Trump signed a decree imposing 10% tariffs on all countries

In his statement, Trump noted: “I am pleased to announce that I have just signed a decree imposing a global tariff of 10% for all countries, and it will take effect almost immediately.” This decision was a result of a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which deemed previous tariffs against specific trading partners illegal. According to information from the White House, the new tariffs will be in effect for 150 days and will begin on February 24 at 06:01 Central European Time. Approval

Seven tourists from China died at Lake Baikal

The tragedy occurred on February 20, when around 3:00 PM, a driver left a recreation center in the village of Khuzhir and headed towards Cape Khoboy, moving across the ice. At some point, the vehicle fell into an ice crack and sank. According to information from local authorities, among the deceased are seven tourists and a 44-year-old driver, who was a local resident. Among the victims was also a child born in 2013. Only one tourist managed to survive.

Former head of the state buildings department under the Presidential Administration Chynberdi Tolonov detained

According to information provided by law enforcement officials to the publication Kaktus.media, Chynberdi Tolonov was arrested at the beginning of this week. It became known that on February 18, the Pervomaisky District Court of Bishkek granted a petition from the investigator of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' investigative service, as a result of which Tolonov, accused under Article 336 "Corruption" of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, was placed in custody until

A solar power plant is being built at Issyk-Kul for $1.4 billion

The project is being implemented by the Vietnamese company Rox Energy Global. During his working visit to the Issyk-Kul region, the head of the Cabinet, Adylbek Kasymaliev, got acquainted with the implementation of the solar power plant project in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk in the Issyk-Kul district, as reported by the government press service. The construction of the solar power plant "Issyk-Kul-1" started in September 2025. This project anticipates a total installed capacity of 1,900

In the residential area "Ak-Bosogo" of Bishkek, cold water will be temporarily shut off.

On February 24, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the supply of cold water will be temporarily suspended in residential buildings, educational institutions, medical facilities, and other social establishments in the 'Ak-Bosogo' area. This statement was made by the Bishkek city administration. The message clarifies that the shutdown will specifically affect this residential area. Photo by the Bishkek city administration The reason for the temporary shutdown is the need to conduct emergency

In Bishkek, minors found unattended during a raid

In the Sverdlovsk district of the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, raids are being conducted to identify unaccompanied minors. This was reported by representatives of the Internal Affairs Department. As part of activities aimed at preventing offenses among youth, as well as ensuring their safety and protecting their legal rights, raids are being carried out in areas where children are often seen engaging in begging or vagrancy, as well as those who are outside at night without adults.

Trump gave Iran 10-15 days for an agreement on the nuclear program

In his statement, which became known through Euronews, Trump noted that reaching a significant agreement with Iran over the years of negotiations has proven to be far from easy. "We must reach a meaningful deal, or there will be bad consequences," he emphasized. This statement comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the region and the approach of a second American aircraft carrier to the Middle East.

In India, a mother and her infant were burned, accused of witchcraft

On the night of the incident in the Indian state of Jharkhand, about a dozen people broke into a house where a woman was with her 10-month-old child and burned them alive. The woman was accused of "witchcraft" and allegedly being responsible for the death of a local resident and several animals. According to BBC reports, this incident occurred in the village of Kudsai, located in the West Singhbhum district. As a result of the attack, the husband of the deceased sustained serious

Premiere of "Marshals" and the new season of "Black Sun". What to watch at the end of February

Frame from the series 'Yellowstone: Marshals' From February 23 to March 1, viewers will be able to enjoy numerous premieres and long-awaited continuations. Famous doctors, Formula 1 racers, and monster hunters are returning, along with a new law enforcer in the criminal world of Montana. 'Yellowstone: Marshals', crime, premiere (March 1) The main character, Case Dutton, a former Navy SEAL, leaves the Yellowstone ranch to become a U.S. federal marshal. He applies his cowboy

Ministry of Labor of the Kyrgyz Republic: 27.7 thousand women received maternity benefits

Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev performed heart surgeries on patients

At the Research Institute of Heart Surgery and Organ Transplantation, Deputy Minister of Health Bakytbek Kadyraliev performed a series of complex heart surgeries. This information was published by the press service of the Ministry of Health on February 20. It is reported that during the surgeries, mitral valves were replaced in patients who were in critical condition. In response to the complex clinical cases, the deputy minister personally participated in the treatment and conducted the

In Kazakhstan, unvaccinated children are temporarily suspended from schools and kindergartens upon detection of measles.

