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In the world

The Turkish Supreme Court found a man guilty of divorce for liking photos of other women.

According to information from the Habertürk television channel, the Supreme Court of Turkey ruled that a man who actively liked other women on social media is responsible for the divorce. The court ordered him to pay his ex-wife 500,000 lira as compensation, as well as 5,000 lira monthly in alimony. The lawsuit was filed by the woman in the Supreme Court after the case was considered in the Kayseri court. In her statement, she pointed to systematic humiliation by her husband, his infidelity,

20.11.2025, 17:49
Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health
Local news

Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health

Today, November 20, it has been reported that Bubuzhan Arykbaeva has been relieved of her duties as Deputy Minister of Health. This information has been confirmed by sources in the government, in particular, Kaktus.media. At this time, the reasons for her resignation have not been disclosed. It is worth noting that Arykbaeva has held her position since June 2022 and simultaneously served as the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the country.

20.11.2025, 17:44
Residents of Chicago Concerned About Raids Against Illegal Immigrants. Federal Agents Acting Extremely Aggressively
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Residents of Chicago Concerned About Raids Against Illegal Immigrants. Federal Agents Acting Extremely Aggressively

Witnesses describe that the raids create an atmosphere of fear in Chicago, where federal agents are actively searching for and detaining undocumented immigrants. Reports are surfacing on social media that law enforcement officers are using force. For nearly two months, unexpected raids have been conducted in Chicago, carried out under the directives of President Donald Trump's administration. These operations are typically focused in areas with a high concentration of migrants from Latin

20.11.2025, 17:43
Incidents

In Vietnam, the fight against floods and landslides continues

Since October 26, Vietnam has been hit by prolonged rains, leading to severe flooding and landslides. In some areas, over 1500 mm of precipitation fell in just three days, causing serious problems, reports Reuters. Due to the floods and landslides, five people are missing, more than 43,000 homes are underwater, and over 10,000 hectares of agricultural land have been flooded. According to local authorities, the death toll in the central part of the country has risen to 16 since the weekend. The

20.11.2025, 17:37
Economy

Trade between Kyrgyzstan and China has already exceeded last year's total figures.

According to data published by the General Administration of Customs of China, the trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and China from January to October 2025 amounted to $23 billion 570.2 million. This figure has already exceeded the total for the entire previous year, when the trade volume was $22 billion 709.1 million, which is an increase of 3.7%.

20.11.2025, 17:36
Incidents

Missing: 37-Year-Old Aitbek Murzakulov

In Bishkek, Ayitbek Akmatbekovich Murzakulov, born in 1988, is wanted, according to information provided by the press service of the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department. Ayitbek's sister contacted the police on November 17, reporting that she last saw her brother on November 4 at the "Booruker" mini-market located on Deng Xiaoping Avenue.

20.11.2025, 17:31
Billionaires of G20 countries became $2.2 trillion richer in a year
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Billionaires of G20 countries became $2.2 trillion richer in a year

With the G20 summit approaching, which will take place in South Africa from November 22, Oxfam has called on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other world leaders to create an international body to combat inequality and to raise taxes on the wealthiest. “The growing inequality around the world is causing serious harm to humanity,” noted Tobias Hauschild, head of Oxfam's social justice department. “It drives millions of people into economic hardship while simultaneously contributing to

20.11.2025, 17:26
Gymnasts from Kyrgyzstan became finalists at the international tournament in Georgia
Sports

Gymnasts from Kyrgyzstan became finalists at the international tournament in Georgia

On November 15, the international rhythmic gymnastics tournament New Look Cup 2025 concluded in Tbilisi (Georgia), which took place from November 14 to 16. Kyrgyzstan was represented at these competitions by two gymnasts: 16-year-old Elima Abdimalikova and 14-year-old Milana Kopylova, as well as an international category judge, Natalia Rentel. Kyrgyzstan was represented at the New Look Cup 2025 by international category judge Natalia Rentel and gymnasts Elima Abdimalikova and Milana Kopylova.

