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A multitude of photos and videos about Maduro's capture were generated by AI. Some world leaders believed in their authenticity.

After Donald Trump announced a military operation in Venezuela on January 3, numerous fake images and videos appeared on social media, quickly going viral. Many of them garnered millions of views on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, and were actively shared by various public figures, including Trump and Elon Musk. Some experts noted that this could be one of the first instances where news videos were created by artificial intelligence in real-time as events unfolded. Other analysts

08.01.2026, 10:55

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Nestle recalls part of its products from retail chains in Kyrgyzstan

The Department of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan has informed that LLC "Forester," the official distributor of Nestlé baby food, has announced the need to recall certain products. Specifically, this concerns several batches of baby food, such as dry instant milk formulas, fermented milk products, and lactose-free items. The recall pertains to trademarks such as NAN 1 OPTIPRO, NAN OPTIPRO 2, NAN EXPERTPRO, NAN 2 Optipro, PRENAN, and NAN LACTOSE FREE with specific production

08.01.2026, 10:50

World

The USA seized two tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which was under the Russian flag.

The tanker, originally named Bella 1, was seized in the northern part of the Atlantic under a warrant issued by a federal court in the USA. The USCGC Munro Coast Guard vessel tracked it, as indicated by the European Command of the US Armed Forces. Information about the seizure was confirmed by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Department of Defense of the USA.

08.01.2026, 10:47

Society

In Search of Hope: How Rescue Dogs Find People in Kyrgyzstan

Search operations in Kyrgyzstan often face the problem of late starts, when hope of finding missing people has already faded. However, where technology and the human eye fail, the dogs from the "Rescuer" canine center come to the rescue. In an interview provided to 24.kg, volunteers spoke about an outstanding dog named Barkhan, their experience working in Turkey after the earthquake, and how they search for children, as well as why they have to take taxis to calls despite their

08.01.2026, 10:47

World

A visa bond is introduced for citizens of Kyrgyzstan traveling to the USA

This measure will come into effect on January 21, 2026, in a test format Starting January 21, 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan who plan to apply for tourist and business visas of category B1/B2 to the USA will face a new requirement — the mandatory payment of a visa bond. Kyrgyzstan has been included in the list of countries for which the United States is launching an experimental visa bond program. Detailed information is available on the website of the U.S. Department of State.

08.01.2026, 10:47

Politics

Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev commented on the controversial film about the president

Political scientist Bakyt Baketaev shared a detailed analysis of the sensational film about the activities of Sadyr Japarov, the president of Kyrgyzstan. The second episode of this documentary project attracted particular attention due to the discussion of the border conflict with Tajikistan and negotiations with Emomali Rahmon.

08.01.2026, 10:43

Society

The tender for the procurement of technical supervision services for the construction of the city museum in Manas did not take place.

The Department of Capital Construction published an announcement on December 25, 2025, at 16:39 regarding a tender for technical supervision services. The order concerned the "Acquisition of technical supervision services for the construction of a new modern city museum with the necessary equipment" in Manas on Kurmanbek Street. The expected contract value was 873,400 Kyrgyz soms.

08.01.2026, 10:41

Society

Bookmakers Refused to Pay Those Who Bet on the Invasion of Venezuela

According to information published on the official website of Polymarket, users who placed bets on an American invasion of Venezuela will not receive their winnings. In an official statement, the company noted that U.S. President Donald Trump's words about "managing" Venezuela, which he expressed in the context of negotiations with the local government, cannot be considered as confirmation of a military operation to capture [the country's leader Nicolás] Maduro.

08.01.2026, 10:41

Sports

The Kyrgyzstan national team prepares for the final stage of the Asian Cup. Photo

The Kyrgyzstan national futsal team is actively preparing for the decisive matches of the Asian Cup. Training camps began on January 5 in Bishkek under the guidance of coach Nurzhan Jetibayev.

08.01.2026, 10:37

Education

The school in the Kara-Kulja district needs major repairs after 70 years of building operation.

At the A. Osmonov General Education School, located in the village of Ylay-Talaa in the Kara-Kuldzhinsky district of the Osh region, it is planned to allocate 5 million 880 thousand 785 soms for the capital repair of the primary school building. The administration of the Ylay-Talinsky ayil okmotu has submitted a request for funding through a shared (incentive) grant.

08.01.2026, 10:37

Lifestyle

Life in the Regions: Absamad Aitkulov from the city of Kerben makes apple chips and cookies from a mixture of dried fruits

Absamat Aitkulov, a resident of Kerben, located in the Aksy district of the Jalal-Abad region, once, like many farmers, was engaged in selling fresh plums. Although this year's harvest turned out to be modest, he managed to organize processing and make a profit.

08.01.2026, 10:35

Ecology

The Minister of Construction inspected the construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata

On January 7, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdin Oruntaev visited the site of the wastewater treatment facilities under construction in Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region. This project is being implemented as part of the program "Ecological Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development."

