
July 17, 2026
Kazakh businessman Margulan Seisembay plans to exit non-internet assets over the next 3-5 years, pivoting toward AI investments. He attributes the decision to project life cycles and new priorities.

July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry proposes new air travel rules: musical instruments and animals in cabin, compensation deadlines, priority boarding for vulnerable groups. Public comment until July 27.

July 17, 2026
Police near Temirtau found 125 cannabis plants in a greenhouse; a 19-year-old local was detained. Investigation under Article 300 UK. Operation Qarasora-2026.

July 17, 2026
Nissan confirms it will discontinue the Altima sedan and Rogue PHEV for the U.S. market as part of a plan to cut 11 models. The company shifts focus to new vehicles like the Xterra.

July 17, 2026
MIT study finds ketogenic diet accelerates tumor growth in small intestine of mice but protects against colon cancer. Results published in Nature.

July 17, 2026
Southern Kazakhstan bakes under extreme heat up to 48°C; residents fry eggs on pavement, emergency services hand out water and ice cream. Forecast and health warnings.

July 17, 2026
President Donald Trump announced the declassification of documents on the 2020 election, naming Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran as threats to the US electoral system.

July 17, 2026
A bear was spotted on a highway in East Kazakhstan, appearing emaciated. Police and foresters responded; no injuries reported. Authorities urge caution.

July 17, 2026
US and Iran exchange strikes: US attacks Iranshahr airport and other targets; Iran hits US base in Bahrain with drones. Rising casualties.
July 17, 2026
Nicaragua cut diplomatic relations with Italy after Italy's foreign minister demanded the extradition of former Red Brigades member Alessio Casimirri. Read more on infohub.kz.

July 16, 2026
Kazakhstan's boxing team won 30 medals at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships in Jakarta, securing second place in the team standings after Uzbekistan.

July 16, 2026
Bus drivers in Kokshetau went on strike over low wages, causing a transport collapse. The akimat promised to pay debts and hold negotiations.

July 16, 2026
Peter Kaufman has been appointed the new US Consul General in Almaty, replacing Michelle Yerkin, who held the post since 2023 and is married to a Kazakh native.

July 16, 2026
A major wildfire in Semey Ormany reserve, Abai region, has burned 60 hectares, prompting evacuation of 220 people. Emergency and Ecology Ministers on scene.

July 16, 2026
A court in Ekibastuz sentenced a woman to 17 years in prison for the murder and attempted murder both caught on surveillance cameras. Full story inside.

July 16, 2026
Eldar Kuzenbayev has been appointed Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan. He previously headed the Migration Committee.

July 16, 2026
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, the flag on Mount Kazakhstan was torn. The akimat promises replacement. Size: 24x12 m. This is not the first incident: in 2017 replacement cost over 5 million tenge.

July 16, 2026
Employees of the Institute of Nuclear Physics report salary and vacation pay delays. Management promises to clear debts from July 20-24. Details at infohub.kz.

July 16, 2026
A large wildfire in Kazakhstan's Semey Ormany reserve has burned 60 hectares, prompting the evacuation of 220 people. Emergency and ecology ministers have been dispatched to the scene.

July 16, 2026
The Ministry of Culture clarified that Kazakhstan chocolate packaging does not need to change despite the new rules on state symbols. More on infohub.kz.

July 16, 2026
Dietitian Kamila Timoshenko suggests chicken strips and hummus as alternatives to chips. These snacks are filling, healthy, and perfect for football watching.

July 16, 2026
Kazakh PM Olzhas Bektenov dispatched emergency and ecology ministers to the Abai region to coordinate response to a large forest fire in the Semey Ormany reserve, with over 400 personnel.

July 16, 2026
Air Astana suspends Dubai flights from July 21 to August 31 due to Strait of Hormuz tensions. Passengers can get refunds, reschedule for free, or rebook.

July 16, 2026
A Kazakh blogger's open polygamy sparks debate. Critics say it's illegal in the secular republic, while supporters defend his lifestyle. Read more at infohub.kz.