
January 7, 2026
Kazakhstan moves to extend Talgat Baysufinov through the Nations League, aiming for stability as the team enters League C as a top seed ahead of the 12 February 2026 draw.

January 7, 2026
Moscow’s warships are accompanying the tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic, raising stakes for energy shipping and sanctions enforcement after the vessel renamed from Bella 1.

January 7, 2026
A rapid 1,000 km² helicopter survey to 600 m depth now moves to AI analysis, aiming to pinpoint targets sooner and de-risk investment in Kazakhstan’s mining sector.

January 7, 2026
National Bank data show November net outflows from Kazakh deposits as customers reallocate to higher-yield, flexible tools; see the biggest moves among household and corporate accounts.

January 7, 2026
Ankara’s Somali coast spaceport, announced Dec. 31 by President Erdoğan, aims to cut launch costs with equatorial advantage and open sea corridors, boosting Turkey’s commercial and defense ambitions.

January 7, 2026
On Jan 7, Bagdat Ashimova shared a heartfelt note about losing People’s Artist Asanali Ashimov, recalling 23 years together and the “three minutes” that changed everything.

January 7, 2026
A 2019 NIS Aktau graduate, Bizhanova will lecture at Oxford and pursue a doctorate from 2025—an encouraging milestone for Kazakhstan’s growing presence in global academia.

January 7, 2026
A Maryland Democrat seeks Trump’s impeachment over an unapproved Venezuela operation as a New York court sets March 17 for the Maduro case, intensifying the U.S. war-powers debate.

January 7, 2026
New CCTV footage narrows the search in Atyrau after two parents were found dead; relatives flagged unusual messages as authorities sweep a 20-km radius with divers and a drone.

January 7, 2026
Residents on the waiting list in Nura, Karaganda region, are rejecting state-purchased apartments over damp, mold and drafts, despite each unit costing about 20 million tenge.

January 7, 2026
In a Jan. 6 Instagram post, the 40-year-old urged citizens to drop the habit, calling it a matter of public hygiene and shared respect.

January 7, 2026
A five-year property dispute between director Akhan Sataev and ex-wife Nazira Bakaeva has resurfaced online, raising questions about children’s rights and post-divorce settlements.

January 7, 2026
Kazakh police arrested a 45-year-old wanted since 2021 for alleged fraud, detaining him in Zholymbet after years of low-profile work in Shymkent and Astana.

January 7, 2026
Lawmakers will weigh added funding after an audit, as the 2022 project nears 70% completion and aims to deliver reliable drinking water to nearby villages by July.

January 7, 2026
IMF estimates place Kazakhstan among the 50 largest economies, with GDP near $300B and 5.6% average growth since 2000—an encouraging signal for investors eyeing Central Asia.

January 7, 2026
From 2026, select B1/B2 travelers must post a refundable bond and enter via three U.S. airports as part of a State Department effort to curb overstays.

January 7, 2026
IMF-based ranking places Kazakhstan among the world's 50 largest economies, highlighting 5.6% average real GDP growth over 2000–2025 and strengthening its investment appeal.

January 7, 2026
Officers fanned out on Jan 6 to enforce snow and ice clearing, warning that violations carry 20–100 MCI fines under Article 505 as the city moves to keep walkways safe.

January 7, 2026
An Astana court fined Judge Asel Dossayeva 200 AEK (786,400 tenge) for DUI with an expired license; the ruling has not yet taken legal effect and may be appealed.

January 7, 2026
Authorities in Koksu district say nine complaints were filed and sent to police; the school director was suspended as officials launch an interagency review.

January 6, 2026
France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the U.K. and Denmark urge respect for Denmark and Greenland’s decisions, citing UN principles and Arctic security after signals from Washington.

January 6, 2026
Authorities cross‑checked medical and traffic data, filed 4,540 court cases, and moved to keep high‑risk drivers off the road, urging motorists to update health exams.

January 6, 2026
Almaty will deploy 940 CNG and 153 electric buses, expand fueling and fast‑charging sites, and keep ticket prices unchanged to cut pollution and boost peak‑hour capacity.

January 6, 2026
After a two-day delay tied to a technical fault, the Astana–Cam Ranh flight is now set for early Jan 7, with about 200 passengers offered refunds and support options.