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The opponent's coach of Valentina Shevchenko called the Kyrgyzstani the best in the world

John Wood, coach of Weili Zhang, the former UFC champion in the strawweight division, noted that he did not expect such a defeat in the fight against Valentina Shevchenko. This was reported by the portal allboxing.ru. The fight between Shevchenko and Zhang took place in November 2025, and none of the judges awarded the Chinese fighter a single round, leading to a unanimous victory for Shevchenko with a score of 50-45.

09.01.2026, 16:28
Society

Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan: The epidemiological situation regarding ARVI and influenza remains stable

At the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Minister Kanibek Dosmambetov, a meeting of the headquarters was held to discuss the situation with ARVI and influenza. During the meeting, current epidemiological data, as well as the burden on hospitals and the work of the primary care level in the context of seasonal increases in morbidity, were discussed.

09.01.2026, 16:27
Incidents

A Villager Found on the Road at Issyk-Kul Was Killed by a Car

In the Issyk-Kul region, in the village of Semyonovka, a tragic road traffic accident occurred, resulting in a car hitting a pedestrian. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident took place on January 8, 2026, at approximately 20:10. The driver, K.A.A., was behind the wheel of a "Chevrolet Equinox," moving from west to east when suddenly a local resident, N.S., stepped onto the roadway.

09.01.2026, 16:25
Society

The Minister of Culture spoke about the events held during state visits.

The Minister of Culture, Mirbek Mambetaliev, noted the importance of the cultural component during official visits of heads of state in an interview with AKIpress. He mentioned that cultural days and cultural evenings are organized as part of such events. “For example, when our president visited Tajikistan, we also went there to participate in the state visit and organized a joint concert with Tajik cultural figures. This event lasted approximately one and a half hours, and many of our artists

09.01.2026, 16:20
Incidents

Court arrests former head of the "Cadastre" structure in a corruption case involving 4.5 hectares of land on the shores of Issyk-Kul.

Law enforcement officials have arrested T.A.K., who previously held the position of head of the territorial division of the state institution "Cadastre." He is suspected of corrupt activities. In early September 2025, the press service of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) reported the detention of T.A.K. as part of a criminal case related to the illegal recognition of ownership rights to a land plot of 4.5 hectares in the village of Chok-Tal, located in the Issyk-Kul

09.01.2026, 16:16
The GKNB detained employees of the Uzgen ROVD on suspicion of brutal beating
Society

The GKNB detained employees of the Uzgen ROVD on suspicion of brutal beating

The State National Security Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic (GKNB) is conducting an investigation into a criminal case related to serious harm to health and abuse of office by police officers in the Uzgen district. The investigation established that on January 3, 2026, employees of the Uzgen Police Department, abusing their powers, unlawfully detained two men. They were taken to the Kurshab police station without the necessary procedural documents. During the detention, physical violence was

09.01.2026, 16:09
Economy

UN Report: Central Asian Countries to Maintain Steady Economic Growth in 2026

According to a new UN report, economic growth in the post-Soviet countries is expected to be at 2.1% in 2026, slightly lower than the 2.2% level in 2025. The document states that "the slowdown in GDP growth in the region is linked to changes in the economy of the Russian Federation, while many countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia continue to demonstrate positive results, which are expected to persist next year. Limited dependence on the American market minimizes the impact of high US

09.01.2026, 16:05
Incidents

SBNON Liquidated an International Drug Group: 136 kg of Drugs Seized and Property Worth Millions Arrested

On January 9, the Drug Enforcement Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the successful completion of a special operation, during which a transnational drug trafficking group composed of citizens from Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan was dismantled. As a result of the operation, several suspects were detained: A.U.A. (born in 1997), M.B. (born in 1966), M.M.A. (born in 2004), R.A.Z. (born in 1968), A.E.Z. (born in 1980), J.H.R. (born in 1970), and Sh.A.R. (born in

09.01.2026, 15:52
Incidents

Driver tried to jump out of the car on the way to the drug treatment center. He had already been stripped of his license.

A man has been detained in the Chuy region on suspicion of hooliganism. According to information from the regional Department of Internal Affairs, on January 7, as part of the raid operation "Wheel," a BMW X5 was stopped in Shopokov, located in the Sokuluk district (the "Novostroyka" residential area). The driver, I. A., was noted to have the smell of alcohol, which led to his transportation to the narcological department of the Sokuluk district.

09.01.2026, 15:48
Society

In the city of Osh, work has begun on the expansion of Saint Petersburg Street

The expansion of Saint Petersburg Street has begun in the city of Osh, as reported by the press service of the city hall. It is noted that the initiator of this project is Mayor Jenishbek Toktorbaev, who has launched the preparatory work for the reconstruction. As part of the modernization, it is planned to update the road surface over a length of 2040 meters and widen the street to 26 meters, which will increase the capacity of this road.

09.01.2026, 15:37
Trump announced a U.S. ground operation against Mexican drug cartels
World

Trump announced a U.S. ground operation against Mexican drug cartels

President of the United States Donald Trump announced an upcoming strike against drug cartels in Mexico in an interview with Fox News. “We are going to start hitting the cartels on the ground right now. The cartels control Mexico,” Trump noted. He added that the US has managed to intercept 97% of drugs coming through maritime routes and is now preparing to begin ground operations against the cartels.

09.01.2026, 15:32
"Arsenal" and "Liverpool" shared the points
Sports

"Arsenal" and "Liverpool" shared the points

In the central match of the round, the London teams "Arsenal" and "Liverpool" faced off, resulting in a draw. Both sides were unable to determine a winner, finishing with the same score.

09.01.2026, 15:28
Ukraine decided to convene the UN Security Council after the Russian strike with "Oreshnik"
World

Ukraine decided to convene the UN Security Council after the Russian strike with "Oreshnik"

Illustrative photo Ukraine is initiating an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council following a Russian strike on the Lviv region from the "Oreshnik" missile system. This was reported by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Andriy Sibiga. According to the minister, this strike, carried out near the borders of the EU and NATO, poses a significant threat to the security of the European continent and represents a test for the transatlantic community. "We demand decisive

09.01.2026, 15:11
Kyrgyz MMA Fighters Showcase Success on the World Stage
Society

Kyrgyz MMA Fighters Showcase Success on the World Stage

Athletes from Kyrgyzstan are demonstrating impressive results in mixed martial arts and attracting the attention of major promotions such as UFC and ACA. Currently, the republic ranks 16th in the world MMA rankings, having scored 6777 points, which highlights the high level of training of fighters in the country.

09.01.2026, 14:55
Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia Will Collaborate in Football
Society

Kyrgyzstan and Saudi Arabia Will Collaborate in Football

An important ceremony took place in the city of Jeddah, where the Kyrgyz Football Association (KFA) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation signed a memorandum of cooperation. The document was signed by KFA President Kamchybek Tashiev and his Saudi counterpart Yasser Al-Mishel.

09.01.2026, 14:51