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Trump imposed tariffs against European countries due to Denmark's support.

These tariffs apply to all goods shipped from the specified countries to the U.S. and will be implemented gradually. Trump noted that for many years the United States has subsidized Denmark and other European Union countries without receiving any compensation or tariffs in return. According to him, it is time for Denmark to repay this, especially considering the threats from China and Russia regarding Greenland. “No one will touch this sacred piece of land, especially when it comes to the

18.01.2026, 11:38

Politics

Nurdana Oruntaev exposed "Aalam Stroy" for violations during the construction of the facility

Minister of Architecture, Construction, and Housing and Communal Services Nurdana Oruntaev conducted an inspection of several construction sites in Bishkek. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Construction According to information provided by the ministry's press service, a number of violations were identified during the inspection of the residential complex being built on Ankara Street by the company "Aalam Stroy". It was reported that the violations pertain to construction

18.01.2026, 11:18

Sports

Federer - the star of the first opening ceremony of the Australian Open

Roger Federer, the greatest tennis player of his generation, returned to Australia to be the main star of the first official opening ceremony of the Australian Open, which took place as part of the 2026 tournament. This appearance marked his first visit to the country since 2021 and stirred a wave of emotions among fans.

18.01.2026, 11:08

Sports

"Manchester United" defeated "Manchester City" in the derby at "Old Trafford"

The first minutes of the match did not foreshadow anything special; however, in the 64th minute, "United" opened the scoring. After Harry Maguire cleared the ball, the team organized a quick counterattack. Bruno Fernandes, showing patience, made an accurate pass to Bryan Mbeumo, who easily outplayed "City" goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. This goal caused delight among the spectators at "Old Trafford" and joy on the bench.

18.01.2026, 11:04

World

Protests in Iran Appear to Be Suppressed. Thousands of People Killed. What We Know as of the Morning of January 18?

In late December 2025, mass protests against the government began in Iran amid a severe economic crisis. Initially, discontent was sparked by high prices and the fall of the national currency, but it soon escalated into open resistance against the authorities. As the wave of protests spread across all 31 provinces of the country, it became the most significant in recent years. By the morning of January 18, 2026, the authorities reported regaining control over the situation, but human rights

18.01.2026, 11:03

Society

In Bishkek, 14-year-old Arsen Akylbekov is wanted, missing in "Archa-Beshik"

According to information provided by the police, on January 17, a report was filed with the Department of Internal Affairs by S. A. regarding the disappearance of his son. He reported that on January 15, around 11:00 AM, Arsen left their home located in the residential area "Archa-Beshik" on Kyzyl-Adyr Street and has not returned since. The information about the disappearance has been registered in the automated information system of the Lenin District Department of Internal Affairs.

18.01.2026, 10:56

Society

In the city of Osh, the municipal enterprise "Agricultural Management" is being modernized

In Osh, the process of modernizing the municipal enterprise "Agricultural Economy" is underway, as reported by the press service of the city administration. Under the leadership of Mayor Jenishbek Toktobaev, new facilities are being constructed on the enterprise's territory, including a garage, a grain storage facility, and a workshop for winter repairs of agricultural machinery. These structures are expected to be opened in the coming days.

18.01.2026, 10:53

Society

In Kyrgyzstan, they will choose the "great player of kok-boru" and the "great horse of kok-boru"

The World Nomad Games, which will take place soon, are planned to be one of the most impressive and grandiose in their entire history. This year, 49 million soms have been allocated for the awards of winners and prizewinners. For the first time within the framework of these Games, the organizers will introduce new concepts: the "great player of kok-boru" and the "great horse of kok-boru" will be announced. This initiative is expected to significantly increase the motivation

18.01.2026, 10:50

Society

The Ministry of Construction fined one of the construction companies 3 million soms. The firm's license may be revoked.

On January 17, the Minister of Construction, Architecture, and Housing and Communal Services of Kyrgyzstan, Nurdana Oruntaev, visited a number of construction sites in Bishkek, where serious violations were identified. In particular, at the residential complex located at 3a Ankara Street, owned by LLC "Aalam Stroy," discrepancies with construction norms and safety regulations were discovered. Violations were recorded in more than ten blocks of the complex.

18.01.2026, 10:50

Politics

Orunbekov refuted Zhapikeev's words about the "inner circle" keeping people away from the president

During journalist Ernis Kyazov's podcast, Syimyk Zhapikeev expressed the opinion that people allegedly cannot approach the president, as he is surrounded by Daiyrbek Orunbekov, Kanybek Tumanbaev, and several other individuals. In response, Orunbekov stated that such words are false. "Mr. Syimyk, it seems you are used to sharing incompetent opinions in the kitchen. I want to remind you: the era of impunity for such conversations is in the past," he noted.

18.01.2026, 10:48

Society

In the Kemin District, advertising inscriptions are being removed from the slopes of the mountains.

In the Kemin district, work has begun to remove advertising inscriptions located on the slopes of the mountains. This information was confirmed by the local government administration. Photo from the archive According to the akimat, Azamat Osmonov, the authorized representative of the president in the Chui region, initiated the removal of all inscriptions that negatively affect the aesthetic appearance of the area. It is worth noting that not only product manufacturers use such inscriptions for

18.01.2026, 10:33

World

Kadyrov published a video with his son against the backdrop of reports that his son was involved in a car accident.

