August 12, 2026
Kazakh Man Fulfills Mom's 30-Year Dream, Moves Social Media
Kazakh man Anuar fulfills his mother's 30-year dream of seeing Underworld live, flying 13 hours and waiting in heat. The heartwarming story gains 80k likes.
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August 12, 2026
Kazakhs Speculate on Secret Message in Nazarbayev's Time Capsule
Kazakhstanis on Threads discuss a monument with a message to descendants from Nazarbayev in Taraz. Users speculate about the time capsule's contents, to be opened in 2100.
August 12, 2026
Father of Many from Atyrau Turns Car into Mobile Home for Trip with Kids
A father of many from Atyrau turned his car into a mobile home for a trip with his children to Aktau. The footage of the family journey touched Kazakhs.
August 12, 2026
Rare Gene Found to Protect Against Obesity and Heart Disease
Scientists discovered the FNIP1 gene that protects against obesity and cardiovascular disease. Study in Nature, data from over 1 million people.
August 12, 2026
Shymkent Streamer Fined for Illegal TikTok Content
In Shymkent, police fined a streamer for illegal TikTok content. The woman asked viewers to transfer money to another person's number.
August 12, 2026
Over 50 Lose Billions of Tenge in Astana Real Estate Fraud: Verdict Handed Down
Astana court sentenced fraudsters in a real estate scam: 51 victims, damages over 3 billion tenge, defendants get up to 9 years in prison.
August 12, 2026
Supermassive Games to Cut Up to 75 Jobs to Stabilize Business
British studio Supermassive Games announces layoffs of up to 75 employees to ensure financial stability, marking the third wave of job cuts in two and a half years.
August 12, 2026
US Demands Ukraine Stop Attacks on Tankers Carrying Kazakh Oil
US Vice President JD Vance demanded Ukraine stop attacks on tankers carrying Kazakh oil, citing market stability and US interests. Ukraine agreed to spare non-Russian vessels.
August 12, 2026
US Federal Employees Can Use TikTok on Work Devices Again
US federal employees can use TikTok on work devices again after ownership changes. The OMB lifted the ban, citing DOJ opinion. Details on infohub.kz.
August 12, 2026
Scientists make all-British chocolate from Reading-grown cocoa
Scientists at the University of Reading have made an all-British chocolate bar from cocoa grown in Berkshire. This is the first such product since 1932.
August 12, 2026
Over 2.3 Million Kazakhs Screened for Cancer: Nearly 1,900 Cases Found
Over 2.3 million Kazakhs underwent cancer screenings in H1 2026, detecting 1,837 cases, mostly early-stage. Details on infohub.kz
August 12, 2026
Suspect in 2.5 billion tenge cash-out case extradited from South Korea
Ulan Baibolov, suspected of cashing out 2.5 billion tenge, has been extradited from South Korea. He is in custody, and the investigation continues.
August 12, 2026
Kazakhstan Border Guards Thwart 411 Fuel Smuggling Attempts in 10 Days
From August 1-10, Kazakhstan's border service prevented 411 attempts to illegally export fuel, with total damage exceeding 1 billion tenge. 551 violations were suppressed.
August 12, 2026
Kazakhstan vs Kyrgyzstan: Comparing Car Import Routes to Russia
Compare importing Chinese cars to Russia via Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: prices, risks, recycling fees. Details on infohub.kz.
August 12, 2026
Doctors in Almaty save woman after 9-story fall
In Almaty, doctors at City Clinical Hospital No. 7 saved a woman after a 9-story fall. The patient sustained severe injuries but was discharged on day 10 thanks to a multidisciplinary team.
August 12, 2026
Almaty Resident Arrested for Driving onto Balkhash Beach Where Children Were Swimming
A resident of Almaty was arrested for five days for driving onto a beach on Lake Balkhash where children were swimming. The incident occurred near the village of Ulken in the Zhambyl district.
August 12, 2026
John van 't Schip: Kazakhstan's main goal is winning the Nations League
John van 't Schip reveals selection criteria for Kazakhstan squad and sets winning the Nations League as the main goal. Details on infohub.kz.
August 12, 2026
Tesla Recalls 20,000 EVs in US Over Excessively Bright Headlights
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to recall about 20,000 Model Y and Model 3 EVs due to low-beam headlights exceeding safety limits, rejecting Tesla's petition to dismiss the issue.
August 12, 2026
Star Wars and Marvel Heroes Unite in First Official Crossover Comic
Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm announce Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles crossover. Luke Skywalker meets Spider-Man in a five-issue series starting January 2027.
August 12, 2026
Sydney Attack: Over 800 Witness Statements Gathered in Case
Over 800 witness statements have been gathered in the case against Naveed Akram, accused of murdering 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration. The case continues.
August 12, 2026
Колумбиядағы жойқын жер сілкінісі: құтқарушылар уақытпен жарыс
Колумбиядағы 7.4 балдық жер сілкінісі: 181 адам қаза тапты, 2 595 жарақаттанды. Құтқарушылар үйінділер астынан тірі қалғандарды іздеуді жалғастыруда.
August 12, 2026
Kazakhstan Marks Caspian Sea Day with International Volunteer Week
Kazakhstan celebrates Caspian Sea Day with the international volunteer week Caspian Sea Action Week 2026, uniting Caspian countries in environmental actions.
August 12, 2026
Mounjaro and Wegovy Undergo Accelerated Review in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's digital 'single window' for pharma reports first results: 63 contracts signed, 20 applications, with Mounjaro, Wegovy, and Azacitidine under accelerated review.
August 12, 2026
Delivery of 20 Ambulances Ends in Court Battle in Kazakhstan
A dispute over delivery deadlines for 20 ambulances in Kazakhstan reached the Cassation Court, which ruled in favor of the domestic manufacturer.