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, Earth's magnetosphere is expected to remain calm, but weak fluctuations are possible. Get the latest geomagnetic forecast and advice for weather-sensitive individuals.
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.
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.
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.