Deontay Wilder: Only His Fans Consider Usyk the Greatest

Deontay Wilder, the former heavyweight world champion, does not consider Alexander Usyk to be the greatest boxer of all time. “I don’t consider him the greatest boxer in history. Such statements usually come from his devoted fans, and they have to say that. Most likely, many people from Ukraine think so, but outside of that country, there are very few such opinions. Most people don’t understand boxing,” said the 39-year-old Wilder, as reported by the portal Ready To Fight.

The production of beverages in Kyrgyzstan increased by almost 1.5 times from January to November 2025.

- In Kyrgyzstan, from January to November 2025, there has been a noticeable increase in the volume of beverage production both in monetary and physical terms. According to official statistics, over the 11 months of the current year, beverages worth 27.43 billion soms were produced in the country, significantly exceeding the results of the same period last year, when this figure was 24.4 billion soms. The physical volume index reached 148.0%, indicating an increase in real production of nearly

Food production in Kyrgyzstan increased by more than 20% over 11 months of 2025

- According to statistical data, from January to November 2025, the volume of food production in Kyrgyzstan amounted to 66.7 billion soms. In comparison, for the same period in 2024, this figure was 55.8 billion soms.

Ex-Chelsea Academy Footballer Musonda Reports Critical Condition

A 33-year-old Belgian, who joined the Chelsea academy from Anderlecht in 2012 along with his brothers Tika and Charlie, spent two seasons in the club's youth teams. He later returned to Belgium, where he played for Mechelen, as well as in lower league Spanish clubs Llagostera and Palamós, and for the Congolese club TP Mazembe. He played nine matches for the Belgium U21 national team. He ended his professional career in 2020.

The son of the ousted Shah of Iran called on protesters to seize power.

Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the overthrown Shah of Iran, has called on protesters to take active steps to seize power and announced his intention to return to his homeland. In his address on the social network X, he expressed confidence that by intensifying their protests and paralyzing the financial resources of the authorities, they would be able to break the Islamic Republic and its oppressive apparatus.

Canada fears it may become Trump's next target after Venezuela and Greenland

According to Bloomberg, Canada expresses concerns that it may become the next target of President Trump after Venezuela and Greenland. Among Canadian politicians, the possibility of "military coercion" by the United States is being discussed. Thomas Homer-Dixon, a global security expert, noted that any pressure from Washington should result in serious consequences for it.

In Madrid, a Chinese restaurant was closed for serving… pigeons disguised as duck.

Banks issued loans to the industrial sector amounting to 6.5 billion soms in the 11 months of 2025.

- According to the data from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR), commercial banks provided loans totaling 6.5 billion soms to the industrial sector from January to November 2025. At the same time, the volume of new loans decreased by 19.2% compared to the same period last year.

Naryn PES increases the power of electrical networks by 5 kW for 61.2 thousand subscribers

- Naryn Electric Distribution Company reports that the total number of its subscribers is 61.2 thousand people. This information was provided by the company's press service. The agency noted that work is being carried out to increase the capacity of the power grids by 5 kW to ensure consumers receive quality and stable electricity.

Kazakhstan Uses Drones to Detect Damage on Power Lines

- In Kazakhstan, AI technology is actively used to check the condition of overhead power lines using drones. This became known on January 5 from a statement by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to the ministry, innovative methods such as computer vision and machine learning allow for the automatic detection of defects on poles and wires, as well as identifying overheating, deformations, and other hidden threats using data from 4K cameras,

Kyrgyzstan produced 126.5 thousand tons of gasoline from January to October 2025

- Data indicates that from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan produced 126.5 thousand tons of automotive gasoline, as confirmed by statistical indicators from several CIS countries. The total volume of gasoline production in the listed countries (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan) amounted to 7,171.2 thousand tons. This means that Kyrgyzstan accounts for approximately 1.8% of the total production in this region.

Why Tourists Need Almaty, Not New York, Moscow, or Paris

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that Almaty should become a place that will "always surprise," following the example of New York, Moscow, and Paris. He also noted that eco-activists are hindering the development of mountain tourism. In response, Zhamilya Zhaksalieva, an international water resources specialist, joined the discussion: Before discussing "sleepless" cities, experienced development companies, or eco-activists hindering development, we

The U20 World Ice Hockey Championship will be held in Bishkek.

The championship will take place from January 18 to 24 at the "Bishkek Arena". The competitions will be held among youth teams within the framework of Division III Group B. Youth national teams from various countries will participate in the tournament, including Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Luxembourg, South Africa, Iran, and Hong Kong (China).

