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.
Kazhydromet explains the causes of Kazakhstan's abnormal heatwave, with temperatures reaching +46°C, citing a combination of global warming and an anticyclone. Forecast for July 2026 included.
An international arbitration tribunal temporarily blocked Kazakhstan from enforcing a 2.3 trillion tenge environmental fine against Kashagan operator NCOC.
Kazakhstan's mobile internet speed dropped 12.1% in early 2026, sliding from 50th to 56th globally. The gap with Central Asian rivals narrows as world average rises.
Russia warns Europe of nuclear incident threat after drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia NPP. Rosatom CEO: chief engineer killed, 13 killed, 48 wounded; IAEA condemns.
The US will fully withdraw all troops from Iraq by September 30. The decision was announced during Iraqi PM Ali az-Zeidi's visit to Washington. Read more at infohub.kz.