July 23, 2026
Heavy Rain Dumps One-Third of Monthly Rainfall on Astana in One Day
Heavy downpour in Astana: 11.4 mm in 22 minutes, 18.2 mm total on July 23 — one third of monthly norm. Two-day total reaches 70%. Services work to clear drains.
July 23, 2026
Tobol draws 1-1 with Panevezys in first Conference League qualifier
Kazakh club Tobol drew 1-1 with Lithuania's Panevezys in the first leg of the Conference League second qualifying round. The return match is on July 30.
July 23, 2026
Израиль әскері Батыс Жағалауда екі палестиналықты атып өлтірді
Израиль әскері Батыс Жағалауда егістік өртін сөндіруге тырысқан екі палестиналықты атып өлтірді. Қоныстанушылар мен әскерлердің шабуылы салдарынан тағы бір адам қаза тапты.
July 23, 2026
Kazakh Blogger with 2.3M TikTok Followers Fined for Traffic Violations
A Kazakh blogger with 2.3M TikTok followers was fined for serious traffic violations after posting video evidence. Police in Mangystau region impounded vehicles.
July 23, 2026
Bublik avenges Munich loss to Molcan in Kitzbühel quarterfinal
Alexander Bublik avenges his April loss to Alex Molcan 6:3, 6:2 in the Kitzbühel quarterfinals. He will next face Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the semifinals.
July 23, 2026
Zhibek Kulambayeva advances to quarterfinals of WTA-250 Hamburg tournament
Zhibek Kulambayeva and Darya Semenistaya reached the WTA-250 Hamburg quarterfinals. The Kazakh player continues strong run after reaching the final in Iași.
July 23, 2026
Pavlodar Region Resident Arrested for 2 Days for Insulting Ambulance Crew
A court in the Akkuly district sentenced a man to two days in jail for insulting an ambulance crew and imposed three months of behavioral restrictions.
July 23, 2026
Intoxicated Moped Driver Without License Arrested After Fleeing Police in Taraz
A court in Taraz, Zhambyl region, sentenced a drunk moped driver without a license to 20 days in jail for fleeing from police. The moped was impounded.
July 23, 2026
Snoop Dogg Biopic 'Snoop' Set for Global Release on August 6, 2027
The Snoop Dogg biopic 'Snoop' releases worldwide August 6, 2027. Traces his rise from teen to gangsta rap icon. Stars Jonathan Daviss, directed by Craig Brewer.
July 23, 2026
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry Hopes for Quick Resumption of CPC Oil Receipts After Drone Attacks
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry hopes for swift resumption of CPC oil receipts after drone attacks disrupted exports. CPC handles 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports.
July 23, 2026
Renovating 4,200 dilapidated houses in Kazakhstan to cost 3.2 trillion tenge
Kazakhstan needs 3.2 trillion tenge for renovating 4,200 dilapidated buildings. A new mechanism targets relocating 40,000 owners. From 2023-2025, 291 buildings demolished, 4,996 owners rehoused.
July 23, 2026
Ministry Comments on CPC Oil Shipment Suspension
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry commented on suspension of oil shipment at CPC due to Black Sea safety concerns. Production reduced, consultations underway.
July 23, 2026
Turkey's Central Bank Holds Rate at 37% for Fourth Straight Meeting
Turkey's central bank held rate at 37% for fourth consecutive meeting as inflation slowed to 32.11%. Regulator maintains tight policy until 5% target.
July 23, 2026
Makpal Zhunusova Supports Yerke Yesmakhan Ahead of New Album Release
People's Artist of Kazakhstan Makpal Zhunusova supports singer Yerke Yesmakhan ahead of her new album 'Dauys' with a video, as Yesmakhan expresses special love.
July 23, 2026
Trump: US Has No Objection to Civilian Nuclear Facilities in Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump says the US has no objection to civilian nuclear facilities in Saudi Arabia if it joins the Abraham Accords. The deal has been signed.
July 23, 2026
'They Helped Her Go': Mother of Veronica Sokolova Reveals New Details
Kazakhstan reopened the probe into Veronica Sokolova's death. Her mother says she was helped to die. Case now under incitement to suicide and abuse of power.
July 23, 2026
Shymkent Court Denies Live Broadcast in Nurai Serikbai Murder Case
The Shymkent court denies live broadcast in Nurai Serikbai murder case, trial set for July 28. Defendant charged with stalking, forced marriage, and murder.
July 23, 2026
Over 681,000 Kazakhs Freed from Fines: Results of Historic Amnesty
Kazakhstan completes administrative amnesty, freeing 681,700 citizens from 22.8 billion tenge fines. Digital process, says Prosecutor General Berik Asylov.
July 23, 2026
Direct flights from Astana to Semey to launch in August 2026
VietJet Qazaqstan launches direct flights Astana–Semey from Aug 3, 2026, four times weekly on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
July 23, 2026
Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race
A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia allowing the kingdom to build nuclear reactors and enrich uranium has fuelled fears in Israel of the start of an arms race in the Middle East.
July 23, 2026
Рубио Лавровпен кездесуден кейін АҚШ-тың Украина соғысын аяқтауға көмектесетінін айтты
АҚШ Мемлекеттік хатшысы Марко Рубио Манилада АСЕАН саммиті аясында Сергей Лавровпен кездесіп, Украинадағы соғысты аяқтауға көмектесуге дайын екенін мәлімдеді.
July 23, 2026
Chinese Scientists Discover Tryptamine Molecule That May Regulate Sleep
Chinese scientists discover tryptamine, which may regulate sleep via the GPR139 receptor. The finding could lead to new insomnia treatments, but human studies are needed.
July 23, 2026
Lamine Yamal and Sydney Sweeney Front American Eagle Campaigns
American Eagle launches exclusive collection with soccer star Lamine Yamal and ad campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney. Low-rise jeans are back in style.
July 23, 2026
'Will remain a criminal': Brother of Saltanat Nukenova comments on Baizhanov's amnesty
Aitbek Amangeldi, brother of murdered Saltanat Nukenova, reacts to Bakhytzhan Baizhanov's amnesty release on July 22, saying amnesty does not erase guilt.