August 10, 2026
Kanye West Draws 34,000 Fans in Portugal Ahead of Almaty Show
Kanye West performed in Portugal before his Almaty concert, drawing 34,000 fans. Details of the show and the upcoming Kazakhstan performance.
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August 10, 2026
Otbasu Bank uncovers corruption among staff: queue-selling and document forgery
Otbasu Bank uncovered corruption among employees: selling housing queue spots and forging documents. Perpetrators fired, investigations underway.
August 10, 2026
Leonardo DiCaprio Launches $200M Eco-Project to Save 100 Species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Re:wild, with the Bezos Earth Fund, launch the Phoenix Species Project, a $200 million initiative to save 100 species across 30 countries.
August 10, 2026
WSJ: Trump Considers Deal with Iran Without Nuclear Agreement
Trump considers a deal with Iran without nuclear agreement, as Tehran sets tough conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz.
August 10, 2026
Bashkir Band Ay Yola Performs Concert at the North Pole
Bashkir ethno-pop group Ay Yola performed at the North Pole during the Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition, singing in Bashkir and uniting participants from 22 countries in a round dance.
August 10, 2026
Kazakhstan Tightens Border Controls with Russia to Ease Truck Queues
Kazakhstan tightens border controls with Russia to ease truck queues, creating service zones and modernizing checkpoints to speed up passage.
August 10, 2026
Blind Horse Wins Competitions Thanks to Special Equine Braille
15-year-old blind Appaloosa gelding Milo wins dressage competitions thanks to a unique system of tactile signals from his owner Megan Sher.
August 10, 2026
Knight's Castle in Almaty Listed for 450 Million Tenge
A private house styled as a medieval castle in Almaty, near Kok-Tobe, is listed for 450 million tenge. The 500 sqm mansion with pool, sauna, and turrets has gone viral on social media.
August 10, 2026
Kazakhstan Cuts PET/CT Wait Times from 3 Months to 2 Weeks
Kazakhstan reduces PET/CT wait times from 3 months to 2 weeks via digitalization. Ministry reports growth in e-services and plans for 2026.
August 10, 2026
Kazakh Government Intervenes in Border Queue Crisis with Russia
Kazakh government holds emergency meeting over transport collapse at Russian border; queues at Alimbet, Zhaisan, Syrym checkpoints; measures to speed up passage.
August 10, 2026
Zeekr 7X Catches Fire in China: Company Reveals Details
Zeekr comments on Zeekr 7X fire in China. The car had been in a serious accident and was not repaired. Cause under investigation.
August 10, 2026
Nine Women in Kazakhstan Named Abai
Nearly 19,000 people in Kazakhstan bear the name Abai, including nine women. Astana leads in numbers. Details for Abai Day.
August 10, 2026
Almaty Police Warn Kanye West Fans About Ticket Scams
Almaty police warn Kanye West fans about ticket scams, urging to buy only via official services and avoid fake QR-code tickets before Aug 13.
August 10, 2026
Ancient Roman Ship with Hundreds of Amphorae Found off Sicily
An ancient Roman ship, 2,100 years old, with hundreds of amphorae, has been found off Sicily. The discovery is hailed as a major underwater archaeological find.
August 10, 2026
Almaty Man Punished for Harassing Child on Bus
In Almaty, a man was held accountable for harassing a child on a bus. The incident occurred on bus No. 129, and an eyewitness filmed the offender.
August 10, 2026
Usher Dismisses Body Double Rumors at Chris Brown Show
Usher denies body double rumors from his Nashville show with Chris Brown, mocking fan conspiracy theories and insisting he always performs live.
August 10, 2026
Simple Daily Habit Reduces Chronic Pain and Depression Symptoms
New research shows that regular moderate exercise can reduce chronic pain and depression symptoms. Just 20-30 minutes of light activity daily can make a difference.
August 10, 2026
Queensland party death: Eight teenagers charged with murder
Eight teenagers face murder charges after a 21-year-old man died following an alleged planned attack at a Queensland party. Police say more arrests are possible.
August 10, 2026
60,000-Year-Old Ostrich Egg Engravings Reveal Ancient Abstract Thinking
Scientists found that 60,000-year-old ostrich egg engravings were made according to strict rules, reflecting abstract thinking in early humans.
August 10, 2026
Can Housing Deposits Be Seized in Kazakhstan and How to Lift Restrictions
Learn if housing deposits can be seized in Kazakhstan, what collection measures apply, and how to lift restrictions. Expert advice.
August 10, 2026
Another Blogger Put on International Wanted List in Kazakhstan Gambling Case
Kazakhstan's Financial Monitoring Agency puts blogger Makha.dxb on international wanted list in illegal online casino case. Details on infohub.kz
August 10, 2026
Dimash Kudaibergen Announces His Next Song Will Be in Spanish
Dimash Kudaibergen announced his next song will be in Spanish, thanked fans for support, and shared the success of "Yazgı" on iTunes.
August 10, 2026
Unusual Statistics: 9 Kazakh Women Named Abai
Statistics: 18,961 Kazakhstani people bear the name Abai, including 9 women. Most in Astana, Turkistan region, and Almaty. The name remains popular today.
August 10, 2026
Streaming in August: 'Michael,' Carly Simon, 'Madden NFL 27'
Streaming in August: Michael Jackson biopic, Travis Barker doc, new Carly Simon album, Reacher Season 4, and Madden NFL 27. Top picks from AP for Aug. 10-16.