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WHO Experts: Cervical Cancer Can Be Completely Eliminated

Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). January has been declared Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. "To achieve this goal, it is necessary for 90% of girls to be vaccinated, 70% of women to undergo screening, and most patients to receive appropriate treatment," noted the organization's experts. According to WHO, cervical cancer is most commonly found in women who lack access to medical services, especially

09.01.2026, 11:35

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Russia attacked Kyiv and Lviv at night, there are casualties

One of the missile strikes hit a residential building in the Dnipro district, and a fire was also reported at a shopping center in the Desnyansky district. In the Pechersk district, a 24-story non-residential building was damaged. According to Klitschko, damage to critical infrastructure caused disruptions in electricity and water supply in the city.

09.01.2026, 11:35

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Trump stated that he approved the bill on anti-Russian sanctions

In an interview on Fox News, Trump noted that the U.S. is already applying significant sanctions against Russia, emphasizing that the economic situation in the country is unstable, although it is much more powerful than the economy of Ukraine. Senator Lindsey Graham previously reported that the vote on this bill is scheduled for next week. According to him, this document will allow the U.S. president to impose secondary sanctions and establish tariffs on imports from countries that continue to

09.01.2026, 11:29

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Tashkent is Covered by Thick Fog, Dozens of Flights Redirected

// Gazeta.uz The fog situation was observed throughout Thursday, and visibility at the airport began to rapidly decrease in the afternoon. By 19:30, it fell below 1000 meters, and by 20:30 it was only 450 meters. By 23:30, visibility had decreased to 50 meters. From 4:30 to 7:30, Tashkent airport managed to accept about 15 flights; however, by 8:00 visibility worsened again to 50 meters, leaving several flights waiting. At the same time, conditions in the city were quite normal. By 8:30, the

09.01.2026, 11:25

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The UN regrets the US decision to withdraw from dozens of international organizations

António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, expressed regret over the US decision to withdraw from several UN organizations, noting that the UN system will continue to fulfill its functions. This is stated in a message from the UN News Service. In a statement from the UN press service, it is indicated: "As we have repeatedly emphasized, contributions to the UN regular budget and the peacekeeping operations budget are legally binding for all member states, including the US."

09.01.2026, 11:09

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A Major Explosion Occurred on the Sun

Illustrative photo A solar explosion was recorded on January 8, reports the Solar Astronomy Laboratory. According to scientists, a significant explosion occurred on the Sun in the middle of the day, which is visible in the images obtained from coronagraphs — the material spread in different directions. The source of this phenomenon was located on the far side of the Sun, and currently, there are no observations available from satellites.

09.01.2026, 10:48

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In Iran, the Internet was shut down amid protests

As reported by Deutsche Welle, Iran has experienced an almost complete internet shutdown due to protests triggered by a sharp decline in the value of the rial. The British organization NetBlocks indicated a state of "almost complete nationwide internet blackout." Internet traffic in the country, according to Cloudflare, decreased by 90% on January 8. Information suggests that internet access remains only for government officials and security forces, reports dpa.

09.01.2026, 10:46

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In Iran, Internet Completely Shut Down Amid Mass Protests

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,

09.01.2026, 09:27

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In eastern Tajikistan, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded at night

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.

09.01.2026, 09:06

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"Half a hundred hungry sheep 'captured' a supermarket in Bavaria"

In the southern part of Germany, in Bavaria, a curious event occurred: about 50 sheep unexpectedly "invaded" a Penny supermarket. For approximately 20 minutes, the animals roamed freely around the store while employees tried to usher them back outside by banging on the counters, reports The Telegraph. A recording of the incident shows the flock entering the sales area and then, frightened by their audacity, leaving the supermarket. The German television channel ZDF noted that

08.01.2026, 22:15

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Larisa Dolina moved her belongings from Lurye's apartment using three trucks.

According to information from the Telegram channel SHOT, Larisa Dolina moved her belongings out of the apartment using three cargo trucks: two "Gazelles" and a large minibus, all of which were fully loaded. During the move, clothing racks, bags, boxes with personal items, and some furniture were taken out. For the past three days, there has been silence in the area near Polina Lurye's house, as neither the cargo trucks nor the workers involved in removing the singer's

08.01.2026, 22:03

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Due to bad weather in Istanbul, the plane was unable to land

Today, January 8, a strong storm in Istanbul has caused damage, according to local news agencies. After the meteorological service issued a "yellow" code warning, the southwest wind intensified in the city. Instances of roofs being torn off and parts of buildings collapsing were observed in various areas, as well as fallen trees. Damage has also been reported along the coast of the Sarıyer district.

08.01.2026, 21:18

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In Iran, security forces opened fire on protesters in Karaj

Mass protests continue in Iran, as reported by Independent Persian. On January 7, opposition forces announced the capture of the cities of Abdanan and Malekshahi. The next day, January 8, social media reported that police opened fire on protesters in Karaj, a suburb of Tehran. The shooting began after demonstrators blocked one of the streets.

