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18 people poisoned by botox injections in Osh
AKIPRESS.COM - 18 people were poisoned by botox injections in Osh city, chief specialist of the licensing department of the Ministry of Health Aman Osmonov said. The Ministry of Health inspected the activities of 118 private clinics in Bishkek and...

India Women’s Wrestling Team Shines at U-17 World Wrestling Championship 2025 With Six Medals
Mumbai, August 2: The 2025 Under-17 World Championship is underway in Athens (Greece), and once again, the Indian women wrestlers have showcased their dominance on the world stage. The Indian Women's Wrestling Team has secured a total of 6...

Trump looks to bring Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump’s administration is actively discussing with Azerbaijan the possibility of bringing that nation and some Central Asian allies into the Abraham Accords, hoping to deepen their existing ties with Israel, according to five...

Trump pushes to expand Abraham Accords with Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations, say sources
The administration of US President Donald Trump is in discussions with Azerbaijan about the possibility of the country, along with some Central Asian partners, joining the Abraham Accords, with the aim of strengthening their current relationships...

Trump aims to add Azerbaijan, Central Asia to Abraham Accords, sources say
Photo credit: TOM BRENNER/REUTERS The Trump administration is in active discussions with Azerbaijan about the potential inclusion of the nation, along with some Central Asian allies, in the Abraham Accords, aiming to strengthen their ties with...

Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords, sources say
By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s administration is actively discussing with Azerbaijan the possibility of bringing that nation and some Central Asian allies into the Abraham Accords, hoping to deepen their existing...

NA body says concerned at polio resurgence
ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) expressing serious concerns over the resurgence of polio has recommended that to contain the disease besides vaccination the authorities must also...

ISM Edutech opens Kashmir office, bringing dreams of MBBS abroad closer to valley’s aspirants
SRINAGAR: In a landmark step to bridge access between Kashmir’s talented youth and global medical education opportunities, ISM Edutech Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated its new regional office in Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in its 22-year...

Lawmakers spark controversy after weakening ban on widespread consumer items — here's what's happening
The ban won't be implemented until 2027. by Sam WestmorelandJuly 25, 2025 The Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan has made a surprising decision, softening its ban on single-use plastics in the country. What's happening? According to News.Az,...

Digital dispatch ambulance service opened in Jalal-Abad
AKIPRESS.COM - Jalal-Abad city officially opened a digital service for emergency medical care on July 24, the Ministry of Health reported. The project is implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in partnership with the...

Experts say summer 2025 will be among warmest and most deadly ever recorded — here are the details
With last month coming in as the third-hottest June since 1850, this summer is shaping up to be among the warmest and most deadly ever recorded, according to Yale Climate Connections. What's happening? Over a single week in June, 282 locations...

Ukraine Eyes Central Asia: Can War-Weary Kyiv Forge New Regional Alliances?
Despite the ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine is attempting to intensify its diplomatic and economic ties with Central Asia. Kyiv is seeking the region’s de facto political support against Moscow, and aiming to rebuild trade relations with the...

Champagne problems: migrant vineyard workers treated 'like slaves'
Three people have been jailed by a French court for the "human trafficking of undocumented migrants" working "like slaves" picking grapes for the champagne industry, said France24. A director of recruitment company Anavim, from Kyrgyzstan, and her...

Cabinet clarifies procedure of transfer of service housing to security officials
10:50, 23 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek ALYMBAEV 10:50, 23 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Turdubek ALYMBAEV The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has amended the resolution regulating the procedure for...
Slavic, Ukrainian refugees in Washington state face uncertainty as state funding dries up
Becca Most / The News Tribune (TNS) The center for the Tacoma Slavic Association was full of activity the morning of July 24 as children played and their parents sat at desks, hoping to get connected to resources to help them get adjusted to life...

Cabinet of Ministers allocates 24 million soms for equipment for Burn Center
16:44, 22 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA 16:44, 22 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizhan KERIMOVA The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan decided to allocate 24,431 million soms to the Ministry of Health....

Legendary rock musician Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76
10:05, 23 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 10:05, 23 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has passed away at the age of 76. His...

Potential Mass Expulsion of Migrants Looms in Russia
Russia introduced new regulations for foreign citizens in the country on February 5, and started keeping a list at the Interior Ministry of foreigners who are living or staying in Russia without proper documentation, the “controlled persons...

About 1,000 students expelled from Issyk-Kul universities after SCNS inspection
10:32, 22 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aibek SULTANOV 10:32, 22 July 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aibek SULTANOV Nearly 1,000 students have been expelled from universities in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region as part of...

Japan stikes trade deal with the US as Ishiba's fate hangs in the balance
Today's headlines: Trump announces another trade deal, with the Philippines; In Indonesia's military will produce medicines for the civilian population; 18-year-old larrested in Hong Kong accused of writing “seditious” words in a bathroom; Over...