As Almaty endures a heatwave, 16 special vehicles water the roads, sparking debate among residents. Some welcome it, others argue it's useless or even harmful. Experts weigh in.
Kazakh PM Olzhas Bektenov dispatched emergency and ecology ministers to the Abai region forest fire. Over 400 firefighters, 100 vehicles; 190 children evacuated.
On July 17, maslikhats in Atyrau and Ulytau regions will meet to approve new akims. Current governors Serik Shapkenov and Dastan Ryspekov may be replaced.
Experts reveal the main goal of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to China: not so much AI as strengthening economic cooperation and strategic partnership.
UK prosecutors re-freeze a $32.7M London mansion sold by Nurali Aliyev to Chinese-Cambodian businessman Yu Tsung amid suspicions of allegedly illicit funds.
Kazakhstan and China signed over 70 agreements worth $15 billion, covering data centers, humanoid robots, electric cars, port in Kuryk, and AI training.
Researchers found that eating one avocado daily lowers harmful cholesterol and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 4% in people with obesity.
A meeting of maslikhat deputies to approve the new akim of Atyrau Region will be held on July 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Atyrau. Current: Serik Shapkenov.
Batumi Oil Terminal resumed aviation kerosene transshipment to Kazakhstan after an 8-year hiatus. The first 10,000-ton batch was delivered via the Black Sea.
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev proposed a zone where goods cross borders as fast as data travels online, boosting trade efficiency and digitalization.
Almaty police propose reclassifying e-bikes, monowheels, electric skateboards as PMDs to regulate and remove from sidewalks. New e-scooter rules take effect Aug 25.
The 'nowhere to wear' party trend arrives in Kazakhstan, with guests flaunting extravagant outfits. See how this social media craze became a real-life event.
Former Spartak Moscow footballer Vladislav Duyun dies at 49 after battling pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind three children. He was a Russian champion in 1996-1997.
Prosecutors in Turkistan Region uncovered three major schemes: 200 bln tenge funneled abroad, extortion from truckers, cigarette smuggling from Kyrgyzstan.
Warner Bros. delays ‘The Batman 2’ to February 2028. Director Matt Reeves shares first footage, and Scarlett Johansson joins the cast. Release pushed from 2026.
SpaceX introduces Starlink V5 terminal with speeds over 375 Mbps, 35% smaller, 1.1 kg weight, 50% lower power consumption, wind resistance up to 265 km/h.
Actress Liza Arzamasova, star of "Daddy's Daughters," shared a tender daisy-themed photoshoot on Instagram, captivating fans. Full story at infohub.kz.
Elon Musk secretly bought gas turbine maker APR Energy for $1B to power xAI data centers. Details of the deal and Mississippi lawsuits over mobile generators.
Kazakhstan's mobile internet speed dropped 12.1% in early 2026, sliding from 50th to 56th globally. The gap with Central Asian rivals narrows as world average rises.
On April 29, unfavorable meteorological conditions (UMC) were declared in Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau, Ridder, and Ust-Kamenogorsk. Possible air quality deterioration.
Russia warns Europe of nuclear incident threat after drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia NPP. Rosatom CEO: chief engineer killed, 13 killed, 48 wounded; IAEA condemns.
In June 2026, Kazakhstan broke multiple temperature records, including a 71-year-old record in Pavlodar, with highs up to +43°C and heavy rainfall exceeding norms by up to 5 times in some areas.
The Kazakh Interior Ministry warns parents after 69 children drowned since the start of swimming season. Main causes: unauthorized swimming. Safety tips offered.
In June 2026, China's new car sales dropped 23.4% due to weak consumer demand and subsidy cuts, but exports surged 82%, helping offset the domestic downturn.