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In the Suzak District, villagers will be forcibly resettled by court order
Society

In the Suzak District, villagers will be forcibly resettled by court order

In the Jalal-Abad region, specifically in the Suzak district, a court decision has been made to forcibly resettle six families living in areas prone to natural disasters. This was reported by the regional emergency management agency. This decision is a necessary step aimed at protecting people. With the arrival of spring, the likelihood of landslides and rockfalls in the areas where these families reside increases. Additionally, nearly 700 families are subject to resettlement. The agency

27.02.2026, 08:08
Mongolia Moves to the Next Stage of the Selection Process for the Copper Smelting Plant
World

Mongolia Moves to the Next Stage of the Selection Process for the Copper Smelting Plant

A consortium of Chinese companies and a Swiss company are competing for the construction of the first copper smelting plant in Mongolia. This information is reported by MiddleAsianNews. The Cabinet of Ministers was presented with a report from the working group on the process of constructing the plant for smelting and refining copper concentrate. This project is being implemented as part of the development of an industrial and technological complex overseen by the state mining corporation

27.02.2026, 08:06
The premiere of the film Beyond the Silk Road about Kyrgyzstan took place in London.
Society

The premiere of the film Beyond the Silk Road about Kyrgyzstan took place in London.

The world premiere of the multi-part documentary project "Dominic West: Kyrgyzstan" (Beyond the Silk Road) took place at the VUE Cinema Leicester Square in London. The press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Youth Policy reported this event. Among those present at the premiere were notable figures such as Alexandra Tolstaya, Clark Peters, and Dominic West himself, who introduced the film to the audience. Timurlan Azhymaliev, the deputy head of the ministry,

27.02.2026, 08:02
In Oman, 20 Camels Disqualified from Beauty Contest
World / Exclusive

In Oman, 20 Camels Disqualified from Beauty Contest

At the camel beauty contest in Oman, held in the Al-Mussanah governorate, a decision was made to disqualify 20 participants. The reason for this was the cosmetic procedures that the animals underwent, which were documented by veterinarians. This was reported by Kazinform, citing information from the Daily Mail. This incident occurred during the Camel Beauty Show 2026 festival.

27.02.2026, 08:02
Russia Arrests Mongolian Shepherd for Espionage
World

Russia Arrests Mongolian Shepherd for Espionage

In Russia, Ts. Ganbold, a resident of the Bayan-Uul sum, Dornod province, was detained. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. According to Mongolian media, this citizen will be held in a detention center in Chita for a month on suspicion of espionage activities. Ts. Ganbold, who works as an electrician, lives with his wife at the Ulkhan checkpoint, located 50 kilometers from his native sum. In addition to herding livestock, he has worked in this position for over a year.

27.02.2026, 08:02
Escalation of the Situation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border: Attacks, Strikes, Casualties
Incidents

Escalation of the Situation at the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border: Attacks, Strikes, Casualties

A new escalation of tension has occurred on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to the Geo TV channel, the Pakistani Air Force attacked the positions of Afghan troops in Nangarhar province, resulting in the destruction of an important ammunition depot. The current situation is as follows: On the night of February 26, hostilities resumed along the Afghan-Pakistani border, continuing a long-standing conflict. The main reason is the disputed Durand Line, established by the

27.02.2026, 07:33
Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Kilychev presented credentials to the President of Iran
Politics

Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Akylbek Kilychev presented credentials to the President of Iran

In the capital of Iran, Tehran, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic, Akylbek Kilychev, presented his credentials to President Masoud Pezeshkian, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and expanding cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. Kilychev expressed his readiness to support the development of trade and economic ties and to enhance interaction between

27.02.2026, 07:18
A joint working group will be established to strengthen Mongolian-British cooperation in the mining industry.
World

A joint working group will be established to strengthen Mongolian-British cooperation in the mining industry.