20.11.2025, 17:23
Local news / Exclusive

In Osh Region, violators of hunting and fishing regulations were fined

Seven local residents became the subject of fines in the nature reserves of the Kara-Suu and Alai districts for violating hunting and fishing regulations, with amounts ranging from 1000 to 7000 soms. This was reported by the Osh Territorial Administration of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. The operational group of the biodiversity department, together with a hunting specialist and gamekeepers, conducted raids to monitor compliance with hunting and fishing

20.11.2025, 17:23
Local news

First "Times Square," now "Monte Carlo": the scandal over the expensive road has caused a stir

Nariman Tyuleyev, the owner of the "Old Bishkek" complex, commented on the public discontent that arose as a result of the large-scale construction, which sparked heated discussions among the capital's residents. His statement was a response to the criticism that erupted on social media. According to the former mayor, citizens are making premature conclusions about the appearance and quality of the new facility.

20.11.2025, 17:20
Economy

One Type of Lending is Gaining Popularity in Kyrgyzstan

According to data presented by the National Bank, the volume of financing based on Islamic principles in Kyrgyzstan has increased by an impressive 82.4% from December of last year to September 30 of this year. In total, citizens received 16.5 billion soms in the form of loans that comply with Islamic norms.

20.11.2025, 17:19
Exclusive

The CEC fined the candidate for deputies Kalpaev 7500 soms

On November 20, the Central Election Commission held a meeting where it reviewed materials prepared by the working group regarding complaints and violations during the election campaign of the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh from district No. 2, Baktyar Kalpaev. The lawyer of the CEC reported that singer Samara Karimova announced on her social media about an upcoming meeting of Kalpaev with voters in one of the villages of the Batken region. She also mentioned plans to perform a concert, which

20.11.2025, 17:18
Local news / Cultural news

Employees of cultural institutions in the Issyk-Kul region were awarded departmental prizes by the Ministry of Culture.

Departmental awards and honorary certificates from the Ministry of Culture were presented to about 20 employees of cultural institutions in the Issyk-Kul region. This event took place with the participation of Bektur Ibragimov, who heads the Human Resources Management Department of the Ministry of Culture. According to the information from the Ministry's press service, the awards were given for the significant contribution and high professionalism of employees from institutions such as

20.11.2025, 17:18
Is the road near TSUM "narrowing"? The city hall explained that it's an optical illusion.
Local news

Is the road near TSUM "narrowing"? The city hall explained that it's an optical illusion.

Photo AKIPress. Updated section of Chuy Avenue The city hall of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, explained why the road near the Central Department Store appears narrower than before. This was reported by Abdijapar Kulzhanbolotov, the deputy director of the transport department, in an interview with the resource 24.kg. According to him, the width of the road has not changed and remains the same as before.

20.11.2025, 17:17
In Russia, over 19,000 illegal migrants were deported in 2025, - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation
In the world

In Russia, over 19,000 illegal migrants were deported in 2025, - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation

Migrants in Russia The operation "Illegal-2025" resulted in the identification of more than 128 thousand violations of migration legislation. As a result, over 19 thousand decisions were made regarding the expulsion and deportation of foreign citizens from Russia, as noted by a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Volk also pointed out that out of the total number of violations, 100 thousand pertain to the rules of entry, exit, transit, and stay in the country, while

20.11.2025, 17:11
Exclusive

Repair of HPPs, procurement of coal, fuel oil, and petroleum products. How ready is Kyrgyzstan for the autumn-winter period?

Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, reported on the completed activities in preparation for the autumn-winter season of 2025-2026. The information was provided by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. According to him, all planned work for preparing for the winter cold has been fully completed.

20.11.2025, 17:10
Economy

What is happening with the re-export of cars to Russia through Kyrgyzstan?

According to Sergey Tselikov, the general director of the agency "Autostat," from January to October of this year, the import of new passenger cars into Russia decreased by 64% compared to the same period last year. As for transit through Kyrgyzstan, it has decreased by 52.5% this year, totaling 32,500 passenger cars. Thus, Kyrgyzstan's share in the overall volume of car imports in Russia is just over 11%.

20.11.2025, 17:06
Operation "Illegal-2025": Over 19,000 Law Violators to be Deported from Russia
Local news

Operation "Illegal-2025": Over 19,000 Law Violators to be Deported from Russia

In Russia, a large-scale operation called "Illegal-2025" has been completed, during which the results of law enforcement agencies' work were summarized. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the operation was organized in conjunction with the FSB and Rosfinmonitoring, taking place in two stages, aimed at combating illegal migration and countering the activities of international criminal groups.

