September 11, 2026
Bomb jokes in Kazakhstan airports could land you up to 5 years in prison
Kazakhstan's Civil Aviation Committee warns that bomb jokes in airports or on planes can lead to fines of up to 21.6 million tenge or 5 years in prison.
September 11, 2026
Friends of murder suspect caught smuggling banned substance into pretrial detention center in East Kazakhstan
In East Kazakhstan, visitors to a pretrial detention center tried to smuggle a banned substance to their friend, a murder suspect. The hiding place was found in a shoe, and the materials have been handed over to the competent authorities.
September 11, 2026
Almaty to Allocate 150 Million Tenge for Second Metro Line to Airport
Almaty will allocate 150 million tenge for design and estimate documentation for the second metro line from Zhibek Zholy station to the airport, said the head of the city's Department of Economics and Finance.
September 11, 2026
Ancient Planets' Strength Shaped Moon's Formation, Scientists Find
Modeling shows that the strength and temperature of ancient planets determined how the Moon formed—within five hours or from a debris disk.
September 11, 2026
KazMunayGas defrauded of 223 million tenge in alleged hospital aid scheme
Kazakhstan's financial monitoring agency says 223 million tenge meant for a Zhanaozen burn unit was embezzled, with only two beds bought and the rest cashed out.
September 11, 2026
Hezbollah Tunnel Blasts Trigger Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake in Southern Lebanon
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck southern Lebanon after Israel detonated Hezbollah's underground infrastructure. The epicenter was near Nabatieh at-Tahta, at a depth of 10 km.
September 11, 2026
Half a billion tenge: arson of grain warehouses in North Kazakhstan lands manager in prison
A cassation court upheld the sentence for a farming enterprise manager in North Kazakhstan: 6 years in prison for arson of grain warehouses causing 495 million tenge in damage.
September 11, 2026
Three Arrested in Mangistau Over Embezzlement of 223 Million Tenge in Hospital Sponsorship
Three suspects arrested in Mangistau over embezzlement of 223 million tenge meant for a hospital burn unit in Zhanaozen; assets seized as investigation continues.
September 11, 2026
Mangystau Doctors Perform First Complex Surgery on Newborn
In the Mangystau Region, a complex neurosurgical operation was performed for the first time on a 16-day-old infant with meningoradiculocele. The surgery was successful.
September 11, 2026
Shymkent Schools Under Scrutiny: 70 Axes and 55 Calculators Raise Eyebrows
A digital audit of Shymkent schools reveals odd purchases: 70 axes, 55 calculators, teachers with 70-hour workloads, and aid-receiving families with shops.
September 11, 2026
New York honors 9/11 victims with 2,977-drone light show
New York marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 2,977 drones recreating the Twin Towers in the sky: each light honored one victim.
September 11, 2026
Indian rocket engineer launches baby food brand with 10 million rupee revenue
Rocket engineer Jyoti Srivastava quit the Indian army to found millet-based baby food brand Little Cherry Mom, now earning 10 million rupees in revenue.
September 11, 2026
Sinha family donates $20 million to University of North Texas
Anuradha and Vikas Sinha donated $20 million to the University of North Texas to establish the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics.
September 10, 2026
Parking Dispute Turns Deadly in Shymkent: Pensioner Dies After Fight with Neighbor
In Shymkent, a 65-year-old pensioner died after a fight with his 39-year-old neighbor over parking. The conflict was caught on video, the suspect is detained, and examinations have been ordered.
September 10, 2026
Over 500 people battle wildfires in Karaganda region
In the Karaganda region, five wildfires were extinguished in a day on an area of 90 hectares. Eight fires are still being fought. Over 500 people and 145 units of equipment are involved.
September 10, 2026
Kazakhstan Proposes Naming Third Nuclear Plant 'Bolashaq'
Kazakhstan has proposed naming its third nuclear power plant "Bolashaq," an initiative voiced at a youth forum in Astana. No official decision has been made yet.
September 10, 2026
Qingdao Port Fire on Ship Ocean Melody Kills 25
A fire aboard the cargo ship Ocean Melody at China's Qingdao port killed 25 people, with 12 evacuated and five injured. Xi Jinping ordered rescue operations.
September 10, 2026
Fatal Neighbor Dispute in Shymkent: Victim's Family Reveals Details
In Shymkent, a 65-year-old man died after a conflict with a neighbor. Relatives said the quarrel may have been over an air conditioner, and a child witnessed it all.
September 10, 2026
Kazakhstan Cracks Down on 85 Human Trafficking Cases, Proposes Data Sharing with OTS States
Since early 2026, Kazakhstan has cracked down on 85 human trafficking cases and dismantled nine illegal migration channels, the Interior Ministry said after an OTS meeting in Astana.
September 10, 2026
Driver and Passenger Brawl on Aktau Roadway, Criminal Case Opened
A fight between a driver and passenger on a roadway in Aktau drew in other motorists. Police have opened a criminal case over hooliganism.
September 10, 2026
Couple in North Kazakhstan Comes Under Fire While Fishing; Police Say Scheduled Shooting
A couple in North Kazakhstan came under fire while fishing on the Ishim River. Police said scheduled shooting was taking place at a nearby military facility.
September 10, 2026
Ex-Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Crash That Killed Three on Almaty–Khorgos Highway
Former police officer Abylai Zharylkasynuly sentenced to 10 years for a fatal crash on the Almaty–Khorgos highway that killed three; court orders 29 million tenge in damages.
September 10, 2026
Skoda Karoq to Return with Plug-In Hybrid: New Crossover Debuts in 2027
Skoda is preparing a second-generation Karoq with a plug-in hybrid and over 100 km of electric range. The debut is expected in 2027–2028, retaining the MQB platform.
September 10, 2026
Digital vaccine control in Kazakhstan to save up to 500 million tenge
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health plans to implement digital cold chain control in all regions by the end of 2026, saving up to 500 million tenge on vaccines.
Other sections