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Construction at Almaty's Atakent Sparks Memories of the Straw Squirrel
Construction at Almaty's Atakent exhibition complex has residents reminiscing about the 2018 straw squirrel and wondering what will appear this time.
Borabayev's Fitness Center Worth 2.9 Billion Tenge Fails to Sell at Astana Auction
Fitnation sports complex of Kairat Borabayev, worth 2.9 billion tenge, fails to sell at Astana auction: lot declared failed.
Baby Born with Two Heads in India: Rare Condition Under Doctors' Care
A woman in India's Odisha state gave birth to a baby with two heads at 32 weeks of pregnancy. The infant, born with the rare condition dicephalic parapagus, is under doctors' care.
Pavlodar Region Court Overturns Commissioning of Defective Housing Worth 125 Million Tenge
A court in the Pavlodar Region overturned the commissioning of an 8-apartment building worth 125 million tenge: construction defects found, preventing residents of Akkuly village from moving in.
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Almaty Taxi Drivers Refuse Card Payments Amid Yandex Outages
In Almaty, taxi drivers refuse passengers paying by card due to Yandex outages. Yandex Qazaqstan says payouts have already been restored.
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Rapper Navai's two-month arrest confirmed in Zhambyl Region
The police department of Zhambyl Region confirmed the arrest of rapper Navai for two months: on October 13, he was detained at the Kordai crossing point while entering Kazakhstan.
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Pakistan school roof collapse kills dozens of children
In Peshawar, a private school roof collapsed, killing dozens of children and a teacher, with 40 others injured. The rescue operation continues, with some children still trapped under the rubble.
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Kanye West Concert in Almaty Brings Losses to Organizers
Kanye West's concert in Almaty proved unprofitable for organizers. Company founder Danna Karagussova said inviting world stars without state support is not viable.
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Kazakhstan's Saqbol Risk Map Named Best in CIS
Kazakhstan's Saqbol interactive risk map from the Ministry of Health took first place at an international competition, recognized as the best in the CIS for healthcare digitalization.
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Kyrgyz Border Service Reviews How Rapper Navai Smuggled Drugs
Kyrgyzstan's Border Service is investigating how rapper Navai passed through the Ak-Zhol checkpoint. The artist was detained on October 13, 2026, at Kordai with marijuana.
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Astana to Reintroduce Cash Fares on Buses at Double the Price
Astana plans to reintroduce cash fares on buses at double the price: 300 tenge versus 150 for cashless payment, according to a draft akimat resolution.
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US Weighs 'Mother of All Bombs' Strike on Iran, CNN Reports
CNN: US has developed new strike plans against Iran, including using the GBU-43/B MOAB — the 'mother of all bombs' — on energy and nuclear sites.
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Trump Says He Made US $10 Billion on TikTok Deal
US President Donald Trump said he made the country about $10 billion on a TikTok deal and bragged about being No. 1 on the platform at a rally in Arizona.
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Sumatran Rhinos on Brink of Extinction: Fragmented Population Hinders Mating
Fewer than 50 Sumatran rhinos remain worldwide: fragmented populations hinder mating. A sanctuary in Indonesia shows early results, but poaching threatens the species.
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P. Diddy Injured in Prison Fight with Jamaican Drug Lord
The cause of P. Diddy's prison injury has been revealed: the rapper fought with Jamaican drug lord Christopher Coke, nicknamed "Dudus," and suffered a head injury.
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Ex-director of Taza Oskemen gets harsher sentence: 7 years for embezzling 61 million tenge
East Kazakhstan appellate court reclassifies ex-Taza Oskemen case from fraud to embezzlement: three defendants get 7 years for stealing 61.2 million tenge.
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Prosecutor General's Office intervenes in fatal Almaty road accident case
Prosecutor General's Office intervenes in fatal Almaty road accident case: company avoided liability, cassation court returned the case for a new trial.
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Astana Approves Bus Fare Tariff: 150 to 400 Tenge
Astana's city administration has approved a differentiated bus fare: from 150 tenge for cashless payment to 400 tenge in cash on express routes.
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North–South Line Cost Rises to 733 Billion Tenge, Completion Set for 2029
The cost of the North–South direct current line has risen to 733 billion tenge. KEGOC attributed the increase to capacity growth to 2 GW. Completion is planned for 2029.
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Kazakhstan Court Reinstates Accountant Who Was Forced to Resign
A court in Kazakhstan's Akmola Region reinstated an accountant who was forced to resign and awarded her 670,000 tenge in back wages and compensation from the cooperative.
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Alleged Drug Ring Leader Extradited from Russia After Two Die in Almaty Lab
A suspected drug ring leader has been extradited from Russia to Kazakhstan. Two people died of poisoning at a mephedrone lab in Almaty.
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Kazakhstan Region: 251 Million Tenge in Subsidies Embezzled, House Purchased
Authorities in the West Kazakhstan Region have uncovered the embezzlement of 251 million tenge in agricultural subsidies, with part of the funds used to buy a house.
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Russian Monavie Presidential Estate wins AIM Global Foundation Award 2026 in Dubai
Russia's Monavie Presidential Estate wins the AIM Future Holistic Living Awards 2026 in Dubai: 284 hectares, 43 billion rubles in investment and a global wellness trend.
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Istanbul Paralyzed by Torrential Rain: Teenager Killed, Schools Closed
Torrential rain has paralyzed Istanbul: a 14-year-old boy was killed, more than 200 mm of rain fell, schools are closed and motorcycle traffic is restricted.
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