In the Netherlands, a marriage was declared invalid due to ChatGPT

However, the artificial intelligence did not take into account a key point—the absence in the text of the couple's acknowledgment as spouses and the obligations arising from that status. In the Netherlands, this nuance renders the marriage invalid. As a result, the prosecutor's office filed a petition with the court demanding the annulment of the marriage certificate. The spouses attempted to contest this petition, pointing out that the official registrar was present at the ceremony

Trump stated that the US should "own" Greenland to prevent its takeover by Russia and China.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed the opinion that the United States should "take control" of Greenland to prevent possible actions by Russia and China in that direction. In response to a question from BBC journalists on Friday, Trump noted: "Countries must have territories, and these lands need to be defended, not just rented. We are obligated to protect Greenland."

Enterprises of the textile industry produced goods worth 18.7 billion soms from January to November 2025.

- In November 2025, the volume of clothing production amounted to 2.03 billion soms, according to statistical data. The physical volume index increased to 104.3%, indicating real growth in production compared to the same period last year.

Textile production in Kyrgyzstan reached 3.3 billion soms by the end of November 2025.

- In November 2025, textile products in Kyrgyzstan were produced worth 501.6 million soms, significantly exceeding the figures of November 2024, when this figure was 275 million soms. The physical volume index for this month was 112.3%, confirming real growth compared to the same month last year. If we consider the period from January to November 2025, the total volume of textile production amounted to 3.3 billion soms, which represents an increase compared to 2.01 billion soms for the same

Increased Electricity Consumption Limits for Naryn Region

- In response to the appeals of citizens in the Naryn region, who live in high-altitude and climatically challenging conditions, the Ministry of Energy has announced an increase in the electricity consumption limit during peak hours. This decision was announced by the press service of the ministry. The previously established limit has been raised from 189,648 kWh to 264,312 kWh, which will allow for a greater supply of electricity and stabilize the energy supply in the region.

Mass Protests in Iran, Internet Down, Ayatollah Khamenei Declares No Concessions Will Be Made

Protests continue in Iran, which began nearly two weeks ago due to a severe economic crisis. Clashes between protesters and police have become frequent, and human rights organizations have accused Iranian forces of using weapons against demonstrators. The country is experiencing widespread internet outages. According to the Persian service of the BBC, 22 deaths among protesters have been confirmed, while the Iranian government reported the deaths of six security personnel.

The Ministry of Economy proposes to reintroduce the ban on the export of scrap ferrous metals

- The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan has presented for public discussion a draft resolution that introduces a temporary ban on the export of scrap and waste of ferrous metals, as well as ingots for remelting. According to the proposed document, the duration of this ban is planned for up to six months and will apply to goods classified under code 7204 of the EAEU Customs Tariff.

Export revenue of Russian oil companies continues to decline due to Urals, - Bloomberg

- In the last week ending January 4, Russia's average revenue from oil exports amounted to $959 million per week, the lowest figure since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. This data is based on reports from Argus and tanker shipping statistics. Compared to early October, oil revenues have fallen by 35%, which is equivalent to a decrease of about $500 million per week. At the same time, compared to early December, the decline was 15%, or nearly $200 million weekly.

Dmitry Bivol will fight against Michael Eifert this spring

World boxing champion Dmitry Bivol is set to hold his next fight in the spring, with German boxer Michael Eifert as his opponent, reports Boxing Scene, citing the athlete's manager Vadim Kornilov. The fight, in which Bivol will defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title, is scheduled to take place in March or April.

Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic: The epidemic situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable

During the meeting, it was noted that at the end of 2025, there were 15,043 cases of ARVI and influenza registered. In the first week of 2026, the number of cases decreased to 9,490, and from January 5 to 8, 2026, it amounted to 6,745. Overall, the epidemiological situation remains stable, and monitoring of the situation is conducted daily in all regions. According to the heads of children's hospitals and health coordinators, hospital visits are within the long-term norms. However, it has

In an American city, traffic lights have started to discuss politics. A machine uprising?

In April, residents of Palo Alto and nearby towns were surprised to hear voices resembling Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg at crosswalks. These "talking" traffic lights on the famous El Camino Real route began to emit strange and sometimes crude jokes, including mentions of Donald Trump and artificial intelligence. At first, it seemed like a joke, but there was a serious vulnerability behind it. One button, mimicking Zuckerberg's voice, said: "It's okay to feel