The Unexpected Cause of Morning Sleepiness and Distraction Revealed

A study published in the journal Food and Humanity (FH) revealed that a breakfast high in sugar and fats can significantly worsen well-being and mental activity in the first hours after eating. As part of the experiment, young women were offered two types of breakfast on different days: a balanced one and a sweet one high in fats, with the calorie content being the same. The results demonstrated that participants more frequently experienced drowsiness and performed worse on planning tasks and

In Japan, early elections are being held after the dissolution of parliament

Today, early elections are taking place at the national level in Japan following the recent dissolution of parliament. It is expected that the local national conservatives, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaiti, will be able to win these elections. Observers note that the elections are proceeding without serious violations or incidents. However, record snowfall has been recorded in the northern part of the country before the elections, which may complicate the voting and vote-counting process in

Chinese investors proposed to build a technology park for the production of electrical appliances

At a meeting with a delegation from the Chinese company "Minshan," the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, Adylbek Kasymaliev, discussed the prospects for cooperation. During the discussion, company representatives presented a project aimed at creating a low-carbon industrial park for the production of electrical appliances, including household appliances. The company has experience in building similar parks and plans to implement a

More than 600 families in the village of Toru-Ayghyr gained access to clean drinking water

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Toru-Ayghyr, the construction of a modern water supply system has been completed, which was officially opened at a ceremonial event. This important social facility was implemented by the Department of Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater Management under the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan and aims to solve the long-standing problem of access to clean water for local residents. More than 62 million soms from the republican budget were allocated

The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Proposes to Raise Minimum Requirements for the Working Capital of Exchange Offices

According to the proposed project, existing exchange points are recommended to gradually increase their working capital with established deadlines. The specific requirements are as follows: Outside Bishkek and Osh: by March 31, 2026 — 1 million soms; by March 31, 2028 — 2 million soms; by March 31, 2030 — 3 million soms; In Bishkek and Osh: by March 31, 2026 — 2 million soms; by March 31, 2028 — 3 million soms; by March 31, 2030 — 5 million soms; For seasonal exchange offices: by March 31,

Rosselkhoznadzor monitored the export of products to a number of countries, including Kyrgyzstan.

- From January 1 to February 4, 2026, more than 1.1 thousand batches of goods under the supervision of state veterinary control were exported from the Kursk region beyond the country's borders. The total weight of these batches amounted to 66.9 thousand tons, which is 23.1 thousand tons more than the figures for the same period last year, as reported by the Rosselkhoznadzor. The largest share among exported goods consisted of plant-based animal feed additives. In particular, 51.8 thousand

In Kyrgyzstan, the leading regions for milk yields in 2025 have been named

- In Kyrgyzstan, the average milk yield per cow for the year 2025 was 2,114 kg, according to statistical data. Several regions exceeded the average republican level.

Participants from 100 countries are expected at the World Nomad Games

In 2026, Kyrgyzstan will host the World Nomad Games, which are expected to become the greatest international event in the country's history. An important off-site meeting was held at the racetrack in Cholpon-Ata under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Bakyt Torobayev, where the active phase of preparations for welcoming participants from over 100 countries was announced. From August 31 to September 6, 2026, competitions in all major types of national and equestrian sports will take

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First Medals, Records, and Scandal: How the First Day of the Winter Olympics in Italy Went

The first day of the Winter Olympics in Italy will be remembered for many bright events, including the winning of the first gold medals and the setting of Olympic records, alongside a high-profile doping scandal. The first gold of the Games went to 24-year-old Swiss skier Franyo von Allmen, who won the men's downhill event. On the famous Stelvio course, he reached a speed of 145 km/h and recorded the best time of 1:51.61, ahead of Italians Giovanni Franzoni and Dominik Paris. After

Attempt on the GRU General of the General Staff in Moscow: suspects detained

According to information published in "Kommersant," suspects have been detained in the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev, who holds the position of First Deputy Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia. The publication reports that General Alekseev successfully underwent surgery and has been removed from a medically induced coma. According to current data, the detainees have already been brought in for

Scientists have discovered that life used oxygen long before it appeared in the atmosphere.

