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Society

Our People Abroad: A Native of Naryn Went to South America and Conquered One of the Seven "Summits of the World"

Aisada Uchugenova, born in the village of Cholok-Kayin in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region, has reached the summit of Aconcagua in South America. Aconcagua, standing at 6962 meters, is the highest peak in South America and holds several altitude titles. This mountain is the highest point in Argentina and South America, as well as the tallest mountain in the western and southern hemispheres, and overall outside of Asia.

09.01.2026, 22:40
Economy

The global economy will grow by 2.7 percent in 2026 - UN report

According to a new report from the United Nations, the global economy is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2026. This figure is lower than the forecast of 2.8 percent for 2025 and significantly lags behind the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent. According to the UN News Service, last year the global economy showed unexpected resilience to the sharp increase in tariffs in the U.S., supported by stable consumer spending and declining inflation, which helped maintain growth rates.

09.01.2026, 22:33
Analytics

Unusual Names: A. Osmonalieva was Named After a Queen from a Fairy Tale

In the "Unusual Names" section, we will tell you about Altynchach Osmonalieva, who lives in the village of Togolok Moldо, located in the Ak-Talinsky district of the Naryn region. She began her career in education 9 years ago. Altynchach was born on February 11, 1975, in the same village. She received her education at the school named after Zhorobek Satylganov from 1981 to 1992, after which she continued her studies at the Naryn State University named after Kadyrbai Mambetakunov, where

09.01.2026, 22:24
Sports

Asian Football Cup. The Kyrgyzstan U-21 National Team Lost to Vietnam

On January 9, at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a match took place where the youth team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) faced Vietnam. In the first half, after a poorly executed penalty, Murzakhmatov managed to score a goal and equalized the score to 1:1. However, in the second half, the Kyrgyz team conceded another goal and could not restore balance in the game. The next match for the Kyrgyzstan national team will be on January 12 against Jordan.

09.01.2026, 22:20
Society

In Kyrgyzstan, there will be its own film studio and its own Dolby Atmos studio, - Minister of Culture

The development of the film industry in Kyrgyzstan is progressing at a successful pace: almost 70% of all distribution certificates are now being obtained by local producers. This was reported in an interview with AKIpress by the Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, earlier. According to the minister, Kyrgyz film products are in high demand among viewers, and people are actively attending local films. He emphasized the importance of state support for the development of cinema.

09.01.2026, 21:53
Incidents

Another "Illegal" raid took place in Bishkek

As part of the operation "Illegal," employees of the Department for Countering Extremism and Illegal Migration of the Bishkek City Police conducted checks on the residences of foreign students. This was reported by the press service of the department. According to the agency, during the raid, law enforcement officers monitored the presence and validity of documents confirming the identity of foreign citizens, as well as checked the legality of their stay in the Kyrgyz Republic.

09.01.2026, 21:46
Mass Protests in Iran, Internet Down, Ayatollah Khamenei Declares No Concessions Will Be Made
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Mass Protests in Iran, Internet Down, Ayatollah Khamenei Declares No Concessions Will Be Made

Protests continue in Iran, which began nearly two weeks ago due to a severe economic crisis. Clashes between protesters and police have become frequent, and human rights organizations have accused Iranian forces of using weapons against demonstrators. The country is experiencing widespread internet outages. According to the Persian service of the BBC, 22 deaths among protesters have been confirmed, while the Iranian government reported the deaths of six security personnel.

09.01.2026, 21:29
World

The USA has seized another oil tanker. Video

In the Caribbean Sea, near Trinidad, the United States has begun an operation to seize the tanker Olina. This is already the fifth case of intercepting a vessel in recent weeks, related to Washington's efforts to control the export of Venezuelan oil, as reported by two American officials to Reuters. According to a source close to the situation, the tanker Olina, which, as indicated by the public shipping database Equasis, improperly used the flag of East Timor, had previously departed from

09.01.2026, 21:25
World

Israel carried out airstrikes on Lebanon

According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), 27 airstrikes were carried out on Lebanon. In a press release, the IDF stated that the attacks targeted sites associated with the terrorist group "Hezbollah" in response to their "ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreements." The IDF also reported the destruction of several launchers, missile systems, and military facilities.

09.01.2026, 21:14
In Africa's oldest national park, a pair of rare mountain gorillas was born
Society

In Africa's oldest national park, a pair of rare mountain gorillas was born

Virunga is the oldest national park located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where recently there was joyful news: a mountain gorilla gave birth to twins. This was reported by BBC News. This event is significant for zoology, as the mountain gorillas residing in Virunga are among the rarest primates on the planet and are endangered. Rangers monitoring the condition of the mountain gorillas and their habitat witnessed this amazing event. They observed a 22-year-old

09.01.2026, 21:12
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, imports of scales from China decreased by 2.4 times

The National Statistical Committee reports that during the first ten months of 2025, imports of scales from China decreased by 2.4 times. According to the agency's data, Kyrgyzstan imported 46,000 units of weighing equipment worth 2.1 million dollars from January to October. This amount is 2.4 times less than in the same period of the previous year, when 112,000 units of equipment worth 1.1 million dollars were imported. At the same time, the value of imported equipment nearly doubled. In

09.01.2026, 21:06
World

The former president of South Korea may be sentenced to death.

According to information from Reuters, Yoon and his associate, then-Minister of Defense Kim Yong-hyun, began developing a plan to suspend parliamentary activities and usurp legislative powers in October 2023. The prosecution claims that Yoon sought to discredit his political opponents, particularly opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, by declaring them "anti-state forces," and attempted to detain them.

09.01.2026, 20:54
World

Media: The USA has begun to seize another oil tanker

In the Caribbean Sea, near Trinidad, U.S. authorities seized the tanker Olina. This is already the fifth operation to intercept vessels in recent weeks, indicating increasing efforts by Washington to control Venezuelan oil exports, Reuters reports, citing information from two American officials. According to a source in the oil industry, the tanker Olina, which allegedly flew the flag of East Timor, left Venezuela and returned to the region. Data provided by the British company Vanguard, which

09.01.2026, 20:08
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, imports of road and construction machinery from China increased by 2.2 times

- From January to October 2025, Kyrgyzstan imported 3,300 units of road and construction machinery from China, totaling $141 million. This is 2.2 times more compared to the same period in 2024, when 1,500 units of machinery worth $52 million were imported. In addition to China, other countries are also involved in supplying road and construction machinery to Kyrgyzstan: January-October 2025 January-October 2024 Country - Product Group Quantity (units) Thousands of dollars Quantity (units)

09.01.2026, 19:48
Incidents

A powerful storm has hit Turkey

A powerful storm has hit the western coast of Turkey, causing serious problems in the lives of several provinces, local media reports. As a result of the worsening weather conditions, the authorities in Kocaeli decided to temporarily suspend classes in educational institutions.

09.01.2026, 19:42
World

Russian Foreign Ministry: Trump decided to free Russian citizens from the tanker seized by the USA

As reported by Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trump's decision to release the Russians received a positive response from the Russian Foreign Ministry. Zakharova expressed gratitude to the American authorities and noted that urgent actions have been initiated to ensure the return of Russian citizens to their homeland.

09.01.2026, 19:40
Economy

In the first 10 months of 2025, imports of washing machines from China increased by 67%

According to data presented by the National Statistical Committee, during the first ten months of 2025, imports of washing machines from China increased by 67% compared to the same period of the previous year. From January to October, Kyrgyzstan purchased 96,000 washing machines from China for a total of $14.7 million. In comparison, in 2024, only 57,000 units worth $8.7 million were imported during the same period.

09.01.2026, 19:22