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Iran's Air Defense has been placed on heightened alert
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Iran's Air Defense has been placed on heightened alert

According to Reuters, Iran's air defense has been placed on heightened alert. At the same time, the United Kingdom has decided to close its embassy in Tehran and has evacuated all its staff. The United States, in turn, is reducing the number of personnel at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, where about 10,000 military and civilian personnel are permanently stationed. Iranian authorities have issued a statement closing their airspace to civilian aviation and warned of possible strikes on

15.01.2026, 09:07
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Minor Drifts in a BMW. Video

A video has appeared on social networks in Kyrgyzstan, showing a drift performed by the driver of a BMW, which constituted a violation of traffic rules. According to the press service of the Patrol Police, the offender himself reported to the patrol police, where a protocol was drawn up against him for auto hooliganism. The vehicle was placed in a detention lot.

15.01.2026, 08:58
In Tajikistan, a Constitutional Court judge died after falling from the ninth floor
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In Tajikistan, a Constitutional Court judge died after falling from the ninth floor

A tragedy occurred in Tajikistan: judge of the Constitutional Court Jamshid Jamshidzoda, who was 52 years old, died after falling from the ninth floor. This information was reported by local news agencies. Witnesses of the incident cannot definitively determine whether it was an accident or if the judge committed suicide. Photo from the internet. Jamshid Jamshidzoda A representative of law enforcement stated that a criminal case has been initiated in connection with the incident, but no

14.01.2026, 22:55
In Bishkek, suspects in the attack on a teenager in the residential area "Ak-Ordo" were detained.
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In Bishkek, suspects in the attack on a teenager in the residential area "Ak-Ordo" were detained.

According to information from law enforcement agencies, on January 14, 2026, a call was received by the "102" service reporting that K. D., born in 2009, was delivered to one of the hospitals with bodily injuries, presumably from sharp objects. The investigative-operational group arrived at the scene, where it was established that on January 12, unknown individuals attacked the minor son of A. Zh. in front of his house in "Ak-Ordo".

14.01.2026, 21:08
Specialist of GP "Unaa" Suspected of Illegal Registration of Lexus RX 330
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Specialist of GP "Unaa" Suspected of Illegal Registration of Lexus RX 330

The fact of abuse of official powers related to the illegal registration of a vehicle was recorded in the Chui region. The press service of the regional police department reported this. According to information from law enforcement agencies, in 2023, two citizens, S. A. and J. R., imported a Lexus RX 330 from Japan, declaring it as spare parts. To carry out the illegal registration and sale, they acquired a registration certificate for another vehicle of the same make, which had previously

14.01.2026, 20:24
In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft of groceries from a hypermarket was detained
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In Bishkek, a suspect in the theft of groceries from a hypermarket was detained

According to data received from the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District, on January 12, 2026, A. Y., representing one of the hypermarkets, reported a theft that occurred around 10:50, when an unknown person stole products worth 12,000 soms and immediately fled the scene. Based on this statement, the investigative authorities initiated a criminal case under Article 205 "Theft" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.01.2026, 20:23
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In Kemin, two elderly men are suspected of murder.

On January 11, 2026, at around 13:10, a report was received by the Internal Affairs Department of the Kemin District that the body of a man with stab wounds had been found in one of the houses in Kemin. This was reported by the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. The investigative and operational group immediately went to the scene. During the inspection, it was established that the deceased was A. A., born in 1960. Multiple stab wounds were found on his

14.01.2026, 19:45
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In Bishkek, suspects in a robbery attack in the residential area "Kalyis-Ordo" were detained

Police officers reported the detention of suspects in a robbery that occurred in Bishkek, in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo." It became known that the incident took place on January 6, 2026, at 04:18, when E. M. contacted the First May District Internal Affairs Department with a statement about the attack. During the investigation, law enforcement authorities found that the criminals broke the window of a Honda Fit, used physical force against the victim, and inflicted a stab

14.01.2026, 19:38
The actor and rector of the Moscow Art Theater School Igor Zolotovitsky has passed away.
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The actor and rector of the Moscow Art Theater School Igor Zolotovitsky has passed away.

According to information published on the MХAT website, the death of Igor Zolotovitsky, who suffered from stomach cancer, was the result of an oncological disease. Igor Zolotovitsky. Photo: Sergey Bobylev / TASS. Zolotovitsky became famous for his roles in a number of Soviet and Russian films, including "Non-professionals" (1985) directed by Sergey Bodrov Sr., "Dark Nights in Sochi" by Vasily Pichul (1989), "Taxi Blues" by Pavel Lungin (1990) with Pyotr Mamonov,

14.01.2026, 17:45
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In Bishkek, a man was detained for threatening another driver with a gun

Today in Bishkek, at the corner of Jibek-Jolu Avenue and Osmonkul Street, an incident occurred in which an unknown man threatened another driver with a gun. After the conflict, he fled the scene. According to information provided by the Internal Affairs Department of the Sverdlovsk District, a criminal case has already been initiated regarding this incident under Article 280 (Hooliganism) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.

