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Society

Tom Cruise Tried His Hand as a Cinematographer. Filmed a Scene in the New "Star Wars"

In an interview with The New York Times, director Shawn Levy shared an interesting fact about the filming of the movie Star Wars: Starfighter — one of the scenes was shot by Tom Cruise himself, as reported by Meduza. In November 2025, the actor, who initially arrived on set by helicopter, just wanted to observe the process. At that time, the team was working on a scene where the characters were fighting with lightsabers in a pond. Shawn jokingly suggested to Cruise that he try his hand at being

10.01.2026, 09:53
Declarations. The head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported on his income.
Politics

Declarations. The head of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported on his income.

The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, reported his income for 2024, which amounted to 3 million 71 thousand 349 soms and 63 tyiyn, according to his tax declaration. The document lacks information about expenses. In the declaration, the Prime Minister indicated that his property includes furniture worth 90 thousand soms, photo, audio, and video equipment totaling 80 thousand, computers and office equipment worth 25 thousand, as well as household appliances

10.01.2026, 09:50
Mass Protests in Iran. The Authorities Have Threatened Protesters with the Death Penalty
Incidents

Mass Protests in Iran. The Authorities Have Threatened Protesters with the Death Penalty

The authorities of Iran, represented by Tehran's prosecutor, Ali Salehi, warn that participants in the riots who cause damage to state and private property or engage in conflicts with law enforcement may face the death penalty. Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the head of the country's judicial system, stated the need for strict punishment for all those involved in the riots, especially in light of the recent death of prosecutor Esfahan, which occurred as a result of an attack by

10.01.2026, 09:27
Incidents

Attempted car theft in Kara-Balta ended with an arrest

In Kara-Balta, police officers successfully detained a man who attempted to steal a car, reports the press service of the Traffic Safety Department of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chui Region. According to information from law enforcement agencies, the incident occurred on January 9, 2026, at around 16:30. The duty unit received a signal that an unidentified person had stolen a red "Volkswagen Golf-2" with the license plate 08KG524 from the territory of the Western

10.01.2026, 09:25
Cargoes that do not meet the requirements of the EAEU will not be allowed into the territory of the KR
Economy

Cargoes that do not meet the requirements of the EAEU will not be allowed into the territory of the KR

On January 8, 2026, M. A. Kocherov, head of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine, conducted an inspection at the border crossing points between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Even though the New Year holidays are still ongoing for government officials, an unscheduled inspection of the phytosanitary control operations at the "Ak-Tilek" checkpoint and the temporary storage facility "Kant" was organized. During the inspection, recommendations were

10.01.2026, 09:24
Incidents

In Chui Region, a "Mercedes-Benz" driver drove for a year with someone else's license plates and received a fine of 45,500 soms.

According to information provided by the press service of the Traffic Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Chui Region, in 2025, a driver was found operating a vehicle with a license plate belonging to another vehicle. It became known that on January 9, 2026, at around 1:00 PM, at the 61st kilometer of the Bishkek – Osh highway, officers from the Traffic Police of the Jayil District stopped a yellow "Mercedes-Benz 711" for inspection. During the check, it was

10.01.2026, 09:21
Sports

Bishkek Prepares for the Ice Hockey World Championship

In Bishkek, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, visited the sports complex "Alga," where he familiarized himself with the training process of the national team of Kyrgyzstan, which is preparing for the World Ice Hockey Championship. The press service of the state agency shared this information. The competition among U-20 youth teams (IIHF Division III-B) will take place in the capital of the country from January 18 to 24 at the ice

10.01.2026, 09:18
Zhapаров noted Mirziyoyev's contribution to the resolution of border issues with Tajikistan
Politics

Zhapаров noted Mirziyoyev's contribution to the resolution of border issues with Tajikistan

In his interview recorded for the film, the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, emphasized the important role of Shavkat Mirziyoyev in resolving the long-standing territorial dispute between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. He noted that the Uzbek president actively contributed to finding a compromise, urging both sides to "not miss the moment and strive for mutual agreement" to ensure stability and security in the region, as reflected in Uzbek media.

10.01.2026, 08:41
Society

Temperature Records. The coldest January 10th in Bishkek was in 1959.