According to new guidelines, heads of educational institutions are required to ensure that the vaccination rate among children does not fall below 90%. They must also conduct a so-called "morning filter" to prevent children and teachers with signs of illness from entering schools and kindergartens, as well as inform parents about the necessity of vaccination. Furthermore, if cases of measles are registered in educational institutions, unvaccinated children must be temporarily

Donald Trump Published a Detailed Statement Regarding the Court's Decision to Cancel Tariffs

The decision of the U.S. Supreme Court, which canceled a significant portion of Donald Trump's tariffs, dealt a serious blow to his presidency. In response to this ruling, Trump published a detailed statement on the Truth Social platform.

Strong Wind in Bishkek. A Tree Fell on a Car

In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, strong gusts of wind have led to fallen trees and broken large branches in various areas of the city. This was reported by representatives of the Akimat of the October district to the editorial office of 24.kg. Among the places where fallen trees were recorded are the streets of Yunusaliev, Akhunbaev, and Baytik Baatyr, as well as the 11th microdistrict.

A new mayor has been appointed for the city of Manas

Ernisbek Ormokov has been relieved of his duties as mayor. The corresponding order was signed by the President of Kyrgyzstan. Abdupatt Matkalikov is now the new mayor of Manas, according to the decree of Sadyr Japarov.

Sam Altman predicted superintelligent AI "in a couple of years"

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, made a statement that humanity may be just a few years away from the beginning of the superintelligence era. In his speech at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi, he noted that by the end of 2028, a significant portion of the world's intellectual resources could be concentrated in data centers. During his speech, Altman emphasized that such predictions require serious analysis, despite the possibility of their inaccuracy. He stressed that the

Sadyr Japarov spoke about reforms in the State Committee for National Security and the future of the Investigative Committee

Sadyr Japarov, the president of the country, outlined the strategy for reforming the law enforcement agencies in an interview with the Kabar agency. — Hello, Sadyr Nurgozhoevich. We will talk about the GKNB as an important institution.

A Bishkek resident reported the destruction of part of her house and sought help

In her video address, the woman expressed that the problems she is facing continue despite the winter conditions. “Again, destruction, just like two years ago when they broke this wall and disappeared. I don’t know what to do. They talk about some common area, and everything is repeating,” she shares her concerns.

A car with a group of Chinese tourists sank in Baikal: seven people died

A tragedy occurred in Baikal: a car carrying nine Chinese tourists drowned after falling through the ice near Cape Khoboy. According to preliminary data, only two of them managed to escape, while the other seven died. This was reported by the Investigative Committee of Russia. In connection with the incident, a criminal case has been initiated on charges of negligence and providing services that do not meet safety requirements, which led to the death of two or more people. Regional authorities

Deputy Minister of Health Ryspek Sydygaliev Detained: Collected Money from His Subordinates

He is now in the temporary detention facility of the GKNB During anti-corruption measures in the healthcare sector, illegal actions by Deputy Minister of Health S.R.S. were discovered, as reported by the GKNB press service.

Myrlan Ryskeldiyev appointed head of the Internal Investigations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

In accordance with the order of the Minister of Internal Affairs, Colonel of Police Myrlan Kanatbekovich Ryskel'diev has been appointed to the position of head of the Internal Investigations Service. According to information received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he previously served as the acting deputy head of this department. The new head of the service faces important tasks, including ensuring compliance with the law, strengthening service discipline, and increasing the

Veterinary Control in the Kyrgyz Republic is being transitioned to the Geographic Information System "SUMO"

In Kyrgyzstan, the implementation of a digital monitoring system dedicated to anthrax and other particularly dangerous animal diseases is starting. The veterinary service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the republic has announced the project of the geographic information system "SUMO," which will allow real-time tracking of the epizootic situation across the entire territory of the country.

Kyrgyzstan: Personnel Changes from February 15 to 20

Over the past week, a number of significant personnel changes occurred in Kyrgyzstan. New appointments in the Jogorku Kenesh. Bolot Ibragimov, a member of the Jogorku Kenesh, has been elected as the Vice-Speaker by the "Mekenchil" parliamentary group. His candidacy was supported by 53 deputies, while 16 voted against. Ibragimov replaces Karim Khandzheza, who temporarily left the position for personal reasons.

Italy filed a protest over the refereeing in short track at the 2026 Olympics

The situation arose during the race when Italian Pietro Sighel collided with Canadian Maxime Laoun, resulting in Sighel falling onto the ice due to Laoun's overtaking attempt. After the race, the judges reviewed the incident, but instead of reinstating the Italian in the results, they decided to disqualify him.