August 24, 2026
Bear attacks beekeeper in East Kazakhstan
A bear attacked a 58-year-old beekeeper in East Kazakhstan. The man survived thanks to companions. Inspectors eliminated the animal. Cause: poor harvest of berries and nuts.
August 24, 2026
US Box Office Surpasses $7 Billion Since Start of Year
US box office surpasses $7 billion in 2026, up 20% from last year. Analysts predict a record year for the film industry.
August 24, 2026
Dust Storm and Squally Wind Hit Almaty
On August 24, a strong wind brought dust and reduced visibility in Almaty. Forecasters warn of further weather deterioration on August 25.
August 24, 2026
Hyundai Unveils Off-Road Tucson XRT Version
Hyundai unveils off-road Tucson XRT: aggressive design, protective cladding, increased trunk, and off-road-ready interior. Details on infohub.kz.
August 24, 2026
Tole Bi Street Closure in Almaty Drags On, Worsening Traffic
Almaty's Tole Bi Street closure extended due to unforeseen works, worsening traffic. When will it reopen? Details inside.
August 24, 2026
Chinese Tourists Lost in Kazakhstan on Way to Spain
Chinese tourists heading to Spain got lost at night in Zhambyl region and damaged a wheel. Police helped, replaced the wheel, and corrected their route.
August 24, 2026
Tokayev Meets Winners of International Olympiads
President Tokayev met with winners of international Olympiads, congratulating them on their achievements and emphasizing the importance of education for Kazakhstan's future.
August 24, 2026
Lea Salonga to Become First Filipina with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Lea Salonga becomes the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for live performance. Ceremony at Pantages Theatre.
August 24, 2026
New Geely Atlas Gets 313 HP and a Hybrid Without a Plug
Geely unveils hybrid Boyue L i-HEV with 313 hp and no plug-in needed. The crossover is larger than the Atlas, features AR-HUD and a new interior. Details on infohub.kz.
August 24, 2026
Point-Blank Shooting: Aktau Bar Conflict Ends in Gunfire and Court
In Aktau, a local resident is on trial for a bar shooting: the prosecutor's office completed the investigation, charges under Article 293 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan, up to 7 years in prison.
August 24, 2026
Joint Drawing Reveals How Strangers Become Friends
Study shows how brain synchronization changes during joint drawing: increases among peers, decreases in cross-generational pairs, yet bonds strengthen.
August 24, 2026
Kazakh Farmers Face Crisis Due to Cheap Russian Grain
Expert warns that cheap Russian grain could displace Kazakh wheat from traditional Central Asian markets, threatening farmers with financial crisis.
August 24, 2026
Shyngys Suyunbayev Appointed Deputy Akim of Karaganda Region
Shyngys Suyunbayev has been appointed deputy akim of Karaganda region, replacing Yermek Alpysov, who moved to another job. Details of the personnel changes.
August 24, 2026
Fire in Almaty Residential Complex: One Victim Dies
One victim of a fire in an Almaty residential complex has died. Rescuers evacuated 148 people, 4 were hospitalized. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
August 24, 2026
Brutal Attack on Woman in Lenger: Details of the Incident
In Lenger, masked intruders broke into a home and brutally beat a woman. A criminal case has been opened, and the victim is hospitalized. Details on infohub.kz.
August 24, 2026
NASA and SpaceX Set to Launch New Space Telescope on August 30
NASA and SpaceX complete readiness review for the launch of a new space telescope on August 30. The telescope will study the universe's history and exoplanets.
August 24, 2026
Mazda Updates Electric Crossover CX-6e with Lidar and Enhanced Autopilot
Mazda CX-6e gets lidar and enhanced autopilot. Price from 160,000 yuan. Electric and hybrid versions, range up to 600 km.
August 24, 2026
Rain, Hail, and Wet Snow Expected in Several Regions of Kazakhstan
From August 25-27, Kazakhstan will see rain and thunderstorms in the north and east, hail and wet snow in the mountains, while the west and south stay dry. Temperatures up to +35°C.
August 24, 2026
Uralsk businessman recovers building materials worth 10 million tenge stolen by fraudsters
In Uralsk, an entrepreneur recovered building materials worth 10 million tenge stolen by fraudsters. Police promptly detained the truck and returned the goods to the owner.
August 24, 2026
UK Approves New Oral Obesity Drug Foundayo
UK approves oral obesity drug Foundayo, cheaper than injectables. Eli Lilly launches in UK, first in Europe. Details on infohub.kz.
August 24, 2026
UK Bans Sale of Gel Nail Polishes Containing Dangerous Chemical
UK bans gel nail polishes containing TPO from Aug 24, 2026. Restrictions apply in England, Wales, Scotland. Salons can use stocks until Feb 14, 2027. Details on infohub.kz.
August 24, 2026
Unexpected Hydrogen: How the Bolashak Mine is Redefining Safety
The Bolashak mine of Donskoy GOK faced natural hydrogen emissions. How ERG solved the problem and enhanced safety, read on infohub.kz.
August 24, 2026
Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Strikes China's Sichuan Province
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Sichuan Province in southwestern China on Monday morning. The epicenter was in Changning County, with a depth of 5 km.
August 24, 2026
Astronomers Explain Mysterious Dimming of Flares from Stars Torn Apart by Black Holes
Astrophysicists from Syracuse University explained why repeated flares from stars torn apart by black holes dim. The cause is the star's rapid rotation.
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