In Bishkek, a verdict was delivered to a man who extorted money from the mother of the accused in a criminal case. This information was posted on the "Digital Justice" portal. Names have been changed.
Information agencies and foreign media summarize the events of the last 24 hours in Ukraine and around the world, highlighting the most important developments related to military actions in the country. Here is a brief overview of the key points. A fire in a Kharkiv school after a rocket attack. Photo Reuters / Vitalii Hnidyi. Andriy Sybiha, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, stated that President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to negotiate with Vladimir Putin on issues concerning
The Main Department for Ensuring Road Traffic Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has announced that the validity period of licenses for taxi drivers has been extended until February 1, 2026, and no further extensions are planned. Starting from February 2, 2024, raids aimed at checking the presence of licenses among taxi drivers will begin in the republic. Law enforcement agencies will monitor compliance with legislation in the field of taxi licensing and punish
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to discuss issues related to territories and the situation surrounding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. This was reported by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga in a conversation with journalists. When asked about the recent negotiations in Abu Dhabi, where delegations from Russia, Ukraine, and the USA gathered, Sibiga noted that two key issues remain unresolved:
The Jogorku Kenesh plans to discuss a draft law titled "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Kyrgyz Republic," which affects the Criminal, Criminal Executive, and Criminal Procedure Codes. This was reported by Deputy Dastan Bekeshev on his Telegram channel. The deputy noted that one of the key points of the document is the introduction of the concept of recidivism of crimes.
The gold market has once again recorded a historic high, reaching a price level of $5,200 per troy ounce. This data was provided by the trading platform. As of 7:52 Bishkek time, the price of the April gold futures on the New York Comex exchange increased by $133.9, corresponding to a rise of 2.61 percent, reaching $5,254.5 per troy ounce.
At a recent meeting of the Ministry of Finance board, Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev summarized the department's work for the year 2025. Kasymaliev emphasized that the ministry achieved significant successes, ensuring economic growth and strengthening financial stability. “The budget of Kyrgyzstan has increased almost fivefold over the past five years, amounting to about 247.8 billion soms, which in total reached nearly 1 trillion 101 billion soms,” he stated.
According to analysts from the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), in recent years, Pakistan has become an increasingly prominent platform for the interaction between the Palestinian movement Hamas and local radical groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). This phenomenon, experts believe, calls into question the West's efforts to isolate Hamas and raises concerns about Pakistan's strategic partnership with the United States. Political SituationOn
A recent meeting between Adylbek Kasymaliev, the head of the government of Kyrgyzstan, and Najy Benhassine, the regional director of the World Bank for Central Asia, became an important event for further cooperation. During the meeting, current issues of bilateral relations were discussed, including the implementation of key projects, budget support, and necessary legislative reforms. Kasymaliev expressed gratitude to the World Bank for its contribution to socio-economic reforms in the
A new educational project called "YouTube School" has been launched in the Kyrgyz Republic. Its initiators are the Republican Institution of Prosthetic and Orthopedic Products and the Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Labor, as well as the public association "Mümkünchülük." The project aims to educate people with disabilities who are currently in the rehabilitation center, receiving prosthetics and orthopedic products, as well as
On January 23, 2026, an important forum organized by the Constitutional Court of the Kyrgyz Republic took place in the city of Osh. Judges participated in the events, including Chairman Emil Oskonbaev, as well as court members Chynara Aydarbekova and Meergul Bobukejeva. The schools of constitutionalism were aimed at two professional audiences. The first session was held at Osh State University, gathering faculty members from the law departments of OshSU and Jalal-Abad State University. The
On January 25, 2026, a 75-year-old citizen, K.A., reported a robbery at his residence in the village of Kotovsky to the Issyk-Ata District Police Department. According to him, the incident occurred on the night of January 24 to 25, around 00:30. According to information provided by the Main Internal Affairs Department of the Chui Region, the assailants used physical force that threatened the life and health of the victim. After inflicting bodily harm on him, they tied his hands and feet with
According to information published in the media, the U.S. Department of Justice reported that a Federal Court in Brooklyn (New York) sentenced Kyrgyz citizen Sergey Zharnovnikov to 3 years and 3 months in prison for conspiracy to illegally export American weapons. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan commented on the situation, noting that in connection with the sentencing by the competent authorities of the U.S. to citizen of the Kyrgyz Republic J.S.A., the following
On January 27, the Futsal Asian Cup began in Jakarta, Indonesia. During the first day of matches, four games took place in groups A and B.
