
Kazakhstan Man Accuses SOBR of Brutal Beating After Astana Football Match
A Kazakhstani man says SOBR officers brutally beat him and his brother with boots after a football match in Astana, then forced them to delete evidence. Police investigate.

A Kazakhstani man says SOBR officers brutally beat him and his brother with boots after a football match in Astana, then forced them to delete evidence. Police investigate.

National Bank publishes macroeconomic survey: experts lower tenge forecast to 500 per dollar in 2026, adjust inflation, GDP, and oil expectations.

Kazakhstan proposes new air travel rules: pets and musical instruments in cabin, disability discounts, and clearer compensation for delays.

Kazakh wrestler Yedige Kassymbek won gold at the ranking tournament in Budapest, Hungary. Kazakhstan's team finished with seven medals, including golds from Kassymbek and Assyl Aitakyn.

Kazakhstan's Semey Ormany reserve fire is contained; 769 firefighters, 191 vehicles, 8 helicopters deployed. Aerial drops deliver 546 tons of water. Minister Nysanbayev and Governor Uali inspect.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dismissed Serik Shapkenov as governor of Atyrau region. A deputy meeting on July 17 will select a successor.

China's embassy in Washington denied Trump's allegations of election interference, reiterating its policy of non-interference in other nations' internal affairs.

Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev dismisses Serik Shapkenov as governor of Atyrau Region. Deputies of two regions will elect new governors following the decree.

Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen's sister Raushan shared sunny photos from Geneva with her husband. The couple enjoyed a stroll and ice cream, and fans wished them happiness. More on infohub.kz.

In August 2026, Kazakhstan launches 'Umai' preferential mortgage for working women. Loans up to 50M tenge at 15% decreasing to 3.5-5%, down payment from 15%. Otbasy Bank operates, funded by Asian Development Bank.

Residents of Baitak village in Aktobe region have been waiting for gas and road repairs for three years. The village is effectively cut off, with population shrinking to 50. Authorities promise solutions by 2029.

Severe flooding in Texas has left two dead and over 230 evacuated. Governor Abbott and FEMA deploy rescue teams. Read more on infohub.kz.

A new blood test called AlphaCL, developed by Japanese scientists, detects dangerous food allergies with high accuracy by assessing the real capacity of antibodies to cause symptoms. The test showed 93.3% accuracy in children.

Seven people died in a road accident on the Shayan—Yekpindi highway in Turkistan region after a Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Passat collided. Investigation underway.
Airbus will conduct a 22-hour nonstop test flight of the A350-1000ULR from Toulouse to Melbourne on July 24 as part of Qantas's Project Sunrise.

An Astana resident was sentenced to 16 years for smuggling 2.9 kg of hashish oil from Thailand through the mail. Full story on infohub.kz.

Air Astana suspends flights to Dubai from July 21 to August 31 due to worsening situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Passengers offered refunds or rebooking.

Leonid Agutin turned 58 on July 16. Colleagues Igor Nikolaev and Vladimir Presnyakov warmly congratulated him. Fans joined. More on infohub.kz.

Dangerous racing on Astana-Petropavlovsk highway led to police hunt: one driver found in Astana, second evaded police and ignored calls, arrested in Burabay.

In Akmola region, police tracked down two drivers involved in a dangerous race on the Astana-Petropavlovsk highway. One evaded police by ignoring calls.

Jude Bellingham explains his exchange with Lionel Messi in the World Cup semifinal. England lost 1-2 to Argentina and will play for third place against France.

Organizer of World Business Consulting financial pyramid extradited to Kazakhstan. The AFM seized assets worth 662 million tenge; the case sent to court.

Air Astana suspends flights to Dubai from Kazakhstan from July 21 to August 31 due to Strait of Hormuz tensions. Passengers can get full refund or rebook.

A vigilant taxi driver in Karaganda helped police prevent a 16.3 million tenge fraud by spotting a distressed passenger and calling the authorities. Get full story on infohub.kz.