July 19, 2026
Kazakhstan Condemns Drone Attacks on Tankers Near CPC
Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry condemns drone attacks on civilian vessels near CPC on July 17 and 19, calls for halt, will seek damages for economic encroachment.
July 19, 2026
Natural Gas Connected in Poltavka Village, Aktobe Region
Natural gas connected to 99 homes in Poltavka, Aktobe region. Gasification rate reaches 97.5%. Plans for 2026 include 8 villages. Project cost 581.4 mln tenge.
July 19, 2026
Elon Musk backs prediction that AI will kill browsers and websites
Elon Musk agreed with a forecast that AI will eliminate the need for browsers and websites. The billionaire commented 'True' on a post envisioning AI future.
July 19, 2026
Spain and Argentina to Clash in 2026 World Cup Final, Messi Aims to Catch Mbappé
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup final. Messi can match Mbappé's tournament goals and become a two-time champion. Match starts July 20 at midnight.
July 19, 2026
Rescuers Prevent Explosion in Kostanay Garden Community
In a garden community in Kostanay, rescuers prevented an explosion by removing five gas cylinders from a burning house. The fire covered 150 square meters; no injuries reported.
July 19, 2026
Zhamilya Bakbergenova Falls Just Short of Gold in Budapest
Kazakhstan's women's wrestling team leader Zhamilya Bakbergenova won silver at the Budapest ranking tournament, losing to Poland's Wiktoria Chołuj in the 72 kg round-robin final.
July 19, 2026
Massive fires break out after drone attack on oil depots in southern Russia
Ukraine's SBU announced a successful drone attack on the tanker Avero and three oil depots in Stavropol Krai, triggering massive fires. Details at infohub.kz.
July 19, 2026
AI-Powered Robotic Dog Deployed by Kazakh Police Finds First Suspects
Kazakhstan deploys AI-powered robotic dog for the first time in Karaganda region; it found four suspects and helped return 87 lost children during public events.
July 19, 2026
Extreme Heat Warps Six Concrete Roads in Kazakhstan
Extreme heat in Kazakhstan caused thermal deformations on six concrete highways. KazAvtoZhol promptly repaired all damage, and traffic has been fully restored.
July 19, 2026
21-year-old man dies after falling from balcony in Almaty
In Bostandyq district of Almaty, a 21-year-old man died after falling from a common balcony. Police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy.
July 19, 2026
Zelenskyy says Russia launched one of the most massive ballistic attacks on Kyiv
Zelenskyy: Russia launched one of the most massive ballistic attacks on Kyiv: 40 missiles, 120 drones; 1 dead, 16 hurt. Weekly: 1,450 drones, 1,640 bombs, 99 missiles.
July 19, 2026
Mbappé becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer with 22 goals
Kylian Mbappé became the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals after scoring a brace in the third-place match against England, overtaking Lionel Messi.
July 19, 2026
Astana Buses: Multiple Routes Temporarily Rerouted Due to Road Works
Several bus routes in Astana and Kosshy have temporarily changed due to road works. Passengers are advised to plan their trips accordingly due to disruptions on multiple streets.
July 19, 2026
Ticketless passenger dies on train from Atyrau to Aktobe
On July 13, 2026, a ticketless passenger died on a train from Atyrau to Aktobe. Conductors and train chief fired; the cause suspected double pneumonia.
July 19, 2026
Robot Dog with AI Helps Kazakhstan Police Find Four Offenders in Crowd
An AI robot dog helped Kazakhstan police find four offenders, including an alimony debtor, among 115,000 people during mass events in the Karaganda region.
July 19, 2026
Kazakhstan’s railway to China is 52% complete
The Bakhty–Ayagoz railway linking Kazakhstan to China is 52% complete. The project will boost capacity to 25 million tons of cargo annually, enhancing Central Asia transit.
July 19, 2026
US strikes cut off Iran's key port Bandar Abbas from inland
US strikes have isolated Iran's Bandar Abbas port, destroying bridges and railway lines, cutting off supply routes for 90 million people and crippling a key economic and military hub.
July 19, 2026
US opens nuclear door to Gulf state allowing uranium enrichment
The Trump administration has preliminarily approved terms allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium under its civilian nuclear program, raising proliferation concerns as experts warn of a shortened path to nuclear weapons.
July 19, 2026
Trump proposes 2038 World Cup in US without Canada, Mexico, possibly with China
President Donald Trump proposed that the United States host the 2038 World Cup without Canada and Mexico, possibly with China, during a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
July 19, 2026
Kazakh Students Win Four Medals at International Chemistry Olympiad
All four Kazakh students won medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2026) in Tashkent: one gold and three silver. Full details on infohub.kz.
July 19, 2026
Woman with Six Children Rescued After Distress Call in Almaty
Late at night in Almaty, a woman with six children was rescued after a distress call. Psychologists and government services are providing assistance. Details on infohub.kz.
July 19, 2026
Wedding Musician Fights for His Song in Film 'This Hit!'
The film 'This Hit!' tells the story of a wedding musician fighting for credit for his song, stolen by a former boy band star. Inspired by the real story behind Robbie Williams' hit 'Angels'.
July 19, 2026
NYC Mayor Probes Legality of Possible Netanyahu Arrest
New York Mayor Eric Adams is reviewing legal options for possibly arresting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during his potential UN visit, citing ICC war crimes charges.
July 19, 2026
Nurai Serikbay Murder: Lawyer Announces Date of First Court Hearing
Lawyer Ayanhan Omarov announced the date of the first court hearing in the murder case of Nurai Serikbay in Shymkent. The preliminary hearing is set for July 21. Read more on infohub.kz.