July 18, 2026
Kazakh woman reports rape in Turkish hotel, suspect detained
In Alanya, a Syrian man was arrested on suspicion of raping a Kazakh woman in a hotel. Police detained the suspect, and a court ordered his arrest.
July 18, 2026
Украина дрон шабуылынан Ресейде 8 адам қаза тапты
Украина дрондары Ресейдің батыс аймақтарындағы Wildberries қоймалары мен мұнай қоймасына соққы жасады. Кемінде 8 адам қаза тауып, ондаған адам жараланды.
July 18, 2026
Up to +42°C: How Almaty is coping with extreme heat
Almaty intensifies street watering and air aeration as temperatures reach up to +42°C. Learn about cooling measures to combat the extreme heatwave. Details on infohub.kz.
July 18, 2026
Mangistau rescuers debunk rumors of cauldron ritual in drowning search
Mangistau rescuers deny social media rumors that a cauldron ritual led to finding a drowned 18-year-old boy; search lasted a week with multiple agencies.
July 18, 2026
Date set for first court hearing in murder case of Nurai Serikbay
A preliminary hearing in the murder of 21-year-old Nurai Serikbay is set for July 21, 2026, in Shymkent. The suspect, Sherkhan Aimakhan, faces charges.
July 18, 2026
Woman loses leg after Mercedes crashes into yard in Kazakhstan's Almaty region
In Almaty region, a Mercedes crashed into a private yard, leaving one woman with an amputated leg and another with fractured ribs. Driver detained, criminal case opened.
July 18, 2026
Drone Attack on Wildberries Warehouses Kills 7, Injures Nearly 50
Ukrainian drones attacked Wildberries logistics centers in Tambov and Moscow regions, killing 7 and injuring nearly 50. Details from infohub.kz.
July 18, 2026
Almaty Police Arrests Reckless Driver Without License for 5 Days
Almaty police detained a 19-year-old Mercedes driver for dangerous driving without a license. A court sentenced him to five days of arrest, and his car was impounded.
July 18, 2026
Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Pavlodar on Kazakhstan-Russia Border
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 200 km from Pavlodar on the Kazakhstan-Russia border on July 18. Details on epicenter coordinates and seismic parameters.
July 18, 2026
Court Upholds Sentence in Over 1 Billion Tenge Air Astana Embezzlement Case
An appeals court in Almaty upheld sentences in the embezzlement of over 1 billion tenge from Air Astana. The mastermind received 9 years, two others 8.5 years each.
July 18, 2026
Appeal Upholds Verdict for Air Astana Executives in Billion-Tenge Ticket Fraud
An appeal court has upheld the conviction of three former Air Astana executives for embezzling over 1 billion tenge through ticket fraud at FlyArystan, affirming prison terms of 8-9 years.
July 18, 2026
Kazakhstan: 89 Kazakhstanis with Mental Health and Addiction Records Busted Driving
The Turkestan prosecutors found 89 drivers with mental health and addiction records driving illegally. Courts revoked their licenses; officials punished.
July 18, 2026
'Mad Max' Director George Miller Backs Kazakhstan Festival
George Miller, the 'Mad Max' director, sent a video message to the Drive Forum Great Orda festival in Konayev, Kazakhstan, happening July 24-26.
July 18, 2026
Massive Operation Contains Forest Fire in Semey Ormany Reserve
A large forest fire in the Semey Ormany reserve was contained on July 18. The operation involved 769 personnel, 191 ground vehicles, 8 helicopters, and 709 tons of water dropped.
July 18, 2026
Forest fire in Abay region contained after two days
A forest fire in the Semey Ormany reserve in the Abay region was contained after two days. 769 people, 191 vehicles, and 8 helicopters fought the blaze, with 190 children evacuated from a nearby camp.
July 18, 2026
Trump Blames Canada for Wildfires, Threatens Tariffs
President Trump accuses Canada of failing to manage wildfires, threatens to add costs to tariffs. Canada denies, citing cooperation and billions spent on prevention.
July 18, 2026
Fisherman discovers 4,000-year-old human remains in Pavlodar region
In Pavlodar region, a fisherman discovered 4,000-year-old human remains. Archaeologists found early Bronze Age tools and hearth remains, suggesting early metallurgy.
July 18, 2026
Magnetic Storms on July 18: One Forecast Warns of Severe Geostorm
On July 18, 2026, calm geomagnetic conditions are expected, but one forecast warns of a powerful G3 magnetic storm. Recommendations for weather-sensitive individuals.
July 18, 2026
Four Years After Kantar: Inmate's Tip Leads to Weapons Cache
Four years after the January 2022 unrest in Almaty, a weapons cache was discovered thanks to information from an inmate. A rifle and ammunition were seized.
July 18, 2026
Billion-Tenge Embezzlement at Air Astana: Sentence Upheld
Appeals court in Almaty upholds sentence in embezzlement of over 1 billion tenge from Air Astana. Organizer gets 9 years, accomplices 8.5 years, with property confiscation.
July 18, 2026
Тухель: Англия әлем чемпионаты жеңілісінің 'жарақатын' алып жүр
Англия құрамасы Аргентинадан жеңіліп, үшінші орын үшін Франциямен ойнайды. Тухель жеңіліске жауапкершілікті мойнына алып, алшақтықты жабу керек дейді.
July 18, 2026
Large Forest Fire in 'Semey Ormany' Contained
A large forest fire in the 'Semey Ormany' reserve has been contained. The fire area was 370 hectares. Preliminary cause: lightning discharge. Details on infohub.kz.
July 18, 2026
Манила China Daily-дің филиппиндіктерді нәсілшіл бейнелеуіне наразы
Филиппин Қытайдың China Daily газетіндегі нәсілшіл видеоға наразылық білдірді. Бейнежазбаларда филиппиндіктер маймыл ретінде бейнеленген. Дау Оңтүстік Қытай теңізіндегі егемендік мәселесімен байланысты.
July 18, 2026
Almaty Day, Astana Night: Air Quality Alert for July 18
On July 18, six Kazakh cities face unfavorable meteorological conditions: Almaty during the day, Astana, Petropavlovsk, Karaganda, Zhezkazgan, Temirtau at night. Air quality alert from Kazhydromet.
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