In the sports complex "Manas" in the city of Kara-Balta, the grappling championship took place on the last day of winter break, reports Turmush correspondent. About 100 athletes from nine teams participated in the tournament, coming from Bishkek, Aleksandrovka, and Kara-Balta. The chief referee of the tournament was Rinat Abdykerimov.
According to information provided by CNN, the reason for the mass protests was the killing of 37-year-old Rene Good, which occurred in Minneapolis on January 7. Sources report that an ICE officer shot the unarmed woman. The next day, another incident took place in Portland when a border patrol agent opened fire on a vehicle, resulting in injuries to a man and a woman. Protests began in Minneapolis the day after the tragedy involving Rene Good. On January 10, according to CNN, tens of thousands
In his address published on the social network Truth Social, Trump wrote: "Iran is striving for freedom, perhaps like never before. The USA is ready to help!!!" He did not specify what measures might be taken. On Friday, January 9, the U.S. president also warned the Iranian leadership about the potential consequences if protesters are killed. He noted that if force is used against demonstrators, Washington may step in to defend them.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order that prohibits any transactions involving revenues from Venezuelan oil without special permission. According to this order, the funds obtained from sales are held in accounts of the U.S. Treasury, as well as in accounts of the Central Bank of Venezuela and the state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela. The document notes that these revenues remain the property of Venezuela, and the U.S. acts only as custodians.
The team led by Edmar Lacerda is competing in Group A. In the first match, the Kyrgyzstan team lost to Saudi Arabia with a score of 0:1, and in the second, they were defeated by Vietnam with a result of 1:2. After two rounds, the Kyrgyzstan national team has no points, placing them in 4th place in Group A. The final match of the group stage is scheduled for January 12, when the Kyrgyzstan team will face the Jordanian team. All four teams in this group have the opportunity to advance to the
According to the press service of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, the snowfall that occurred on January 9 became one of the five strongest in the history of meteorological observations. According to data from the VDNH meteorological station, 21.4 mm of precipitation fell in Moscow over the course of a day, which is almost 40% of the monthly norm. Only a few times during the winter period have stronger snowfalls been recorded: on February 4, 2018 (24.2 mm), December 14, 1981 (23.2 mm),
14-year-old girl named Snezhana L. has been found, and law enforcement is currently trying to determine what exactly happened. This was reported by the Internal Affairs Department of the Pervomaisky District. According to the police, employees of the Pervomaisky District Internal Affairs Department of Bishkek participated in the search. Alerts were also sent to all divisions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs across the country.
Israel and the Palestinian organization Hamas are currently preparing for the possibility of renewed hostilities in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military leadership is developing strategies for a new ground operation, as Hamas refuses to meet disarmament conditions, casting doubt on the peace plan of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing information from Israeli and Emirati officials. According to the publication, Hamas is
After the defeat to Vietnam, the players of the Kyrgyzstan U-23 national football team could not hold back their tears. In the second round of the group stage of the Asian Cup, the Kyrgyz team conceded a goal first, but quickly restored parity thanks to a magnificent shot from Marlen Murzakhmatov. Unfortunately, at the end of the match, a defender of the Kyrgyz national team mishandled the ball, which ended up in the net defended by Kurmanbek Nurlanbekov.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Donald Trump continue to maintain active and trusting relations. According to Julie Staaf, the newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan, a new meeting between them is expected in the coming months. During a recent conversation with Tokayev, the ambassador highlighted important aspects of further strengthening bilateral ties between Kazakhstan and the United States.
- The import of vacuum cleaners from China to Kyrgyzstan increased by 2.2 times in the first ten months of 2025, according to data provided by the National Statistical Committee. From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 489 thousand vacuum cleaners from China, totaling over 21 million dollars. In comparison to the same period in 2024, when 223 thousand units worth 7.5 million dollars were imported, there is a significant increase.
Weather Forecast in Bishkek January 12, Monday At night, the temperature will range from −1 to +1 °C, it will be clear. During the day, +9…+11 °C is expected, with cloudy weather.
