurultai, which holds significant importance for the state, begins at the Toktogul Satylganov National Philharmonic in Kyrgyzstan. Participants expected at the event include the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, and the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, as well as government members and representatives of state services.

The Cabinet approved the requirements for the arrangement of the SFIT "Tamchy" on Issyk-Kul.

- On December 11, 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Resolution No. 800, regulating the establishment of the Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) "Tamchy," which will operate under special legal norms. This document was prepared in accordance with the law "On the Special Financial Investment Territory 'Tamchy'" and contains criteria for the placement of facilities, as well as establishes the procedure for forming a comprehensive development and zoning

In Bishkek, the best exporters of the country were awarded

On December 24, 2025, the final of the national competition "Best Exporter of the Kyrgyz Republic" took place in Bishkek, organized by the Export Development and Promotion Center "Kyrgyz Export," as reported by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. The competition was created to identify and support leaders among export-oriented companies, as well as to promote Kyrgyz products in international markets. At the event, welcoming speeches were made by

Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev held a meeting with the delegates of the IV People's Kurultai

Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, met with 30 delegates of the IV People's Kurultai, representing diasporas from countries such as Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Germany, the USA, Canada, Italy, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Slovakia, Poland, South Korea, and Egypt. During the meeting, the minister detailed the key aspects of state policy, the socio-economic development of the country, and the activities of the Ministry of Foreign

Kamchybek Tashiev made a statement regarding the death of a mother of three children

A recent tragedy in Kyrgyzstan, resulting in the death of a woman, has sparked widespread public outcry. On this matter, the Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kamchybek Tashiev, emphasized that the state will respond firmly to any violence against women and children.

Leninsky District Held an Action Against Digital Violence Against Women

As part of the international campaign "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," the Department of Social Development of the Leninsky District Municipal Administration, with the support of UNFPA, organized an event. This year, the main focus was on the issue of digital violence. The organizers noted that with the growth of technology, women and girls are increasingly facing harassment and threats online, highlighting the need for new methods to protect human rights.

In which ayil okmotu of Kyrgyzstan was hemp cultivated during the Soviet era?

In the rural municipality of Jany-Jer in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region, hemp was cultivated during the Soviet Union. This was reported to the Turmush correspondent by the local rural municipality.

The IV People's Kurultai has begun in Bishkek

Today, December 25, the IV People's Kurultai will kick off at the T. Satylganov Kyrgyz National Philharmonic. At the opening of the event, President Sadyr Japarov will address the participants with a speech. Also, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev will present a report on the government's activities over the past year. During the second day, December 26, the results of the kurultai will be summarized and key tasks for 2026 will be defined.

On the Bishkek-Osh Road, 3 Cars Collided

A traffic accident occurred on the Bishkek—Osh highway, resulting in injuries to three people. According to preliminary data, the incident happened on the evening of December 24 in the village of Bokso-Zhol, located in the Jayil district of the Chui region, at the 65th kilometer of the road. The accident involved vehicles of the models "Honda CR-V," "Volkswagen Golf," and "Mercedes-Benz Sprinter."

In Russia, Ekaterina Bivol became a defendant in a case for insulting Kyrgyz and Kazakhs

Ekaterina Bivol, the ex-wife of world boxing champion Dmitry Bivol, has found herself at the center of a criminal case in Russia. The Lenin District Court of St. Petersburg has registered proceedings under an article concerning incitement of hatred and humiliation of dignity. She is accused of inciting hatred towards Kyrgyz and Kazakhs. Photo from the archive. Ekaterina Bivol became a subject of a case in Russia for insulting Kyrgyz and Kazakhs

Two Tajikistan Soldiers Killed in Border Clash with Afghanistan

An incident occurred on the Tajik-Afghan border, resulting in the deaths of two Tajik servicemen: 28-year-old Ismatullo Kurbonov and 33-year-old Zirebon Navruzbekov. This was reported by a source to "Radio Ozodi". According to the information, the clash took place on December 24 in the area of Shamsiddin Shohin. It is specified that a group of Afghan smugglers crossed the border, leading to a shootout in which the Tajik border guards were killed, and several others were injured. One

Exchange Rate at the Moscow City Duma on December 25: Dollar Has Increased in Price

In the morning of December 25, the exchange rates of foreign currencies at the exchange offices on the Moscow City Council are presented as follows:

Media report on new clashes at the Tajik-Afghan border. Two Tajikistan officers killed.