According to Ramzan Kadyrov, the video of the meeting was posted on his Telegram channel. The meeting discussed topics related to preparations for the upcoming elections in Chechnya, ensuring security, and other important issues. Earlier, media reports emerged claiming that Adam Kadyrov was allegedly involved in a traffic accident and was sent to Moscow. However, in a post from January 17, Ramzan does not mention this incident.

18.01.2026, 10:31

Economy

A seminar "AgroZooVet-2026" for the development of agriculture and animal husbandry was held in the Batken region.

- An interregional seminar titled "AgroZooVet-2026" took place in the Kadamjai district of the Batken region on January 16, 2026, organized by the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry. The aim of this event was to introduce modern technologies aimed at assisting farmers, agronomists, and veterinarians, as well as to increase productivity in animal husbandry and develop the processing industry with a focus on export.

18.01.2026, 10:30

World

Netanyahu stated that the composition of the committee on Gaza was not coordinated with Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu In a statement from the Israeli government, it is emphasized that the new administrative body for managing Gaza, created at the initiative of the United States, does not have the consent of the Israeli authorities and does not align with the official policy of the country. This message was made in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and published on January 17 on the social network X. According to The Times of Israel, the reason for such a statement was the

18.01.2026, 10:24

Politics

Syimyq Zhapykiev commented on the rumor that he received $5 million when he left his position

In the podcast available here, Zhapikeev confirmed that after the events of October, he received $10,000 from Zhapаров as financial support. During the conversation, Kyazov inquired whether Zhapikeev, while in public service, had received $500,000 and the title of general, after which he retired. To this, Zhapikeev pointed out that the rumors about $5 million are absurd.

18.01.2026, 10:24

World

The court set a bail of 33 million hryvnias for Yulia Tymoshenko and prohibited her from leaving the Kyiv region.

Yulia Tymoshenko At the hearing, the prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) requested bail in the amount of 50 million hryvnias, citing possible risks if the measure were less strict. He pointed to Tymoshenko's financial capabilities and the likelihood of her leaving the country under the pretext of participating in parliamentary events. Tymoshenko's defense, on the contrary, asked the court to refrain from imposing an electronic bracelet and to

18.01.2026, 10:16

Economy

In Kyrgyzstan, investors are set to be issued visas for up to 30 years

This initiative is aimed at attracting foreign investments to the country. In Kyrgyzstan, the possibility of introducing long-term visas for foreign investors is being discussed, with a validity period of up to 30 years. The Deputy Head of the National Investment Agency under the President of the country, Zhalyn Zheenaliev, shared this information.

18.01.2026, 10:06

Society

Historic Agreement on Ocean Protection Takes Effect Today

Today, the world marks the entry into force of a landmark document — the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction. This is reported by the UN News Service. The Agreement was adopted in June 2023 and has so far been signed by 145 countries, of which 81 have already completed the ratification process.

18.01.2026, 10:04

Incidents

An earthquake of magnitude 3 occurred in southern Kyrgyzstan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3 occurred in the southern part of Kyrgyzstan, according to information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences. The tremors were registered on January 17 at 19:11 local time.

18.01.2026, 10:01

World / Exclusive

OpenAI Launches Ads in the Free Version of ChatGPT

The company OpenAI has announced the start of testing advertisements in its ChatGPT application. This innovation will affect users of the free version, as well as subscribers of the Go plan. Users who have chosen paid plans such as Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise will not see advertisements, according to Kazinform, citing information from OpenAI. According to the company's statements, the introduction of advertising will help reduce a number of limitations for users who do not wish to

18.01.2026, 09:56

Society

A symphonic concert featuring ballet and choir will take place in Bishkek.

On January 20-21, the National Philharmonic named after Toktogul Satylganov will host a unique concert program presented by the State Symphony Orchestra named after A. Jumakmatov, which will combine symphonic music, choral singing, and ballet. According to a statement from the press service of the Ministry of Culture, the concert will feature works by 20th-century composers that create a harmonious unity of music, vocals, and stage movement.

18.01.2026, 09:49

Exclusive

The Cabinet has established an interagency working group on compensation for property for the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway.

The Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic issued order No. 1097-t on December 11, 2025, which established an interdepartmental working group addressing issues related to property affected during the implementation of the construction project for the railway "China—Kyrgyzstan—Uzbekistan" on the section Torugart—Jalal-Abad. Within two months, the working group must accomplish the following tasks: analyze and verify the data from the reports of the appraisal company; coordinate the

18.01.2026, 09:47

World

Snowfalls and Blizzards Expected in the Rivers Ulz and Khalk Basins

Weather conditions for January 18, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Main cloudiness is expected in the region. Snowfall and blizzards are predicted in the basins of the Ulz and Khalk rivers. In most places, the wind will blow from the northwest at a speed of 4-9 meters per second, while in Gobi it may reach 14-16 meters per second.

18.01.2026, 09:27

Society

What to Expect for Bishkek Residents at the Beginning of the Week. Weather Forecast for January 19-21

In the first days of the week, no precipitation is expected in Bishkek, according to meteorological forecasts. January 19 is predicted to be cloudy. At night, the temperature will drop to around −12 degrees, while during the day, the air will warm up only to 0 degrees.

18.01.2026, 09:26