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Kyrgyzstan's new parliament convened after a snap election that solidified President Sadyr Zhaparov's control, with no opposition winning seats amid allegations of political repression and low voter turnout, raising concerns about democratic practices.
Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna, stranded on Kyrgyzstan's Pobeda Peak since August 12 after breaking her leg, has been confirmed dead by thermal imaging drone footage, ending hopes of rescue amid severe weather conditions and logistical challenges. Her ordeal began after summiting Pobeda as part of her quest to complete the Snow Leopard challenge, but worsening weather and the death of her companions thwarted rescue efforts. Her body is now expected to be recovered in spring 2026.
A Russian climber, Natalia Nagovitsyna, who broke her leg on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak and was stranded at high altitude, is presumed dead after a drone survey found no signs of life, despite earlier indications she was alive. Multiple rescue attempts failed due to extreme weather and the mountain's dangers.
Russia's chief investigator ordered an urgent rescue operation for climber Natalia Nagovitsyna, stranded at about 7,000 meters in Kyrgyzstan after breaking her leg, amid poor weather and failed rescue attempts, including a helicopter crash and a climber's death. Recent drone footage suggested she was alive, prompting Russian authorities to intervene and coordinate efforts to save her.
A rescue operation for Russian climber Natalia Nagovitsyna on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak has been halted indefinitely due to severe weather, after another climber, Luca Sinigaglia, died attempting to save her. Nagovitsyna, stranded with a broken leg at high altitude, is believed to be deceased, with rescue efforts hampered by dangerous conditions and lack of suitable helicopters.
Hopes are diminishing for Natalia Nagovitsyna, an injured climber stranded on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak for 12 days after a failed rescue due to severe weather, with her condition uncertain and a rescue attempt that resulted in the death of fellow climber Luca Sinigaglia.
Rescue operations for a stranded Russian climber on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak have been indefinitely suspended due to severe weather conditions, with authorities believing she is no longer alive after 11 days of being stranded at high altitude.
Kyrgyzstan has removed its tallest Lenin statue in Osh, reflecting a move away from Soviet-era symbols, and plans to replace it with a flagpole, as part of efforts to improve the city's appearance and redefine national identity.
Kyrgyzstan quietly dismantled its tallest Lenin statue in Osh as part of a broader effort to de-Sovietize the region and strengthen national identity, while officially stating the move is for aesthetic reasons and not political. The statue, a 23-meter monument to Vladimir Lenin, is set to be relocated, reflecting regional trends of replacing Soviet-era monuments with local heroes amid geopolitical influences from Russia, China, and the West.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region, causing the collapse of homes and resulting in at least three deaths and five injuries. Rescue efforts are underway, with the Xinjiang railway department suspending operations and 27 trains affected. The quake was felt in several areas, and over 12,400 people have been evacuated. Multiple aftershocks have been recorded, and neighboring countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan also felt the tremors.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near China's border with Kyrgyzstan, causing multiple injuries, collapsing houses, and downing power lines. The quake, which hit a remote and sparsely populated area, led to heavy tremors felt in Central Asian countries. Rescue efforts are underway, with nearly 200 workers dispatched to the affected zone. The tremors were also felt in cities hundreds of miles away, and the earthquake's epicenter is located in a region predominantly inhabited by Uyghurs, a Muslim ethnic minority targeted by Chinese government crackdowns.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the China-Kyrgyzstan border, causing injuries, damage to homes, and power outages. The rural area, mainly populated by Uyghurs, experienced aftershocks and felt tremors in neighboring countries. The US Geological Survey warned of potential widespread damage, and the region is facing freezing temperatures. This comes after a recent landslide and a deadly earthquake in China, posing additional challenges for rescue efforts.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck the border region between Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang, with tremors felt in Delhi-NCR. The quake, at a depth of 10 km, also caused significant tremors in New Delhi despite being approximately 1,400 kilometers away. The rural region affected is predominantly inhabited by Uyghurs, who have faced forced assimilation and mass detention. The earthquake led to 14 aftershocks, with the possibility of casualties and significant damage, occurring amidst frigid temperatures affecting various parts of northern and central China.
Kyrgyzstan's parliament has voted to modify the design of the national flag after criticism that its central element resembles a sunflower, which in Kyrgyz culture symbolizes fickleness and servility. The flag, adopted in 1992, features a yellow sun with wavy rays on a red background. The proposed change aims to make the rays straight. President Sadyr Japarov supported the initiative, stating that the flag's resemblance to a sunflower has contributed to the country's struggles and inability to stand on its own.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan for his first known international trip this year, where he will meet with Eastern European leaders. Meanwhile, NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the damage to critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. A coalition led by the United States, Denmark, and the Netherlands plans to establish F-16 fighter jet capacity in Ukraine and build a full-scale Ukrainian air force. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Putin and Hamas during his visit to NATO, and the US announced a $200 million security assistance package for Ukraine. Efforts are being made to use frozen Russian central bank reserves to help Ukraine, but legal challenges and financial risks remain. In battleground updates, Russian forces advanced toward Avdiivka, a Ukrainian drone downed in Russia killed three people, and Ukraine identified two traitors who gave intelligence to Russia for a missile attack. A Russian assault struck a school in southern Ukraine, killing four people.