September 1, 2026
Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing
Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America VP, was killed in a knife attack in Times Square. The attacker also wounded a tourist and was shot by police.
September 1, 2026
Almaty Residents Fear Landslide After Tree Cutting and Slope Trimming
Residents of Almaty foothills fear landslide after tree cutting and slope trimming. Work halted, but residents demand restoration of reinforcements.
September 1, 2026
Missing Boy Found Alive in Almaty Mountains After Massive Search
An 11-year-old boy missing in the mountains near Almaty was found alive after a massive search involving over 500 people and drones.
September 1, 2026
Kazakhstan Cuts Fleet Growth Forecast by Quarter
Kazakhstan lowers its forecast for fleet growth to 160 aircraft by 2030. Details on deliveries for Air Astana, SCAT, and Vietjet Qazaqstan.
September 1, 2026
Apple Names New CEO as Tim Cook Steps Down After 15 Years
John Ternus becomes Apple's CEO on September 1, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years. Cook remains executive chairman. Ternus faces AI challenges and supply chain issues.
September 1, 2026
Kazakhstan's Largest Indoor Water Park Opens in Kostanay
Kazakhstan's largest indoor water park opens in Kostanay: over 9,000 sq m, 5 pools, 7 slides, capacity 500. Governor discusses infrastructure development.
September 1, 2026
Russians Snap Up Kazakhstan-Built Hyundai Tucson
Russians are snapping up Kazakhstan-built Hyundai Tucson crossovers, with dealers reporting shortages. Prices and alternatives inside.
September 1, 2026
Fatal Boat Crash into Cliff in Aktau: Rescue Operation Details
In Aktau, a boat collided with a cliff, killing two. Rescuers detailed the operation; victims hospitalized. The boat was not a rental, say local entrepreneurs.
September 1, 2026
Tim Cook Bids Farewell to Apple: 'Ocean of Love' on Final Day as CEO
Tim Cook bids farewell to Apple in a heartfelt post on X, stepping down after 15 years as CEO, with John Ternus taking over.
September 1, 2026
Teen Driver Crashes SUV into Fence in Almaty
In Almaty, a teenager driving a Nissan Patrol crashed into a fence of a private house. No injuries reported. Police investigate, parents may face responsibility.
September 1, 2026
Woman in Dagestan Disarms Knife-Wielding Robber, Makes Him Clean Up
In Dagestan, a woman disarmed a knife-wielding robber, wounded him, and made him clean up. The suspect turned out to be her husband's classmate. A criminal case has been opened.
September 1, 2026
Almaty Museum of Arts to Offer Night Entry for 500 Tenge
Almaty Museum of Arts presents Christian Marclay's 24-hour video installation "The Clock" from Sept 12 to Oct 12. Night entry after 9 p.m. for only 500 tenge.
September 1, 2026
Kazakhstan Deletes 400K Fake Medical Records, Saves 31B Tenge
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry removed 400,000 fake medical records, saving 31 billion tenge. Digital control exposed inflated claims, unlicensed clinics, and expired certificates.
September 1, 2026
Daily Sugary Drinks Linked to 145% Higher Stomach Cancer Risk
A study of over 112,000 people found that daily sugary drink consumption raises stomach cancer risk by 145%, with a 2.45-fold increase. Learn more.
September 1, 2026
Millionaire Kenes Rakishev Registers New Company in AIFC
Kazakh businessman Kenes Rakishev registers new company Fincraft Minerals Ltd in AIFC, continuing to create structures for managing mining and oil and gas assets.
September 1, 2026
Experts Name 6 Most Durable SUVs
Experts name 6 most durable SUVs: Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Lexus GX, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot. Learn which models can exceed 400,000 km.
September 1, 2026
Rare Full-Circle Rainbow Captured Under World's Tallest Bridge
A drone captured a rare full-circle rainbow under the world's tallest bridge in China, resembling a portal to another dimension. Learn how this optical phenomenon formed.
September 1, 2026
Former Hotel of Kairat Satybaldyuly in Almaty to Become IT Hub, Not Demolished
Almaty akimat denies demolition of former hotel owned by Kairat Satybaldyuly; building to be renovated into IT hub. Details and case history inside.
September 1, 2026
Plants' Built-In Season Meter: How They Predict Weather Without a Smartphone
Scientists discovered how plants predict seasons using epigenetic memory and a built-in biochemical meter, ignoring random temperature fluctuations.
September 1, 2026
Almaty Metro Sees Sharp Passenger Surge on September 1
On September 1, the Almaty metro saw a sharp rise in passenger traffic: about 40,000 people were transported in the first half of the day. Details on infohub.kz.
September 1, 2026
Abandoned Satybaldy Hotel in Almaty to Become IT Hub
The abandoned hotel near the Esentai River in Almaty will be renovated into an IT hub, not demolished. The investor will fund repairs, and the building will be handed over to the Digitalization Department.
September 1, 2026
Kazakhstan breaks up international drug cartel that recruited via fake job ads
Kazakhstan's Interior Ministry, as part of an international operation, dismantled a drug cartel that recruited people via fake job ads. Suspects detained, drugs seized.
September 1, 2026
Scientists Explain Why Humans See the World in Four Pure Colors
Berkeley scientists explain why humans see the world in four pure colors: red, yellow, green, and blue. The limited natural palette shaped an efficient visual system.
September 1, 2026
Court Acquits Sports Ground Manager in Death of Boy Hit by Goalposts
Court in Uralsk acquits sports ground manager in case of boy's death from falling goalposts. Details and reaction from the victim's father.
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