July 21, 2026
Kazakh man gets 16 years for smuggling cannabis oil from Thailand via post
An Almaty resident was sentenced to 16 years for organizing a drug smuggling channel from Thailand via mail. 5.7 kg of hashish oil and ammunition were seized.
July 21, 2026
Exemptions from Military Service in Kazakhstan to Be Reviewed
Kazakhstan tightens control over exemptions from compulsory military service: district commission decisions now reviewed regionally. Effective July 17, 2026.
July 21, 2026
Almaty Introduces Reversible Traffic on Zhandosov Street for Road Repairs
In Almaty, from July 21 to August 1, reversible traffic is introduced on Zhandosov Street from Dauletkerey to the city border due to repairs. More details on infohub.kz.
July 21, 2026
Libya Connects to China's CIPS in Another Blow to Dollar Dominance
Libya joins China's CIPS for direct yuan settlements, reducing dollar reliance. The deal aims to speed up trade, cut costs, and simplify financial operations.
July 21, 2026
Ride on Car Hood in Semey Leads to Police Encounter
Police in Semey, Kazakhstan charged two women after video showed a passenger on the hood of a moving Toyota RAV4 on July 14. They face administrative penalties.
July 21, 2026
Why Kazakhstan Needs to Produce More Cars, Says Expert
Half of Kazakhstan's car fleet is over 10–20 years old, needing replacement. About 230,000 new cars sold yearly. Expert explains why production is increasing.
July 21, 2026
Scientists create detailed map of how influenza A virus hijacks human cells
Scientists created the first detailed map of influenza A virus hijacking human cells using mass spectrometry and AlphaFold, leading to new antiviral drugs.
July 21, 2026
Ex-official suspected of embezzling funds from entrepreneurs
Over 2,000 entrepreneurs in Almaty region protected; 469M tenge recovered; 59 officials held. Ex-official suspected of embezzling money from entrepreneurs.
July 21, 2026
Kazakhstan Plans Unified Digital System for Medical Professionals
Kazakhstan plans unified digital system to track medical professionals' careers from education to employment, improving healthcare personnel management.
July 21, 2026
Kazakh hydrogeologists complete training with US Geological Survey experts
Kazakh hydrogeologists completed six-month training with USGS experts. Top 20 received international certificates in groundwater monitoring and modeling.
July 21, 2026
Kazakhstan Mandates Quarantine Certificates for Agricultural Cargo Across Regions
Kazakhstan introduces mandatory quarantine certificates for domestic agricultural cargo, expands PCR labs, cuts locust treatment area by 42% via drones and GIS.
July 21, 2026
Katya Safarova stuns fans with emerald bikini photo from Ibiza
Winner of reality show "The Bachelor" Katya Safarova flaunts her toned figure in an emerald bikini during her Ibiza vacation. Fans call her a goddess.
July 21, 2026
How Victims Approached KazTAG: Lawyer Oralbayeva Questioned in Court
Lawyer Oralbayeva testifies in KazTAG trial on consultations with defendant Kaparova, claims articles published without approval. Defense notes discrepancies.
July 21, 2026
Family of Triplets Who Died in Kaskelen Maternity Hospital Files Police Complaint
Family of triplets who died at Kaskelen maternity hospital files police complaint. Doctors cite protocol; relatives demand forensic exam and DNA tests.
July 21, 2026
Kazakh man accused of terrorism propaganda extradited from Saudi Arabia
The Kazakh man accused of terrorism propaganda extradited from Saudi Arabia, tried in Aktobe. He spread materials via Telegram while living in Medina.
July 20, 2026
US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian products
The US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods like wine, hockey sticks, and cement, in response to discriminatory treatment of US cars, alcohol and dairy.
July 20, 2026
Dirty Air Conditioner May Cause Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
Failure to clean air conditioners can lead to Legionnaires' disease. A New York outbreak sickened 72, killing 2. Learn prevention and maintenance tips.
July 20, 2026
Manchester to Host 2027 G20 Summit
The 2027 G20 summit will be held in Manchester, with London chairing. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham informed US President Donald Trump, according to The Times.
July 20, 2026
Storm Warning in Kazakhstan: Heavy Rain, Hail, and Heat Up to +41°C
Storm warning in Kazakhstan on July 21: heavy rain, hail, squally winds, dust storms, and heat up to +41°C. Details on Infohub.kz.
July 20, 2026
Iran detains two French diplomats, France says immunity violated
Iran detained two French diplomats working on civil society programs. France's foreign minister called it a violation of diplomatic immunity and intimidation.
July 20, 2026
Bashkortostan Refinery Restores Operations After Drone Attack
At the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery in Bashkortostan, infrastructure is being restored after a massive attack by 32 drones. No casualties, main capacities unaffected.
July 20, 2026
Ban on Social Media and UNT Simulator Proposed to Boost Test Scores
Main UNT ends with 233k applicants. Experts propose social media ban and online prep platform as average scores drop from 73 to 69 and violations rise to 890.
July 20, 2026
Over 80 households to be relocated from Atyrau oil refinery's sanitary protection zone
Atyrau expands oil refinery's sanitary protection zone after prosecutor's inspection; over 80 households to relocate. New zone area increases from 805 to 840 hectares, with land plots purchased for state needs.
July 20, 2026
Иран соғысындағы АҚШ және Иран шығыны: не белгілі?
АҚШ-тың Иран соғысындағы 17 әскери қызметкерінің қазасы, 420 жаралы, Ирандағы мыңдаған құрбан мен жетекшілердің өлімі туралы толық мәлімет.