According to the press service of the Main Internal Affairs Directorate of the Chuy Region, on January 28, suspects in a robbery were detained. An 80-year-old pensioner living in the village of Kotovskoye in the Issyk-Ata district reported to the police. He stated that on the night of January 25, around 00:30, intruders broke into his home. They beat the man and tied him up, after which they took his mobile phone and 165,000 soms that were kept in a safe.
Throughout this day, the temperature in Lake Uvs, the Darkhad Basin, as well as in the valleys of the Tes, Orkhon, Kharaa, and Yeruu rivers will fluctuate between 23 and 28℃. In the mountainous regions of Khangai, Khubsugul, Khenkhe, and Zavkhan, temperatures are expected to range from -15 to -20℃, while in the basins of the Zag-Baidrag, Ider, Eg, Uur, Selenge, Tuul, Terelj, Kherlen, Onon, and Ulz rivers, as well as in the valley of the Khalkh River and the Dariganga steppe, temperatures will
On the left: Naranbaatar Choigavaa and Battushig Batbold At this event, Mongolia was represented by high-ranking members of the National Olympic Committee: NOC President Battushig Batbold, First Vice President Naranbaatar Choigavaa, and Head of the External Relations Department Bayartuu Bayarsaihan. Delegates from 45 countries representing national Olympic committees, as well as representatives from the International Olympic Committee and international sports federations, gathered at the
Faye Steel: Life in Mongolia has taught me patience. As part of the "Mongolia through the eyes of a foreigner" series, the website GOGO conducted an interview with Faye Steel, a U.S. citizen who has been working in Mongolia for over a year as an ESG strategy specialist at Mobicom. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews. — First, tell us about yourself.
This year, Mongolia aims to achieve production targets of 90 million tons of coal, 1.9 million tons of copper, and 9.4 million tons of iron ore. During a meeting dedicated to the development strategy in the industrial and mineral resources sector until 2026, it was noted that there are currently 1,031 licenses for mineral exploration and 1,771 licenses for their development in the country. However, there is a significant imbalance, as the number of exploration licenses is considerably lower
In order to implement the principles of joint medical care, the Ewha Womans University Medical Center decided to invite a patient from Mongolia, who was diagnosed with renal angiomyolipoma, to receive medical assistance in Seoul. This information was reported by MiddleAsianNews. Professor Lee Hee-sung from the Mokdong Hospital's surgical department at Ewha Womans University met Otgonsuren Sodnomdorj, a woman approximately 60 years old, during a volunteer medical mission that took place
According to the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NICTIZ), 22 new cases of measles were registered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of infected individuals in the country to 13,989. In its report, the center also mentioned that 56 patients remain in hospitals, among whom five children are in critical condition.
The Mongol Invasion of Europe (1236-1242)... Edited by János B. Szabó and Dorottya Uhrin. The new collection, consisting of 27 articles, explores the events leading up to the Mongol campaigns in Rus' and Eastern Europe in the mid-13th century, as well as their development and consequences. This analysis sheds light on one of the most significant political and military upheavals of that time. Details are presented by MiddleAsianNews. Excerpt: The Mongolian expansion into Europe occupies an
The competitions will take place in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, from August 3 to August 9, 2026. This season, the championship will include various categories such as matches, specialized exercises, breaking hard objects, special techniques, and combat simulation, which will allow for the determination of the Asian champions for 2026.
For a long time, Altai in western Mongolia remained on the periphery of archaeological research in Eurasia. However, in their new book, William Fitzhugh and Richard Kortum present compelling evidence that this region occupies a key position in the development of nomadic societies, hunting cultures, and ritual landscapes. In this context, MiddleAsianNews informs. The authors draw on years of field research around Lake Khoton and the surrounding valleys, where they have documented hundreds of