July 22, 2026
France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s from Sept 2026
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s; law effective Sept 1, 2026. Platforms must delete accounts of under-15s by Jan 1, 2027.
July 22, 2026
NYP: Trump may nominate FIFA chief for UN Secretary-General
President Donald Trump is considering nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino as next UN Secretary-General, the New York Post reports. Infantino built ties with Trump during World Cup preparations.
July 22, 2026
Bloomberg: New UK PM Allows US to Use Bases for Strikes on Iran
Bloomberg reports UK PM Andy Burnham approved use of British military bases for US strikes on Iran after a meeting with ministers. The decision continues existing policy.
July 22, 2026
Zelensky dismisses Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, appoints Drapatyi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi as his successor, thanking Syrskyi for his service.
July 21, 2026
Zelensky Appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces
Ukrainian President Zelensky names Mykhailo Drapatyi as new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi, citing need for fresh approach.
July 21, 2026
France Introduces Life Sentences for Serial Child Rapists
French lawmakers passed a law imposing life sentences for serial child rapists. 378 voted for, 7 against. The bill also eliminates statute of limitations for crimes against minors.
July 21, 2026
Moldova Parliament Approves New Government Led by Vasile Toffan
Moldova's parliament approved a new government led by Vasile Toffan, nominated by President Maia Sandu. 53 deputies voted in favor of the confidence motion. Read more on infohub.kz.
July 21, 2026
Judicial Investigation Concluded in KazTAG and Freedom Finance Case
On July 21, Almalinsky District Court concluded judicial investigation in KazTAG case. Defense motions denied. Case involves Freedom Finance, damages $613M.
July 21, 2026
Exemptions from Military Service in Kazakhstan to Be Reviewed
Kazakhstan tightens control over exemptions from compulsory military service: district commission decisions now reviewed regionally. Effective July 17, 2026.
July 21, 2026
"It's Our Fundamental Position": Nagaspayev on Plans to Exclude Debt Burden Ratio from Auto Loans
Minister of Industry Yersaiyn Nagaspayev announced plans to exclude the debt burden ratio from auto lending, calling it the ministry's fundamental position.
July 21, 2026
Kazakhstan May Recognize Self-Employed as Entrepreneurs
Kazakhstan may recognize self-employed as entrepreneurs. A meeting chaired by Serik Zhumangarin discussed the issue. Over 688,000 have joined the new tax regime.
July 21, 2026
Raising Sufficiency Thresholds: Should Kazakhstanis Expect Housing Price Increases?
Minister of Industry Ersayin Nagaspayev said raising sufficiency thresholds did not affect purchasing power, social housing prices will remain under control.
July 21, 2026
Ex-official suspected of embezzling funds from entrepreneurs
Over 2,000 entrepreneurs in Almaty region protected; 469M tenge recovered; 59 officials held. Ex-official suspected of embezzling money from entrepreneurs.
July 21, 2026
Kazakhstan Mandates Quarantine Certificates for Agricultural Cargo Across Regions
Kazakhstan introduces mandatory quarantine certificates for domestic agricultural cargo, expands PCR labs, cuts locust treatment area by 42% via drones and GIS.
July 21, 2026
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
U.S. President Donald Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods in response to discriminatory trade policies. The tariffs take effect in 30 days and exclude energy and certain other categories.
July 21, 2026
Trump announces meeting with new British PM Andy Burnham
US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with new British PM Andy Burnham after a phone call, discussing US-UK relations, North Sea oil, trade, and more.
July 21, 2026
Politico: FBI Director Plans Trip to Russia
Politico reports FBI Director Kash Patel plans a Russia visit in October, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, hosted by the FSB, according to the report.
July 20, 2026
Manchester to Host 2027 G20 Summit
The 2027 G20 summit will be held in Manchester, with London chairing. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham informed US President Donald Trump, according to The Times.
July 20, 2026
Hungary's president resigns, PM proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgár as successor
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok resigns after constitutional changes; Prime Minister Péter Magyar proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgár as successor.
July 20, 2026
Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission Registers People's Party List for Kurultai Elections
Kazakhstan's CEC registers the People's Party list for Kurultai elections on August 23. List includes 72 candidates, 41.7% women, youth, and disabled persons.
July 20, 2026
New Akim Appointed in Temirtau: Sapar Satayev
Sapar Satayev appointed as new akim of Temirtau. Governor Bulekpaev presented candidate, focusing on improving quality of life and developing infrastructure.
July 20, 2026
Sapar Satayev Appointed Akim of Temirtau
Sapar Satayev appointed akim of Temirtau; previously headed Balkhash. Region head Yermaganbet Bulekpaev introduced him and outlined priorities for the city.
July 19, 2026
Kazakhstan Condemns Drone Attacks on Tankers Near CPC
Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry condemns drone attacks on civilian vessels near CPC on July 17 and 19, calls for halt, will seek damages for economic encroachment.
July 19, 2026
Trump urges Republicans to add Iran to Graham's Russia sanctions bill
President Donald Trump urged Republicans to include Iran in Senator Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill, writing on Truth Social, as reported by infohub.kz.
Other sections