Tom Holland revealed he messaged Erling Haaland on social media but received no reply. The Spider-Man actor shared the amusing anecdote on Jimmy Fallon's show. Full story on infohub.kz.
New Zealand reported its first H5N1 bird flu case in a migratory seabird. Authorities began vaccinating rare species. The strain was detected in Australia.
An elderly woman was injured after falling from a slope at 2,280 meters in Almaty's Medeu District. Rescuers provided first aid and evacuated her, handing her over to medical staff.
Kazakh bloggers Meirzhan Turebayev and Dana Yeseyeva danced at an Almaty flea market. Fans praised their harmony. The video got over 52,000 likes on Instagram.
In Pavlodar, pensioners exploded a cake with a firecracker in a bank at scammers' behest. They had minor injuries. Police warn about repeated fraud schemes.
Kia Basketball Fest in Temirtau on July 19 at Qarmet Park: 3x3 basketball tournament with over 3 million tenge in prizes, live music by RaiM & SHIZA, family activities. Free entry.
A Konayev woman claims police and animal control killed 19 of her cats while she was detained at a station. Only two were saved. Police have not commented.
On April 29, most of Kazakhstan will see rain and thunderstorms; only the southwest, northwest, and center will be dry. Wind, hail, squalls, dust storms, fog expected. In the southeast, rain and snow in mountains.
Kazakhstan explores AI in lawmaking: expert Sholpan Saimova discusses opportunities, risks, and the future of AI-driven legislation. How can AI transform legal drafting?
A Uralsk homeowner says tenants occupied his house, stole furniture, and locked him out. The case, involving disputed ownership, moved to juvenile court due to minors living there.
At Satbayev University, digital technologies such as 3D modeling and AI were discussed for studying Golden Horde cities. The initiative aims to preserve heritage.
Russian authorities plan to require migrants to buy a mobile phone on registration to track location and send notices, says Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov.
Comedian Tursynbek Kabatov defends poet Zhursin Yerman after controversial video, urging fair judgment, long life, and highlighting his contributions to Kazakh art.
Kazakhstan's first conviction for improper winter road maintenance after a bus crash killed five in Mangystau region. Road worker sentenced to 2.5 years probation.
Nurlan Artykbaev sold an 8.9% stake in Kazakhtelecom to Samruk-Kazyna. The fund's stake rose to 91.27%. The businessman earned about 35 billion tenge in a year.
Kazakhstan plans to boost household appliance production to 360,000 units by 2025 for export to the EAEU market, said Minister of Industry Kanat Sharlapayev.
Kazakh scientist Zhaulaubai Kydyrbaev, known for vaccines against avian flu and brucellosis, died at 76. He authored over 200 papers and won multiple awards.
Planned electricity, hot and cold water outages in Astana on July 16. Check schedules and address lists from official sources. Full details at infohub.kz.
A 22.5-hectare island in East Kazakhstan region is on sale for $10 million, offering potential for a luxury resort or private club. The land is privately owned.
A court in Almaty sentenced activist Aizhan Mameshova to restriction of freedom, applying amnesty with a five-year ban on public activities. Her lawyer plans to appeal.
Since 2026, over 900 people have gone missing in Aktobe region, including 470 minors. Police continue searching for three individuals. Details on infohub.kz.
US-Iran conflict leads Dubai's DP World to plan a Fujairah port bypassing the Strait of Hormuz as Jebel Ali traffic plummets, while regional nations seek routes.
Kazakhstan's first AI university QAIRU explains why it won't offer grants for college graduates in 2026 due to insufficient applicants, paid enrollment allowed.
Kazakh weightlifter Alexey Churkin, world vice-champion, received a three-room apartment in Astana from the Weightlifting Federation. Details on infohub.kz.