Morocco's King Mohammed VI has confirmed that a major highway has been named after US President Donald Trump. The king's letter highlights the historic recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Police in Zharkent solved an unusual theft: 625 chocolate bars worth over 530,000 tenge were stolen from a shopping center. The suspect has been detained.
Cypriot court allows British man to fly to UK for his son's funeral after the boy fell from a hotel window. He must return by Sept. 15.
Uganda's military unveiled a monument to Yonatan Netanyahu, the brother of Israeli PM, who was killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue. The statue was unveiled by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Todd Blanche reaches deal with senators, issues order to terminate Trump's $1.8 billion fund. Other US political news: measles surge, Iran strikes, and more.
A drone strike by the Sudanese army on a court session in Darfur killed 35 people, a rights group says. The attack occurred in Ghara al-Zawiya village, controlled by the RSF.
At Amsterdam Pride, an installation depicted Putin and Trump as a kissing couple. Organizers said they aimed to show the human side of politicians.
Sergey Zhukov thanked Kazakhstani fans for their warm welcome after a concert in Ekibastuz, calling the performance a real holiday.
Residents of Ukili village in Abai region unanimously refused alcohol, gaining the status of "Village without Alcohol." All 17 families supported the decision, reports Polisia.kz.
Millie, a British cat, celebrates her 31st birthday. Her owner credits bottled water and a special diet for her longevity.
Austria breaks July heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin. Europe's heatwave and Pacific typhoon updates. Vancouver's wettest July since 2016.
Economic damage from wildfires and extreme heat in Europe has exceeded €3 billion, with the Financial Times estimating losses at €3.1 billion for five eurozone countries.
Air Astana responds to business class complaints after swapping aircraft, leaving passengers with standard seats instead of lie-flat beds on routes like Almaty-Guangzhou.
A man was shot dead in Lugovoye village, Zhambyl region. Police detained a suspect and launched a murder investigation. Relatives link the killing to a criminal group.
In Ust-Kamenogorsk, two young men were detained with 91 packets of drugs. Mephedrone, α-PVP, and cannabis resin were seized. One is in custody, the other under house arrest.
Kazakhstan's annual inflation hit 10.2% in July 2026. Discover which regions see the fastest price growth and which goods and services have risen the most.
Police in Akmola Region warn that stopping on the Astana-Shchuchinsk highway for sunflower photos is dangerous and punishable by fines. 25 drivers already penalized.
Kazakhstan and China agree on new flights: Urumqi-Karaganda, Kulja-Astana, and Almaty. Also discussed is a joint airline based on COMAC.
In H1 2026, Kazakhstan deposits grew 6.7% to over 30 trillion tenge. Tenge deposits rose 9.5%, FX fell 3.4%. Fastest growth in time and savings deposits with top-up.
In Aktau, police detained a man who threatened a woman with rape. The incident was caught on video, and a criminal case has been opened.
Donald Trump posted a map showing Venezuela as the 51st US state, sparking social media debate. The former president offered no explanation for the provocative image.
A woman in Aktau faces a court hearing after using profanity during a TikTok live stream. Police have filed charges of petty hooliganism.
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will coincide with the Perseids and lunar perigee. Best viewing in Spain and Iceland; Kazakhstan won't see it.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $927M in its opening weekend, the second-best debut ever, with record previews and strong reviews.