In Shymkent, the mansion of former oligarch Tokhtar Tuleshov has been put up for electronic auction. Starting price is 240 million tenge, minimum is 40 million. Auction starts on August 27.
Actress Hayden Panettiere found unconscious in South Carolina. Possible cause of death is overdose. Official autopsy results pending.
A pensioner nearly died on the Bukhtarma reservoir when his boat capsized in a sudden storm. Rescuers from the Emergency Ministry promptly came to his aid.
Foreign passengers fined for smoking on Seoul-Almaty and Almaty-Shymkent flights. Details on infohub.kz.
A driver in Almaty was detained for threatening a woman with a toy gun. He faces charges of petty hooliganism and traffic violations.
Belgian student finds €9 million treasure on construction site in Dendermonde. Gold bars, coins, and nuggets hidden in walls of 19th-century villa. Treasure to be split between finder and owners.
In Madrid, a 38-year-old sarcoma patient received the world's first 3D-printed metamaterial bone implant. Weighing just 300g, it can bear over 500kg, saving his leg.
In Zhambyl region, a man was fined for damaging a neighbor's property after a conflict over video recording. The court reduced the fine by 30%.
German couple sues AIDA Cruises over reduced nudist area on world cruise; court awards 5% compensation.
Kazakhstan to cancel erroneous speeding fines caused by a system glitch in 'ERAP'. The Ministry of Internal Affairs promises automatic cancellation and refunds.
Mumbai's health crackdown shuts dozens of restaurants over rats and filth. Nearly 900 eateries inspected, over 100 licenses suspended in July.
In North Kazakhstan, a driver was detained for fleeing police in a car with fake plates. He faces up to 5 days arrest and a year license suspension.
From August 17 to 20, 2026, traffic on the Astana–Karaganda–Almaty highway in the Almaty Region will be restricted due to repairs. Learn about alternative routes.
Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed talks with Johnny Depp about returning as Jack Sparrow in new 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. The character may become secondary, giving way to Margot Robbie.
Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for National Security busts corruption scheme at Kazakh border: four detained, trucks with goods passed as empty.
Kyrgyzstan disputes KEGOC's version of Almaty blackout causes, acknowledging initial disturbance but insisting on separate analysis of subsequent outages.
A female taxi driver in Astana reported harassment and threats from a passenger. Police have opened an administrative case. Details on infohub.kz.
Scientists used CRISPR to create hypoallergenic puppies lacking the Can f 1 protein, potentially helping allergy sufferers own dogs.
Kazakhstan and Turkey have increased the limit on regular flights to 224 per week. Major and tourist routes expanded, memorandum signed.
A five-year-old boy in Astana was electrocuted on a playground. Residents had warned about exposed cable, but builders ignored. Child in ICU, criminal case opened.
Hyundai is developing the first N performance version of the Tucson crossover with a hybrid powertrain producing around 300 hp and all-wheel drive.
A teenager in Khabarovsk shot a bubble tea pellet at an IMAX screen, causing 26 million rubles in damage. The cinema demands compensation from parents.
Pixar has released an interactive Luxo Jr. toy for its 40th anniversary. The toy reacts to movement and sound but does not emit light. Learn more and the price of 60,000 tenge.
In Ufa, a 16-year-old schoolgirl attacked her two younger sisters with a knife. The victims are hospitalized, the suspect is detained. Details on infohub.kz.