20.11.2025, 17:05
In Irkutsk, more than 1,500 citizens from Central Asia were illegally legalized
Incidents

In Irkutsk, more than 1,500 citizens from Central Asia were illegally legalized

Employees of the criminal investigation department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Irkutsk region, in cooperation with the regional FSB of the Russian Federation, discovered and eliminated a channel of illegal migration. This operation was reported by Irina Volk, the official representative of the law enforcement agencies of Russia. Photo of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Irkutsk region. During the operation, six women suspected of

20.11.2025, 17:02
Local news

"The wall of the house collapsed and the fence fell." During the construction of the apartment building, a gas pipe was damaged.

According to information provided to the Call Center of Kaktus.media, local residents are expressing dissatisfaction with the actions of the construction company. They claim that the collapse of the wall of a neighboring building occurred due to violations in the process of erecting the new house, which also led to an exposed gas pipeline. Following this, the fence collapsed, damaging the gas pipe, which posed a serious threat. “During the excavation, the wall collapsed, and the gas pipe became

20.11.2025, 16:58
Incidents

"Take off your uniform and let's go!" A man challenged a police officer at the Osh market

In Bishkek, a conflict occurred at the Osh market between two men, one of whom attempted to provoke a police officer into a fight. This was reported by the capital's UPM. According to their information, the driver of a Hyundai Sonata parked his car at a public transport stop, blocking access for minibuses to pick up passengers. UPM inspector Nadyrbek Jusupov demanded the driver's documents, but he refused to provide them.

20.11.2025, 16:56
Why is Tokayev responsible for everything happening in Kazakhstan?
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Why is Tokayev responsible for everything happening in Kazakhstan?

In the Turkestan region, in the village of Algabas, a terrible fire occurred, becoming the most tragic incident of its kind in the country. As a result of the blaze in a large private house, two families died, totaling 12 people, including nine children. Currently, firefighters and investigators are working at the scene, and a government commission has been established to investigate the causes of the tragedy. The commission includes representatives from various ministries, including the

20.11.2025, 16:54
Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan and ADB Sign a Number of Agreements

On November 20, a meeting took place in Bishkek between Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev and President of the Asian Development Bank Masato Kanda, as reported by the government press service. The agenda included discussions on cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and the ADB, the current economic situation in the country, plans for the National Development Program until 2030, and issues related to climate policy and energy.

20.11.2025, 16:53
Exclusive

The court denied Temirlan Sultanbekov's request to cancel the registration of candidates for deputies of the Mazhilis due to unconfirmed knowledge of the state language.

The Bishkek Administrative Court rejected Temirlan Sultanbekov's request to recognize the registration of candidates for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh as illegal due to insufficient verification of their knowledge of the state language. On November 12, the leader of the "Social Democrats" party filed a lawsuit, stating that the Central Election Commission (CEC) did not carry out the necessary checks or confirm the candidates' proficiency in the state language. Sultanbekov

20.11.2025, 16:51
Jewish settlers have started killing their own
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Jewish settlers have started killing their own

Oded Yedaya, an Israeli photographer and activist, was attacked by radical settlers in the occupied West Bank. He stated that the level of violence has reached a critical point where "settlers are already trying to kill Jews." These words highlight the growing radicalization, largely supported by the Israeli army. The incident occurred in Beita, where Yedaya became a victim of an attack by illegal Israeli settlers. In an interview with Haaretz journalists, he noted that violence from

20.11.2025, 16:46
Lukashenko instructed to create the "best supertractor in the world"
In the world / Exclusive

Lukashenko instructed to create the "best supertractor in the world"

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko instructed the new General Director of the Minsk Tractor Works, Taras Murah, to develop the "best super tractor in the world." “The whole world needs our tractors. Sell them. If at any point you are not succeeding, focus on quality. Create a super tractor that will be the best in the world, and slightly increase its price,” Lukashenko's words are quoted by the BelTA agency.

20.11.2025, 16:45
The situation with fuel supplies is under control: necessary reserves are available at oil depots – Torobaev
Economy / Exclusive

The situation with fuel supplies is under control: necessary reserves are available at oil depots – Torobaev

The work on supplying the country with fuel and lubricants is actively ongoing, as reported by Bakyt Torobaev, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. He emphasized that all oil depots in the republic currently have the necessary reserves of fuel and lubricants. “The Cabinet of Ministers, together with oil traders, is negotiating with state bodies and oil refineries in Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan, which allows

20.11.2025, 16:42
Local news / Exclusive

For 1 million dollars, a new building was constructed for the Improvement and Greenery Plant in Osh

In the city of Osh, the opening of a new building for the municipal enterprise "Osh Improvement and Greenery Plant" ("Жашылдандыруу жана көрктөндүрүү чарба комбинатынын") took place on November 20, as reported by a Turmush correspondent. Attending the event were municipal leaders, heads of various institutions and enterprises, as well as employees of the plant. Traditionally, before the opening ceremony, there were small stage performances and performances by pop artists.

