Last night, an earthquake occurred in Tajikistan, which was also felt by residents of Kyrgyzstan. This was reported by the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the provided data, the underground tremors reached a magnitude of 6.5 and were recorded at 3:14.
On January 8, the team prepared for the upcoming match at the training base in Jeddah. On January 9, as part of the group stage, the Kyrgyzstan team will face the youth national team of Vietnam, with the match starting at 20:00 Bishkek time.
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump, with irony, commented on his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, claiming that he allegedly agreed to a significant increase in drug prices under his pressure. In response, on Thursday, Macron criticized, stating that the United States is "moving away from international norms" and beginning to "turn away" from its traditional allies, according to Euronews.
As of 8:00 AM, traffic has been temporarily halted on the section of Alymbeka Datka Street in Osh. This was reported by the city administration. The closure will affect the section from Aitieva Street to Asylkan.
The ACA MMA Fighters League tournament will take place today, January 9, in Grozny, Russia. There are 13 fights scheduled for ACA 198.
Security forces are using tear gas against protesters, eyewitnesses report, according to the dpa agency. In Tehran, activists are posting videos of burning police cars. Protests have also spread to other major cities, including Mashhad and Kermanshah. According to the British organization NetBlocks, Iranian authorities have imposed strict restrictions on internet access, leading to a "practically complete nationwide internet blackout." IT company Cloudflare reports that on January 8,
When it comes to the challenging economic situation in Kyrgyzstan, some officials like to ask the question: if things are so bad, then why are there traffic jams in Bishkek and no free tables in cafes and restaurants? Perhaps the answer can be found in the theory of the "lipstick effect," proposed by American scholar Juliet Schor. What is the "Lipstick Effect"? The hypothesis in sociology known as the Lipstick Effect claims that in conditions of declining income, the
Maksat Kocherov, the director of the Department of Chemicalization, Plant Protection, and Quarantine of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan, conducted an unscheduled inspection at the phytosanitary control points "Ak-Tilek" and "Kant," which are located near the Kyrgyz-Kazakh border. This was reported by the ministry's press service. Photo from the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture During the inspection,
According to the information from the Institute of Seismology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, the epicenter of the earthquake was located 223 km southeast of the city of Osh in Kyrgyzstan. The intensity of the earthquake was assessed at 3 points in the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan.
The U.S. President's advisor on homeland security, Stephen Miller, stated in an interview with CNN: "Despite the talk about international norms, we live in a real world where power prevails. These laws have been in effect since ancient times."
According to the publication Politico, the security declaration for Ukraine, signed the day before in Paris, was significantly shortened compared to the initial draft. The final version lacks several points concerning the USA, as reported by RBC.
At the intersection of Kurmanjan Datka and Frunze streets in Bishkek, a new traffic light with laser illumination for the pedestrian crossing has been installed. This device is the result of the work of the municipal enterprise "City Road Transport Infrastructure," as reported by the city administration. Thanks to the laser illumination, the visibility of pedestrians for drivers is significantly improved, especially in adverse weather conditions such as fog or rain. This innovation
- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor began the seizure of three plots of land totaling 33 hectares in the Amur region and Yakutia, which were not used for agricultural purposes. This information was announced by representatives of the Rosselkhoznadzor. Several administrative cases were initiated against landowners in the Amur region, resulting in fines totaling over 635 thousand rubles, as well as the recovery of 2.1 million rubles in damages both voluntarily and through court decisions.
Valentina Shevchenko, the UFC champion, spoke about her presence on the OnlyFans platform. This information was reported in the publication "Sport-Express". Shevchenko shared that she has studied all aspects of collaborating with this platform. She noted that the initial concept of OnlyFans does not include elements of vulgarity.
On the night of January 8 to 9, there was a sharp deterioration in weather conditions in the Talas region, resulting in thick fog on the roads, significantly reducing visibility. The Road Traffic Safety Department (RTSD) of the regional Internal Affairs Directorate reported that in foggy conditions, drivers should be especially cautious: it is recommended to reduce speed, avoid crossing into oncoming traffic, and strictly adhere to traffic rules.
In the Uzgen district of Kyrgyzstan, a criminal case has been initiated against police officers, as reported by the country's General Prosecutor's Office. The incident occurred on January 3, 2026, when employees of the Kurshab rural police station, abusing their official position, illegally detained two citizens. They used physical force without drawing up the appropriate procedural documents. As a result, one of the detainees, citizen A.B., sustained serious bodily injuries.
In the new documentary project titled "President," Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (GKNB), candidly spoke about his relationship with Sadyr Japarov, clarifying the situation regarding the strength of their political alliance. According to him, all attempts by detractors to sow discord in their relationship constantly crash against a "stone wall" of trust, which only strengthens their partnership. Tashiev emphasized that while some are
On January 9, 1956, it became the coldest day in Bishkek, as confirmed by data from the "Weather and Climate" resource. On that day, the temperature in the capital reached −25.1 degrees. The warmest January 9 was in 2002, when the temperature rose to +15.1 degrees. The "Weather and Climate" website provides information about meteorological conditions worldwide. Temperature records for each day are determined as minimum and maximum values based on daily resolution data. For
Protests in Iran are escalating: demonstrators have set fire to the building of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In response, the authorities have deployed ground troops to support local police. Amid the growing protests, the internet in the country has been completely shut down, as reported by the monitoring service NetBlocks. It should be noted that the mass protests in Iran, which began in late December, were triggered by an economic crisis and the devaluation of the national currency.
Elon Musk has once again drawn attention to the discussion of technological singularity with his recent statements. He claims that humanity is already on the brink of this stage, and that 2026 will be a turning point when AI will begin to significantly surpass human capabilities. This opinion diverges from that of many experts who expect a similar leap only by 2045. Musk's statement was influenced by a publication from David Holz, the founder of Midjourney, who noted that modern AI models
- In 2025, the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Orenburg Region focused its efforts on several key areas: ensuring public safety, countering illegal imports from abroad, protecting the epizootic and phytosanitary condition of the region, as well as promoting the development of agricultural product exports and increasing the overall production volume. During monitoring conducted using the FGIS "Saturn," 76 violations in the area of pesticide application were recorded. In
Today, January 9, the youth national team of Kyrgyzstan (U-23) will play its second match at the Asian Cup taking place in Saudi Arabia. In the second round of the group stage, the Kyrgyz team will face the team from Vietnam.
Two-time world champion in Greco-Roman wrestling Akzhol Makhmudov met with members of the Kyrgyzstan futsal team. Currently, the Kyrgyzstan team is in Bishkek, where they are actively preparing for the decisive matches of the Asian Cup.
The flight connecting Osh and Kuwait City finally took off from Namangan Airport in Uzbekistan after several delays. Passengers, including Kyrgyz citizens, were heading for Umrah. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan. Information appeared on social media that Kyrgyz citizens had been waiting for their departure for a long time at Namangan Airport.