14.01.2026, 17:19
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The court terminated the criminal case against the former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh.

The Osh City Court has decided to terminate the criminal case against the former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh and director of a construction company. The decision was made on December 22, 2025. In September 2025, the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) reported the detention of S.U.Ch., director of LLC "Construction Company Berekete," on charges of large-scale fraud. According to information from the state committee, on April 4, 2019, a shared participation agreement was

14.01.2026, 17:12
82-year-old Julio Iglesias accused of sexualized violence
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82-year-old Julio Iglesias accused of sexualized violence

Two former employees of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have accused him of sexualized violence. This information was published by the Spanish publication elDiario. The women reported that in 2021, they worked for almost a year at Iglesias' residences in the Bahamas and the Caribbean, where, according to them, they became victims of physical and psychological abuse by the artist.

14.01.2026, 17:04
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Man Who Shattered Windshields with a Gun Arrested

A man was detained in Bishkek for threatening another motorist with a gun and breaking the windows of his car. This was reported by a source in the Sverdlovsk District Police Department to the editorial office of Kaktus.media. The incident occurred on January 14, 2026, early in the morning at the intersection of Jibek Jolu Avenue and Osmonkula Street. After the conflict, the suspect, threatening with a weapon, broke the side windows and left the scene.

14.01.2026, 16:41
Night Stabbing in the "Ak-Ordo" Residential Area of Bishkek: Two Detained
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Night Stabbing in the "Ak-Ordo" Residential Area of Bishkek: Two Detained

A crime involving cold weapons occurred in the residential area 'Ak-Ordo' of Bishkek, resulting in the detention of two suspects. This was reported by the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District. According to information from the police, a call was received at service 102, after which a minor, K.D., born in 2009, was taken to the hospital with injuries sustained from a sharp object.

14.01.2026, 16:18
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GKNB: Former Head of GNS Admits Guilt, 4.3 Billion Soms Returned to the State

The State Committee for National Security (SCNS) responded to the decision of the Lenin District Court of Bishkek regarding the former head of the Tax Service, Altynbek Abduvapov, and his deputy, Islambek Kydyrgychov. According to information provided by the SCNS, both were arrested on December 6, 2024, as part of a criminal case initiated under Article 337, Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, for abuse of official position.

14.01.2026, 16:18
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A man threatening with a gun was detained in Bishkek

On January 14, the press service of the Sverdlovsk District Department of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a suspect in hooligan actions. The incident occurred in the morning of January 14 at the corner of Zhibek Zholu Avenue and Osmonkula Street, where two drivers got into a conflict. One of the passengers recorded a video showing one of the drivers threatening with a gun, pressing it against the windshield and side windows of the other vehicle while making offensive remarks.

14.01.2026, 16:08
In Bishkek, suspects in a knife robbery have been detained
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In Bishkek, suspects in a knife robbery have been detained

A group of suspects in a robbery attack was detained by police officers in the residential area of "Kalyis-Ordo," according to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek. According to the First May District Internal Affairs Department, around 04:18 AM on January 6, a citizen named E.M. reported that a group of unknown individuals broke the window of his Honda Fit car, then beat him and inflicted a knife wound to his thigh. The attackers seized the car,

14.01.2026, 15:36
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In the capital's residential area of Ak-Ordo, a teenager was stabbed near a house.

According to the press service of the Internal Affairs Department of the Lenin District, suspects have been detained as a result of hooligan actions. On January 14, a 14-year-old teenager, born in 2009, was hospitalized with a knife wound. A investigative-operational group from the Lenin District Internal Affairs Department was dispatched to the scene, where the father of the victim filed a report.

14.01.2026, 15:34
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"Get the Guns". How Weapons are Used in Road Disputes in Bishkek

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, two incidents have been registered where road disputes escalated into threats involving firearms. Fortunately, neither conflict ended with gunfire; however, these events sparked a strong reaction on social media. The first case occurred at the final stop of bus No. 100, where one driver, pulling out a pistol of unknown model, began to insult the other participant in the conflict. The Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs reported that an

14.01.2026, 15:24
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GKNB: Former Head of the State Tax Service Abduvaporov and his Deputy Kydyrgychov admitted guilt and compensated for damages of 4.3 billion soms

- In its statement, the State Committee for National Security commented on the verdict issued by the Lenin District Court of Bishkek regarding the aforementioned individuals. The verdict included a fine and deprivation of awards for the former chairman of the State Tax Service, Abduvaporov, and his deputy, Kydyrgichov. According to the GKNB, the arrest took place on December 6, 2024, as part of a criminal case related to Article 337 Part 3 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic

14.01.2026, 15:07