
August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor approves new rules allowing relatives to apply for disability for comatose patients, with remote and home examinations. Effective August 25, 2026.

August 18, 2026
Journalist Igor Nevolin explains how the fear of missing out drives up apartment prices in Kazakhstan and why demonstrative optimism is crucial for the market.

August 18, 2026
Low-quality cartoon 'Niu Lai' becomes viral hit in China, grossing over 2.5 million yuan and rivaling Nolan's 'The Odyssey'.

August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan's crime rate dropped 11% in H1 due to early prevention. Prosecutor General Berik Asylov details measures against drug crime and fraud.

August 18, 2026
BHP's annual report reveals 109 workers were fired or resigned for sexually harassing colleagues in one year, including indecent touching and stalking. The mining giant faces scrutiny over workplace culture.

August 18, 2026
Meta Platforms faces a major trial in California over child safety and privacy. 29 states seek damages and changes to Facebook and Instagram. The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks.

August 18, 2026
Пит Кроу-Армстронгтің алғашқы уок-офф хоумы Чикаго Кабсқа Уайт Соксқа қарсы матчта 7-5 есебімен жеңіс әкелді. Матчтың қызықты сәттері мен статистикасы.

August 18, 2026
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has proposed amendments on a single QR code, alimony protection, and interbank payments, with public discussion open until September 1.

August 18, 2026
Kyrgyzstan's parliament plans to set the presidential election date on September 17. The election will be held on January 27, 2027. Sadyr Japarov confirmed his participation.

August 18, 2026
In the Mangystau region, two suspects were detained with large sums of money and over 100 grams of opium. Details of the operation and searches in Aktau.

August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan's Prosecutor General Berik Asylov reports a 9% drop in internet fraud, over a million calls intercepted, and 12 foreign call centers blocked.

August 18, 2026
Kazakh wrestler Kazybek Kalmagambetov reaches the final of the U20 World Championships in Bratislava, where he will face Belarusian Mikhail Markovsky.

August 18, 2026
Kazakhstan's cassation court acquitted a prisoner after finding all 27 disciplinary actions against him unlawful, overturning his conviction for malicious disobedience.

August 18, 2026
In the Akmola region, a court ordered a clinic to pay a machine operator 1.6 million tenge for medical errors that led to emergency surgery and long-term disability.

August 18, 2026
FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has left his role after criticizing President Gianni Infantino over the World Cup plan. The move follows a dispute over a $20 billion commercial proposal.

August 18, 2026
Colombia's government estimates direct damage from the August 10 earthquake at $9.6 billion, with 289 deaths and a state of disaster declared.

August 18, 2026
In Q2 2026, Kazakhstan saw nearly 4.8 million administrative cases, with fines up 37.6% to 108.2 billion tenge. Details on infohub.kz

August 18, 2026
Bibisara Asaubayeva beats Tsolakidou to take second place at Cairns Cup 2026. Javokhir Sindarov wins his first game at Sinquefield Cup.

August 18, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks place All-Star Ketel Marte on restricted list after he fails to show up for game in Boston. Manager Torey Lovullo says he's dealing with a personal issue.

August 18, 2026
In the DRC, Ebola deaths exceed 2,300, making it the deadliest outbreak in the country's history. WHO warns of a possible record.

August 18, 2026
Greek tanker attacked in Black Sea after unloading at CPC terminal. Details, company response, and Kazakhstan's oil rerouting.

August 18, 2026
On August 18, unfavorable meteorological conditions are expected in Almaty and Atyrau. Forecasters warn of pollutant accumulation and give recommendations.

August 18, 2026
Petropavlovsk plans to close the Zarechny district, which floods every spring. Residents are being relocated, new homes built. Details on infohub.kz.

August 18, 2026
Aktau resident Alevtina Medvedeva, an orphan, received an unfinished apartment after 13 years of waiting. The city administration promises repairs within 30 days.