08.01.2026, 18:54

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The Times: The UK and France plan to send up to 15,000 troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement

Illustrative photo The source reports that the British military command proposed to increase the number of troops to 10,000, but this proposal was rejected by the Ministry of Defense, which deemed it "unstable" given the current size of the country's armed forces, which number about 71,000 trained servicemen, as noted by The Times. French troops will also be part of this contingent. Currently, only the UK and France have agreed to send their troops to Ukraine after the signing

08.01.2026, 18:42

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The Russian Foreign Ministry reminded the USA about the peaceful status of the seized tanker "Marinera"

On January 7, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding the seizure of the tanker "Marinera" by American forces. The ministry clarified that the vessel, flying the Russian flag, was on a lawful route to one of the ports of Russia, conducting a peaceful passage in international waters. The Russian side officially notified the United States of the tanker’s ownership. In Moscow, it was noted that the stopping and inspection of vessels in open sea is permitted only in

08.01.2026, 18:40

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The President of Germany stated that the USA is destroying the world order

Steinmeier emphasized that global democracy is under threat, which is particularly relevant in light of recent events, such as the attempt to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Although these words were spoken by a president whose role is mainly ceremonial, they carry significant resonance and reflect his free expression of opinions on important issues. In his view, the annexation of Crimea by Russia and the military actions in Ukraine have become a turning point, and the actions

08.01.2026, 18:33

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Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin, known for his role as Ruslan in the film "Reketir," has passed away.

Murat Bisembin, who turned 54, had been battling cancer for a long time. On December 22, he was hospitalized after suffering a stroke. The actor became widely known for his role as Ruslan in the film "Racketeer" and for his participation in other cinematic projects.

08.01.2026, 16:35

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Sale of the former Prince Andrew's mansion to Kazakh oligarch Kuliayev for £15 million is linked to a bribery scheme, - BBC investigation

During an investigation conducted by the BBC, it was revealed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received a large sum from a Kazakh oligarch using money from a company accused of corruption. Timur Kulibayev, a billionaire from Kazakhstan, confirmed through his lawyers that he used a loan from Enviro Pacific Investments to acquire Andrew's former mansion. The Italian prosecutor's office established that in 2007 this company received cash through bribery. Just a few weeks after the last

08.01.2026, 15:32

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Protests Erupt in the U.S. After Woman Dies During Immigration Service Operation

According to information from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ICE agents were in the process of conducting "targeted operations" when protest participants began to interfere with their actions. The agency claims that one woman attempted to run over officers, using her vehicle as a weapon. In response, one of the agents opened fire, acting in self-defense. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen commented on the incident, stating that at the time of the event, ICE

08.01.2026, 15:16

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Renowned Kazakh actor Murat Bisembin has passed away at the age of 54

He played the lead role in the film "Racketeer" The actor's death was confirmed by his daughter Diana. According to her, he was urgently hospitalized with a stroke at the end of December. Previously, his health had been fluctuating — improvements alternated with sharp declines. For the last year and a half, Murat Bisembin had hardly left the hospital.

08.01.2026, 14:21

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Mongolia to Host World Horse Day

For the first time this year, Mongolia will host the traditional celebration of World Horse Day, which will gather around 10,000 riders from 56 countries. The event will take place at the Khui Doloon Khudag area, located on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, from July 11 to 13, 2026. The organizers are currently working on creating a rich program that will showcase riding skills. Five themed zones are planned, featuring entertainment, hippotherapy, traditional healing methods, cultural events, and

08.01.2026, 13:46

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Ulaanbaatar to Include Elementary School Students in the "Milk Program"

In this academic year, 189,600 elementary school students in Ulaanbaatar will participate in the "Milk Program." Starting in 2024, the office of the governor of Ulaanbaatar will regularly provide milk to 19,000 students in some schools in the city two to three times a week. To expand this initiative, the city budget for 2026 allocates 8.9 billion tugriks, which will allow for the provision of milk to 189,000 children in grades 1-5 of public schools once a week. According to the

08.01.2026, 13:28

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Mongolia to purchase 710,000 tons of gasoline from Russia

This month, according to Begzsurin, an agreement was confirmed with the Russian oil refinery in Angarsk for the supply of AI-92 gasoline. He noted that the consumption of petroleum products in Mongolia is growing by 30% annually. At the same time, fuel supplies from Russia remain stable, although in January the country placed an order to increase supply volumes by approximately 60%. According to available data, as of January 5 of this year, petroleum product supplies to Ulaanbaatar have

08.01.2026, 13:22

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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev: Rural Development is a Strategic Task of the State

The President of Kazakhstan presented systemic reforms, expanded powers, and responsibilities for rural akims At a dialogue platform for rural akims, where about 80% of local government representatives gathered, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke. This event was the first of its kind, bringing together representatives from all levels of executive power.

08.01.2026, 13:16