As reported by The New York Times, among the proposed options are strikes on non-military targets in Tehran, although specific targets have not yet been disclosed. Sources claim that Trump has not yet made a final decision, but is seriously considering the possibility of authorizing a new strike. According to one high-profile military official, if a decision is made, the command in the region will need to prepare American forces and strengthen positions for a possible response from Iran.
An incident occurred at a gas station in Bishkek involving a drunken man who attacked a driver and stole his car. This incident took place around 10:00 at the intersection of Rustaveli and Gagarin streets, according to information from the press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to preliminary data, the attacker approached the driver asking for money. After being refused, he became aggressive, pushed the victim, and took advantage of the situation to steal a Daewoo Matiz
In its statement, the Nobel Committee emphasized that once the winner is announced, the prize cannot be revoked, divided, or transferred to others. "The decision is final and remains in effect permanently," the committee representatives added. Clarifications followed remarks by Maria Corina Machado, one of the opposition leaders in Venezuela, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025. She had previously stated her intention to share the award with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The mayor of the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan, Jenishbek Toktorbaev, proposed to name one of the streets in Osh in honor of Bayaman Erkinbaev, a former deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh. This initiative was announced during a city raid. Toktorbaev noted that the issue of naming will be submitted for consideration in the established manner, and there may also be a monument erected in honor of Erkinbaev.
The time of greatest auroral activity was observed from 1:00 to 3:00 Moscow time, when their intensity level reached 10 on the scale. However, adverse weather conditions significantly limited the visibility of this natural phenomenon. The best conditions for observation were in the Kemerovo and Chelyabinsk regions, as well as in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. Partially, the auroras could be seen in the Murmansk region and over a significant territory of Europe, including the Scandinavian
According to information published in Time magazine, the number of fatalities during the protests in Iran has risen to 200. This data was provided by sources from the publication. It is reported that more than 200 bodies have been found in medical facilities in Tehran, most of which died from gunshot wounds. However, other sources provide different information. According to the human rights organization Human Rights Activists News Agency, at least 65 people have died during the protests in
The president has signed a new law that introduces tax benefits for various categories of entrepreneurs, including both legal entities and individuals. One of the key aspects of this law is the reduction of income tax for workers in the garment and textile industry to 1% of the average salary. Additionally, uniform rates for insurance contributions will be established for all participants in this sector, which will also be calculated based on the average salary. Zarlyk Imankulov, a board member
- The import of olive oil in Kyrgyzstan increased by 2.6 times in 2025, according to information provided by the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency's report, from January to October 2025, 217 tons of olive oil were imported, costing more than $748 thousand. In comparison, during the same period in 2024, 82 tons were imported for $406 thousand, indicating significant growth.
On the territory of the Kasyke Mambetaliev Secondary School in the village of At-Bashy, a hockey rink was opened, as reported by Turmush correspondent. In honor of this event, a friendly hockey match was organized at the district level, dedicated to the memory of the outstanding educator Tuyukbay Kochkorbaev.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, former deputy Berdiev, whose initials are B. A. T., fraudulently acquired a significant amount of money in 2022, which he used for personal needs. Currently, all necessary investigative actions are being taken in connection with the case. The Ministry of Internal Affairs has detained former deputy Akkulu Berdiev. Additionally, the Ministry reported that complaints had previously been filed against Berdiev by his wife regarding domestic violence.
European countries are actively discussing the possibility of deploying NATO military forces on the territory of Greenland. This discussion is linked to the intentions of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has expressed ideas about the annexation of the island. This was reported by The Telegraph. According to the source, the United Kingdom is negotiating with European allies about the potential deployment of NATO in Greenland. This issue was discussed at a meeting of alliance countries that took
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Iranian army has announced its intention to participate in suppressing the mass protests that have engulfed the country. The military emphasized its readiness to "firmly defend national interests, strategic infrastructure, and state property," blaming the unrest on Israel and "terrorist groups." Previously, only the police and paramilitary forces were involved in the crackdown on protests. The protests began with demands to address