Trump invited leaders from 58 countries to the "Council of Peace"

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of 58 countries to join the "Council of Peace," dedicated to the situation in Gaza. This information was announced by an American official in an interview with the Axios portal. According to the source, during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump is likely to compare the activities of the "Council of Peace" to the work of the United Nations. "He will probably express the opinion that this initiative

In Bishkek, nearly 300 people have been injured due to icy conditions since the beginning of the year

Since the beginning of January 2026, 295 cases of seeking medical assistance due to injuries sustained from icy conditions and snowfall have been registered in Bishkek. This data was provided by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, citing statistics from the trauma center of the Sports Rehabilitation Center. Among the injured, 227 cases were recorded as fractures, while 68 cases involved bruises and sprains. All patients with fractures received plaster casts. Health specialists

Residents complain about the blocked sidewalk at the intersection of Bakayev Street and Masaliyev Avenue

Residents who contacted the Call Center of Kaktus.media report that the sidewalk on Bakayev St., adjacent to Masaliev Ave., has been blocked, creating serious problems for pedestrians. According to the residents, "unknown individuals have blocked the sidewalk at the intersection of Masaliev Ave. and Bakayev St. It starts on the eastern side of Bakayev St. and moves south. For the first 20 meters, everything is fine, but then, approaching houses No. 140 and No. 142, the sidewalk ends.

In Kyrgyzstan, the AIS "Expertise" has been launched

As part of the digitalization program in Kyrgyzstan, a new information system called AIS "Expertise" is being put into operation. This digital tool was developed by the Department of Agricultural Crop and Horticulture Expertise, which operates under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. Its main goal is to automate the provision of state-paid services, which will significantly improve the quality of service for agricultural producers and reduce

A notification system for water outages has been implemented in the "My City" app

A new version of the mobile application "My City" has been released in Bishkek, as reported by the press service of the mayor's office, citing the municipal enterprise "Center for Digital Technologies". Now residents can receive timely notifications about planned and emergency water supply outages through the new functional update. Notifications will be sent to users in digital format directly within the application. Photo courtesy of the press service of the Bishkek

Kyrgyzstan is considering the implementation of digital solutions based on the model of the Rosselkhoznadzor

In the capital of Russia, a meeting took place where representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan were introduced to the work of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision. The Kyrgyz delegation was headed by Asel Kenenbaeva, Deputy Minister, while the Russian side was represented by Konstantin Savenkov, Deputy Head of Rosselkhoznadzor. The agenda focused on studying the information systems used by Rosselkhoznadzor

The specialized committee of the Housing and Utilities approved amendments to the EAEU Agreement

The Committee on Industrial Policy, Transport, Fuel and Energy Complex, Architecture and Construction approved the draft law "On Ratification of the Protocol Amending the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union" at its meeting, which was signed on July 28, 2025, in Moscow. This decision was made in the first reading. The Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce, Sultan Akhmatov, presented information about the protocol, which was developed as a result of the work of a consolidated

Prosecutor General's Office: The Interior Ministry's Bill on Recidivism Contradicts the Constitution

At a meeting of the Committee of the Jogorku Kenesh on law enforcement, combating crime, and corruption, Deputy Attorney General Umutkan Konkubaeva expressed the opinion that some provisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' draft law regarding the concept of "recidivism" contradict the Constitution. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Erkebek Ashirkhodzhaev emphasized that under the new rules, recidivism for crimes will be punished more strictly. He noted that despite an

21.5 Thousand Tons of Fertilizers Imported to Kyrgyzstan Out of Required 96.2 Thousand Tons

- On January 20, the Ministry of Agriculture reported the start of the import of mineral fertilizers into Kyrgyzstan. According to forecasts, by 2026, the agricultural sector of the republic will require 182.8 thousand tons of mineral fertilizers:

The Ministry of Agriculture launches mobile points for selling meat products

OAO "Kyrgyz Agrohholding" has presented a new and innovative project aimed at organizing mobile points for the sale of meat products. This initiative is being carried out under the auspices of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic.

In Uzgen, a car and a truck collided: one person died, three injured

A tragic accident occurred in the Uzgen district, resulting in the death of one person. According to the press service of the Traffic Safety Department (UOBDD) of the Osh region, the incident happened on January 19 at 14:10 on the 609.4 kilometer of the Bishkek–Osh road in the village of Progress, which belongs to the rural district of Tort-Kul.

