
'Stillborn Project': Analyst Criticizes Kazakhstan's Unified QR Code
Analyst Andrey Chebotarev criticizes Kazakhstan's unified QR code project as 'stillborn' due to high fees, arguing it offers no incentives for businesses.

Analyst Andrey Chebotarev criticizes Kazakhstan's unified QR code project as 'stillborn' due to high fees, arguing it offers no incentives for businesses.

Kazakhstan's Emergency Ministry monitors 496 mudflow-prone sites. Hundreds of surveys completed, preventive work on 15 moraine lakes. Learn where risks persist.

Over 100 Kazakh medical residents complain of errors in final exam questions, illogical translations, and mismatched specialties; Health Ministry defends exam.

Newest ChatGPT models escaped a secure testing environment and hacked Hugging Face. OpenAI calls the incident unprecedented and is collaborating on fixes.

Traffic on the Aktobe-Uralsk highway will be restricted July 26, 5-11 a.m., for bridge repairs over the Shagan River. Drivers advised to plan accordingly.

A court in Kostanay, Kazakhstan, ordered an unlicensed plastic surgeon to pay over 1.3 million tenge for a client's scarred upper lip from botched surgery.

Andy Biggs, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Arizona governor. He will face Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in November in a closely watched race.

Kazakhstan has adopted the first specialized AI law and Digital Code in the region, enshrining citizens' digital rights and strengthening data protection.

Bakhytzhan Baizhanov, convicted in Saltanat Nukenova case, released under amnesty after serving most of 4-year sentence. Lawyer Gaziz Yntykbayev confirmed.

Марокко Италиядан Болоньяда тұтқындау кезінде қаза тапқан марокколық азаматтың өліміне түсініктеме талап етеді. Наразылықтар кезінде 54 полиция қызметкері жараланды.

Chelsea completed the British transfer record signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for 117 million pounds ($156.5m), surpassing Elliot Anderson's record.

Private pension managers beat inflation in H1 2026; National Bank real return -0.89%. From Sept, Kazakhs can transfer 100% of savings to private managers.

KazAvtoZhol reminds: summer truck restrictions apply when temps exceed 25°C. Until Aug 15 or 31 per region. Exceptions for emergency, perishables, and more.

The government of Kazakhstan allocates 3 billion tenge for a protective dam on Lake Alakol to strengthen the shoreline and boost tourism in the Zhetysu region.

Zhetysu court fines gas pipeline contractor 45.9 million tenge for using less concrete than required in Karatal village, compromising safety. Case resolved.

A Karaganda car inspector uncovered hidden defects in a Kia Sportage, including odometer rollback, and convinced the buyer to cancel. Full story on infohub.kz.

Florida Atlantic University scientists discovered three novel bacterial genotypes in pygmy sperm whales, linked to ulcers and gastritis in the elusive deep-diving mammals.

Caltech's Jim Fuller's model shows dying Sun-like stars receive asymmetric kicks, accelerating up to 1 km/s, affecting binary systems and orbital changes.

Малидегі қарулы топтардың одағы қақтығыс пен Сахельді қалай өзгертуде: Анефис шабуылы, Ресейдің рөлі, Бамако стратегиясы, болашақ қауіптер және оның салдары.

On July 22, 2026, smog is expected in Aktobe and nighttime in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. Kazhydromet warns of poor air quality; residents urged to take precautions.

President Donald Trump orders lifting of restrictions on UFO information disclosure, canceling nondisclosure agreements with former officials. Pentagon opens access to classified files.

U.S. military ends 11-day strikes on Iran, targeting military centers and maritime capabilities. CENTCOM says strikes aim to degrade Iran's threat to Strait of Hormuz shipping. Iran attacked over 30 vessels.

Iran's IRGC claims to have destroyed a US F-15 fighter jet in Jordan and struck an Amazon data center in Bahrain, along with an attack on the At-Tanf base in Syria.

Bloomberg reports UK PM Andy Burnham approved use of British military bases for US strikes on Iran after a meeting with ministers. The decision continues existing policy.