August 12, 2026
Mother who sold newborn for 800,000 tenge avoids prison in Pavlodar
In Pavlodar, a mother who tried to sell her newborn daughter for 800,000 tenge was sentenced to 5 years suspended with a 5-year probation period.
August 12, 2026
Kazakh Woman Sentenced for Trying to Sell Newborn for 800,000 Tenge
A 24-year-old woman in Pavlodar region was sentenced for attempting to sell her newborn daughter for 800,000 tenge. Court gave 5 years, suspended.
August 12, 2026
Returned Assets in Kazakhstan: Stake in LLP for 991M and Jewelry for 736M Put Up for Auction
Kazakhstan auctions returned assets: stake in Tulpar LLP for 991M tenge, jewelry and watches for 736M, and apartments in Astana. Auctions in August.
August 12, 2026
Rare Gene Found to Protect Against Obesity and Heart Disease
Scientists discovered the FNIP1 gene that protects against obesity and cardiovascular disease. Study in Nature, data from over 1 million people.
August 12, 2026
Over 50 Lose Billions of Tenge in Astana Real Estate Fraud: Verdict Handed Down
Astana court sentenced fraudsters in a real estate scam: 51 victims, damages over 3 billion tenge, defendants get up to 9 years in prison.
August 12, 2026
Supermassive Games to Cut Up to 75 Jobs to Stabilize Business
British studio Supermassive Games announces layoffs of up to 75 employees to ensure financial stability, marking the third wave of job cuts in two and a half years.
August 12, 2026
Suspect in 2.5 billion tenge cash-out case extradited from South Korea
Ulan Baibolov, suspected of cashing out 2.5 billion tenge, has been extradited from South Korea. He is in custody, and the investigation continues.
August 12, 2026
Kazakhstan Border Guards Thwart 411 Fuel Smuggling Attempts in 10 Days
From August 1-10, Kazakhstan's border service prevented 411 attempts to illegally export fuel, with total damage exceeding 1 billion tenge. 551 violations were suppressed.
August 12, 2026
Kazakhstan vs Kyrgyzstan: Comparing Car Import Routes to Russia
Compare importing Chinese cars to Russia via Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: prices, risks, recycling fees. Details on infohub.kz.
August 12, 2026
Star Wars and Marvel Heroes Unite in First Official Crossover Comic
Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm announce Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles crossover. Luke Skywalker meets Spider-Man in a five-issue series starting January 2027.
August 12, 2026
Almaty Resident Arrested for Driving onto Balkhash Beach Where Children Were Swimming
A resident of Almaty was arrested for five days for driving onto a beach on Lake Balkhash where children were swimming. The incident occurred near the village of Ulken in the Zhambyl district.
August 12, 2026
Tesla Recalls 20,000 EVs in US Over Excessively Bright Headlights
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to recall about 20,000 Model Y and Model 3 EVs due to low-beam headlights exceeding safety limits, rejecting Tesla's petition to dismiss the issue.
August 12, 2026
Mounjaro and Wegovy Undergo Accelerated Review in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's digital 'single window' for pharma reports first results: 63 contracts signed, 20 applications, with Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Azacitidine under accelerated review.
August 12, 2026
Delivery of 20 Ambulances Ends in Court Battle in Kazakhstan
A dispute over delivery deadlines for 20 ambulances in Kazakhstan reached the Cassation Court, which ruled in favor of the domestic manufacturer.
August 12, 2026
Kazakhstan Extradites Suspected Organized Crime Member in 2.5B Tenge Cash-Out Case
AFM and Interpol extradited Ulan Baibolov to Kazakhstan, suspected of involvement in an organized crime group evading taxes, with over 2.5 billion tenge cashed out.
August 12, 2026
Neuroscientists Prove Brain Can Think Logically Without Language
MIT neuroscientists prove logical thinking is independent of language. People with aphasia solve logic tasks successfully. Study published in PNAS.
August 12, 2026
Hong Kong Scientists Create Super-Strong Steel for Green Hydrogen, Replacing Expensive Titanium
Hong Kong scientists developed SS-H2 stainless steel with record corrosion resistance, replacing expensive titanium in green hydrogen production and cutting costs by 40 times.
August 12, 2026
Rod Stewart Cancels Concerts After Heart Surgery
Rod Stewart, 81, underwent heart surgery and canceled concerts on his farewell tour. Doctors advised a four-week break. Details on infohub.kz.
August 12, 2026
Physicists Find Black Holes Older Than the Universe: Key to Dark Matter
Physicists at the University of Portsmouth suggest that primordial black holes older than the Big Bang may explain dark matter and early supermassive objects.
August 12, 2026
Kazakh Woman Who Falsely Accused Four Men of Rape Sentenced
In Petropavlovsk, a 21-year-old woman who falsely accused four men of rape was sentenced to a suspended prison term for giving false testimony.
August 12, 2026
Kanye West Concert to Alter Almaty Metro Schedule
Almaty metro will run with adjusted schedules on August 14 due to Kanye West concert. Baikonur station closes at 9 p.m. Enhanced security measures in place.
August 12, 2026
Fatal Crash in Akmola Region: German Couple Dies
In Akmola region, a collision between a minibus and a truck killed a German couple and injured eight, including their nine-year-old daughter.
August 12, 2026
Nicholas Hoult to Play Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's 'Harry Potter' Season 2
Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter season 2. Filming begins in autumn; season 1 premieres later this year.
August 12, 2026
Aktobe residents fear building collapse as cracks widen
Residents of a two-story building in Aktobe region fear collapse due to cracks allegedly caused by railway vibration. Akimat acknowledges need for repairs but funds not yet allocated.
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