July 18, 2026
Heat up to 48°C and heavy rain forecast in parts of Kazakhstan on July 19
Kazhydromet warns of contrasting weather in Kazakhstan July 19: up to 48°C south, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, squally wind north/east. High fire danger.
July 18, 2026
Jackie Chan's 'Armour of God: Ultimatum' Begins Filming in Aktau
Filming of Jackie Chan's 'Armour of God: Ultimatum' begins in Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crew smashed a clapperboard to mark the start. Scenes will be shot in the Bozjyra tract.
July 18, 2026
Kazakhstan Residents Warned of eGov, Other State Service Interruptions
National Information Technologies JSC warned of possible disruptions in eGov and other state services due to technical work from 21:00 July 18 to 08:00 July 19.
July 18, 2026
Kazakh woman reports rape in Turkish hotel, suspect detained
In Alanya, a Syrian man was arrested on suspicion of raping a Kazakh woman in a hotel. Police detained the suspect, and a court ordered his arrest.
July 18, 2026
Kyrgyzstan Closes Border Lands to Foreign Investors
Kyrgyzstan bans leasing border and agricultural land to foreigners, citing national security. President Japarov denies rumors of 50-year leases, says investment continues with stricter controls.
July 18, 2026
Karaganda Celebrates Champions: Winners of Saryarka-2026 Announced
The Open Republican Youth Table Tennis Tournament 'Saryarka-2026' concluded in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, with winners in multiple age categories. Learn more at infohub.kz.
July 18, 2026
Woman loses leg after Mercedes crashes into yard in Kazakhstan's Almaty region
In Almaty region, a Mercedes crashed into a private yard, leaving one woman with an amputated leg and another with fractured ribs. Driver detained, criminal case opened.
July 18, 2026
Kazakhstan generates over half of Central Asia's GDP, study shows
Kazakhstan accounts for 53.7% of Central Asia's GDP, reaching $306 billion in 2025. The study by All China Review details economic leadership, FDI, and trade with China.
July 18, 2026
Almaty Police Arrests Reckless Driver Without License for 5 Days
Almaty police detained a 19-year-old Mercedes driver for dangerous driving without a license. A court sentenced him to five days of arrest, and his car was impounded.
July 18, 2026
Apple Regains Title of World's Most Valuable Company
Apple reclaims world's most valuable company title from Nvidia as market cap hits $4.9 trillion, driven by AI strategy and iPhone demand. Nvidia shares fall 4% as investors reassess AI valuations.
July 18, 2026
Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Pavlodar on Kazakhstan-Russia Border
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 200 km from Pavlodar on the Kazakhstan-Russia border on July 18. Details on epicenter coordinates and seismic parameters.
July 18, 2026
Ricky Martin Shows Almaty on Instagram Ahead of Concert
Ricky Martin shared an Instagram video of Almaty before his concert in Kazakhstan. The pop star arrived for his first show in the country on July 18.
July 18, 2026
Court Upholds Sentence in Over 1 Billion Tenge Air Astana Embezzlement Case
An appeals court in Almaty upheld sentences in the embezzlement of over 1 billion tenge from Air Astana. The mastermind received 9 years, two others 8.5 years each.
July 18, 2026
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Turkey
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeastern Turkey on July 18. No casualties or damage reported, AFAD says. Tremors felt in multiple provinces.
July 18, 2026
Appeal Upholds Verdict for Air Astana Executives in Billion-Tenge Ticket Fraud
An appeal court has upheld the conviction of three former Air Astana executives for embezzling over 1 billion tenge through ticket fraud at FlyArystan, affirming prison terms of 8-9 years.
July 18, 2026
Kazakhstan: 89 Kazakhstanis with Mental Health and Addiction Records Busted Driving
The Turkestan prosecutors found 89 drivers with mental health and addiction records driving illegally. Courts revoked their licenses; officials punished.
July 18, 2026
Trump Blames Canada for Wildfires, Threatens Tariffs
President Trump accuses Canada of failing to manage wildfires, threatens to add costs to tariffs. Canada denies, citing cooperation and billions spent on prevention.
July 18, 2026
Тухель: Англия әлем чемпионаты жеңілісінің 'жарақатын' алып жүр
Англия құрамасы Аргентинадан жеңіліп, үшінші орын үшін Франциямен ойнайды. Тухель жеңіліске жауапкершілікті мойнына алып, алшақтықты жабу керек дейді.
July 18, 2026
Large Forest Fire in 'Semey Ormany' Contained
A large forest fire in the 'Semey Ormany' reserve has been contained. The fire area was 370 hectares. Preliminary cause: lightning discharge. Details on infohub.kz.
July 18, 2026
Woman Fined for Dressing-Up Trend on Pedestrian Crossing in Pavlodar
Police in Pavlodar fined a woman for filming a dressing-up trend on a pedestrian crossing. The video, made for likes, was deemed dangerous.
July 18, 2026
Iran warns US of shift to 'total annihilation' phase
Iran threatens US with transition to total annihilation phase if attacks continue. Mohsen Rezaei warns of possible strikes on US bases, reports infohub.kz.
July 18, 2026
Almaty Uncovers 430+ Apartments Used for Intimate Services
Since the beginning of 2026, Almaty police have uncovered over 430 apartments where intimate services were offered. Owners were fined, and 750 workers were registered.
July 18, 2026
Almaty Day, Astana Night: Air Quality Alert for July 18
On July 18, six Kazakh cities face unfavorable meteorological conditions: Almaty during the day, Astana, Petropavlovsk, Karaganda, Zhezkazgan, Temirtau at night. Air quality alert from Kazhydromet.
July 18, 2026
Израиль әскері Ливанның оңтүстігіндегі үш мектепті қиратты, министр хабарлайды
Израиль әскері Ливанның оңтүстігіндегі үш мектепті қиратты. БҰҰ-ның мәліметінше, 500 000 бала оқудан тыс қалды. Қақтығыс салдарынан 4 324 адам қаза тапты.