Ash-Sharaa: Presidential elections in Syria will take place in four years

During the forum in Doha, Ahmed Ash-Sharaa noted: “Syria should be associated not with specific individuals, but with the creation of sustainable institutions that can function for a long time” (quote from SANA). He emphasized that this is the main challenge for the transitional period. Ash-Sharaa came to power in Syria in December 2024, after the overthrow of the former president Bashar al-Assad. The new authorities announced the suspension of the old constitution and dissolved the

Zelensky spoke about a "long and substantive" conversation with Whitcoff and Kushner. According to Axios, the discussion on territorial issues was "complex."

Volodymyr Zelensky Zelensky characterized the conversation as "substantive and constructive." “We discussed many aspects, including key issues that could lead to the end of the conflict and prevent a third invasion by Russia, as well as ensure the fulfillment of previously made promises by Russia,” he noted.

A massive fire broke out at a nightclub in Goa: at least 25 people died, dozens injured

On the Indian island of Goa, a fire broke out at the Birch by Rome club, claiming the lives of at least 25 people. According to NDTV, among the deceased are both tourists and staff members of the establishment. About 50 people were injured and hospitalized at Goa Medical College. The fire erupted around 1 a.m. local time in the Arpora area, located in North Goa. Initially, authorities suspected that the cause of the blaze was an explosion of a gas cylinder in the kitchen; however, this version

Turkey is preparing to abandon Russian S-400s in order to secure the purchase of F-35 fighter jets

As U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barak reported, Ankara is seeking to abandon Russian S-400 missile defense systems in order to resume the purchase of American F-35 fighter jets. In an interview published by Bloomberg, he noted that Turkey is no longer operating the S-400, although they officially remain in service. Barak expressed confidence that this issue could be resolved within the next four to six months. When asked for clarification on whether Turkey is moving towards abandoning the

Strikes in France Halted Operations of 26 Companies

In France, large-scale strikes took place, resulting in 26 companies involved in the production of alcoholic beverages temporarily suspending their operations. This was reported by Kazinform, citing information from BELTA. According to the LCI television channel, about 80% of workers at well-known producers Ruinart and Moët & Chandon went on strike in the northeastern region of Champagne-Ardenne. The protest was initiated in response to the management's decision to cancel the annual

Bloomberg: India intends to continue buying oil from Russia despite US pressure

According to information published by Bloomberg and based on expert opinions, India does not plan to completely halt oil imports from Russia, despite pressure from the United States. Analysts estimate that the tariffs imposed by Washington are not high enough to stop trade between Moscow and New Delhi. Additionally, the emergence of new intermediaries may help restore supply volumes. According to reports, in June 2023, India imported about 2.1 million barrels of oil per day, accounting for

Increase in Illness Among Children: Schools and Kindergartens Go into Quarantine

In connection with the increase in cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, the Ministries of Education and Health, as well as the Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, are closely monitoring the situation regarding illness among children. According to the instructions from the sanitary and epidemiological service, educational institutions have the right to switch to remote learning without prior approval from the Ministry of Education. However, they must

It became known how many kindergartens have been put on quarantine and how many schools have switched to online mode.

The situation with influenza and acute respiratory viral infections in Kyrgyzstan requires special attention from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, and the State Department of Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance. This was reported in an official statement from the Ministry of Education. According to the recommendations of the sanitary service, educational institutions can independently decide to switch to an online format without the need to obtain a separate permit. In

The missing 16-year-old Aynazik Chotonova has been found

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, the missing 16-year-old Ainazyk Chotonova has been found, as reported by the press service of the Leninsky District Department of Internal Affairs. It became known that K. A. filed a report with the Department of Internal Affairs stating that her daughter went missing on December 3, when she left their home in the "Ak-Ordo-3" residential area and headed to school No. 82, but did not reach her destination.

