Gazeta.kg — News of Kyrgyzstan and Bishkek Today
Politics

Donald Trump Ready to Sell Venezuelan Oil to Russia and China

At a meeting with leaders of major energy companies such as Chevron, Shell, and Exxon, Donald Trump stated: “We are open for business. China can buy all the oil it wants from us, both on its territory and in the U.S. Russia can also receive all the necessary volumes of oil from us,” reports DW. The U.S. President also explained why his country took control of oil production in Venezuela: “If we hadn’t done this, China and Russia would already be there.”

10.01.2026, 15:59
Trump: The US may strike drug cartels in Mexico
World

Trump: The US may strike drug cartels in Mexico

The president did not specify the timeline for the attack On the Hannity program, broadcast on Fox News, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the intention of American troops to begin ground operations against drug cartels in Mexico.

10.01.2026, 15:50
Europe needs to start talking to Russia — Prime Minister of Italy
Politics

Europe needs to start talking to Russia — Prime Minister of Italy

Georgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy, stated the necessity of starting a dialogue between Europe and Russia. She believes that the leaders of European countries should formulate a coordinated position and begin negotiations not only with Kyiv but also with Moscow, as reported by Il Secolo d’Italia. Photo Il Secolo d’Italia At her traditional press conference held on the eve of the New Year, Meloni noted that if Europe interacts only with one side, its efforts will not yield the desired

10.01.2026, 15:40
World

France may exit NATO

On her page in the social network X, Gete announced her intentions to bring a resolution on France's withdrawal from the North Atlantic Alliance to discussion. "The question of our participation in NATO, the military bloc led by the United States, has become more relevant than ever. I propose to consider a resolution on France's exit from the unified command," she stated. The politician noted that her decision was prompted by recent actions of Washington on the international

10.01.2026, 15:36
Exclusive

Kazakhstan Uses Drones to Detect Damage on Power Lines

- In Kazakhstan, AI technology is actively used to check the condition of overhead power lines using drones. This became known on January 5 from a statement by the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. According to the ministry, innovative methods such as computer vision and machine learning allow for the automatic detection of defects on poles and wires, as well as identifying overheating, deformations, and other hidden threats using data from 4K cameras,

10.01.2026, 15:33
A rare planetary parade will be visible to Earth's inhabitants on January 22.
World

A rare planetary parade will be visible to Earth's inhabitants on January 22.

It is reported that by the specified date, three planets and the Sun will form almost a perfect rhombus or cross in the sky, with a side length of about 2-3 degrees. However, after this moment, the alignment will begin to fade. Initially, at the end of January, Mercury will start to move away from the Sun, followed by Venus and Mars throughout February.

10.01.2026, 15:30
Two young men are suspected of raping a 15-year-old girl at Issyk-Kul
Incidents

Two young men are suspected of raping a 15-year-old girl at Issyk-Kul

In the Issyk-Kul region, two young men have come under investigation, suspected of raping a 15-year-old girl. The press service of the local police reported this incident. According to the provided information, on January 4, a woman born in 1975 and residing in Karakol filed a complaint with the law enforcement authorities.

10.01.2026, 15:25
Incidents

Fatal traffic accident in Batken region: Two dead, two injured

A serious road traffic accident occurred in the Batken region, resulting in the deaths of two people, according to information from witnesses. According to eyewitness reports, the accident happened approximately at the 150th kilometer of the Osh—Batken—Razakov highway. The incident took place today, January 10, around 11:00 in the village of Alga in the Kadamjay district. According to witness accounts, the vehicles involved were a "Daewoo Tico" and a "Daewoo Matiz," which

10.01.2026, 15:16
Snowfall in Moscow Breaks Half-Century Record
World

Snowfall in Moscow Breaks Half-Century Record

Illustrative photo The cyclone "Francis" has caused significant snowfall, which, according to Evgeny Tishkovets from "Phobos," exceeded the figures from January 1976, when only 12.9 mm of precipitation fell. The new record was made possible because the snowfall amounted to 22 mm, just 1 mm less than the daily maximum set in January 1970. Tishkovets noted that such a powerful snowfall has not been observed in Moscow for over 56 years. In just one day, the snow cover

10.01.2026, 15:08
Overheating. Dastan Bekeshev Proposes Introducing State Price Regulation for Real Estate
Politics

Overheating. Dastan Bekeshev Proposes Introducing State Price Regulation for Real Estate

Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh Dastan Bekeshev expressed his opinion on the need for state regulation of prices in the real estate market in Kyrgyzstan. He emphasized that this decision would help curb the rise in housing prices and the level of inflation. Illustrative photo According to him, attempts to build affordable housing and seize residential properties do not contribute to lowering prices. The increase in housing costs also affects the rise in rental prices and accelerates inflationary

10.01.2026, 15:06
Society

Restrictions on the operation of methane filling stations have been introduced in Uzbekistan

