China views Kazakhstan as the main gateway to Central Asia, citing its economic dominance, strategic location, and $306 billion GDP. Chinese investments reach $11.4 billion, with trade target of $100 billion by 2030.
On July 17, a massive fire in Norway destroyed over 100 homes in Krokstadelva. About 400 evacuated, 10 injured by smoke, two hospitalized.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeastern Turkey on July 18. No casualties or damage reported, AFAD says. Tremors felt in multiple provinces.
Venezuela reports over 5,000 dead from two powerful earthquakes on June 24; 16,740 injured, 17,907 homeless. Authorities allocate $346 million for relief.
Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir gets approval to use Nile crocodiles for prison security, overcoming environmental opposition by reclassifying the reptiles as farm-raised.
In East Kazakhstan region, authorities thwarted an attempt to illegally export over 2 tonnes of diesel fuel to China. Chinese nationals had equipped vehicles with hidden tanks. The violators were fined.
Iran threatens US with transition to total annihilation phase if attacks continue. Mohsen Rezaei warns of possible strikes on US bases, reports infohub.kz.
Scientists discover rare amino acids in a meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey home in 2024, shedding light on early Earth's water and organic origins.
The US launched new strikes on southern Iran; Tehran retaliated with attacks on bases in Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. Tensions mount in the Strait of Hormuz.
A school bus accident in Uganda has left 20 children and one adult dead. Police have launched an investigation and the bodies have been sent for identification.
A photo exhibition, panel discussion, and publication presentation on volunteerism in Asia, initiated by Kazakhstan, took place at UN headquarters in New York.
In July 2026, Kazakhstan's Kondensat refinery exported 1,000 tons of gasoline to Russia amid a fuel crisis, receiving 9,000 tons of aviation kerosene in return.
Eight people died and 34 are missing after a mountain slope collapse in Chongqing, China. Rescuers have pulled 10 people from the rubble.
Kyrgyzstan recorded 33 emergencies in Jan-June 2026, a fivefold increase from the previous year, with 24 fatalities. Fires and mudflows led to extensive rescue operations protecting homes and land.
Russian companies cut gasoline and aviation fuel exports to Afghanistan by 34% and 92% respectively in June, driving up prices at the pump while diesel supplies increased.
A Kazakh national wanted by Interpol for fraud since 2022 was arrested in Turkey and deported. The suspect allegedly defrauded victims of over 6 million tenge.
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes reaches 4,930; over 16,000 injured, nearly 18,000 homeless. UN and NASA estimate even greater damage, with up to 50,000 people possibly missing.
Southern Kazakhstan bakes under extreme heat up to 48°C; residents fry eggs on pavement, emergency services hand out water and ice cream. Forecast and health warnings.
US and Iran exchange strikes: US attacks Iranshahr airport and other targets; Iran hits US base in Bahrain with drones. Rising casualties.
Air Astana suspends flights to Dubai from July 21 to August 31 due to worsening situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Passengers offered refunds or rebooking.
Air Astana suspends Dubai flights from July 21 to August 31 due to Strait of Hormuz tensions. Passengers can get refunds, reschedule for free, or rebook.
Kazakhstan and China signed over 70 agreements worth $15 billion, covering data centers, humanoid robots, electric cars, port in Kuryk, and AI training.
UK prosecutors re-freeze a $32.7M London mansion sold by Nurali Aliyev to Chinese-Cambodian businessman Yu Tsung amid suspicions of allegedly illicit funds.
Batumi Oil Terminal resumed aviation kerosene transshipment to Kazakhstan after an 8-year hiatus. The first 10,000-ton batch was delivered via the Black Sea.