China is dissatisfied with how foreign media covered the largest fire in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong National Security Department issued a statement warning foreign media against disseminating information that distorts the government's actions regarding the aftermath of the most devastating fire in the city in the last 80 years. According to Reuters, the meeting with representatives of foreign publications took place ahead of the upcoming elections for Hong Kong's legislative body, scheduled for this Sunday. According to the agency, Chinese authorities expressed

In South Africa, unknown assailants carried out a mass shooting in a bar: 12 people died

A tragic incident occurred in the early hours in Solsville, where a group of people was enjoying alcoholic beverages. At least three armed individuals stormed the bar, opening fire on the patrons. According to HuffPost, among the deceased were three children aged 3, 12, and 16 years. Additionally, 13 people were injured and hospitalized. In South Africa, unknown assailants carried out a mass shooting in a bar. According to police, ten people died at the scene, and two more died in a medical

Storm Warning! Avalanche Hazard Situation in the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan from December 8 to 10

According to information from Kyrgyzhydromet, from December 8 to 10, precipitation is expected in the mountainous regions of the country, which will increase the likelihood of snow avalanches and the formation of snow drifts. Dangerous conditions will be observed on several roads, including:

In Benin, a group of military personnel announced the seizure of power

The military, who called themselves the Military Committee for Reconstruction, issued a statement on the evening of December 7. In their announcement, they stated that the country will now be governed by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, appointed as the chairman of the committee. After gaining independence from France in 1960, Benin experienced several coups; however, since 1991, the country has maintained relative political stability. Patrice Talon, the acting president, has held his position

Traffic on highways has been restricted in three regions of Kazakhstan due to bad weather

Illustrative image In two regions of Kazakhstan, restrictions on road traffic have been introduced due to adverse weather conditions, according to information from KazAvtoZhol. Since December 7 at 11:30, traffic has been restricted for public and freight transport on the following sections:

ARVI and influenza. In Kyrgyzstan, 214 kindergartens are closed due to quarantine, and 207 schools have switched to online learning.

Currently, 214 kindergartens are closed due to quarantine, and 207 schools have switched to distance learning, according to information provided by the press service of the Ministry of Education. These measures were taken in response to the increase in cases of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections. The health status of children is being monitored by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, and the Department of State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance.

Hungary has blocked the European "Plan B" for financing Ukraine

According to information provided by Politico, Hungary has officially rejected the proposal for issuing eurobonds to finance a loan to Ukraine. This decision deprives the European Union of the opportunity to turn to an alternative mechanism if the use of frozen Russian state assets proves impossible for providing Kyiv with 165 billion euros. The eurobond proposal was put forward by the European Commission on December 3, but its approval requires the consent of all 27 EU countries.

Project "Zheneke": A Batken Girl Received Gifts Through the Chinese, and Then Was Taken into a Family and Fed Beef Tail for the First Time

The regional news publication Turmush continues the "Жеңеке" series. In it, we share stories from the lives of young brides and experienced daughters-in-law. The goal of the project is to remind about the importance of family values, to reveal the beauty and talents of married women. Aidina Payazova from Batken shared her story of marrying a Dungan young man.

The USA demands that European countries take on the main defense functions of NATO by 2027

According to Reuters, at a meeting in Washington, American military officials informed European diplomats of the need for them to take on a larger share of NATO's defensive functions by 2027. However, many of them consider this timeline too ambitious. During discussions conducted by Pentagon representatives, it was pointed out that if allied countries do not manage to meet these requirements, the U.S. may reduce its involvement in certain aspects of the alliance's defense coordination.

Life in the Regions: Munara from the Ak-Suysky District is a Mother of Seven Children by the Age of 35

A 35-year-old resident of the village of Karakol-Sovkhoz in the Ak-Suu district of the Issyk-Kul region, Munara Kanatbek kyzy, is preparing to receive the "Batyr Ene" order this year. She is now a mother of many children, raising five daughters and two sons.

Zelensky reported on telephone negotiations with the US delegation regarding the peace agreement project

In his Telegram channel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a phone conversation with a U.S. delegation working on a peace agreement with Russia. Together with the Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine, Andriy Hnatov, and the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov, he discussed with the American representatives, including Donald Trump's special envoy Stephen Witkoff and U.S. President's son-in-law Jared Kushner, the next steps towards

Winter IT Camp in Malaysia for Teens for 14 Days

The Winter IT-Camp in Malaysia offers teenagers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of information technology and enjoy their vacation. The camp will take place from January 4 to January 18, 2026.

Japan Faces a Dementia Crisis — Can Technology Help?

