Among the cities where unfavorable conditions are expected are Petropavlovsk, Kokshetau, Pavlodar, Karaganda, Temirtau, Uralsk, Aktobe, and Almaty. In the capital, Astana, a deterioration in air quality is predicted for the night.
During a video conference meeting chaired by the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, significant measures were announced to support the so-called "difficult" districts and mahallas of the country. The President stated that small solar power plants with a capacity of 300 kilowatts will be established in each of the 903 mahallas, which will be transferred to local residents free of charge. These installations will generate economic assets, bringing in additional income of
In some areas, fog and icy conditions may form on the roads. The wind will blow at a speed of 7-12 m/s, with possible gusts up to 15-20 m/s, and in some regions — up to 22-25 m/s. During the day, the air temperature will fluctuate from 0 to +5°C. In Tashkent, precipitation is not forecasted; however, icy conditions may also form on the roads. The wind will blow at a speed of 3-8 m/s, and the temperature will be around +2-4°C.
In response to Trump's words, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called them "offensive and outrageous," as reported by the BBC. In his video address from Downing Street, he recalled the 457 British servicemen who died in Afghanistan, noting that many of them suffered serious injuries that changed their lives. When asked if Trump should apologize, Starmer stated that he himself would "certainly apologize" if he made such a mistake. Prince Harry, who also served in
The first day of trilateral negotiations between Russia, the USA, and Ukraine has concluded in Abu Dhabi. The meeting, according to the publication "Ukrainian Truth," was deemed "productive," and the participants agreed to continue discussions the following day. According to a statement by Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the head of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the negotiations began in Abu Dhabi and are scheduled to last for two days — January 23 and 24.
A meeting was held in Davos between Tony Blair and the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Zandanshatar Gombojav. Zandanshatar Gombojav had a conversation with Tony Blair, who is the founder of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Gombojav presented to Tony Blair the initiatives of his government and outlined the Mongolia Development Plan for 2026-2030. He also shared plans for the implementation of artificial intelligence and technologies
We officially present the everyday and ceremonial uniforms of the Mongolian team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, - informs MiddleAsianNews. The clothing for the athletes was designed by designers and tailors from Goyol Cashmere. This collection not only combines traditional elements with modern style; it reinterprets ancient Mongolian clothing to present it in a contemporary context and showcase it on the international stage.
Last year, the damage to insured property amounted to $127 billion. The largest share of this damage occurred in the United States, where losses reached about $100 billion. Of this, nearly $41 billion was related to catastrophic wildfires in California, which became the largest in the state's history. According to Aon, hurricanes, storms, and typhoons caused damage amounting to $61 billion in 2025. The most significant losses were from Hurricane "Melissa," with material losses
On board Air Force One, during the return to the U.S. after a meeting with world leaders in Davos, Donald Trump told reporters: "We have an armada, a huge fleet, moving in that direction just in case. Maybe we won't have to use it. We'll see." As noted by Reuters, the U.S. president hinted again at the possibility of military action against Iran, pointing to the brutal suppression of protests in the country by the authorities.
According to information from the Akorda press service, Kazakhstan became a member of the Council of Peace without paying the mandatory contribution of $1 billion, which is voluntary according to the organization's charter. Akorda noted that joining the Council of Peace requires only a sovereign decision from the state.
According to Reuters, Amazon, one of the leading online retailers in the world, may announce a new round of layoffs as early as next week. Sources familiar with the situation claim that the company intends to cut about 30,000 corporate employees. Recall that in October, it became known about Amazon's plans to conduct the largest wave of layoffs in three years, during which the company announced the reduction of 14,000 employees to optimize business processes.
As a result of the incident that occurred near the port of Cartagena, four people sustained minor injuries, according to emergency services in the Murcia region. A representative of the emergency services in southeastern Spain reported to the agency that "the train remained on the tracks and did not derail."