08.01.2026, 10:35

Incidents

Over 800 thousand dollars were transferred for currency exchange — in court, the men recounted how they were given receipts and held in one of the houses in Akse.

In Bishkek, the appellate court upheld the decision of the First Mai District Court regarding two citizens, M.M.A. and M.M.S., residents of the Osh region, who were found guilty of large-scale fraud. This decision was announced on October 30, 2025. According to data published in the State Register of Judicial Acts, one of the convicted individuals was also charged with distributing materials related to the banned extremist organization "Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami" in Kyrgyzstan.

08.01.2026, 10:34

World

Zelensky urged the U.S. to detain Kadyrov like Maduro. The Chechen leader responded.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the American authorities to land troops in Chechnya and detain its leader Ramzan Kadyrov, just like they did with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Zelensky made this suggestion during a conversation with journalists, as reported by "Strana.ua". According to him, such measures could exert significant pressure on Moscow.

08.01.2026, 10:32

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Donald Trump Wants to Restart Venezuela's Oil Industry

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, intends to restore Venezuela's oil industry, which experts believe is in a "catastrophic state." Years of neglect of infrastructure have led to the corrosion of tanks, leaks in pipelines, and a significant decrease in production volumes. According to information from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Venezuela has about 17% of the world's proven oil reserves. In the 1970s, the country reached production levels of

08.01.2026, 10:30

Sports

Asian Cup (U-23): The lineup of Kyrgyzstan's next opponent has been revealed

The composition of the Vietnam national football team for the Asian U-23 Cup has been announced. The tournament is currently taking place in Saudi Arabia, featuring 16 teams.

08.01.2026, 10:27

World

Venezuelan authorities reported 100 dead due to a U.S. attack. Maduro and his wife were injured.

As a result of the attack, as reported by Cabello, young people unrelated to the conflict were killed. "It was a treacherous attack. We know of 100 victims," he noted. Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela, sustained a leg injury during the operation by American special forces, and his wife, Cilia Flores, was injured in the head area.

08.01.2026, 10:26

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In Chui Region, young people hijacked a car and caused an accident

An criminal case has been registered regarding this incident under Article 211 (Theft of a Motor Vehicle) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. During operational-search activities, the police identified the suspects: N.A. (born in 2006), N.M. (born in 2009), and Sh.B. (born in 2008). All of them were taken to the Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Ata district for further investigative actions.

08.01.2026, 10:25

World

The USA has withdrawn from 66 international organizations

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed a memorandum stating that the country is withdrawing from 66 international organizations. This information was published on the official White House website. In the administration's statement, it says: "Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a presidential memorandum directing the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organizations that do not align with America's interests."

08.01.2026, 10:25

Society

A cultural center will be built in the village of Chok-Tal for 3 million soms

In the rural administration of the Shaibek district, an announcement has been made regarding the procurement of services for the development of project and estimate documentation. The main goal of this procurement is the "Construction of a cultural center in the village of Chok-Tal".

08.01.2026, 10:15

Incidents

Capture of the US of the Russian tanker "Marinera": what is known at this hour

The capture of the Russian tanker "Marinera" in the North Atlantic continues to be discussed by global media. Photo Reuters. The U.S. Coast Guard monitors the tanker "Marinera" The operation to capture the tanker was carried out by the U.S. Coast Guard. On January 7, according to available information, a U.S. landing party boarded the tanker Marinera, despite the presence of Russian military vessels and a submarine nearby.

08.01.2026, 10:14

Sports

Nursultan Keneshbekov became the winner of the "Christmas Starts" tournament in Russia

At the international athletics tournament "Christmas Starts. Memorial of E. S. Yalamov," which took place in Russia, Kyrgyz athlete Nursultan Keneshbekov became the champion. Photo by the organizers. Nursultan Keneshbekov won the 'Christmas Starts' tournament in Russia During the competition held in Yekaterinburg, Nursultan covered the distance of 3000 meters, finishing the race with an impressive time of 7 minutes 57.66 seconds. The tournament featured 190 athletes from 35

08.01.2026, 10:08

Politics

Construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata inspected by Nurdin Oruntaev

The head of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of the construction works for the wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. It has become known that this project is being implemented as part of the program "Environmental Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development." During the inspection, the under-construction pumping

08.01.2026, 10:03

Health

In Kyrgyzstan, certain batches of Nestlé baby food are being recalled

In Kyrgyzstan, a recall of certain batches of baby food under the Nestlé brand has begun. This was reported by the Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance, which received a notification from Forester LLC, the official distributor of the company's products. According to the distributor, the central office of Nestlé in Russia has decided to voluntarily recall specific batches of baby food. This concerns dry instant milk, lactose-free, and

08.01.2026, 10:01