Last year in Japan, over 18,000 cases were reported of elderly people with dementia leaving their homes and wandering. Unfortunately, nearly 500 of them were found dead, according to the BBC. According to police data, the number of such incidents has doubled since 2012, indicating a growing burden on the country’s aging population.

Sadyr Japarov signed a decree on measures to support certain sectors of the economy

Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, signed a decree regarding the support of certain sectors of the economy. This document, titled "On Measures to Support Certain Sectors of the Economy," aims at the comprehensive development of the jewelry and textile industries, as well as the support of small and medium-sized enterprises. The decree was issued in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic. The first point of the decree concerns the Cabinet of

Homemade Alcohol in Kyrgyzstan Banned

The tax service is tightening control over sellers of alcoholic beverages

"Inter Miami" won the MLS Cup: Messi helped the team defeat "Vancouver"

The final match ended in triumph for "Inter Miami," which defeated the "Vancouver Whitecaps" with a score of 3-1. All three goals scored were linked to Lionel Messi's involvement, with Rodrigo De Paul netting the decisive goal in the 71st minute.

Musk demanded to "abolish the EU"

In addition to his statements, Musk also cited the recent fine imposed on the platform X by the European Commission in the amount of 120 million euros. According to DPA, this penalty is related to violations of the new European legislation on digital services. Brussels accuses the social network of misleading users regarding the blue verification checkmarks, failing to provide data to researchers, and using an opaque advertising system. This fine became the first under the new content

The sarcophagus over the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has lost its main safety functions - IAEA

A recent assessment conducted by IAEA experts concluded the analysis of the state of the new safe confinement at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which was damaged by a drone strike in February. Photo from the archive. Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant under the sarcophagus

Kyrgyzstan Company to Receive Subsidies from the EAEU Budget for Project Implementation

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has decided to allocate subsidies from the budget of the Eurasian Economic Union to support two new projects under the industrial cooperation financing mechanism. This was reported by the press service of the EEC. According to the commission's information, one of the projects is being implemented jointly by the Russian company "Beshtau Electronics," the Belarusian LLC "Nero Electronics," and the Kyrgyz LLC

Jesse Lingard Leaves FC "Seoul" After Two Seasons

32-year-old Lingard signed a contract with FC "Seoul" in February 2024, joining as a free agent, and has since played 66 matches, scoring 18 times. His last match will be against "Melbourne City" in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Alexander Krestinin left "Khujand" after the contract ended

The contract of head coach Alexander Krestinin with the Tajik club "Khujand" has come to an end, and both parties have decided not to extend it. In September, the coach had already attempted to resign, but the club's management refused to accept it.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua Prepare for a Sensational Fight

The prospect of a meeting between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, which previously seemed fantastic, is now becoming a reality. The fight is being prepared with full enthusiasm, and analysts are starting to express their opinions on its possible outcomes.

Director of "Tazalyk": Salaries can reach 80-90 thousand soms

In an interview with the Kabar agency, the director of the municipal enterprise "Tazalyk," Joldoshbek Chushtukov, stated that the salaries of workers can range from 80,000 to 90,000 soms. According to him, on average, employees earn about 45,000 to 50,000 soms per month. Chushtukov emphasized that those who demonstrate high performance in their work and manage the volume of garbage collection can expect additional payments. "We have employees who, thanks to their diligent work,

FIFA held the draw for the 2026 World Cup: all 12 groups have been determined

The final draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in Washington, at the famous John F. Kennedy Center. A record number of teams — 48 — will participate in this tournament, divided into 12 groups from A to L.

Myrzabekov became the interim champion of ACA in Russia

On the night of December 6 in Moscow at the ACA 197 tournament, Zhakshylyk Myrzabekov emerged victorious in the co-main event.

Autumn Charm: Video from the Southern Shore of Issyk-Kul

Local residents share their impressions of how magnificent Lake Issyk-Kul is during the autumn period. The water temperature begins to gradually decrease, but compared to the atmospheric conditions, it remains quite warm, which confirms the name of this body of water.

Paris topped the list of the best cities in the world in 2025

According to the latest ranking from Euromonitor International, Paris has once again taken the top spot in the list of the best cities in the world for 2025. This has been made possible by the growing interest in the French capital among tourists.

