July 28, 2026
Putin responds to call to act 'bolder' on Ukraine
Russian President Putin responds to call to act bolder in Ukraine conflict; discusses Trump's peace deal claims and Toqaev's proposal for frozen conflict.
July 27, 2026
Joe Biden's Condition Worsens Amid Cancer Battle
Former US President Joe Biden's condition worsened while fighting prostate cancer. Therapy shows positive effect, but the disease has taken a toll on his health.
July 27, 2026
Lithuania may require Russian artists to sign anti-war declaration
Lithuania plans to mandate that Russian and Belarusian artists sign an anti-war declaration for entry to perform publicly. Check infohub.kz for details.
July 27, 2026
Russia Signals Readiness for Ukraine Talks as Tokayev Urges Freeze
Russia confirms readiness for diplomatic resolution of Ukraine conflict, says Zakharova. Kazakh President Tokayev urges freeze; Ukraine's Sybiha thanks him.
July 27, 2026
Ex-Deputy Shairbek Tashiev Released on Bail in Corruption Case
Former Kyrgyz MP Shairbek Tashiev, brother of ex-security chief, released on bail after paying back most of 4.1 billion som damage in Kyrgyzneftegaz case.
July 27, 2026
Kazakhstan Plans International IT Hub Network City in Burabay
Kazakh PM Olzhas Bektenov and entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan discussed plans for an international IT hub Network City in Burabay to attract global tech talent and investment.
July 27, 2026
Joe Biden Rarely Appears in Public Amid Metastatic Cancer Battle
Former President Joe Biden, 83, undergoes treatment for metastatic cancer, makes fewer public appearances, plans memoirs this fall. More on Infohub.kz.
July 27, 2026
Kazakhstan Approves Unified Source of Government Data
Kazakhstan has approved over 120 national registers as the single source of reference data for all government bodies, eliminating contradictions and streamlining digital services in the country.
July 27, 2026
Millions in the Wind: The Cost of Maintaining Kazakhstan's Main Flags
City budgets in Kazakhstan spend millions on state flags. See exact amounts for Astana, Shymkent, Almaty, Pavlodar, and how costs vary by size, weather, and sponsorship.
July 26, 2026
Trump and Zelensky to meet at White House next week
Ukraine's Zelensky to meet Trump at White House on July 28 amid claims of Russian intelligence sharing with Iran and Kazakh proposal to freeze conflict
July 26, 2026
Russia and Ukraine React to Tokayev's Call for Conflict Freeze
Kazakh President Tokayev called for freezing the Ukraine conflict and returning to the Istanbul Formula 2.0. The Kremlin and Ukraine's Foreign Ministry responded to his proposal.
July 26, 2026
Ukraine praises Tokayev's call for Putin to halt war
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha praised Kazakh President Tokayev's call for a ceasefire as a realistic and timely message to Putin to stop the war.
July 26, 2026
Kazakh President Tokayev Gives Putin Painting Featuring 19th-Century Figures
Kazakh President Tokayev gifts Putin painting of Ualikhanov and Dostoevsky in Omsk; proposes freezing Ukraine conflict and returning to Istanbul formula.
July 25, 2026
Tokayev and Putin Discuss Ukraine, Nuclear Plant, and Trade in Omsk Meeting
Kazakh President Tokayev proposed revisiting Istanbul agreements on Ukraine and discussed trade and nuclear plant with Putin. Trade hit $28 billion in 2025.
July 25, 2026
Tokayev Proposes Freezing Ukraine Conflict at Omsk Forum
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev proposed freezing the Ukraine conflict and returning to the Istanbul Formula 2.0 at the interregional forum in Omsk.
July 25, 2026
Kazakh President Tokayev Explains Refusal to Mediate in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the forum in Omsk explained his refusal to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, suggesting a freeze as a possible option.
July 25, 2026
Tokayev: Field Work Wrapping Up on First Nuclear Power Plant
At the Omsk forum, Presidents Tokayev and Putin discussed bilateral trade ($28B), investments ($30B), and progress on Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant.
July 25, 2026
Putin: Kazakhstan-Russia relations strategic in deeds, not words
Putin highlighted strategic partnership with Kazakhstan, citing $28B trade, 70 joint projects, and cultural ties during Omsk meeting with President Tokayev.
July 24, 2026
Trump Furious at EU Over Fines on US Companies, Warns 'They Will Pay a Very High Price'
President Donald Trump lashed out at European Union for fining Google and other American tech companies, threatening to impose substantial tariffs on the EU.
July 24, 2026
4,000 violations: Kazakhstan's Labor Ministry Tightens Worker Rights Oversight
Kazakhstan's Labor Ministry reports over 4,000 labor violations, 4.5% unemployment rate, and expansion of remote medical assessments to over 45% in H1 2026.
July 24, 2026
Zelenskyy ready to sign peace deal with Russia in Oval Office
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready to sign a peace agreement with Russia in the Oval Office or at Mar-a-Lago, depending on President Trump.
July 24, 2026
Trump and Zelensky Plan Meeting in Washington on July 28
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are to meet in Washington July 28, per White House source, to discuss Ukraine.
July 24, 2026
Kazakh Trade Ministry Staff Tested on Kazakh Language Proficiency
The Ministry of Trade and Integration conducted Kazakh language testing for employees to assess language competencies and identify needs for additional courses.
July 24, 2026
Russian Duma deputy Sergey Mironov again calls for visa regime with Central Asian countries
State Duma deputy Sergey Mironov renews call for visa regime with Central Asian countries, citing Belarus experience and migrant data. Read more on Infohub.kz
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