August 19, 2026
Porsche Brings Back Manual Gearbox for 911 Carrera S, but Only in the US
Porsche reintroduces a manual transmission for the 911 Carrera S, but only for North America. Details on the MT Package, specs, and pricing.
August 19, 2026
Wall Collapses During Banquet in China: Five Dead
A wall collapse during a banquet in Sichuan, China, killed five and injured 17. The incident occurred on August 18 in Changning County.
August 19, 2026
Dior PR Director Mathilde Favier Dies in Car Crash
Mathilde Favier, Dior's PR director, died in a car crash with her partner, producer Nicolas Altmayer. The fashion house confirmed the tragedy on August 18.
August 19, 2026
Kazakhstan Temporarily Bans Latin-Script Signs
Kazakhstan temporarily bans Latin-script signs until the new alphabet is approved. Recommendations for state bodies and businesses, transition stages.
August 19, 2026
BYD Leopard 7 Updated: Electric Range Grows to 315 km
BYD Leopard 7 (Ti 7) gets new versions with 50 kWh battery and up to 315 km electric range. Prices, specs, features — details on infohub.kz.
August 19, 2026
Trump reportedly plans to meet Kim Jong-un in China this fall
President Trump plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Shenzhen, China, this fall, where the APEC summit will be held. Talks on denuclearization may resume.
August 19, 2026
Tesla to Launch Driverless Robotaxi in Austin by End of August
Tesla to launch driverless Cybercab robotaxi in Austin by end of August, starting with employees, then integrating into Robotaxi service. Details on infohub.kz.
August 19, 2026
Traffic on Ushkempir Street in Almaty to Open on August 20
Traffic on Ushkempir Street in Almaty will open on August 20 at 20:00. Repair works on the section from Alasha Street to Al-Farabi Avenue are nearing completion.
August 19, 2026
Rescuers Prepare Operation to Recover Climber's Body from Severtsev Glacier in Almaty Mountains
In the mountains of Almaty, the body of a climber was found on the Severtsev Glacier at an altitude of 4,300 meters. Rescuers and police are preparing an evacuation plan.
August 19, 2026
Kazakhstan Breaks 111-Year-Old Temperature Records
July heat in Kazakhstan broke records: +47.6°C in Turkistan, Shymkent surpassed 1915 highs. Details on infohub.kz.
August 19, 2026
Scientists Uncover Mechanism of Loud Snoring Using 3D Model
Swedish scientists created a 3D model of the airways to understand loud snoring. The study shows sound arises from soft palate vibration due to airflow.
August 19, 2026
Haval Jolion: Pros and Cons After a Year of Ownership
Haval Jolion after a year of ownership: pros and cons, fuel consumption, depreciation, and current prices in Kazakhstan. A detailed owner's review.
August 19, 2026
World's Largest Electric Plane Completes 27-Minute Flight on Just $5 of Electricity
The world's largest electric plane, Heart Aerospace's X1, completed a 27-minute test flight on just $5 of electricity, paving the way for the ES-30 passenger aircraft.
August 19, 2026
Tom Holland Could Earn Over $100 Million for Spider-Man
Tom Holland could earn over $100 million for Spider-Man: the film grossed $2 billion at the box office, boosting his fee from $250,000 to record sums.
August 19, 2026
Rain, Thunderstorms and Hail Expected Across Most of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan weather: rain, thunderstorms, and hail expected across most of the country from August 20-22. Heat up to +41°C persists in some regions.
August 19, 2026
Water Volume in Northern Aral Sea Rises to 23.4 Billion Cubic Meters
Water volume in the Northern Aral Sea has increased to 23.4 billion cubic meters. The Ministry of Water Resources reports a stable inflow and plans to increase supply.
August 19, 2026
Driver from state corporation hits, kills pensioner and flees near Almaty
Near Almaty, a driver from the state corporation 'Government for Citizens' fatally struck a 77-year-old woman and fled. Details of the incident and the official response.
August 19, 2026
Fatal Crash Involving Public Services Center Employee in Almaty Region: State Corporation Responds
An employee of a Public Services Center in the Almaty region caused a fatal accident in a company car. The State Corporation 'Government for Citizens' conducted an investigation and held officials accountable.
August 19, 2026
Dior PR Head and Film Producer Die in Car Crash in France
Mathilde Favier, Dior's PR head, and film producer Nicolas Altmayer died in a car crash in western France. The accident occurred on the D938 road. Dior and LVMH express condolences.
August 19, 2026
Walking and Strong Calves: A Shield for Your Heart
Discover how daily walking and strong calf muscles help strengthen the heart, reduce the risk of varicose veins and thrombosis. Simple exercises for vascular health.
August 19, 2026
Northern Aral Sea Hits Record Water Volume in Recent Years
The Northern Aral Sea has reached a record water volume of 23.4 billion cubic meters, thanks to agreements with Uzbekistan and conservation projects, with further growth planned.
August 19, 2026
US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists. The rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, and journalist visas to 240 days (90 for Chinese nationals).
August 19, 2026
2005 Murder Solved in Kazakhstan After 21 Years
In Astana, a murder committed in 2005 has been solved. Two residents of Pavlodar region were detained on suspicion. Details on infohub.kz.
August 19, 2026
Kazakhstan's Passenger Car Exports to Russia Nearly Halt
Kazakhstan's passenger car exports to Russia nearly halted in June 2026, dropping to $72. Causes include EV restrictions, recycling fee checks, and new coefficients.
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