Kyrgyzstan Ranks Fifth in World GDP Growth in 2025 Four CIS countries, including Kyrgyzstan, achieved top positions in global GDP growth in 2025. Kyrgyzstan claimed the fifth spot with an impressive 8% growth rate, outperforming its neighboring countries. Tajikistan followed closely with 7.5%, and Georgia with 7.2%, while Uzbekistan rounded up the top ten with a growth rate of 6.8%. The leading positions in GDP growth were dominated by African and South American nations, with South Sudan leading at +24.3%, followed by Libya at +15.6%, and Guyana at +10.3%. Experts attribute the positive trend in CIS countries to economic stability, increased investments, and active developments in the industrial and agricultural sectors.

12 People Arrested in Kazakhstan for Burning Chinese Flag and Xi Jinping's Portrait Around 30 individuals in the Uighur district of Almaty region protested for the release of Kazakh citizen Alimnur Turganbay detained in China. During the demonstration, they spoke in Kazakh and Chinese before burning the Chinese flag and a portrait of Xi Jinping. Police intervened and arrested 12 protesters on the spot. Following this, 12 individuals received administrative detention for up to 15 days, and six others were fined. Furthermore, authorities have launched a criminal case for inciting ethnic hatred.

Three Employees of Military Enlistment Offices Detained for Bribery Three employees of military enlistment offices have been detained for accepting a bribe, as reported by the General Prosecutor's Office. On November 13, 2025, with operational support from GKNB employees, three individuals from the Osh and Manas city military enlistment offices were apprehended and placed in custody by the Military Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. They are facing allegations under articles 342 (bribery) and 343 (extortion of a bribe) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Military Prosecutor's Office is currently undertaking investigative procedures to uncover all individuals involved in this criminal activity. The authorities are focused on identifying and holding accountable all officials implicated in the alleged bribery scheme.

Mayor of Bishkek Conducts Nighttime Raid on Entertainment Venues The mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliev, recently led a nighttime raid on entertainment venues in the capital to enforce compliance with the "Silence Law" and ensure measures are taken for energy efficiency and rational use of electricity. During the inspections at popular bars such as "Suzy Wong," "Pivnitsa," and "40 na 40," violations were discovered as these establishments were found operating past the mandated 10:00 PM closing time with customers still inside. City authorities have stated that they will take necessary actions in accordance with existing legislation based on these findings.

Construction Company CEO Arrested on Fraud Charges Employees of the October RUVD of Bishkek have detained the CEO of construction company "Brand House," E.N., on suspicion of fraud. On June 25, 2025, a collective appeal from residents of the residential complex "I." on Kuyruchuk Street was received by the General Prosecutor's Office of the Kyrgyz Republic. The residents requested action against the management of the construction site, particularly E.N., the CEO of "Khan-Stroy," and others. Allegations include collecting funds without permits, failing to complete construction obligations, and misusing funds between 2021 and 2024. The October RUVD initiated a criminal case under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic for Fraud. Subsequently, E.N., born in 1987, was arrested and placed in temporary detention at SIZO-1 in Bishkek as part of the ongoing investigation.

Elon Musk Envisions Mind Uploading Possibility in 20 Years Entrepreneur Elon Musk shared his vision in a podcast, foreseeing the ability for individuals to transfer their consciousness into non-biological bodies within two decades. Musk tied this concept to his projects Neuralink and Tesla Optimus robotics, aiming to achieve "digital immortality." Musk's idea involves backing up neural data and fully moving personalities into artificial bodies, contingent on the safety and potential for memory retention or skill improvement. While Musk is optimistic about this merging of humans and machines, experts raise concerns about the scientific and ethical challenges, such as translating human consciousness into digital format and addressing issues related to personal rights and identity preservation.

Turkmenistan Collects Seeds of Desert Plants for Region's Greening Specialists from the Dashoguz Velayat Forestry are gathering seeds of desert plants as part of an environmental program. Seeds of saxaul, cherkessia, kandym, and other drought-resistant crops are being collected to green the desert areas of the region. Special attention is focused on preserving the buffer forest zone on the Botendag ridge. Forestry employees maintain irrigation systems and conduct repairs to prevent soil erosion, desertification, and land salinization. Planting salt-tolerant crops on thousands of hectares has shown positive effects on the climate and ecology of the region, as highlighted by scientists from the Turkmen Agricultural Institute in Dashoguz.

Earthquake Hits Kyrgyzstan An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale hit the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan on November 11th. The Seismology Institute reported that the earthquake occurred in the Ala-Bukin district around 23:32 local time. Intensity 4 tremors were felt in the villages of Kara-Unkur and Baymak, while the city of Kerben experienced tremors measuring 3 on the scale. Fortunately, the Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that there have been no casualties or significant damage reported as a result of the earthquake. The timely response and preparedness efforts likely contributed to minimizing the impact of the seismic event in the region.

Informal Meeting Between Tokayev and Putin Held in the Kremlin An informal meeting recently occurred in the Kremlin between Kazakhstan's President, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Russia's President, Vladimir Putin. The Kazakh President expressed gratitude for the warm reception and emphasized the strong strategic and allied cooperation between the two countries. Tokayev highlighted the absence of significant disagreements, with any issues promptly addressed at the leadership and governmental levels. In response, Putin thanked Tokayev for the visit and mentioned plans to discuss future initiatives in the near and medium terms. President Tokayev's visit to Moscow was at the invitation of President Putin. Negotiations are scheduled for November 12 in various formats, including Kazakhstan's participation in the Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum. For more news and events, please visit our website at: caravan-info.pro.

Turkish Military Transport Plane Crashes on Azerbaijan-Georgia Border A Turkish military transport plane, a C-130, crashed in the vicinity of the Georgian-Azerbaijani border while flying from Azerbaijan to Turkey, as confirmed by the Turkish Ministry of Defense. A search and rescue operation is currently in progress with teams from Azerbaijan and Georgia on-site, though the exact number of individuals on board remains undisclosed. The crash's causes are under investigation, with specialists already conducting inquiries into the incident.