As reported by MiddleAsianNews, a meeting took place in London between the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Mongolia, Damdinnyam Gongor, and the Minister of Industry of the United Kingdom, Chris MacDonald. During the event, the parties agreed to establish a joint working group of the ministries, which will be part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding in the mining sector, signed in 2024 between Mongolia and the United Kingdom. Additionally, the parties agreed

27.02.2026, 07:16
TikTok has gained popularity in Kyrgyzstan
Society

TikTok has gained popularity in Kyrgyzstan

It has been determined in Kyrgyzstan that the use of VPNs has become unnecessary On February 26, late in the evening, many residents of Kyrgyzstan noticed that the social network TikTok became accessible without the use of a VPN. Users reported this on their accounts.

27.02.2026, 07:10
Society

"The Road to Dacha-SU - Like After a Bombing." Residents are asking authorities to pay attention to them.

Residents of Dacha-SU contacted the Call Center Kaktus.media and reported on the critical condition of the road in the village. "This road in the Sokuluk district leaves much to be desired. We are not only losing our nerves but also risking our health while traveling on it. Every year by autumn, the potholes are patched up poorly, and in winter and spring, everything falls apart again," they share their concerns. Local residents are urgently requesting the authorities to carry out a

26.02.2026, 23:09
Society

A Flying Car Was Tested in Tokyo

SkyDrive recently conducted tests of its flying car in Tokyo. According to information from the official website, the SKYDRIVE SD-05 model participated in the testing. This vehicle has already been used in demonstration flights at exhibitions, including the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 and at the vertiport in Osaka. During the demonstration flight, the ability to move from the confined space of the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition complex to the sea was showcased. "We demonstrated that safe takeoffs

26.02.2026, 22:53
A Football Player from the USA Will Play for the Kyrgyz Club "Ilbirs"
Sports

A Football Player from the USA Will Play for the Kyrgyz Club "Ilbirs"

Photo from the internet Kaleb Kopytin, a 16-year-old football player from the USA, recently moved to Kyrgyzstan and signed a contract with the club 'Ilbirs', according to information from the team's press service. The 'Ilbirs' club has already introduced the new player, who will be part of the team considered the backbone of the junior national team of Kyrgyzstan.

26.02.2026, 22:38
Society

In Osh, construction has been suspended on some large sites. Janar Akayev is dissatisfied.

The mayor of Osh, Janar Akayev, expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of construction work on major sites. Today, he visited R. Abdykadyrov Street, where work had been halted. The city leader outlined important tasks for the prompt resumption of road construction on this street and the completion of asphalt laying in accordance with the established deadlines and plans.

26.02.2026, 22:19
Incidents

Rubber Apartments. Participants of the Illegal Migration Channel Sentenced in Russia

In Chelyabinsk, the Soviet District Court sentenced ten members of a criminal group engaged in illegal migration. Nine of them received actual prison sentences, while one defendant was fined, the press reports. During the investigation, it was revealed that the group members provided foreigners with fake employment contracts and certificates confirming their knowledge of the Russian language and history for a monetary reward. Additionally, they were involved in arranging registrations in

26.02.2026, 22:06
Temporary restrictions for heavy vehicles have been introduced at the Dolon Pass
Society

Temporary restrictions for heavy vehicles have been introduced at the Dolon Pass

Photo by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic Temporary restrictions have been introduced for the movement of heavy vehicles at the Dolon Pass. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Transport of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to available data, the deterioration of weather conditions occurred at the pass, which is why the restrictions came into effect at 20:30.

26.02.2026, 21:31
Society

Telegram in Russia decided to block in early April - RBC

As reported by RBC, sources have confirmed that a decision has been made in Russia to block the messenger Telegram in early April. This became known thanks to a publication by DW. According to information obtained from sources, this decision is considered final, and one of the reasons cited is the possibility of recruiting minors for illegal activities.

26.02.2026, 21:18
Society

Residents of Dacha SU Request Repairs for the Road Connecting the Villages. Response from the Ministry of Transport

The response from the Ministry of Transport and Communications was received in reply to the appeal from the residents of Dacha SU, who expressed dissatisfaction with the condition of the road that motorists travel daily to the villages of Zhany-Zher, Zhany-Pakhta, Kamyshanovka, Nizhnechuyiskoye, and other settlements. In its response, the Ministry of Transport stated that the video material demonstrated a section of the road from Manas to Kamyshanovka, measuring from 0 to 3 kilometers. On this

26.02.2026, 21:06