September 19, 2026
P. Diddy's Lawyers Withdraw from $100M Defamation Case Over Unpaid Fees
Law firm Sher Tremonte withdraws from P. Diddy's $100M defamation case, citing unpaid fees and lack of communication. Combs claims he changed lawyers first.
September 18, 2026
Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House, accusing them of inaccurate reporting on his administration.
September 18, 2026
Lithuania Prepares Evacuation Plan to Poland in Case of Military Threat
Lithuania has prepared an evacuation plan to Poland in case of military threat: routes from Vilnius, the role of Podlaskie Voivodeship, and the authorities' position.
September 18, 2026
Air Astana Named Best Airline in Central Asia and CIS for 15th Time
Air Astana has been named Best Airline in Central Asia and CIS for the 15th time at the World Airline Awards 2026 in London. FlyArystan is the region's best low-cost carrier.
September 18, 2026
Great Wall Motor launches Tank 300 Hooke Trail with two solid axles
Great Wall Motor launches Tank 300 Hooke Trail: solid front axle, two solid axles, ability to fit 40-inch wheels. Pre-orders already open in China.
September 18, 2026
Astana Education Department Rejects 'Ghost Children' Claims at Duman Kindergarten
Astana Education Department completes probe into Duman kindergarten: no 'ghost children' or embezzlement found, but the head was fired over an outsider's access to personal data.
September 18, 2026
French journalist Natasha Rey, who claimed Brigitte Macron was born male, dies at 72
French journalist Natasha Rey, who claimed Brigitte Macron was born male, has died of cancer at 72, shortly after winning a defamation lawsuit in Paris.
September 18, 2026
Foreigner's Mid-Flight Rampage on Moscow–Astana Route Leads to 12-Day Arrest
A 36-year-old foreigner caused a disturbance on a Moscow–Astana flight: obscene language, disobeying crew, and alcohol. A court arrested the offender for 12 days.
September 18, 2026
Man, 54, dies in Almaty e-scooter crash at 90 km/h
A 54-year-old man died in Almaty after losing control of an e-scooter at about 90 km/h on the Eastern Bypass Road; police have opened a pre-trial probe.
September 18, 2026
Police Chase Infiniti for Two Hours, Detain Driver on Astana–Petropavl Highway
In Akmola Region, police tracked an Infiniti with a removed license plate for two hours and detained the driver on the Astana–Petropavl highway. Three administrative reports were drawn up.
September 18, 2026
Parking dispute in Kokshetau leads to criminal case
A parking dispute in Kokshetau has led to a criminal case: police identified a man born in 1983 and launched a pre-trial hooliganism investigation.
September 18, 2026
Three suspects detained in Jambyl Region over theft of 250 livestock worth 30 million tenge
Three suspects have been detained in Kazakhstan's Jambyl Region over the theft of 250 head of livestock worth 30 million tenge; part of the animals was returned to the owner.
September 18, 2026
Almaty Begins Laying First Rails for LRT Line
Almaty has begun laying the first rails for its future LRT line. The first phase is planned to launch at the end of 2027, with one train carrying 285 passengers.
September 18, 2026
Philippines school shooting: six students killed, 17 injured
School shooting in Banga, southern Philippines: six students killed, 17 injured, suspected shooter also dead. Classes in the town suspended.
September 18, 2026
Turkish actor Aras Bulut İynemli detained in drug investigation
Turkish actor Aras Bulut İynemli, known for "Çukur" and "Magnificent Century," has been detained in a drug trafficking investigation in Turkey.
September 18, 2026
Ecologist in Zhambyl Region to Receive 1.6 Million Tenge for Snow-Clearing Injury
An ecologist in the Zhambyl Region sustained a severe injury while clearing snow. The court approved a settlement: the employer will pay 1.6 million tenge.
September 18, 2026
Geely opens pre-orders for flagship Preface L Plus sedan in China
Geely has started pre-sales of its flagship Preface L Plus sedan in China: a 238 hp i-HEV hybrid, four trims, and prices from 125,700 yuan.
September 18, 2026
Bodies of Two Drowned Fishermen Recovered from Lake Zaisan in East Kazakhstan
Search-and-rescue operations on Lake Zaisan in East Kazakhstan have ended after the bodies of two fishermen who drowned when their boat capsized were recovered.
September 18, 2026
Almaty May Cap New Buildings at Six Floors
Almaty may limit new residential buildings to six floors above Abai Avenue. Deputy head of the architecture department Daniyar Alimseitov revealed the plans.
September 18, 2026
Kazakhstan and Ukraine Detain Teenager Over False Terror Threat at Astana Mall
A teenager was detained in Sumy on suspicion of making a false terror threat at an Astana mall. Joint operation by Kazakhstan's MIA and Ukraine's cyber police; devices seized.
September 18, 2026
Criminal Case Around Wildberries in Almaty Closed: Search and Sealed Equipment
In Almaty, after a search and sealed equipment at the Wildberries logistics center under construction, the criminal case was closed: the dispute between contractor and subcontractor was civil-law in nature.
September 18, 2026
Almaty Proposes Flat 3 MCI Fee for Vehicle Towing
Almaty proposes a flat 3 MCI towing fee for impounded vehicles regardless of category. The draft will be reviewed by maslikhat deputies.
September 18, 2026
Guy Ritchie's 'Wife and Dog' teaser released, starring Cumberbatch
A teaser trailer has been released for Guy Ritchie's 'Wife and Dog,' starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike and Anthony Hopkins. The film hits theaters in February 2027.
September 18, 2026
Kazakh Oncologists Explain the Dangers of Prolonged Lymph Node Enlargement
KazNIIOR oncologists explain the dangers of prolonged lymph node enlargement, which symptoms require urgent examination, and why lymphoma is treatable.
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