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USA terminates participation in 66 international organizations. Trump signed the document.

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new order that leads to the cessation of the country's participation and funding in 66 international organizations, among which 31 structures are part of the United Nations (UN) system. This was reported by the White House. In an official statement, it is emphasized that many of these organizations support radical climate initiatives, global governance, and ideological programs that, in the administration's view, contradict the interests of the

08.01.2026, 11:28
Construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata inspected by Nurdin Oruntaev
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Construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata inspected by Nurdin Oruntaev

The head of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, Nurdana Oruntaev, conducted an inspection of the construction works for the wastewater treatment facilities in Cholpon-Ata. This was reported by the press service of the ministry. It has become known that this project is being implemented as part of the program "Environmental Management of Lake Issyk-Kul and Sustainable Tourism Development." During the inspection, the under-construction pumping

08.01.2026, 10:03
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Citizens of Kyrgyzstan will be required to pay a visa deposit when obtaining visas to the USA

The administration of Donald Trump has decided to include Kyrgyzstan in the list of countries whose citizens will be required to pay a visa bond when applying for B1/B2 visas. This information is posted on the official website of the U.S. Department of State. These changes will take effect on January 21, 2026, as part of the Visa Bond pilot program aimed at preventing cases of overstaying visas. Kyrgyzstan is among 38 countries subject to the new requirements. Other Central Asian countries

07.01.2026, 20:34
Trump Wants Greenland. European Leaders Released a Joint Statement
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Trump Wants Greenland. European Leaders Released a Joint Statement

Leaders of European countries, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, have issued a joint statement expressing their disagreement with the attempts by the United States to assert its rights over Greenland. Greenland in the photo The statement emphasizes that

07.01.2026, 11:15
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The CEC published preliminary voter lists for the repeat elections of deputies to the City Duma for District No. 13

The Central Election Commission has published the preliminary voter lists for the repeat elections of deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh in district No. 13, scheduled for March 1, 2026. This information is available on the state voter portal "Tizme" at the link The lists were prepared by the State Institution "Kyzmat," which operates under the Presidential Administration, and are based on information from the Unified State Population Register (USPR). The preliminary lists will

06.01.2026, 16:56
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The White House has allowed for Greenland's entry into the United States, not ruling out military capture.

According to Stephen Miller, Deputy Head of Donald Trump's Administration, Greenland is seen as an important element in the security system of the United States. In an interview with CNN, he noted that incorporating the island into the United States is necessary to protect NATO's interests in the Arctic region. Miller also questioned the legality of Denmark's rights to Greenland, asking on what basis this country considers the island its colony. At the same time, he did not

06.01.2026, 15:16
US sanctions kill half a million people a year worldwide
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US sanctions kill half a million people a year worldwide

According to a study conducted by scientists, sanctions imposed against countries lead to an increase in mortality rates. Researchers, including Francisco Rodríguez, Silvio Rendón, and Mark Weisbrot, analyzed data from 152 countries over the period from 1971 to 2021. Using various analytical methods such as entropy balancing and Granger causality, they established a connection between the imposition of sanctions and increased mortality among different age groups.

06.01.2026, 15:11
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The Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Belarus spoke on the phone

On January 6, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev and his Belarusian counterpart Maxim Ryzhenkov. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. “During the conversation, the heads of the foreign policy agencies discussed current issues on the Kyrgyz-Belarusian agenda,” the statement said. “In particular, they reviewed the schedule of upcoming contacts at the highest and

06.01.2026, 14:41
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SCO Summit and Visit Schedule: Outcomes of the Conversation Between the Foreign Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Belarus

Today, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev and his Belarusian counterpart Maxim Ryzhankov, as reported by the press service of the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry. During the conversation, the diplomats discussed important issues of bilateral cooperation. One of the central points of discussion was the schedule of upcoming high-profile meetings, including mutual visits of foreign ministers.

06.01.2026, 14:21
Are GIK apartments expensive? Answer from Sadyr Japarov
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Are GIK apartments expensive? Answer from Sadyr Japarov

The President discussed market prices for housing At the IV People's Kurultai, held in Bishkek at the end of 2025, delegates touched upon the topic of housing costs being constructed by the State Mortgage Company (GIK). At that time, President Sadyr Japarov expressed his comments on this issue.

06.01.2026, 14:02
A telephone conversation took place between Zheenbek Kulubaev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.
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A telephone conversation took place between Zheenbek Kulubaev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.

Today, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev, and his Belarusian counterpart, Maxim Ryzhenkov. According to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, important aspects of bilateral relations were discussed during the conversation. In particular, the ministers reviewed the schedule of upcoming high-level meetings, including visits within the framework of cooperation between the foreign ministries.

06.01.2026, 13:41
A film about Sadyr Japarov was made in Kyrgyzstan
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A film about Sadyr Japarov was made in Kyrgyzstan

A new documentary film has been presented on social media In Kyrgyzstan, the premiere of a documentary film dedicated to President Sadyr Japarov took place. This was reported by journalist Aibek Biibosunov on his social media.

06.01.2026, 13:30
35 killed and 1200 arrested in protests in Iran
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35 killed and 1200 arrested in protests in Iran

According to information published on Monday, December 5, by the Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa) citing the human rights organization Human Rights Activists in Iran and its media network HRANA, at least 35 people have died in Iran as a result of nine days of protests, and more than 1,200 demonstrators have been detained.

06.01.2026, 13:09
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UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on the situation in Venezuela

The UN Security Council convened for an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Venezuela. The speech by Secretary-General António Guterres, delivered by his Deputy for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, raised serious concerns. “I am deeply troubled by the potential escalation of instability in the country, as well as its potential impact on the entire region and the precedent that may be set in international relations,” the statement reads.

06.01.2026, 12:44
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Plans to merge the prosthetic institution and the Rehabilitation Center for people with disabilities are underway in the KR.

The draft resolution regarding the reorganization of a number of social institutions has been presented for public discussion by the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan. According to the proposals, it is planned to reorganize the Republican institution for prosthetic and orthopedic products, which is under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration. It will be joined by the Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, after which the newly formed institution will be named the

06.01.2026, 11:36
The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Sergey Lebedev, named the main task of the CIS in 2026.
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The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Sergey Lebedev, named the main task of the CIS in 2026.

Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev shared his opinion that in 2026, when the organization celebrates its anniversary, one of the main tasks will be to develop multilateral cooperation among the member states. Photo from the archive. Secretary General of the CIS Sergey Lebedev According to Lebedev, among the priority initiatives for the coming years is the implementation of the concept of connecting key transport routes, which will allow for the creation of an integrated system. This,

06.01.2026, 11:21