Politics

Two Border Checkpoints on the Border with Kazakhstan Will Receive International Status

Members of the parliamentary committee on international affairs discussed a draft law concerning the ratification of a protocol that amends the agreement between the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan on border checkpoints. The document was signed on August 22, 2025, in Bishkek. This draft law is necessary to fulfill internal procedures preceding the protocol's entry into force. The signing of the document took place during the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan,

25.02.2026, 07:27

Incidents

Road Showdowns. Cash Collector Beats Driver in Bishkek

The security guard threw the driver's phone An incident occurred on the road in Bishkek, during which a cash collector beat a driver and threw away his mobile phone. This information was reported by the press service of the Interior Ministry of the October district.

25.02.2026, 07:23

World

Exhibition of Contemporary Mongolian Art in Atlanta, USA

The exhibition, which includes works from the collection of the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art and the Sapart Contemporary Art Gallery, is taking place at the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA) in Atlanta. The exhibition features works by artist Üürintuyaa Dagvasambuu from the "Mongol Zurag" association, including paintings "Behind the Scenes" and "Floating World." These works introduce viewers to contemporary Mongolian art. The exhibition includes

25.02.2026, 07:21

Incidents

Military fighter jet F-16 crashed on the highway in Turkey

Photo by “RBK”. F-16 fighter jet of the Turkish Air Force. Illustrative photo A military F-16 aircraft crashed in Turkey, resulting in the death of the pilot, as reported by international news agencies. According to available information, the fighter jet took off from the 9th Air Base in Balıkesir for a scheduled training flight, but encountered malfunctions.

25.02.2026, 07:20

World

The Qatari delegation will participate in the World Horse Festival in Mongolia

On February 23, 2026, a meeting took place in Doha between the Ambassador of Mongolia to Kuwait, Seregelan Purev, and Badr Al-Darwish, the President of the Qatar Equestrian Federation and Modern Pentathlon. This was reported on the official page of the federation on Facebook (Qatar Equestrian Federation & Modern Pentathlon). During the meeting, Ambassador Purev spoke about traditional Mongolian horse racing and various aspects of equestrian sports. The possibilities for cooperation and

25.02.2026, 07:17

Exclusive

The Cabinet has changed the rules for providing land for the construction of renewable energy sources.

- The government introduced amendments to the legislation on renewable energy sources on February 6, 2026, approved by Resolution No. 67. In the new Regulation on the procedure for allocating land plots from state ownership, the following points were recognized as invalid:

25.02.2026, 07:16

Sports

In the world ranking, according to UWW, five Kyrgyz wrestlers are represented

On the official website of the United World Wrestling, data on five wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan who made it into the UWW world ranking is presented. This ranking was compiled based on points earned at the 2025 World Championship, which will take place in Croatia. Photo from the archive. Ernazar Akmataliev Bekzat Almaz uulu ranks second in the ranking in the weight category up to 57 kilograms. In third place is Ernazar Akmataliev, who competes in the weight class up to 74 kilograms. Taiyrbek

25.02.2026, 07:14

Politics

The Foreign Minister and the "ALIF" Foundation Discussed the Prospects for Preserving Cultural Heritage

In Geneva, a meeting took place between Jeenbek Kulubaev, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Valery Frilan, the Executive Director of the ALIPH Foundation. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Photo by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The discussion touched on the state and potential areas of cooperation in the field of cultural heritage preservation. The Kyrgyz side expressed interest in expanding

25.02.2026, 07:03

World

The Government of Mongolia Reveals the Identity of Its Greatest Spy of the 20th Century

Dilav Khutagt (Telo-tulku) Jamsranjav Bashluu At a recent government meeting, it was decided to publish 1039 pages out of 1133 documents related to Dilav Khutagt (Telo-tulku) Jamsranjav Bashluu, stored in the Special Archive of the Main Intelligence Directorate. Also, 1039 pages of documents that do not fall under the Law on State and Official Secrets will be disclosed, the Public Relations Office of the government reported. This was informed by MiddleAsianNews. Established in 1922 as the

25.02.2026, 06:44

World

Why the Mongols Ridiculed Vegetables, Calling Them "Goat Feed," and What They Ate Instead — Times Now

The Indian English-language news channel Times Now, owned and operated by The Times Group, conducted an analysis of the traditional diet of the Mongols. “So what did the Mongols actually eat? It was a hearty, meat- and dairy-rich diet designed for survival: from jerky and airag to emergency horse blood, which gave strength to warriors who considered vegetables merely goat food,” reports Times Now. If you have ever dreamed of turning your salad into a steak, you share the views of medieval

25.02.2026, 06:31

World

Stone weighing 614 kg, lifted by a 19th-century Mongolian strongman

SHAGDAR Sosor, known as "Bosoo" (which means "invincible"), held the title of State Lion in Mongolian national wrestling. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. This legendary strongman was born in 1888 in the khoshun of Erdene duirag van aimag Zasagt Khan, now the somon of Bayankhairkhan in Zavkhan aimag, in a place called Burdiiin Yolt. In 1913, when Shagdar was 25 years old, he began his wrestling career by defeating the famous champion Vandan Galsankhuu from the khoshun

25.02.2026, 06:04

Sports

Nursultan Keneshbekov Set 6 Records of Kyrgyzstan

On February 8, member of the Kyrgyzstan national athletics team Nursultan Keneshbekov took second place in the final of the 1500 meters at the Asian Indoor Championships held in China. With a time of 3 minutes 44.75 seconds, he not only won a medal but also set a new national record for this distance, which previously belonged to him as well.

