Society

In Kyrgyzstan, heads of security and law enforcement agencies held an emergency meeting

On March 2, an important meeting was held, chaired by the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adilet Orozbekov. The meeting brought together leaders of various law enforcement and security agencies to discuss the current situation in the Middle East. This information was provided by the information policy service of the presidential administration. During the discussion, emphasis was placed on the importance of cooperation between government agencies, especially in the

02.03.2026, 15:09
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NASA Veteran Claims That Aliens Really Exist

The material was prepared by K-News. Copying or partial use is only possible with the permission of the editorial office. Dr. Gentry Lee, who has been working at NASA since 1968, shared his opinion on the existence of aliens at a recent conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Phoenix. According to him, aliens do exist; however, they have not visited Earth to date. "As of today, there is no evidence that any aliens or their craft have ever landed on

02.03.2026, 15:06
Red Crescent: 555 people died in Iran due to strikes by the USA and Israel
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Red Crescent: 555 people died in Iran due to strikes by the USA and Israel

The Red Crescent also reported the continuation of search and rescue operations aimed at extracting the injured and deceased from the rubble, as well as providing medical assistance. According to information provided by the spokesperson of the Red Crescent on February 28, the attacks resulted in the deaths of 201 people and 747 were injured, among whom were students and staff of a girls' school in the city of Minab. In turn, on March 1, local authorities reported that the number of

02.03.2026, 15:05
Sports

The city stage of the School League in volleyball took place in Bishkek.

In Bishkek, the city stage of the School League in volleyball took place, with participation from both boys and girls. This was reported on March 2 by the press service of the capital's mayoralty. Teams that won the district stages, representing four districts of the city, competed in the event. A total of 16 students who secured prize places in the district tournaments participated in the city stage.

02.03.2026, 15:05
Over 5,000 Kyrgyz citizens are in Saudi Arabia for Umrah - Consul
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Over 5,000 Kyrgyz citizens are in Saudi Arabia for Umrah - Consul

As reported by Nursultan Orunbaev, the consul of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia, currently more than 1,000 citizens of Kyrgyzstan reside in the country on a permanent basis, including labor migrants and students. According to the consul, over 5 thousand Kyrgyz citizens have arrived in Saudi Arabia for the purpose of performing Umrah, but so far there have been no requests for evacuation. “The pilgrims are mainly concentrated in cities such as Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina. A special headquarters is

02.03.2026, 15:00
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War in Iran: The Security Council Discussed the Situation of Kyrgyz Citizens in the Middle East

This material has been prepared by the K-News editorial team. Permission from the editorial team is required for copying or partial use. Today, March 2, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adilet Orozbekov, held a meeting with the heads of law enforcement and security agencies regarding the current situation in the Middle East. This information was provided by the information policy service of the presidential administration.

02.03.2026, 14:58
Incidents

An accident involving 4 cars occurred on the Osh—Batken—Razak road

A serious traffic accident involving four vehicles occurred on the Osh–Nookat highway. Information confirmed by the press service of the Traffic Police of the Osh region indicates that the incident happened on February 26 at 20:10 in the T. Zulpuyevsky ayil district. As a result of the collision, two "Daewoo Matiz" cars crashed into each other, after which one of them collided with a "Honda Fit" and a "Mercedes-Benz".

02.03.2026, 14:53
Iran struck the largest oil refinery of Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia
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Iran struck the largest oil refinery of Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia

In response to this incident, the Turkish newspaper Sözcü also reported on the attack. As reported by Business Recorder and India Today, citing Reuters data, after the drone strike, Saudi Aramco decided to suspend operations at its plant in Ras Tanura. An industry source noted that the situation is under control, and similar information was confirmed by Bloomberg. Saudi Aramco is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia and the largest oil producer in the world. It accounts for up to 80% of

02.03.2026, 14:49
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense reported on "several" downed American fighter jets
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The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense reported on "several" downed American fighter jets

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense reported that on March 2, 'several' American fighter jets crashed. All pilots were able to eject and were taken to medical facilities. No further information has been provided by the Kuwaiti military department so far. A video of the incident involving one of the American fighter jets that crashed in Kuwait has surfaced on social media. CNN was able to confirm that the recording was made 10 kilometers from the U.S. Air Force base Al-Salem.

02.03.2026, 14:43
Society

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic: Some hotels and airlines ignore force majeure conditions

As it became known, Kyrgyz citizens in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are facing difficulties related to the disregard by some hotels and airlines for the requirements for assistance in emergency situations. This was reported by Seitek Jumakadyrov uulu, the director of the consular department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, at a press conference held today. According to him, the UAE tourism department issued a directive stating that hotels must provide free

02.03.2026, 14:41
Society

February 2026 in Bishkek turned out to be the warmest in the entire history of meteorological observations

In Bishkek, February 2026 set a new warmth record, as reported by the website "Weather and Climate." Previously, the warmest February was considered to be in 2021, with an average temperature of +3.9 degrees. This year's average monthly temperature was +6 degrees, exceeding the norm by 6.5 degrees. On February 8, the lowest temperature was recorded at −5.2 degrees, while February 19 turned out to be the warmest day, with thermometers showing +22.9 degrees. Throughout the month,

