The Dalai Lama Received a Grammy Award: China's Foreign Ministry Expressed Discontent

At the ceremony, the Dalai Lama expressed his gratitude: “I accept this award with a sense of humility. This is not only my award but also a recognition of our shared responsibility. I sincerely believe that compassion and care for the environment are essential for the well-being of all people on the planet. I am grateful for the opportunity to convey these ideas to a wide audience through the Grammy award.” The award on behalf of the Dalai Lama was received by the famous singer and composer

Meat and certain types of products are exempt from customs duties

- On January 30, 2026, during a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Commission Council, several decisions were made aimed at supporting the agro-industrial complex of the Kyrgyz Republic, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the KR. According to the information from the ministry, the new documents provide for the introduction of tariff benefits, including exemption from import customs duties for a number of goods that have social and economic significance, which are

In the Sokuluk District, Children Drowned: The Interior Ministry of the Chui Region Provided Details

A group of individuals selling accounts and bank cards of citizens to fraudsters has been detained.

In Kyrgyzstan, employees of the State National Security Committee (GKNB) have stopped the illegal activities of a group that organized the activation of accounts on popular messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Lalafo, using the phone numbers of mobile operators in the country. This was reported by the press service of the State National Security Committee. As law enforcement agencies found out, the members of this group, known as "drop conduits," attracted citizens of

In the EAEU Court, there is no intergovernmental dispute between Kyrgyzstan and Russia

Currently, the Court of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is considering an appeal from Kyrgyzstan, which contains a request for clarification of the provisions of the treaty regarding compulsory medical insurance (CMS) in the field of labor migration. At the same time, as noted by the court chairman Alexey Dronov, there are currently no active interstate disputes. According to Dronov, "currently, a statement from the authorized body of the Kyrgyz Republic regarding the clarification of

EEC approved tariff concessions for the import of meat, sugar, and fruits into Kyrgyzstan

At the meeting of the EEC Council held on January 30, several decisions were made aimed at supporting the agro-industrial sector of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the country. According to the information from the ministry, the new documents provide tariff benefits that exempt from paying import customs duties for a number of goods that have social and economic significance, imported into the territory of Kyrgyzstan for

AI Bots Have Their Own Social Network: What You Need to Know About Moltbook

This new social platform, styled like Reddit, is called Moltbook and allows bot users to interact on specialized pages called "submots." They can vote on comments and posts, which helps them gain visibility to other AIs on the platform. According to information on the site, humans are allowed access to the platform only as observers.

Singapore Launches National Space Agency

Singapore has announced the establishment of the National Space Agency (NSAS), aiming to strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving global space sector, which is projected to grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035, reports Kazinform, citing SCMP. Energy and Science Minister Tan See Leng announced this news at the first space summit. NSAS will complement the existing Space Technology and Industry Office, established in 2013, and will serve as the central body responsible for developing satellite

The SCO spoke about the organization's single currency

The Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Nurlan Ermekbaev, commented on the creation of a unified currency for the organization. His words were published by RIA Novosti. Ermekbaev noted that at the current moment, the issue of a unified currency is not a priority for the SCO. Instead, the focus is on forming a flexible, resilient, and diverse payment system that will take into account the needs of the member states and promote the development of trade and economic

In Kyrgyzstan, accomplices of international cybercriminals have been detained

The accounts and bank details were used by international scammers, known as "scammers," to carry out voice phishing attacks aimed at defrauding and stealing funds from citizens. These "phone scammers," posing as employees of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) and workers of the National Bank, called people, accusing them of connections with terrorist groups and threatening them with criminal prosecution for financing terrorism. In addition, the criminal group

Bilateral Meetings with the Participation of Companies from the USA are Taking Place in Bishkek

- In Bishkek, at the National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, bilateral meetings are taking place on February 2 and 3, 2026, involving major American companies and representatives of state structures of Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of these meetings is to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the United States, as well as to expand business relations in key sectors of the economy.

Bill and Hillary Clinton Agree to Testify Before Congress About Connections to Epstein

Bill Clinton, the former President of the United States, along with his wife Hillary, who previously served as Secretary of State, have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee. This decision was made in connection with an investigation initiated by Republicans regarding the ties of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, to prominent figures, reports the BBC. In materials published by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Epstein case, Clinton is mentioned multiple

In Kyrgyzstan, a proposal has been made to introduce a ban on changing gender in documents.

