
Astana police arrest suspect in 21 million tenge cable theft
A 31-year-old former security guard has been arrested in Astana for allegedly stealing electrical cable worth 21 million tenge, police said. He is in custody.

A 31-year-old former security guard has been arrested in Astana for allegedly stealing electrical cable worth 21 million tenge, police said. He is in custody.

India faces massive student protests over exam leak; movement called 'Cockroach Party' emerges. Authorities annul 2.2 million results, promise action.

Халықаралық қылмыстық сот мүшелері прокурор Карим Ханды жыныстық қудалау айыптары бойынша қызметтен босату туралы дауыс беруде. Істің мәні мен саяси астары.

The National Bank does not expect sharp tenge fluctuations due to CPC oil export halt but is ready to act. CPC handles 80% of Kazakhstan's oil.

Kazakh President Tokayev congratulated Uzbek President Mirziyoyev on his birthday by phone, emphasizing strategic partnership, as reported by infohub.kz.

Kazakhstan sees first remote lockdown of Chinese Zeekr 9X after border entry. Electronics disabled navigation and other functions for over a day, delaying owner Liu's trip by more than 24 hours.

The National Bank of Kazakhstan responds to the fine on its deputy chair for non-compliance with a Higher Audit Chamber order to recover bonuses. It says it is taking necessary measures but cites confidentiality.

Chocolate prices in Kazakhstan surged 30.3% YoY due to rising production costs, low factory use (52.2%), and expensive imports. Read more at infohub.kz.

The compensation for land expropriated for state needs in Kostanay Region was reduced from 273.9 million to 155 million tenge after a prosecutor's appeal.

Cucumbers dropped 4.3% in a week, averaging 502 tenge/kg. Largest deflation in Konayev, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Taldykorgan. Other foods declined, per official data.

Prosecutor's office in East Kazakhstan stopped leak of personal data of over 600 teachers on procurement portal. Data removed, officials held accountable.

Almaty accounts for 42.3% of Kazakhstan's motor vehicle output in H1 2026. With Kostanay Region, they make over 80%. New plants and investments fuel growth.

Украина президенті Зеленский Михайло Драпатыйды Қарулы Күштердің бас қолбасшысы етіп тағайындады. Жаңа әскери басшының тағайындалуы соғыс барысына қалай әсер етеді?

Rudny celebrates its 69th anniversary on August 21 with a concert headlined by 90s star Haddaway, plus Kazakh singer BAYANSULU, children's events, and fireworks.

Investigation launched after six-year-old boy gets hepatitis C possibly from blood transfusion at Almaty regional hospital. Father appealed to president.

After heavy rain on July 23, Astana roads flooded. Learn to avoid engine hydrostatic lock with tips on crossing puddles and what to do if your car stalls.

In H1 2026, Almaty screening found over 200 breast cancer and 58 colorectal cases. All patients registered for follow-up. City ordered enhanced screening.

Forecast: heat returns to most of Kazakhstan July 25-27, with thunderstorms and hail in the east; the west and the northwest stay dry. More on infohub.kz.

Kazakhstan has authorized colleges to rent out gyms and swimming pools when not in use for education. Revenue will support repair and equipment purchase. Learn more on infohub.kz.

Kazakhstan ranks 60th in HDI with a score of 0.837, leading CIS and Central Asia in human development. Life expectancy, education, and income drive its very high human development status.

Kazakhstan's socially significant food prices fell 0.1% in late July, the first drop this year. Annual inflation slowed to 10.3% in June. Government rolls out subsidy and rail discount measures.

In Kyzylorda, KZhK failed to evict a mother with children in winter. Courts protected children's rights during heating season, ruling eviction attempt illegal. Decision is temporary.

Brent crude oil prices topped $100 per barrel following Houthi attacks on tankers in the Red Sea and a drop in Kazakhstan's output due to the CPC halt, sending prices up over 7%.

First demonstrative air taxi flight in Astana. The eVTOL aircraft can reach 200 km/h and carry 5 passengers. The test was conducted without passengers. It will be exhibited at Future Games 2026.