02.03.2026, 14:41
Tulips from 75 soms: the spring festival has started in Bishkek
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Tulips from 75 soms: the spring festival has started in Bishkek

Today, March 2, a tulip festival opens in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. From March 2 to 10, residents of the city will be able to purchase a variety of spring flowers starting at 75 soms. The products are available for both retail and wholesale sales. The main goal of the festival is to support domestic producers, increase the share of local goods in the market, and provide the population with high-quality

02.03.2026, 14:39
Politics

Deputy: The family couldn't leave for Umra due to a fine they weren't even aware of

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on International Affairs, Defense, Security, and Migration, Deputy Zhyldyz Sadyrbaeva spoke about a case where a family of five was unable to go on a minor pilgrimage due to a fine they were unaware of. According to the deputy, before the trip, the family carefully checked their status for any debts using the "Tunduk" system and found no fines. However, when they arrived at the airport, Border Service officials did not allow them to

02.03.2026, 14:34
The City Sumo Cup Took Place in Bishkek
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The City Sumo Cup Took Place in Bishkek

The competition gathered over 200 participants The grand opening of the Bishkek City Sumo Cup took place on March 1 at the Specialized Children's and Youth Sports School of Olympic Reserve named after Ratbek Sanatbaev, as reported by the press service of the city hall.

02.03.2026, 14:32
Society

The authorities of Bishkek propose to allow parking in the yards of private houses.

A draft decree of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning the creation of a pilot project for organizing parking spaces on the plots of individual residential houses in Bishkek has been submitted for public discussion. The document is available on the NPA portal. According to the proposed plan, the pilot project will start on March 1, 2026, and will last until February 1, 2027. Owners of private houses will be granted the right to organize parking on their land plots designated for

02.03.2026, 14:30
Society

Residents of Alamedin complained about a flooded street after pipe installation. The city hall's response.

According to a local resident, there are problems with traffic on Naberezhnaya Street due to ongoing construction work. It is worth noting that in the spring of 2025, a major reconstruction began on Zarechnaya Street, 15, where a wool reception and primary processing point used to be located. Currently, this area is occupied by warehouse facilities. The resident also mentioned that after the work was completed, the road remained in unsatisfactory condition, leading to the formation of large

02.03.2026, 14:28
Saudi Aramco halted operations at its plant after the Iranian strike
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Saudi Aramco halted operations at its plant after the Iranian strike

Saudi Aramco has suspended operations at its oil refinery in Ras Tanura after a drone strike was reported in the area. This information was published by Bloomberg. It is specified that this refinery is one of the largest in Saudi Arabia and is capable of processing up to 550,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The plant, located on the shores of the Persian Gulf, was shut down on Monday for safety reasons while Aramco specialists assess the damage. A fire at the site has been brought under

02.03.2026, 14:27
Economy

"It feels like no one is going to defend the rights of exporters," - deputy

At the meeting of the committee of the Jogorku Kenesh dedicated to finance, budget, entrepreneurship, and competition development, which took place on March 2, 2026, Deputy Mahabat Mavlyanova raised the issue faced by entrepreneurs when exporting seedlings. She noted that drivers at the border with Kazakhstan had to unload all the seedlings only to reload them again afterward. The deputy expressed dissatisfaction by asking why the EEC is not taking measures to protect the rights of

02.03.2026, 14:27
150 oil and gas vessels are stranded off the coast of Iran
Politics

150 oil and gas vessels are stranded off the coast of Iran

The critical situation in the Persian Gulf has arisen because nearly 150 tankers transporting oil and liquefied gas are forced to wait off the coast of Iran, unwilling to take risks and enter the escalation zone. According to Reuters, the vessels are trapped on both sides of a key maritime route due to security threats.

02.03.2026, 14:22
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The country "suffered from corruption and kleptocracy." Why Kazakhstan seeks to revise contracts from the Nazarbayev era

The material was prepared by K-News. Permission from the editorial office of K-News is required for copying or partial use. Kazakhstan has initiated legal proceedings against Western oil companies with contracts signed several decades ago. Although the proceedings in international arbitration are held behind closed doors, leaks indicate that Kazakhstan accuses foreigners of bribing local officials to gain access to oil fields. The agreements between the parties remain opaque, as reported by

02.03.2026, 14:14
Politics

The Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan in Saudi Arabia Made an Urgent Address

Ulukbek Maripov, the ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Saudi Arabia, reported that in connection with the worsening situation in the Middle East, the embassy's work has been intensified. He noted that, by the instruction of the president and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there is a constant monitoring of the safety of Kyrgyz citizens located in the territory of the kingdom. In his address, published through social networks, the diplomat emphasized that the embassy maintains constant contact

02.03.2026, 14:13
Earthquake Recorded on the Kyrgyzstan-China Border
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Earthquake Recorded on the Kyrgyzstan-China Border

As of this morning, an earthquake occurred at the border between Kyrgyzstan and China, as reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to seismologists, tremors were recorded at 05:44 local time, with a magnitude of 3 on the 12-point MSK-64 scale at the epicenter. The epicenter of seismic activity was located:

02.03.2026, 14:12