Starting from January 30, 2026, a draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic" will be put up for public discussion. Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Marlen Mamataliyev is the initiator of this document. This project proposes amendments to several legislative acts:

Kyrgyzstan imported 11.5 million kWh of electricity from Tajikistan for 11.2 million soms in 2025, - Ministry of Energy of Tajikistan

- According to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, in 2025, Tajikistan exported more electricity to Kyrgyzstan than it imported. In the same year, the total electricity generation in Tajikistan amounted to 23 billion 982.6 million kWh.

Exchange rates for February 3

The National Bank has announced the official exchange rates for the Kyrgyz som as of February 3, 2026. Comparison with the rates that were in effect on January 31, 2026, shows the following changes:

Drones in Kazakhstan Will Collect Convicts

The launch of drone production in one of the colonies near Astana has become possible thanks to the participation of inmates who will directly work on the creation of drones. This was reported by Orda.kz, citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The project is being implemented with the support of the RGP "Enbek," which deals with the employment of inmates. In the colony in the village of Arshaly, a hangar has been renovated and the necessary machines

Kyrgyzstan and Austria Discussed Cooperation in Aviation Security and Financial Support for Projects

- A meeting took place in Bishkek between representatives of the State Agency for Civil Aviation and a delegation from Austria. The Austrian delegation included representatives from government structures, technology companies, as well as consulting and financial organizations.

The Cabinet approved agreements with the EBRD for the 500 kV Kemin–Balykchy power line project.

- The Cabinet of Ministers approved agreements on financing and grant funding with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development concerning the construction of a 500 kV overhead power line between the "Kemin" substation and the new "Balykchy" substation. The document was signed on December 31, 2025. As stated in the order, the Minister of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic is authorized to sign agreements with the right to make amendments that do not affect the essential

Groundhog Phil from the USA once again took on the role of weather oracle and announced when to expect spring.

Punxsutawney Phil, known as the weather forecaster, once again surprised viewers by announcing his spring prediction. This event took place in the early morning hours at a temperature of about -18 °C. The animal's handlers pulled him out of his burrow in front of the crowd, after which they reported that Phil saw his shadow. According to popular belief, this foretells an extension of winter. Despite the frosty weather, tens of thousands of spectators attended the celebration and greeted

President Zaparov signed a decree on the creation of a consortium of institutions to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Kyrgyzstan.

- The decree signed by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, regarding the establishment of a consortium of institutions supporting small and medium-sized businesses, was published on February 2 on the official website of the head of state. The goal of the consortium is to unite the efforts of government agencies, financial organizations, educational institutions, and international partners to enhance the effectiveness and transparency of state policy regarding entrepreneurship

The Housing Committee approved the ratification of two loan agreements with the OPEC Fund.

The Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dealing with international affairs, defense, security, and migration held a meeting on February 2, 2026, during which two bills were approved in the third and final reading concerning the ratification of loan agreements with the OPEC Fund for International Development. The first bill pertains to the ratification of a loan agreement titled "First Program for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth," signed on September 22, 2025, in Bishkek between the

In Norway, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit was arrested on suspicion of four rapes.

A 29-year-old Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was detained in Norway, as reported by the Norwegian news agency NTB, citing his lawyer. Høiby is set to appear in court as early as tomorrow. According to the Oslo police, Høiby was arrested the night before in connection with new charges. He is suspected of causing bodily harm, making threats with a knife, and violating a court order prohibiting contact. These charges have been added to an existing case that is currently

Artificial lungs sustained a man's life for 48 hours until he received a transplant

The created system successfully allowed for oxygenating the blood and maintaining normal heart function. After the removal of the lungs, which could not be restored, the surgeons used artificial lungs to sustain the patient's life until a donor organ was obtained.

GKNB KR: Illegal missionary activity of a non-traditional religious movement has been suppressed in the territory of Manas city

As a result of the conducted activities, it was possible to prevent the establishment of one of the cells of undesirable religious organizations on the territory of Kyrgyzstan. Administrative fines were imposed on the organizers and participants of illegal missionary activities, and measures are being taken to ensure compliance with the law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organizations" and other relevant regulatory acts. Currently, the State National