Duvall began his film career 63 years ago with the adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' At the age of 95, Robert Duvall, an Oscar-winning actor known for his roles in iconic films such as 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', has passed away.
Today, a meeting took place between Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Agency, and the Deputy Ambassador of Italy to Kyrgyzstan, who resides in Astana, as well as representatives from the Agency for the Promotion and Internationalization of Italian Companies. During the discussion, the parties focused on opportunities to deepen trade, economic, and investment relations between Kyrgyzstan and Italy, as well as the preparation of events in the B5+1 format. Including Kyrgyzstan
As part of capital investments, the state allocated 8 billion 543 million soms to the Osh region in 2025, of which 8.1 billion were fully utilized. These funds were directed to 357 various projects, as reported by Adylbek Kasymaliev at the meeting of the president's representative office in the Osh region. According to him, financing covered 242 social facilities, including 133 schools, 57 kindergartens, 17 medical institutions, and 35 cultural and sports complexes. A total of 3.7 billion
According to information from the National Intelligence Service of South Korea (NIS), Kim Jong Un has completed the selection of his heir to the throne. The North Korean leader has begun the formal process of transferring power to his daughter, Kim Ju Ae.
On February 17, the press service of the SBON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the detention of a person who was wanted. The investigation established that in 2025, 34-year-old M.D.A. was involved in the illegal trafficking of psychotropic substances. Since then, he had been hiding from law enforcement and was declared wanted.
At a recent press conference, the head of the external trade statistics department, Gulsara Sulaymanova, reported that in 2025, the city of Bishkek became the center of foreign economic activity, accounting for the majority of Kyrgyzstan's trade turnover. According to her, Bishkek demonstrated a trade turnover of $10.3 billion, which constitutes 60.8% of the country's total foreign trade volume. Of this volume, $4.2 billion came from transactions with EAEU member states, accounting
The State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic has seen a change in the position of Deputy Chairman. According to the presidential administration, the changes took effect recently. Timur Shabdanbekov is no longer holding this position, and his place has been taken by Akylbek Namazov.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has initiated an international detective fiction competition called "Sert." This was announced through the agency's press service. This competition is being held on the international stage for the first time, and the submission of works for participation has already been announced. “The main goals of the competition are to raise the cultural and spiritual level of law enforcement personnel, as well as to foster patriotism
Traffic is organized in a reversible manner at the 291st kilometer A snow avalanche has occurred on the Bishkek–Naryn–Torugart highway, in the area of the Kara-Unkur gorge. This information was provided by the press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
After Eldar Sulaymanov lost his mandate, Azizbek Abdullaev may be nominated for the position of deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh from the Aravan multi-mandate electoral district No. 5. According to the data submitted to the Central Election Commission, Azizbek is 37 years old. He received his legal education at Osh State University in 2011. Photo from the internet. Azizbek Abdullaev His professional career began in 2010 in the patrol service of the Osh region. From 2015 to 2016, he worked at the
During a working trip to the Osh region, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliev, participated in the opening of a new school in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. He noted that the previous school building, which served the village for 50 years, has been replaced with a new one, the construction of which cost 152 million soms from the republican budget. The new school is designed for 275 students and is equipped with modern classrooms, a
During the event, the mayor emphasized the importance of strengthening the material and technical base of rescue services. In 2023, approximately 5 million soms were allocated to support the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and over the past two years, funding has increased to 10 million soms. “We will continue to support the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations by creating all necessary conditions for their effective work. The new equipment will be an important tool in your
- In Kazakhstan, the launch of new generation capacities amounting to 2.64 GW is expected by 2026. This information was announced by the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 17. During the current year, it is planned to commission four combined cycle gas plants with a total capacity of 1.2 GW, two wind power plants with a capacity of 150 MW, as well as four solar power plants that will add another 92 MW. In addition, an expansion of two thermal power plants by 1.1 GW is
The section of the Bishkek-Osh highway is temporarily closed after snow avalanches. According to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, on February 17, 2026, at approximately 12:10 PM, two avalanches occurred in the Chychkan gorge area on the Bishkek-Osh highway. This led to the introduction of temporary restrictions at the "Sosnovka" and "Aral" checkpoints for all types of vehicles.
The football club "Al-Ansar" has once again won in the Lebanese Premier League. In the 15th round, which took place on February 13, the team played away against "Safaa," managing to win the match with a minimal advantage of 1:0. The only goal was scored in the 81st minute of the match by midfielder Ali Tneich, who plays for the Lebanon national football and futsal teams.
On February 15, the Public Charitable Fund Help the Children - SKD held an event titled “Your Contribution Changes Lives!” in the oncology department of the National Center for Maternal and Child Health. This event was timed to coincide with the International Day of Childhood Cancer.
At a meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh Committee on the Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Combating Crime, a draft law of the Kyrgyz Republic concerning amendments to several key legislative acts, including the Criminal Executive, Criminal, and Criminal Procedure Codes, was approved. This decision was made in the second reading. The committee chairman, Bolotbek Borbiev, emphasized that this draft law aims to strengthen measures against organized crime and its ultimate eradication. An important
According to the report, IBM plans to significantly increase hiring. The head of the company emphasized that current developments in AI do not allow for a complete replacement of humans, as the technologies are only capable of handling low-level tasks for now. IBM also claims that layoffs resulting from the implementation of AI are a misguided approach to resource savings. At the same time, Microsoft’s leadership believes there is a possibility that AI could replace most office workers within
The reasons for his decision have not yet been specified Deputy Eldar Sulaymanov from the Jogorku Kenesh has decided to prematurely resign his mandate. According to information obtained from sources in the parliament, he has already submitted the corresponding application.
Today, February 17, at 14:00, the Central Election Commission will consider Eldar Sulaymanov's application for resignation of his mandate. The reasons why the deputy decided to give up his mandate have not yet been disclosed. It should be reminded that a month ago, Asel Azamatova, the former wife of the deputy, reported that she had been subjected to violence by Sulaymanov. In response to her statement, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a protection order for Azamatova.
On February 17, 2026, at approximately 12:10 PM, two sections of the Chychkan Gorge on the Bishkek - Osh highway experienced snow avalanches. The press service of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic reports this incident. Currently, there are temporary restrictions for vehicles of all categories at the "Sosnovka" and "Aral" checkpoints.
Eldar Sulaymanov, representing the "Ata-Jurt Kyrgyzstan" faction in the Jogorku Kenesh, has initiated the process of voluntarily resigning his powers. The Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic plans to discuss his statement at today's meeting.
On February 17, during his working trip to the Osh region, Adylbek Kasymaliev attended the opening of a new school in the village of Zhylandy in the Uzgen district. The government press service reported this event. The old educational institution, which served the village for 50 years, has been replaced with a new one. A total of 152 million soms was allocated from the republican budget for its construction, allowing for the creation of a modern school with 275 places, classrooms, a library, a
The Internal Affairs Department of the Issyk-Kul region reported the detention of a suspect in fraud. According to the information from the department, on December 31, 2025, a local resident named A.K., born in 1973, approached the Karakol City Police Department. In his statement, he reported that a certain individual, having deceived him, took his daughter's gold necklace worth 112,500 soms, claiming he was taking it "on loan," after which he fled the scene.