On January 10 in Bishkek, which was formerly known as Frunze, the year 1959 is remembered when the temperature reached a record low of −24.2 degrees. This data is presented on the resource "Weather and Climate". The warmest January 10 was in 1982, when the temperature rose to +16.3 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" website collects data on weather conditions worldwide. Temperature records are documented as the highest and lowest values within daily data. Weather

10.01.2026, 08:39
Health

Conversation while driving slows down eye reactions, increasing the risk of accidents

Scientists from Fujita Health University have found that conversations during visually-motor tasks, such as driving, create significant cognitive load, which can negatively affect eye functioning. The results of the study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, showed that even a simple conversation can slow down important eye movements necessary for adequately assessing the environment while driving.

10.01.2026, 04:31
Health

In three days, 6,745 cases of ARVI and influenza have been registered. The epidemic situation remains stable, - Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported a stable epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza, noting a decrease in morbidity. On January 8, Minister of Health Kanibek Dosmambetov held a meeting with members of the task force dedicated to the current situation with viral infections, discussing the load on hospitals and the work of the primary care sector in the context of seasonal increases in morbidity.

10.01.2026, 03:49
Health

Sleep on weekends protects teenagers from depression

A recent study conducted by scientists from the University of Oregon and the State University of New York at Buffalo found that teenagers and young adults who can catch up on sleep during the weekends significantly reduce their risk of developing depression by 41%. The study involved respondents aged 16 to 24. Those who compensated for sleep deprivation on weekends reported fewer symptoms of depression compared to those who did not pay attention to this on Saturday and Sunday. The results,

10.01.2026, 02:55
Society

Where will the largest livestock market in northern Kyrgyzstan be located — in the villages of Vinogradnoe or Chym-Korgon?

With the closure of the largest livestock market in Tokmok, located in the Chui region, residents of the villages of Vinogradnoye and Chym-Korgon have intensified efforts to create a new market in their area. Currently, construction work has begun in Chym-Korgon, located in the Kemin district, on a site of 11 hectares that will be used for the new livestock market.

10.01.2026, 02:44
Health

How Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper Affect Sleep Quality: Research Results

A study conducted among more than a thousand adults revealed a connection between sleep quality and levels of certain trace elements in the body. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality, while concentrations of magnesium, zinc, and copper were determined based on blood tests and dietary data. The results were published in the journal Nutrients. The most significant impact on sleep quality was attributed to magnesium. Individuals with poor sleep exhibited lower

10.01.2026, 01:59
Exclusive

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.

10.01.2026, 01:37
Incidents

More than 135 kilograms of drugs seized during a special operation - State Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic

A special operation conducted by the Drug Control Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan led to the dismantling of a transnational drug trafficking group. This was reported by the press service of the agency. According to available information, the group included citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. As a result of the operation, seven individuals were detained, and one suspect has been placed on an international wanted list. The investigation

09.01.2026, 22:50
Lifestyle

Life in the Regions: The Daughter of a Famous Teacher from Naryn, After Graduating from the Capital Institute, Followed in Her Father's Footsteps and Returned to Her Native Village

A resident of the village of Kara-Burgon in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, Nazgul Kulmurzaeva has been working as a teacher for 35 years. Nazgul Kulmurzaeva is a mathematics and computer science teacher who has been working at her alma mater for 35 years. She takes pride in being the daughter of the well-known teacher and principal Bektur Kulmurzaev, who contributed to the development of the school.

09.01.2026, 22:45
Society

Our People Abroad: A Native of Naryn Went to South America and Conquered One of the Seven "Summits of the World"

Aisada Uchugenova, born in the village of Cholok-Kayin in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, has reached the summit of Aconcagua in South America. Aconcagua, standing at 6962 meters, is the highest peak in South America and holds several altitude titles. This mountain is the highest point in Argentina and South America, as well as the tallest mountain in the western and southern hemispheres, and overall outside of Asia.

09.01.2026, 22:40
Economy

The global economy will grow by 2.7 percent in 2026 - UN report

According to a new report from the United Nations, the global economy is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2026. This figure is lower than the forecast of 2.8 percent for 2025 and significantly lags behind the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent. According to the UN News Service, last year the global economy showed unexpected resilience to the sharp increase in tariffs in the U.S., supported by stable consumer spending and declining inflation, which helped maintain growth rates.

09.01.2026, 22:33