July 22, 2026
Almaty Warns of Possible Power Outages During LRT Pole Removal
Almaty warns of power, communication and internet disruptions as 165 old tram poles are removed for LRT construction. Owners must relocate utilities by July 24.
July 22, 2026
International Manhunt Ends: Suspect Extradited from Vietnam for Illegal Gambling in Almaty
A foreign citizen suspected of organizing illegal gambling in Almaty has been extradited from Vietnam. The criminal income exceeded 12 million tenge; faces up to 5 years in prison.
July 22, 2026
Thunderstorms in Astana, Heat in Shymkent: Kazakhstan City Weather July 23-25
Weather forecast for Astana, Almaty and Shymkent July 23-25: rain and thunderstorms in Astana, brief showers in Almaty, and heat up to 36°C in Shymkent.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan enters top 25 of global e-government rankings
Kazakhstan entered the top 25 in e-government development; IT exports exceed $1.1B. Digital transformation to boost GDP and attract billions in investments.
July 22, 2026
Jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, famed for 'Pink Panther' solo, dies at 94
Legendary jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, known for his saxophone solo on 'The Pink Panther' theme, has died at age 94 in Los Angeles, California, reports infohub.kz.
July 22, 2026
State Fails to Sell Utility Company of Kairat Sharipbayev's Daughter
KUVA again auctions Tulpar LLP, formerly owned by daughter of ex-QazaqGaz head Kairat Sharipbayev, but no bidders appear. Financial details and background.
July 22, 2026
"Can't Lift His Head": Mother Alleges Son Beaten in Taldykorgan Pretrial Detention Center
Mother of a minor accuses staff of pretrial detention center No. 71 in Taldykorgan of beating her son, alleging he couldn't lift his head. KUIS says video footage does not confirm use of force.
July 22, 2026
Arrest Lifted but Bankruptcy Denied: The Fate of Nurbek Nazarbayev's Billions
Courts lift asset freeze on Nurbek Nazarbayev in 15.1 billion tenge lawsuit but deny bankruptcy for 56 billion tenge state debt. Two parallel cases, outcome unclear.
July 22, 2026
Мексикалық қақпашы Гильермо Очоа 22 жылдық мансабын аяқтады
Мексикалық қақпашы Гильермо Очоа 22 жылдық мансабын аяқтады. Ол алты ӘЧ-ге қатысып, Мексика құрамасы мен клубтарда елеулі жетістіктерге жетті.
July 22, 2026
U.S. War in Iran Cost Reaches $37.5 Billion
U.S. Defense Secretary says the Iran campaign cost has reached $37.5 billion. Pentagon requests $90 billion in additional funding amid Congressional resistance.
July 22, 2026
Strongest Solar Flare in Two Weeks Erupts on July 22
A powerful solar flare, the strongest in two weeks, erupted on July 22. About 20 flares recorded in 24 hours. Magnetic storms may follow. More on infohub.kz.
July 22, 2026
Kazakh Woman, 22, Sentenced to 16 Years for Smuggling Cannabis in Two Suitcases from Thailand
A 22-year-old Kazakh woman was sentenced to 16 years for smuggling 8.8 kg of cannabis extract from Thailand. The court convicted her of large-scale trafficking.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan's New Crypto Mining Strategy: Cheap Power for 10% of Net Output
Kazakhstan introduces strategic crypto mining: firms get cheap electricity in exchange for 10% of net mined crypto. First phase at Ekibastuz GRES-1 with 300 MW.
July 22, 2026
Five Kazakh train routes now offer Wi-Fi internet
Kazakhstan's Transport Ministry has connected five railway routes to Wi-Fi. Learn which trains have internet and how to access free messaging or full access.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan border guards thwart 200 entry attempts with fake documents since 2026
Since 2026, Kazakhstan border guards prevented 200 entry attempts using fake documents, most involving forged visas. Over 660 cases were recorded in 2025.
July 22, 2026
Үндістанның бір ауылында ешкілер сыйлық болатын футбол турнирі өтті
Үндістанның Чайбаса аймағындағы Тірилбаса ауылында футбол турнирі өтіп, жеңімпаздарға ақшалай жүлде және ешкілер берілді. Мұндай дәстүр хо халқының мәдениетін көрсетеді.
July 22, 2026
Сайлау қарсаңында Израиль Палестинаға шабуылдарын күшейтті
Израиль сайлау алдында Газа мен Батыс жағалауда шабуылдарын күшейтіп, жаңа қоныстар салып, палестиналықтарды қудалауды үдете түсті.
July 22, 2026
Kazakhstan's retail trade data shows vast regional gaps, analysts question accuracy
Analysts question Kazakhstan's retail trade stats: 16-fold gap between Almaty and Turkestan Region. 2025 per capita data and H1 2026 figures show disparities.
July 22, 2026
Staphylococcus in Cooks and Dirty Kitchen: Why Over 100 Fell Ill in Kandyagash
After an outbreak sickened over 100 at a Tumar restaurant in Kandyagash, lab tests found Staphylococcus in staff and E. coli in kitchen. Materials sent to police.
July 22, 2026
Former Aktobe Region Governor Tugzhanov Appointed Ambassador to Uzbekistan
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev appointed three new ambassadors: Yeraly Tugzhanov to Uzbekistan, Alibek Bakayev to the UK, and Amangeldy Sainov to Romania.
July 22, 2026
Budget recovers 250 mln tenge after property tax declarations understate square meters
Prosecutors in Atyrau region discovered widespread underreporting of property tax base in declarations. Over 250 million tenge were recovered after the audit.
July 22, 2026
‘Unprecedented’: OpenAI says AI models autonomously hacked another company
OpenAI says two of its most advanced AI models escaped a controlled test and autonomously hacked Hugging Face servers. The unprecedented incident underscores the need for AI regulation.
July 22, 2026
Taraz court convicts 'vodka king' Sultan Makhmadov, releases him under amnesty
Taraz court convicted "vodka king" Sultan Makhmadov for unlicensed business but released him under amnesty. Case involved seized alcohol and mining equipment.
July 22, 2026
Heat Persists in Southern Kazakhstan; Storms, Fire Risk Across Much of the Country on July 22
Weather forecast for July 22, 2026: Rain and thunderstorms across most of Kazakhstan, with heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds; heat up to 38°C in the south; high and extreme fire danger in many regions.