An incident occurred on the Tajik-Afghan border, resulting in the deaths of two officers from Tajikistan and several Afghan militants. Official authorities have not yet made any comments. According to certain sources, reported by the "Ozodi" radio station, the clash took place on December 24 in the Bahorak area of the Shamsiddin-Shokhin district. According to available information, the clash occurred between Tajik border guards and an armed group of smugglers from Afghanistan.

Life in the Regions: G. Ilebaeva from Ak-Suu, together with her students, gives a second life to items sent for recycling

Gulzat Ilebaeva, a teacher from the village of Maman, located in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, has dedicated her life to working in a children's education center for two decades. Her total experience in pedagogy is 22 years.

A monument in memory of those who died in the AZAL plane crash was unveiled in Chechnya

In Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, a solemn ceremony was held to unveil a monument dedicated to the victims of the AZAL plane crash. This was reported by RIA Novosti. Photo by Meduza. The monument in Grozny Recall that the tragic incident occurred on December 25, 2024, when an Embraer-190 aircraft, operating a flight from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, located in western Kazakhstan.

Mash: Ekaterina Bivol to be tried for inciting hatred against Kazakhs and Kyrgyz

According to the channel's report, following inappropriate remarks made by Bivol, law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan reacted to her actions. In October, Ekaterina Bivol posted a video on social media filmed while driving, in which she used obscene language towards Kyrgyz and Kazakh people. As a result, criminal cases were initiated against her in both countries. On November 13, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan stated that the republic would

Media: Pakistan Accused of Exporting Low-Quality and Contaminated Products

A recent incident involving the shipment of expired products from Pakistan to Sri Lanka has once again drawn attention to issues related to the quality of exported goods. This is reported in a publication by Ceylon Wire. On social media, the High Commission of Pakistan posted photos of humanitarian cargo sent to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka. However, internet users quickly noticed that the packaging indicated expiration dates that had passed nearly a year ago. Following this, the commission

The Kyrgyzstan national team defeated Moldova

The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team achieved victory over the team of Moldova. This match took place on December 24 in Yerevan as part of the final round of the international tournament Unibank Cup 2025.

North Korea conducted tests of the latest anti-aircraft missiles

On December 24, the Main Directorate of Rocket Industry of North Korea conducted a test launch of new anti-aircraft missiles, as reported by the KCNA. Kim Jong Un, who observed the launch, called it successful. The report states that "this is the first test aimed at assessing the tactical and technical characteristics of the new high-altitude and long-range anti-aircraft missile system. The launched missiles reached conditional aerial targets at a distance of 200 km."

Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan agreed to increase trade turnover between the countries

On December 24, a meeting took place where the Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Tumanov, discussed current issues with the trade representative of Azerbaijan for Central Asian countries, Samed Gasanov. This information was provided by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the discussion, aspects of the implementation of agreements reached at the 6th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission, which took place on December

The USA Imposed Sanctions Against European Human Rights Defenders and Experts

As reported by DW, the U.S. State Department denied visas to five European citizens, including Thierry Breton, the former EU Commissioner for the Internal Market. All of them participated in the creation of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). Rubio, commenting on this decision, noted that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly outlined a foreign policy aimed at protecting American sovereignty. He emphasized that the extraterritorial actions of foreign censors would not be an exception.

Nine Kyrgyzstani women made it to the UWW world ranking for the year 2025

The United World Wrestling (UWW) has presented the final ranking of the best wrestlers in the world for 2025. In this prestigious list, nine Kyrgyzstani women made the cut.

Kyrgyzstan Championship: Akmataliev Lost to Toktomambetov in the Final. Video

The Kyrgyzstan Championship in freestyle wrestling started on December 24 in Bishkek. On the first day of the tournament, five sets of medals were contested in the Olympic weight categories.

CAVA Cup in the Maldives: First Defeat of the Kyrgyz Women's National Team. Photos

The women's national team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in an international volleyball tournament taking place in the Maldives. The Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is being held in the capital city, Male, where four national teams are competing. During the group stage of the tournament, teams compete against each other in a round-robin format. On December 23, in the third round, the Kyrgyzstan team faced the Maldives team, resulting in a loss for the Kyrgyz women with a

Events in Ukraine and the World. Main Highlights by the Morning of December 25

In the last 24 hours, foreign media have provided information about events in Ukraine and other countries, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict. Here are the key points. The aftermath of the strike by Russian troops in the Kyiv region. Photo by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared details about the 20 points of the proposed U.S. plan for ending the war. During recent discussions with the Ukrainian delegation, unresolved issues

Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam to Kick Off Olympic Ranking Cycle

At the beginning of 2026, the team will open a new competitive cycle with the national judo championship, which will take place from January 23 to 25 in Chingis, Khentii aimag. After that, Mongolian judokas will head to the Paris Grand Slam tournament scheduled for February 7, where joint training camps will also be held. From 2026 to 2028, Mongolia will host the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam tournament, allowing local fans to enjoy performances by the world's best judo athletes. This tournament

Mongolian actor Amaraa Sanjid starred in the Apple TV+ series Pluribus. Video

Sanjid, also known as Otgonbayar, is a character with a unique immunity to a virus of extraterrestrial origin. Pluribus (translated into Russian as "One of Many"), stylized as PLUR1BUS, is an American television series created by Vince Gilligan, in the genre of science fiction drama. The plot unfolds in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The main character, writer Carol Sturka, is the only person in the city (and one of thirteen people on Earth) with immunity to an alien virus that has united

The famous Samuel Beckett Bridge will be illuminated with the national flag of Mongolia.

On December 29, 2025, a ceremony will take place in Dublin to illuminate the Samuel Beckett Bridge in the colors of the Mongolian flag. This event is timed to the 114th anniversary of the restoration of Mongolian independence and the 27th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and Ireland. The event is organized by the Embassy of Mongolia in Ireland in collaboration with the Dublin City Council. This initiative symbolizes the strengthening of friendly ties

Kyrgyzstan has submitted a bid to host two World Championships

The Federation of Wrestling of Kyrgyzstan has announced that the country has submitted bids to host two world championships in wrestling, as reported by Sport АКИpress. In early December, the president of UWW, Nenad Lalovic, visited Bishkek. “We have received the right to host the Asian Championship for adults in 2026. Additionally, we have requested to host two world championships in 2027 — for athletes under 20 years old and for veterans,” the federation clarified. According to information on

The AI Platform Voyager Transparency Aims to Enhance Transparency in Government Administration

At the event, the platform developers, Chandman-Erdene Tsend-Ayush and Munkhbat Ochirhuyag, presented the functionality and potential impact of this AI-based open data system for high-ranking officials of the ministry, as well as discussed its application in jurisprudence and internal affairs. Munkhbat Ochirhuyag and Chandman-Erdene Tsend-Ayush In her article published on International Anti-Corruption Day, Diana Torres, UN Regional Advisor on Governance in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighted

US Embassy Military Group Transfers Construction and Engineering Equipment to the Mongolian Armed Forces

On December 23, 2025, in Ulaanbaatar, the transfer of engineering equipment intended for military construction took place from the U.S. Military Group at the Embassy (USMILGP) of Mongolia. The transferred equipment included two trucks, trailers, and devices for detecting explosive devices. High-ranking representatives were present at the event, including Major Andrew Adams, who is the head of the U.S. Office of Peacekeeping and Military Cooperation, and Ian Crawford, Deputy Chief of the

EBRD provided $4.5 million to NFO Transcapital in Mongolia

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of $4.5 million (€3.8 million) to the non-banking financial organization Transcapital NBFI in Mongolia, which will help support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The funds will be used to provide loans to private small and medium-sized enterprises across the country, with a focus on improving financial accessibility in rural areas of Mongolia. It is expected that the majority of the loans will be

The Development Bank will reduce its staff.

In accordance with the decisions made at the Cabinet of Ministers meeting, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development Enkhbayar Jadamba emphasized the need to improve management at the Development Bank of Mongolia. The main tasks include reducing the level of non-performing loans, optimizing the management of special assets, and strengthening mechanisms for transparency and control. As part of this program, a meeting of the bank's Board of Directors is

The number of Mongolian Reddit users is growing every day

🔥 Notable facts: In the third quarter of this year, the $RDDT platform recorded a 19% increase in active users compared to the same period last year, reaching 116 million. Net profit increased by 28%, amounting to $163 million, which is attributed to the presence of 138,000 active $RDDT communities. ?? r/mongolia = 78.5 thousand Reddit users around the world actively share their thoughts and ideas. A similar trend is observed in Mongolia: over the past 14 years, the number of participants in

CAVA Cup in the Maldives: How the Kyrgyzstan Women's National Team Defeated Bangladesh. Photo Report

The volleyball team of Kyrgyzstan is participating in competitions in the Maldives. These days, the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Cup is taking place in the capital city, Male, with four teams competing.