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.
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.
Kazakhstan and China signed over 70 agreements worth $15 billion, covering data centers, humanoid robots, electric cars, port in Kuryk, and AI training.
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.
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi said Iran is focused on destroying US offensive military infrastructure, with a second phase to follow. The statement was reported by infohub.kz.
A Tien Shan brown bear scratching its back on a tree was caught by a camera trap in Zhongar-Alatau National Park. The bear helps spread seeds of the Sievers apple tree, ancestor of cultivated apples.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens to close Middle East export corridors, blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which carries Saudi oil and much of global trade.
President Trump said in Fox News interview Putin is ready for Ukraine deal, urging 'Vladimir, it's time to stop.' He expressed confidence war will end soon.
Police in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic dismantled two cyber-fraud groups, arresting 32 suspects and seizing equipment and digital assets worth over $200,000.
US launches new strikes on Iranian military targets to degrade capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. 90-minute operation used precision munitions.
A Chinese investor tracked down his wife for nine years after she tried to kill him and steal his assets. She was arrested in the US and sentenced to 65 years.
Iran official: 30 civilians dead, 260 wounded after U.S. strikes. 7 soldiers killed. U.S. says Iran attacked 7 vessels. Details on infohub.kz.
Europe's population hits record high of 450.6 million, driven by migration. Experts project decline to 398 million by 2100, causing labor shortages and increased strain on healthcare and education.