Life in the Regions: Gulira Asyranova Swapped Her Pointer for Toys and Fell in Love with Her Job

A 42-year-old resident of the city of Talas, Gulira Asyranova, works as a kindergarten teacher. A correspondent from Turmush spoke with her. Gulira was born in the village of Kara-Oy in the Talas region. She graduated from school in 1999-2000, after which she enrolled in the geography faculty of the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn. In 2005, she completed her studies and received a higher education degree. In 2003, she married Mambetaliev Chubak. The couple is raising two

Elon Musk demanded to liquidate the European Union

In his opinion, bureaucratic procedures "stifle Europe" Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and billionaire from the USA, made a statement about the necessity to dissolve the European Union by posting accordingly on social media.

An additional building is being constructed for the school in the village of Shirin, Suzak District.

In the village of Shirin in the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region, an additional educational building for school No. 106 is being constructed, with a capacity of 150 places. According to information provided by the Ministry of Construction, the total budget for the project is 77 million soms, with funds allocated from the republican budget.

Energy workers of Kyrgyzstan are undergoing training in Tatarstan on working under voltage

Two teams of eight specialists from the Bishkek branch of OJSC "NESC" are being trained in Tatarstan, exchanging experiences and enhancing their qualifications. The training includes work on overhead and cable power lines, as well as in distribution devices with a voltage of up to 1000 V, as reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic. The idea to implement this pilot project arose during a business trip of OJSC "NESC" employees to Kazan. The Tatar side

At least 18 illegal migrants died in a boat crash in Greece

The tragedy occurred off the southern coast of Crete, where at least 18 people died as a result of a boat crash involving illegal migrants. This was reported by the Greek Broadcasting Corporation. Photo by the media

Our People Abroad: A Guy from Issyk-Kul, Who Lost His Sight After Chickenpox, Went to Study in Japan and Obtained Three Licenses in Massage and Acupuncture There

Turmush continues to introduce readers to the stories of Kyrgyzstani people who study and work outside their country. Samad Sharshybaev, who became blind, shared his experience of studying in the Japanese city of Tsukuba.

CEC: New chairpersons of 35 precinct electoral commissions will be elected in electoral district No. 13

The CEC of the Kyrgyz Republic approved the election results for district No. 29

On December 7, the Central Election Commission of Kyrgyzstan held a meeting to discuss the results of the early elections for deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in the multi-mandate constituency No. 29 and made the corresponding decision. As a result of the meeting, it was established that the elections for deputies in the multi-mandate constituency No. 29 were successful, and the protocol with the voting results was approved.

Why a Family from Bishkek Chose Nha Trang: Experience of Wintering in Vietnam

Milanа Jamankulova, a programmer currently on maternity leave, is raising her one-year-old son. She actively shares her experiences of living in Vietnam on social media and talked about her impressions of the country in an interview with 24.kg. Photo from the archive of Milana Jamankulova — In 2023, we went to Vietnam for our honeymoon, which was a gift from my husband's parents. This trip made such an impression on us that we decided to stay here for a longer period. Two years later, we

Kazakhstan's "Kairat" and "Semey" reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League

Kazakhstan teams "Kairat" and "Semey" have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, becoming part of the eight strongest clubs in Europe. Yesterday, "Kairat" played their second match of the Round of 16 against the Belgian "Anderlecht," winning with a score of 5:3. Thus, the overall result of the two matches was 12:6 in favor of the Kazakhs.

More than 20 people died in India due to a fire in a nightclub

According to Indian Express, the incident occurred at the Birch by Romeo Lane club, located on Baga Beach, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Goa. The fire broke out around midnight, and rescue operations continued until the early morning of December 7. According to police data, most of the victims were club staff. The fire started in the kitchen located on the first floor of the establishment.

Uzbekistan to Install Solar Stations in Mahallas Following China's Example

During the opening ceremony of new energy facilities in Tashkent on December 5, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in the energy sector and the need to form a unified energy market. He recalled initiatives such as the construction of the Kambarata HPP-1 and the creation of a "green corridor." An important step will be the installation of solar stations in 300 mahallas, based on China's experience, with the involvement of local