Researchers from Peking University have introduced an innovative analog chip that significantly outperforms current digital architectures in several key characteristics, as reported by Kazinform, citing the South China Morning Post. According to the information, the new chip demonstrates a processing speed 12 times greater than that of digital counterparts, while its energy consumption is reduced by more than 200 times. This chip is capable of processing real data, which changes the perception
Illustrative photo In canceling the invitation, Trump published a message on his social network Truth Social, where he noted that Canada would not be able to become part of "the most prestigious Council of Leaders ever created." Just a week prior, representatives from Carney's office confirmed receipt of the invitation and expressed their intention to accept it. The "Council of Peace" was originally conceived to monitor compliance with peace conditions in the Gaza
The statement about the completion of the withdrawal from the WHO was published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. At the same time, as noted by Bloomberg and Reuters, the American side was unable to settle its debt to the organization, which amounts to about $260 million. The AP agency points to a sum of over $130 million. The reasons for the withdrawal from the WHO cited by the U.S. administration include "the organization's inadequate response to the COVID-19
The final decision on the start of the month of Ramadan will be made at the meeting of the Council of Ulema in February. At this meeting, the amounts of zakat al-fitr (charity that Muslims are required to give during the fast), zakat, and fidya will also be announced, as noted by the Committee. Last year, Ramadan began on March 1.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Odile Renaud-Basso In particular, as reported by the press service of the President of Uzbekistan, during his visit, meetings were held with the Presidents of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, and the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán. In addition, Mirziyoyev discussed trade issues with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and cooperation with former British Prime Minister, now Chairman of the Institute for
According to data provided by Bloomberg, the United States not only withdrew from the WHO but also left an unpaid debt that is projected to reach $260 million by January 2025. The decision to exit the organization was signed by President Donald Trump nearly a year ago. Washington halted funding for the WHO and withdrew its staff from all its offices, as reported by the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, the U.S. exited various governing bodies and working groups supported by
On Saturday, a cold anticyclone will begin to leave the territory of the country, which will lead to a gradual weakening of the frost. During the day, the temperature will rise to 0…+3 degrees. On Sunday, the air temperature will significantly increase: nighttime frosts will decrease to −3…+2 degrees, while daytime temperatures will reach +5…+8 degrees.
The decision to dissolve the lower house was announced by Takaichi on January 19. The Prime Minister hopes to regain the lost positions of her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which were lost in the elections on October 27, 2024. The scheduled elections were supposed to take place only in 2028. However, starting from October 2025, the LDP, which holds a minority in the upper house, continues to maintain power thanks to the support of its junior coalition partner — the right-wing Japan
Illustrative photo A cyclone will move across the country, leading to a gradual increase in temperature in most regions. At night, temperatures in the central and eastern regions may drop to -5 to -18 °C, in the southeast to -2 to -7 °C, and in mountainous areas to -7 to -15 °C. In the northern regions, frosty nights with temperatures of -20 to -35 °C are expected. In the west of the country, on the contrary, cold air masses will arrive, causing a drop in temperature. At night, temperatures in
The United States of America has announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), opting to establish direct connections with states and private initiatives in the field of global health. This was reported by Kazinform. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasized that the country will continue to actively participate in global health, but not through the WHO. The Trump administration pointed to existing disagreements with the WHO, accusing the organization of
On Friday morning, the price of gold reached an all-time high, exceeding $4,960 per troy ounce, as reported by RIA Novosti. Analysts point to rising geopolitical risks alongside threats related to the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). As of 8:29 AM Moscow time, the price of February gold futures on the New York Comex exchange rose by $44.91, or 0.91%, to $4,958.31 per troy ounce. Earlier during trading, the price reached $4,969.69, setting a new record.
Musk noted: “I believe we will be able to create AI that is smarter than any human by the end of this year or at the latest next year. And then, possibly by 2030 or 2031, that is, in five years, it will be able to surpass all of humanity in intelligence.” Additionally, he emphasized that in the future there will be more robots on Earth than people. Musk pointed out that in a favorable scenario, AI and robots will be able to make any tasks easier for humans. “If there are many humanoid robots —