25.02.2026, 04:53

Sports

Five Kyrgyzstanis made it to the UWW world ranking

According to the latest UWW ranking update, five wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan have found their place in the world list for freestyle wrestling. The ranking for 2026 includes points earned at the 2025 World Championship held in Croatia.

25.02.2026, 02:44

Society

The parking lot near the "AyU Grand" shopping center in Bishkek will be put in order.

In accordance with the mayor's directive, the director of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," Bakai Asylbek uulu, visited the parking area on Isakeyeva Street, where the "Ayu Grand" shopping center is located. This information was published by the press service of the Bishkek mayor's office. During the inspection, protocols were drawn up for the owners of improperly parked vehicles, as well as for vehicles left in spaces designated for

24.02.2026, 22:40

Society

A Sad Sight. Durov Responds to Accusation of Aiding Terrorism

The founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, reacted to reports from Russian media about the initiation of a criminal case against him on charges of aiding terrorism, as reported by Meduza. In his post on social media platform X, he noted: "Russia has initiated a criminal case against me for 'aiding terrorism.' Every day, the authorities are looking for new ways to restrict access for Russians to Telegram, trying to suppress the rights to privacy and freedom of speech. It is a sad sight

24.02.2026, 22:32

Sports

Bekzat Almaz uulu takes 2nd place in the world ranking

The athlete from Kyrgyzstan, Bekzat Almaz uulu, is currently in 2nd place in the world ranking compiled by United World Wrestling (UWW). In 2025, at the World Championship held in Croatia, the 25-year-old athlete won a silver medal in the under 57 kg category, finishing in 2nd place.

24.02.2026, 22:25

Incidents

A large fire broke out in an apartment building in the city of Kyzyl-Kiya, 26 residents evacuated

A large fire has been extinguished in Kyzyl-Kiya, resulting in the evacuation of 26 residents from an apartment building. According to the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations, a report of a fire in apartment building No. 6, located on Stakhanovskaya Street, was received on February 23, 2026. Fire and rescue team No. 62 arrived at the scene to combat the flames. Thanks to the efforts of the rescuers, the fire was localized and completely extinguished. According to the Ministry of Emergency

24.02.2026, 22:23

Society

The Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic Criticized the Quality of Judicial Practice Summarization

At the meeting dedicated to the results of the work of local courts in the Talas region over the past year, the Chairman of the Supreme Court, Mederbek Satyiev, emphasized the quality of judicial proceedings. He expressed gratitude to the judges whose decisions were upheld in 100% of cases. However, regarding those with performance indicators of 31% and 58%, Satyiev recommended sending experienced colleagues as mentors to improve the quality of justice. In this regard, the chairman suggested

24.02.2026, 22:22

Politics

The Chairman of the Cabinet presented the acting head of the Ministry of Health to the staff.

During the meeting, Adylbek Kasymaliev, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, introduced the new acting head of the Ministry of Health, Damirbek Osmonov, to the staff of the Ministry. This event was covered by the press service of the Cabinet of Ministers. Kasymaliev emphasized that the ministry faces important tasks aimed at further improving the healthcare system. He noted the need to enhance the quality and accessibility of medical services, as well as to implement modern management and

24.02.2026, 22:16

Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump Consults with His Inner Circle About a Successor

U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing with his advisors who could become his successor. Among the candidates are Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reports the Axios portal. According to the publication, Trump is increasingly interested in forming a tandem of these two politicians and is asking his advisors questions about who should take the key position.

24.02.2026, 21:55

World

China urged the US to lift tariffs after the Supreme Court's decision

According to the Ministry of Commerce of China, the statement emphasizes the need to lift these tariffs, as cooperation between countries benefits both sides, unlike confrontation, which harms both China and the United States. Additionally, Beijing expressed concern about the potential introduction of alternative measures by the American side, including trade investigations that could lead to the retention of additional tariffs.

24.02.2026, 21:43

Incidents

In Talas, a "Nissan Patrol" overturned as a result of an accident. Video

On February 24 in Talas at 15:00, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Manas and Umot Moldo streets. According to eyewitnesses, there was a collision between a "Volkswagen Passat" and a "Nissan Patrol." The impact was so strong that the SUV overturned. Both drivers were taken to a medical facility by an ambulance crew.

24.02.2026, 21:43

World

Zelensky Showed the Bunker Under the Office in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted a video showing an underground shelter on Bankova Street in Kyiv. This information was disseminated by UNIAN. According to the publication, this shelter was built during the Soviet era as protection against a nuclear strike and is equipped with all necessary communications.

24.02.2026, 21:38

Incidents

Driver stole his "Lada Priora" from the impound lot, dragging a police officer on the hood.

According to the data from the Pervomaisky District Department of Internal Affairs, the incident occurred on February 18, when junior inspector of the Public Security Management of the Bishkek City Police, junior sergeant A. K., filed a complaint with the head of the District Department against driver A. S., who was driving a "Lada Priora". The vehicle was placed in a tow lot on Manas Street for lack of a driver's license at 04:55 that same day.

24.02.2026, 21:32