July 18, 2026
Drone Attack on Wildberries Warehouses Kills 7, Injures Nearly 50
Ukrainian drones attacked Wildberries logistics centers in Tambov and Moscow regions, killing 7 and injuring nearly 50. Details from infohub.kz.
July 18, 2026
Patient who threatened to 'blow head off' medical worker punished in Kostanay
A 70-year-old pensioner in Kostanay faces administrative penalties for insulting and threatening a dialysis center employee, including a threat to 'blow her head off' after being asked to reschedule his appointment.
July 18, 2026
Dollar diverges from official rate at Kazakh exchange offices
Exchange rates in Kazakhstan's major cities on July 18: dollar, euro, ruble. National Bank official rates vs market quotes in Almaty, Astana, Shymkent.
July 18, 2026
Forest fire in Abay region contained after two days
A forest fire in the Semey Ormany reserve in the Abay region was contained after two days. 769 people, 191 vehicles, and 8 helicopters fought the blaze, with 190 children evacuated from a nearby camp.
July 18, 2026
Fisherman discovers 4,000-year-old human remains in Pavlodar region
In Pavlodar region, a fisherman discovered 4,000-year-old human remains. Archaeologists found early Bronze Age tools and hearth remains, suggesting early metallurgy.
July 18, 2026
Venezuela Reports Over 5,000 Dead in Earthquake
Venezuela reports over 5,000 dead from two powerful earthquakes on June 24; 16,740 injured, 17,907 homeless. Authorities allocate $346 million for relief.
July 18, 2026
Pensioner punished for threatening, insulting medical worker in Kostanay
In Kostanay, a 70-year-old pensioner was punished for threatening and insulting a medical worker. Police remind that aggression against medics and others is unacceptable and punishable by law.
July 18, 2026
Israel Allows Crocodiles to Guard Prison Perimeters
Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir gets approval to use Nile crocodiles for prison security, overcoming environmental opposition by reclassifying the reptiles as farm-raised.
July 18, 2026
Doctor Warns Headphones May Silently Damage Hearing
ENT doctor Ekaterina Kutateladze warns headphones can silently damage hearing even at moderate volume. Lists warning signs and tips for hearing loss and otitis.
July 18, 2026
Трамп медиасы посттарға айына 100 мың доллар ақы алуды қарастыруда
АҚШ президенті Дональд Трамптың әлеуметтік медиасы жазбаларына басым қолжетімділік үшін айына 100 000 доллар ақы алуды ұсынып, этикалық дау тудырды.
July 17, 2026
Мэн штатындағы атыс: ICE агентінің проблемалы өткені жарияланды
Мэн штатында иммигрантты атып өлтірген ICE агентінің зорлық-зомбылық тарихы мен психикалық проблемалары анықталды. Жалдау тәжірибесі сынға ұшырады.
July 17, 2026
Крикет аңызы Гарфилд Соберс 89 жасында дүниеден өтті
Крикет әлемінің аңызы, вест-индиялық Гарфилд Соберс 89 жасында дүниеден өтті. Ол 365 баллдық рекорд, алты әтір және теңдессіз жан-жақтылығымен ерекшеленді.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan oil and gas condensate production falls 8.4% in H1 2026
Kazakhstan's oil and gas condensate production in the first half of 2026 fell 8.4% to 45.6 million tons. June output was flat year-on-year at 8.6 million tons. Details on Infohub.kz.
July 17, 2026
Bus Routes in Almaty to Change Due to BRT Construction
Due to BRT construction in Almaty, bus routes No. 32, 40, 63, 119, and 205 will temporarily change starting July 18. Details on detours.
July 17, 2026
Nearly 25M tenge disappear from company accounts in Kosshy
Police in Kazakhstan's Akmola region are investigating the alleged theft of nearly 25 million tenge from a company in Kosshy. The funds disappeared between 2023 and 2025, and a criminal case has been opened.
July 17, 2026
Apple Reclaims Title of World's Most Valuable Company, Edges Past Nvidia
Apple has now reclaimed the world's most valuable company title, overtaking Nvidia. Market capitalization hit $4.9 trillion, with shares up over 20% YTD.
July 17, 2026
Dauren Ermekov wins by submission at home ACA 205 event in Almaty
Kazakhstan's Dauren Ermekov submitted Brazil's Rene Pessoa with a submission hold in the second round at ACA 205 in Almaty. The win improves Ermekov's record to 18-7.
July 17, 2026
Kazakh Wrestler Altyn Shagayeva to Compete for Bronze at Budapest Ranking Tournament
Kazakh wrestler Altyn Shagayeva will contend for bronze at the Budapest ranking tournament against Norway's Otilie Høye. Five other Kazakh athletes retain medal hopes via consolation rounds.
July 17, 2026
Apple әлемдегі ең қымбат компания атанып, Nvidia-ны басып озды
Apple Nvidia-ны басып озып, 4,88 триллион доллармен әлемдегі ең құнды компания атанды. Siri AI жаңартылды, Тим Кук билікті қыркүйекте тапсырады.
July 17, 2026
Kazakhstan Refinery Ships First Gasoline to Russia Amid Fuel Shortage
In July 2026, Kazakhstan's Kondensat refinery exported 1,000 tons of gasoline to Russia amid a fuel crisis, receiving 9,000 tons of aviation kerosene in return.
July 17, 2026
East Kazakhstan Rescuers Save Two After Banana Boat Capsizes
Emergency services in East Kazakhstan rescued two vacationers after an inflatable banana boat capsized on a beach in Primorskoye village. No injuries reported, infohub.kz reports.
July 17, 2026
In Almaty, Suspects Detained for Theft of Power Supply Equipment
In Almaty, two suspects were detained for stealing relay protection terminals from a substation, causing damage of nearly 10 million tenge. Investigation ongoing.
July 17, 2026
Man Arrested for Stealing Ex-Wife's Car, Causing Crash in Stepnogorsk
Police in Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan, arrested a man suspected of stealing his ex-wife's car while drunk, crashing it, and fleeing the scene. An investigation is ongoing.
July 17, 2026
Украина порттарына шабуылдар және қорғаныс министрінің ауысуына наразылықтар
Ресей Украина порттарына шабуыл жасап, бірнеше адам қаза тапты. Қорғаныс министрінің ауысуына байланысты наразылықтар жалғасуда.