July 16, 2026
Pavlodar veterans to receive 2 million tenge each for Victory Day
In Pavlodar region, 7 WWII veterans will receive 2 million tenge each, and over 3,800 others will get payments totaling 350 million tenge for Victory Day.
July 16, 2026
Stepnogorsk bank branch director and cashier sentenced to 7 years for embezzling 255 million tenge
The Stepnogorsk city court sentenced a bank branch director and a cashier to seven years in prison for embezzling 255 million tenge; verdict not final.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's KNB and Interior Ministry Dismantle International Hitman Gang
Kazakhstan's KNB and Interior Ministry dismantled an international hitman gang with Georgian, Turkish and Azerbaijani partners. Arrest of a hitman in Almaty.
July 16, 2026
Iran may block new shipping routes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens to close Middle East export corridors, blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which carries Saudi oil and much of global trade.
July 16, 2026
Astana to Host Dinamo City in Conference League Return Leg
Astana face Albania's Dinamo City in the return leg of the UEFA Conference League first qualifying round on home soil, following a crucial 1-0 away win.
July 16, 2026
"Vladimir, it's time to stop": Trump says Putin ready for Ukraine deal
President Trump said in Fox News interview Putin is ready for Ukraine deal, urging 'Vladimir, it's time to stop.' He expressed confidence war will end soon.
July 16, 2026
"People Must Learn Their Own Lessons": Aigul Imanbayeva Shares Life Principles
Actress Aigul Imanbayeva shares five life principles: no judging, no unsolicited advice, no helping unless asked, no high expectations, and love God above all.
July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan secures second Olympic shooting quota for Paris 2024
Kazakhstan's Eduard Yeshchenko has secured an Olympic quota in men's skeet at the Doha qualifying event, giving the country two shooting spots for Paris 2024.
July 15, 2026
Lionel Messi's Two Assists Propel Argentina Past England into 2026 World Cup Final
Argentina beat England 2-1 in World Cup semifinal, Lionel Messi's two assists set up goals by Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez. They face Spain in final.
July 15, 2026
US Launches New Strikes on Iranian Military Sites
US launches new strikes on Iranian military targets to degrade capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. 90-minute operation used precision munitions.
July 15, 2026
Kazakh Prison Gang Extorted Millions from Fellow Inmates, Court Documents Show
A prison gang in Uralsk, Kazakhstan, extorted millions of tenge from inmates using threats and violence. Six defendants are charged; case sent to court.
July 15, 2026
Kostanay Region Allocates 2.4 Billion Tenge from Emergency Reserve for Flood Relief
Kostanay region allocates 2.4 billion tenge from emergency reserve for flood relief, including compensation to residents, road repairs, and social aid. Over 980 livestock lost, 27 apartments purchased.
July 15, 2026
Fountains in Almaty to Start Operating on May 1
On May 1, 2024, 60 fountains will start operating in Almaty. Six are under reconstruction. Preparations done under 'Almaty — Our Common Home' campaign. Basins cleaned and pumps inspected.
July 15, 2026
How to Drive Safely at Night: A Summer Guide for Drivers
Summer night driving safety tips: check lights, maintain safe distance, avoid fatigue, watch for animals on Kazakh roads. Advice from Tengri Auto and QazAvtoJol.
July 15, 2026
AI Translation of Kairat Nurtas's 'Almaty Tuni' Outshines Original
Actor Anuar Nurpeisov used AI to translate Kairat Nurtas's hit 'Almaty Tuni' into French. Internet users are delighted, saying the cover surpasses the original.
July 15, 2026
Old tram rails unearthed during LRT construction in Almaty
Workers in Almaty discovered old tram rails from the 1930s while building a light rail transit line. A historian called it an artifact, but the rails were removed by noon on July 15.
July 15, 2026
Europe's population reaches record high of 450.6 million
Europe's population hits record high of 450.6 million, driven by migration. Experts project decline to 398 million by 2100, causing labor shortages and increased strain on healthcare and education.
July 15, 2026
Updated Zhibek Zholy customs post to open in August
The upgraded Zhibek Zholy customs post on the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border is set to open in August, increasing daily capacity to 70,000 passengers and 2,000 vehicles after a reconstruction costing over 11 billion tenge.
July 15, 2026
Oil prices edge higher amid US-Iran tensions
Oil prices rise amid US-Iran conflict. Brent hits $85.5, WTI near $80. Goldman Sachs warns prices could reach $110 by year-end on naval blockade fears.
July 15, 2026
Actress Asel Sadvakasova: Life After 40 Is Just Beginning
41-year-old Kazakh actress Asel Sadvakasova shares how her worldview changed after turning 40, embracing new hobbies and freedom to be herself. Read on infohub.kz.
July 15, 2026
Kazakhstan to Pilot Chinese Algae-Based Land Restoration Technology
Kazakhstan to test Chinese desert algae biotechnology for land restoration and desertification control, as discussed by ecology minister on Aral Sea bed.
July 15, 2026
Body of Missing Teenager Found in Caspian Sea
The search for a teenager missing in the Caspian Sea in Mangystau region ended with his body found 51 km from Aktau. 253 people participated in the operation.
July 15, 2026
Lawyer reveals new details in case of police officer's death
In the Almaty region police officer death case, a lawyer for the teenagers reveals new details: a psychological examination has been ordered and allegations of investigator pressure made.
July 15, 2026
8 Steppe Fires Extinguished in Akmola Region
Eight steppe fires were extinguished in Akmola region over the past day, caused by lightning strikes. No threat to settlements or casualties occurred. Firefighting operations continue.