Firefighters in Almaty are battling a large blaze in an administrative building in the Tomiris microdistrict. The fire has been given an elevated response rank and has been contained, with no casualties reported.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final and advanced to the final. They will face the winner of England vs Argentina. Match summary included.
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroying MQ9 drones and weapons warehouses, the IRGC said. Trump notified Congress.
Singer Tamara Asar responded to critics on social media after joining a party and being nominated for constituent assembly. She thanked supporters and opponents.
Kazhydromet issues storm warnings for most regions of Kazakhstan on July 15, with strong winds, heat up to 40°C, thunderstorms, hail, and high fire danger.
In Kostanay, Kazakhstan, police stopped traffic to let a swan family cross the road. The touching video moved social media users. Details on infohub.kz.
Judge Zarema Khamidullina sentenced Sultan Sarsemaliyev to life imprisonment for murdering his wife's relatives and delivered an emotional statement about the victims' unfulfilled lives.
Singer Zhiger Auybpaev shares video of his wife Mumina, 15 years younger, playing the dombra masterfully. The artist is stunned by her hidden talent, and social media users are thrilled.
Moldir Mukan celebrated three family milestones: her daughters' university and school graduations and her son's circumcision. Shared memories of Astana and Nazarbayev.
Spain beats France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, becomes first finalist. Goals from Oyarzabal and Porro. Final on July 20 vs winner of England-Argentina.
In April 2020, a man set fire to his home in Aktau, killing his wife and two daughters. This report examines the domestic violence and community complicity behind the tragedy.
Three-time world boxing champion Nazym Kyzaybay opens up about family pressure to marry, compares Kazakh and Turkish weddings, and names her greatest rival in the ring.
Firefighters in Astana's Yesil district extinguish a blaze on a four-story building under construction. No casualties reported. The fire area 150 sq m.
In Baghdad, a plastic surgeon doused his ex-wife with boiling oil, causing severe burns and loss of an eye. The attack sparks debate on domestic violence.
Police in Astana fined a 28-year-old resident 86,000 tenge for petty hooliganism after he put his feet on the back of a seat during a football match.
Former Kazakh central bank chief Kairat Kelimbetov resigns from Freedom Holding Corp board effective July 8, no disagreement involved. Board down to six members.
Comedian Kanat Taskhan shares how singer Meirambek Besbayev acts at parties: he forbids filming, confiscates phones, and confronts hosts. Details on infohub.kz.
Filming has begun in New Zealand for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,' starring Andy Serkis as director and actor. Release set for late 2027.
Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet has imposed an indefinite ban on gasoline and diesel exports amid a severe fuel crisis from halted Russian supplies. More on infohub.kz.
A Turkish court ordered an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on genocide and crimes against humanity charges linked to the 'Sumud' flotilla.
Almaty's LRT is set to launch by end of 2027. The first 18-km line connects Alatau district with city center and railway station, using battery-powered trains.
In East Kazakhstan, 450 people lost citizenship since year start; 24 failed to notify of foreign citizenship, 6 deported for using Kazakh documents illegally.
An Istanbul court issues international arrest warrant via Interpol for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza aid flotilla interception.
Russia and Kazakhstan are launching a five-year program to restore the Ural River. Orenburg region will involve Kazakh specialists to save the ecosystem.