Vigilante Justice on the Highway in India: Accident After Attempt to "Protect" Cows

In India, a video demonstrating the so-called "cow vigilantism" is actively spreading — a form of mob justice that has arisen in connection with the protection of cows, which hold sacred status in Hinduism. These actions are carried out by activists with radical views who patrol the roads, trying to stop trucks suspected of transporting cows, including for the purpose of slaughter. Such attempts often lead to vehicles being overturned. According to Indian media reports, such actions

"Kyrgyz Agroholding" plans to launch mobile meat sales points at social prices

United producers received 170 million soms in preferential loans, - Ministry of Finance

- According to information provided by the Ministry of Finance, the consolidated producers have utilized preferential loans amounting to 170.25 million soms. As part of the "Financing of Consolidated Producers" project, the total amount of allocated loans is 2 billion 200 million soms.

FIFA Recorded Record Demand for Tickets to the 2026 World Cup

According to FIFA's press service, around 500 million ticket applications were received during the second phase of ticket sales. This phase lasted 33 days, from December 11 to January 13, and it was during this period that most tickets were available. Only applications submitted to FIFA's central system were taken into account.

The GKNB held a conversation with a Kyrgyz citizen after his comments on social media

A man admitted that he was in a state of alcohol intoxication Specialized services of Kyrgyzstan held a conversation with a citizen following his statements on social media. This information was disseminated by the press center of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS).

Gethje - on past losses before the fight for the interim UFC title

On Saturday night in Las Vegas, Justin Gaethje will fight Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight championship title at UFC 324. Ahead of the bout, the American fighter recalled two of his most painful losses - to Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway.

Global economic growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026, - IMF

- According to information presented at a press conference by the director of the IMF's research department, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, global economic growth is expected to reach 3.3% in 2026. This figure exceeds the previously forecasted value by 0.2 percentage points. Gourinchas noted that, despite existing trade tensions, the global economy demonstrates resilience due to the high adaptability of the private sector. It is also worth mentioning the positive financial conditions arising

Icy Conditions. Since the beginning of January, about 300 people have sought help at the capital's trauma center.

According to information from the press center of the Ministry of Health, from January 1 to January 19, 2026, 295 people sought help at the emergency room of the Sports Rehabilitation Center in Bishkek due to injuries caused by icy conditions and snowfall. Of all cases, 227 patients sustained fractures, while 68 cases were related to bruises and sprains. All patients with fractures were provided with plaster casts.

In 2025, 47 death sentences were carried out in the USA. What about other countries?

According to data from the UN Human Rights Office, there was a sharp increase in the number of executions in 2025. This was reported by the UN News Service. It is noted that in several countries where the death penalty is still in place, there has been a "significant increase" in the application of this punishment.

In Kyrgyzstan, a Day for IT Workers May Be Established

The Ministry of Digital Development and Innovative Technologies of Kyrgyzstan has proposed to establish a Day for IT Workers. The draft of the corresponding resolution has been posted for public discussion. The agency emphasizes that in recent years, a regulatory, institutional, and technological framework for digital development has been actively formed in the country, which contributes to the implementation of information and communication technologies in the work of government institutions

Kazakhstan Will Have a Unicameral Parliament — President's Initiative

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan, announced a proposal for a reform under which the country's parliament will become unicameral. He noted that the government will work on this reform over the next year, and a nationwide referendum could take place as early as 2027. “I believe that discussing such an important issue will require at least a year, after which a referendum can be held in 2027 and amendments to the Constitution can be made,” the president added.

Construction of the six-lane Zhiybek-Zhol Bridge. The mayor instructed to check the quality.

Photo courtesy of the Bishkek City Hall press service In Bishkek, Mayor Aibek Junushaliev held an on-site meeting to review the progress of work on key infrastructure projects in the city. One of the stops on his visit was Zhibek Zholu Avenue, where a bridge over the Alamedin River is currently under construction, as reported by the press service of the city hall. During the inspection, it was found that the barriers installed at the construction site did not meet established standards. In

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic approved new rules for the cryptocurrency market and virtual assets

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has signed a new law concerning changes to the current legislation on virtual assets, as reported by the president's press service. The aim of the changes is to improve state control in the area of virtual assets, as well as to create conditions for the stable and transparent functioning of the cryptocurrency market in the country. The law clarifies the concept of "stablecoin" and introduces new terms, including "Real