July 14, 2026
Strong winds and heat to hit several regions of Kazakhstan on July 15
Kazhydromet issues storm warnings for most regions of Kazakhstan on July 15, with strong winds, heat up to 40°C, thunderstorms, hail, and high fire danger.
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July 14, 2026
Kazakh Judge: 'What joys did Nauryz and Meiramgul have?' After Life Sentence
Judge Zarema Khamidullina sentenced Sultan Sarsemaliyev to life imprisonment for murdering his wife's relatives and delivered an emotional statement about the victims' unfulfilled lives.
July 14, 2026
Kostanay Police Officer's Kind Gesture Touches Social Media Users
In Kostanay, Kazakhstan, police stopped traffic to let a swan family cross the road. The touching video moved social media users. Details on infohub.kz.
July 14, 2026
Moldir Mukan combines three family celebrations into one holiday
Moldir Mukan celebrated three family milestones: her daughters' university and school graduations and her son's circumcision. Shared memories of Astana and Nazarbayev.
July 14, 2026
Talented Duo: Zhiger Auybpaev and Wife, 15 Years Younger, Wow Fans (VIDEO)
Singer Zhiger Auybpaev shares video of his wife Mumina, 15 years younger, playing the dombra masterfully. The artist is stunned by her hidden talent, and social media users are thrilled.
July 14, 2026
Spain becomes first finalist of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain beats France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, becomes first finalist. Goals from Oyarzabal and Porro. Final on July 20 vs winner of England-Argentina.
July 14, 2026
'Age Has Come': Kazakh Boxer Nazym Kyzaybay Opens Up About Marriage Pressure and Rival
Three-time world boxing champion Nazym Kyzaybay opens up about family pressure to marry, compares Kazakh and Turkish weddings, and names her greatest rival in the ring.
July 14, 2026
'Accomplices': The Village Where a Husband Burned His Wife and Daughters Alive
In April 2020, a man set fire to his home in Aktau, killing his wife and two daughters. This report examines the domestic violence and community complicity behind the tragedy.
July 14, 2026
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Astana Construction Site
Firefighters in Astana's Yesil district extinguish a blaze on a four-story building under construction. No casualties reported. The fire area 150 sq m.
July 14, 2026
Plastic Surgeon Douses Ex-Wife with Boiling Oil; Woman Loses Eye
In Baghdad, a plastic surgeon doused his ex-wife with boiling oil, causing severe burns and loss of an eye. The attack sparks debate on domestic violence.
July 14, 2026
Kairat Kelimbetov Leaves Board of Timur Turlov's Freedom Holding Corp
Former Kazakh central bank chief Kairat Kelimbetov resigns from Freedom Holding Corp board effective July 8, no disagreement involved. Board down to six members.
July 14, 2026
Astana Resident Fined 86,000 Tenge for Putting Feet on Stadium Seat Back
Police in Astana fined a 28-year-old resident 86,000 tenge for petty hooliganism after he put his feet on the back of a seat during a football match.
July 14, 2026
Kyrgyzstan imposes indefinite ban on gasoline and diesel exports
Kyrgyzstan's Cabinet has imposed an indefinite ban on gasoline and diesel exports amid a severe fuel crisis from halted Russian supplies. More on infohub.kz.
July 14, 2026
New 'Lord of the Rings' Film Begins Production in New Zealand
Filming has begun in New Zealand for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,' starring Andy Serkis as director and actor. Release set for late 2027.
July 14, 2026
‘Very Cautious Man’: Famous Comedian Talks About Meirambek Besbayev (Video)
Comedian Kanat Taskhan shares how singer Meirambek Besbayev acts at parties: he forbids filming, confiscates phones, and confronts hosts. Details on infohub.kz.
July 14, 2026
Almaty LRT to launch by end of 2027
Almaty's LRT is set to launch by end of 2027. The first 18-km line connects Alatau district with city center and railway station, using battery-powered trains.
July 14, 2026
Turkish Court Orders International Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu on Genocide Charges
A Turkish court ordered an arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on genocide and crimes against humanity charges linked to the 'Sumud' flotilla.
July 14, 2026
Six Deported for Using Kazakh Documents Illegally
In East Kazakhstan, 450 people lost citizenship since year start; 24 failed to notify of foreign citizenship, 6 deported for using Kazakh documents illegally.
July 14, 2026
Turkey issues international arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
An Istanbul court issues international arrest warrant via Interpol for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Gaza aid flotilla interception.
July 14, 2026
Russia and Kazakhstan launch joint five-year program to restore Ural River
Russia and Kazakhstan are launching a five-year program to restore the Ural River. Orenburg region will involve Kazakh specialists to save the ecosystem.
July 14, 2026
Power outage hits part of Uralsk after grid failure
A power grid failure in Uralsk left 1,356 subscribers in Zachagansk without electricity. Repair work is underway; contact iKomek at 109 (toll-free).
July 14, 2026
Almaty General Plan: What Residents Need to Know
Almaty's General Plan: Director of Almatygenplan Askat Saduov explains effects on property rights, land acquisition, and citizen participation in urban growth.
July 14, 2026
Almaty graduate fakes tearing diploma at ceremony (VIDEO)
An Almaty graduate faked tearing his diploma at a ceremony; it was actually a fake cover. Social media is split: some see it as a joke, others as disrespect.
July 14, 2026
Kazakhstan to Enforce 2.3 Trillion Tenge Fine on Kashagan Shareholders
Kazakhstan to collect 2.3 trillion tenge fine from Kashagan shareholders by July 20 or start forced collection. Dispute also in international arbitration.