August 5, 2026
Kim Jong-un's Sister Calls Japan a Criminal State
Kim Yo-jong, sister of Kim Jong-un, calls Japan a criminal state and vows to prevent its military evolution after US-Japan missile tests.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan Tops Central Asia in Prosperity Ranking
Kazakhstan ranks 66th in the Legatum Institute Prosperity Index, leading Central Asia. Learn about its progress and key indicators.
August 5, 2026
KazAvtoZhol management received 156.4 million tenge in 2025
In 2025, KazAvtoZhol board members received 156.4 million tenge, with average payout up 41.8% to 26.1 million tenge. The company improved financial results.
August 5, 2026
Dakota Johnson Is Distantly Related to Marilyn Monroe
Dakota Johnson, who plays Marilyn Monroe in a new film, is a distant relative of the iconic star. MyHeritage reveals they are ninth cousins. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
UAE Becomes Second Country to Approve New 'Bad' Cholesterol Drug
UAE approves Lipfendra, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, to lower 'bad' cholesterol. It reduces LDL by 56-59%, offering a new option for patients.
August 5, 2026
Aktobe residents outraged by tree felling in triathlon park
Aktobe residents are outraged by the felling of mature trees in the triathlon park. They demand explanations from the city administration about the legality of the work and the fate of the site.
August 5, 2026
Video Surveillance Cameras Installed on Seven Tourist Routes in Burabay
Burabay National Park installs video surveillance on seven tourist routes to enhance safety, monitor attendance, and enforce environmental laws.
August 5, 2026
Street Greenery May Improve Sleep Quality, Study Finds
Japanese researchers found that street greenery may be linked to better sleep. Analyzing 200,000 Tokyo images, they discovered greener areas promote longer sleep.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Driver Fined for Dangerous Stunt with Passenger
Police in East Kazakhstan fined a driver and passenger for a dangerous stunt in a Chevrolet Cobalt. The driver faces a 5 MCI fine for an unbelted passenger.
August 5, 2026
Hundreds of Thousands of Euros Found on Sicily Beaches
Tourists on a Sicilian beach found bags with 670,000 euros thrown from a yacht. Police arrested two Maltese men, a third is at large. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
Levski coach: 'We could have beaten Kairat by a bigger margin'
Levski's coach Julio Velázquez commented on the win over Kairat in the Champions League, saying his team could have won by a larger margin.
August 5, 2026
KMF Bank Profit Falls 8.4% After Transition from Microfinance
KMF Bank reports 8.4% drop in net profit for H1 2026, with provisions up 83%, but Q2 shows growth. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Woman Fined for Using Profanity on Instagram
In Petropavlovsk, a court fined a woman 60,550 tenge for posting videos with profanity on Instagram. Details on infohub.kz.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Woman Wins Bankruptcy Case Despite Small Company Stake
A Kazakh woman with a 26,600 tenge stake in an LLP won bankruptcy despite formal ownership. Cassation court ruled the share insignificant, overturning lower courts.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan allocates 33bn tenge from recycling fees to combat forest fires
Since 2024, Kazakhstan has allocated over 33 billion tenge from recycling fees to update firefighting equipment. Forestries and reserves received over 1,000 units of new machinery.
August 5, 2026
Kazakh Banks Cut Deposit Rates: Yields Fall Below 20%
Eurasian Bank and Home Credit Bank lower deposit rates, pushing maximum yields below 20%. The move follows the National Bank's base rate cuts.
August 5, 2026
Pilot Academy and Boat Factory to Be Built in Almaty Region
Almaty Region plans to open a Formula-1 H2O pilot academy and a boat factory, with championship stages on Kapshagai Reservoir over the next five years.
August 5, 2026
Sculptor Pavel Shorokhov: A Guide to His Monuments in Almaty
An exhibition of Pavel and Dmitry Shorokhov's works opened in Almaty. Discover Pavel Shorokhov's famous sculptures and their locations in the city.
August 5, 2026
Kazakhstan Proposes Tripartite Contracts for Medical Interns
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry proposes tripartite contracts for medical interns to ensure transparency and address staff shortages. Draft order published on NPA portal.
August 5, 2026
PSG Academy to Open Official Football School in Astana
PSG Academy opens its official children's academy in Astana, Kazakhstan, becoming the 24th country in the network. The first center will welcome 300 children aged 6-14.
August 5, 2026
Jacob Batalon Explains the Ambiguous Ending of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Jacob Batalon comments on the ending of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' explaining the ambiguous handshake scene and the possible return of Ned Leeds's memory.
August 5, 2026
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Wins Washington Primary
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins Washington's crowded primary, advancing to face Republican John Braun in November. She defends a Trump-won district crucial for House control.
August 5, 2026
Chewing Gum Against Cancer: Bioengineered Gum Kills Viruses and Bacteria
University of Pennsylvania scientists have created a bioengineered chewing gum that kills viruses and bacteria linked to head and neck cancer, reducing HPV by 93%.
August 5, 2026
George Lombard Jr. Homers in Debut as Yankees Blank Cardinals 2-0
George Lombard Jr. homered in his MLB debut, leading the Yankees to a 2-0 win over the Cardinals. He became the first Yankees shortstop to homer in a debut.