Three rock-cut tombs of New Kingdom officials with rare family inscriptions have been discovered in Saqqara, Egypt. This discovery adds to knowledge of ancient Egyptian nobility.
Iran detained two French diplomats working on civil society programs. France's foreign minister called it a violation of diplomatic immunity and intimidation.
The 48th UNESCO session in Busan will review Kazakhstan's nomination for the rock mosques of Mangystau. Unique underground temples could join the World Heritage list.
Yemen's Houthis announce naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, risking 7% cut in global oil supplies. Tensions rise amid US-Iran conflict; Riyadh yet to comment.
China Eastern Airlines plans direct flights from Shanghai to Astana this fall. The Chinese carrier confirmed interest after talks with Kazakh officials.
Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry says it has repatriated about 60 citizens from labor slavery in Southeast Asia over five years, naming Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia as main destinations.
China's Hainan province will ban sales of gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, targeting 45% electric vehicles. It leads in EV adoption with renewable energy.
Kazakhstan plans to expand capacity of three refineries and explore building a new 10 million ton plant; 2025 oil output rose 13.5% to 99.6M tons, gas up 15% to 68.2B m³.
A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has killed 5,119 people and injured 16,740, with 6,462 rescued. It is the strongest quake in the country since 1900.
Ukraine's SBU announced a successful drone attack on the tanker Avero and three oil depots in Stavropol Krai, triggering massive fires. Details at infohub.kz.
Iran exported over 80 million barrels of oil worth $6 billion during a brief US sanctions pause, providing a financial cushion for several months despite renewed restrictions.
Zelenskyy: Russia launched one of the most massive ballistic attacks on Kyiv: 40 missiles, 120 drones; 1 dead, 16 hurt. Weekly: 1,450 drones, 1,640 bombs, 99 missiles.
On July 19, drones attacked two oil tankers at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal. A fire broke out; no casualties. This is the fifth attack on CPC facilities.
On July 19, Earth's magnetosphere is expected to remain calm, but weak fluctuations are possible. Get the latest geomagnetic forecast and advice for weather-sensitive individuals.
Two US soldiers were killed and one is missing after an Iranian ballistic missile and drone strike on Al-Azraq airbase in Jordan, raising total US losses to 16.
The Bakhty–Ayagoz railway linking Kazakhstan to China is 52% complete. The project will boost capacity to 25 million tons of cargo annually, enhancing Central Asia transit.
US strikes have isolated Iran's Bandar Abbas port, destroying bridges and railway lines, cutting off supply routes for 90 million people and crippling a key economic and military hub.
Iran attacked a U.S. airbase in Jordan, killing two American soldiers and wounding four. One service member is missing. CENTCOM confirmed the attack.
A massive wildfire in Norway has destroyed over 100 homes and forced the evacuation of more than 400 people. Largest fire in modern history. No fatalities reported.
India's private space sector reaches milestone as Skyroot Aerospace launches Vikram-1 rocket. The country aims for 10% of the global space market by 2033.
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.