20.11.2025, 16:41
Local news / Exclusive

In Batken, the police and the GKNB held a meeting with foreign citizens on compliance with legal requirements.

A meeting was held in Batken, organized by the local police and the State National Security Committee (GKNB), with foreign citizens, dedicated to compliance with legislation. On November 20, a meeting took place at the regional Department of Internal Affairs, where representatives of the Department and the GKNB of Batken region discussed important aspects of migration legislation with foreign entrepreneurs working in the region. Participants received detailed information about the migration

20.11.2025, 16:38
In Kyrgyzstan, 50 million USDKG tokens backed by gold have been issued
Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, 50 million USDKG tokens backed by gold have been issued

Photo by the Administration of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. 50 million USDKG tokens have been launched in Kyrgyzstan The official launch ceremony of the first issuance of the national stablecoin USDKG took place with the participation of President Sadyr Japarov. This digital token, backed by physical gold and pegged to the US dollar, was presented by the president's press service. During the event, participants pressed the "Launch Emission" button, thereby initiating

20.11.2025, 16:38
During the meeting of Adylbek Kasymaliev with the President of the ADB, a number of agreements were signed
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During the meeting of Adylbek Kasymaliev with the President of the ADB, a number of agreements were signed

The meeting held between the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev and the President of the Asian Development Bank Masato Kanda discussed important aspects of Kyrgyzstan's cooperation with the ADB. The current economic situation in the country was discussed, as well as the National Development Program until 2030, and issues related to the climate agenda and the energy sector. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic is demonstrating significant

20.11.2025, 16:37
Local news

Racketeering and bullying - frequently manifested forms of violence in schools of Kyrgyzstan

Today in Bishkek, the results of a study dedicated to violence in the school system of Kyrgyzstan were presented. An expert in this field, Cholpon Akmatova, highlighted the main types of violence that students face. Racketeering, or extortion, is the most common and criminalized form of violence in educational institutions. This phenomenon manifests itself in the dominance of older or stronger students who force younger ones to pay "tribute" in the form of money, food, or valuables.

20.11.2025, 16:35
A reception for the heads of diplomatic missions of Latin American and Caribbean countries was held in Ankara.
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A reception for the heads of diplomatic missions of Latin American and Caribbean countries was held in Ankara.

A reception was held in the Republic of Turkey organized by the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic for diplomats from Latin America. Representatives from over 15 embassies of countries in this region gathered at the event to discuss important issues of cooperation. The purpose of this reception was to promote Kyrgyzstan's initiatives on the international stage, including multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, as well as to develop cooperation with international partners.

20.11.2025, 16:34
Kyrgyzstan Launches First Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG
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Kyrgyzstan Launches First Gold-Backed Stablecoin USDKG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov attended a ceremony today dedicated to the launch of the first issuance of the USDKG stablecoin. This digital token, backed by physical gold, will be pegged to the US dollar, as reported by the president's press service. Among the participants of the event were Finance Minister Almaz Baketaev and Biibolot Mamytov, Chairman of the Board of the Open Joint Stock Company "Issuer of Virtual Assets."

20.11.2025, 16:30
Exclusive

The CEC issued a warning regarding the candidate for deputy Sakaraev.

The Central Election Commission, responsible for elections and referendums, held a meeting on November 20, during which materials provided by the Investigative Service of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region were reviewed. This concerned the candidate for the Jogorku Kenesh, Sakkaraev Mederbek Jamankulovich, nominated from constituency No. 26. According to information received on November 14, 2025, during social media monitoring, experts from the Legal Support Department

20.11.2025, 16:30
The Climate Summit COP31 in 2026 will be held in Turkey
Local news

The Climate Summit COP31 in 2026 will be held in Turkey

Photo from the internet. COP30 in Brazil The UN Climate Summit in 2026 will take place in Turkey, as reported by Reuters. Two countries competed to host the summit, but it was ultimately decided to hold the conference in Antalya, chaired by Australia. Both parties now have a year to prepare for this important event.

20.11.2025, 16:28