A study published in the journal Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology has shown that a key enzyme necessary for aerobic respiration appeared as early as the Mesoarchaean, which spans the period from 3.2 to 2.8 billion years ago. This significantly predates the Great Oxidation Event, which occurred about 2.3 billion years ago, when oxygen began to accumulate in the Earth's atmosphere. Cyanobacteria, which emerged around 2.9 billion years ago, are considered the first oxygen

The 2029 Asian Winter Games have been moved to Almaty

The Olympic Council of Asia has announced the relocation of the 2029 Asian Winter Games from Neom, the so-called "city of the future" in Saudi Arabia, to Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan. According to DW, the Games were initially planned to be held in Neom, which is located on the Red Sea coast. However, due to rising costs and falling oil prices, the authorities in Saudi Arabia decided to scale back some of their ambitious projects.

The number of fatalities from the explosion at a factory in northern China has risen to 8 people

Illustrative photo // Tengrinews The explosion occurred on February 7 at the biotechnology firm "Jiapeng," located in the Shanyin County of the city of Shouzhou, Shanxi Province. Rescue operations and investigations into the causes of the incident are currently ongoing. The company has been subjected to scrutiny, and a special group has been established to investigate the incident.

The Ministry of Science announces a literary competition for regional authors

The Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations is launching a new literary competition called "40 Districts – 40 Books". The competition will take place in several nominations:

Regional authors are invited to participate in the contest "40 Districts - 40 Books"

A literary competition titled "40 Districts - 40 Books" has been launched in Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovations announced this news. The competition includes several nominations:

Asian Athletics Championship: Two Kyrgyz Athletes Advance to the Final

At the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships taking place in China, Kyrgyz athletes Nursultan Keneshbekov and Jusup Sulayman successfully reached the finals. On the first day of the competition, they showed excellent results in the qualifying heat for the men's 1500 meters. Nursultan Keneshbekov finished first, clocking a time of 3 minutes and 50 seconds.

Accused of Serial Rapes and Murders Kumarbek Abdyrov Hanged Himself, - GSIIN

The press service of the State Penitentiary Service (GPS) reported a tragedy involving Kumarbek Abdyrov, born in 1984, who was in detention center No. 1. His body was found on February 7 at around 12:30 on the internal grating door of the cell, where he had used his pants to hang himself.

The Ministry of Agriculture spoke about the quality control of exported agricultural products

The quality of agricultural products that are exported is largely determined by the quality of raw materials, as well as compliance with veterinary and sanitary standards. This was discussed by Tilek Tabaldiev, head of the veterinary and sanitary safety department of the veterinary service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry, in a radio broadcast. According to Tabaldiev, at the stage of raw material acceptance, processors carry out control, and if the

The President of Kyrgyzstan has changed the composition of the commission on citizenship issues

The President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, signed a decree to revise the composition of the commission dealing with citizenship issues. According to the new decree, Rustam Mamasadykov and Anara Tilenova have been removed from the commission. They have been replaced by Kurvanbek Avazov, the First Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for National Security, who will also serve as the Deputy Chairman of the commission, and Ernes Dosaliev, the Deputy Director of the state institution

The former tourist base in the city of Osh will be transferred to the balance of the city hall and reconstructed.

The work on transferring the former tourist base in Osh to municipal ownership has already begun. This was reported by the mayor of the city, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, during a morning inspection. According to him, the current state of the facility leaves much to be desired, and he instructed the relevant services to prepare the necessary documents for transferring the building to the mayor's office for its major renovation. Currently, the facility is under the management of the trade union

OJSC "Electric Stations" will implement a number of projects at the country's key hydropower plants in 2026.

It is expected that this year the launch of the second unit at the Kambaratinskaya HPP-2 will begin, along with the reconstruction of the Uch-Kurgan HPP. The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan continues to work on projects aimed at improving the reliability and efficiency of the hydropower sector. In 2026, JSC ‘Electric Stations’ plans to carry out major works at several important hydropower plants.

In Bishkek, precipitation is expected at the beginning of the week. Weather forecast for February 9-11

Rain is forecasted in Bishkek at the beginning of the new week. On February 9 and 10, variable cloudiness is expected. At night, the temperature will be around 0 degrees, while during the day the air will warm up to +15 degrees.

The death of the accused Kumarbeka Abdyrova commented on by the GSIN

The State Penitentiary Service (GSIN) commented on the tragic death of Kumarbек Abdyrov, who was accused of several high-profile murders. According to the GSIN press service, the incident occurred on February 7 at around 12:30 PM. The body of 39-year-old Abdyrov was found on the internal grating door of his cell in SIZO-1. Preliminary information suggests that he used his pants to commit suicide.