Starting from January 8, methane refueling stations in Uzbekistan will operate on a limited schedule, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy. The reason for these changes is the decrease in pressure in the main gas pipelines, which requires special attention. The priority for the authorities remains ensuring a stable supply of natural gas to residential buildings and social facilities, which has led to the introduction of new restrictions. The refueling stations will be open

10.01.2026, 15:02
Sports

Extreme Adrenaline: Spectacular Jeep Sprint and Enduro Competitions Held in Osh

On January 9, exciting competitions in jeep sprint and motorsport took place in the village of Almalyk, located in the city of Osh, as reported by the organizers during a meeting with a Turmush correspondent. The organizers noted that about 100 athletes participated in the event. The uniqueness of these sports lies in their extremity, as participants must overcome tracks with various natural obstacles and technical difficulties. “We held a circuit race. We pre-mark the lines and the track so

10.01.2026, 14:47
Society

Kyrgyzstan presented its own AI developments at CES 2026

At the international CES 2026 exhibition in Las Vegas, Kyrgyzstan presented innovative developments in the field of artificial intelligence. One of the central themes was the KaniTTS speech synthesis model, developed by the Kyrgyz startup NineNineSix. KaniTTS is an open-source solution for speech synthesis that provides natural-sounding generation in real time. The developers claim that this technology works three times faster and is ten times cheaper than existing TTS services, such as

10.01.2026, 14:44
World

Trump responded to a question about a possible takeover by Putin

During a press conference at the White House, Trump commented on the possibility of an operation to capture Vladimir Putin. This question arose against the backdrop of the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who, according to the journalist, has become the focus of global attention. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that if such actions are effective against dictators, then Washington knows how to proceed. The journalist asked Trump whether he would order

10.01.2026, 14:42
A resident of Osh reported harassment towards her seven-year-old daughter
Incidents

A resident of Osh reported harassment towards her seven-year-old daughter

The suspect, in turn, filed a report of kidnapping and beatings Muhabat Kadyrova, a resident of the city of Osh, turned to the media to share that her seven-year-old daughter became a victim of sexual harassment by the driver of a school bus from one of the private educational institutions. She shared this information with the "Akipress" agency.

10.01.2026, 14:41
Couldn’t Show the Required Level. The Head Coach on the Game of the KR National Team
Sports

Couldn’t Show the Required Level. The Head Coach on the Game of the KR National Team

Photo KFS Edmar Lacerda, the head coach of the Kyrgyzstan Olympic football team, commented on the results of the match against Vietnam, which took place on January 9 as part of the Asian Cup. Recall that the youth team of Kyrgyzstan lost to their opponent by a narrow margin of 1:2. See also Asian Cup (U-23). The Kyrgyzstan football team lost to Saudi Arabia

10.01.2026, 14:24
Exclusive

Kyrgyzstan produced 126.5 thousand tons of gasoline from January to October 2025

- Data indicates that from January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan produced 126.5 thousand tons of automotive gasoline, as confirmed by statistical indicators from several CIS countries. The total volume of gasoline production in the listed countries (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan) amounted to 7,171.2 thousand tons. This means that Kyrgyzstan accounts for approximately 1.8% of the total production in this region.

10.01.2026, 14:21
The U.S. has seized another tanker, allegedly linked to Russia's "shadow fleet"
World

The U.S. has seized another tanker, allegedly linked to Russia's "shadow fleet"

During an operation conducted at dawn, Marines and sailors from the joint operational group "Southern Spear," along with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seized the tanker Olina, representatives of the Southern Command reported on social media platform X. "This morning, our interagency forces reaffirmed that there is no safe place for criminals," they noted in their message. Furthermore, the publication emphasizes that such operations are supported by the power of

10.01.2026, 14:20
At Issyk-Kul, two young men are suspected of raping a minor.
Incidents

At Issyk-Kul, two young men are suspected of raping a minor.

On January 4, in Karakol, a 48-year-old woman reported to the local police department that her 13-year-old daughter left home on January 2 at 14:00 and did not return. After registering the statement, necessary search and verification actions began. As a result of operational measures, the location of the girl was established, and she was handed over to the juvenile affairs inspection officers.

10.01.2026, 14:10
In Switzerland, the owner of the bar where 40 people died has been arrested
World

In Switzerland, the owner of the bar where 40 people died has been arrested

Jacques and Jessica Moretti As a result of the tragedy that occurred on New Year's Eve, 40 people lost their lives. The arrest of Moretti followed a lengthy interrogation, during which his wife and co-owner of the establishment, Jessica, was also questioned. According to the publication, the detention of the bar owner indicates a shift in the position of the investigative authorities: on January 4, a police press release stated that there were no grounds for his arrest, and no coercive

10.01.2026, 14:05
Society

A modern school has been built in the Nookat district for 115 million soms

The modern school was built in the village of On eki-Moynok, located in the Nookat district of the Osh region. This information was provided by the Ministry of Construction. According to the provided data, 115 million soms were allocated from the state budget for the implementation of this project. “The educational institution is designed for 550 students. The building includes modern classrooms, specialized laboratories, a library, a medical office, a computer class, and a cafeteria. There is

10.01.2026, 13:56