August 14, 2026
Former Almaty Deputy Sells Furniture Business
Former Almaty deputy Igor Protsenko sells his stake in furniture company Tornado PLUS due to falling sales and credit problems. Details on infohub.kz
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August 14, 2026
Kazakhstan's tuberculosis incidence down 11% in H1 2026
Kazakhstan's tuberculosis incidence fell 11% in H1 2026, with 2,919 cases. Incidence rate 14.23 per 100k. BCG coverage 88.5%.
August 14, 2026
LSU's 5-time national champion coach Skip Bertman dies at 88
Skip Bertman, the legendary coach who led LSU to five national baseball championships, has died at 88. Learn about his achievements and legacy.
August 14, 2026
Two Men Charged with Attempted Murder of Sara Sharif's Father
Two men charged with attempted murder of Sara Sharif's father in Belmarsh prison. Incident on January 1, 2025. Court appearance set for August 26.
August 14, 2026
Almaty Blackout: Police on High Alert
In Almaty, due to a blackout, police have switched to an enhanced mode. Over 150 officers regulate traffic at intersections. The cause was a power surge in the energy system.
August 14, 2026
Power supply in Almaty fully restored — Energy Ministry
Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry announced full restoration of electricity supply in Almaty after a massive blackout. Details on infohub.kz.
August 14, 2026
Value and Respect Yourself: Zhuldyz Abdukarimova's Message to Her One-Year-Old Daughter
Kazakh actress Zhuldyz Abdukarimova shared a heartfelt message to her one-year-old daughter Rabia Sultan, wishing her to respect herself and grow into a worthy person.
August 14, 2026
Belgian builders find €9m gold hidden in wall
Builders in Belgium discovered €9 million in gold hidden in a wall. They reported it to police. If unclaimed in five years, it will be split between finders and property owner.
August 14, 2026
Power fully restored in Almaty after major outage
Kazakhstan's power grid fully restored after major outage. Energy workers complete consumer connections. Ministry denies false claims about impact on Uzbekistan.
August 14, 2026
Cost of a Minute Without Power for Almaty's Economy
Almaty's economy loses about 71 million tenge per minute during a complete halt. Details of the calculation and consequences of the August 14 blackout.
August 14, 2026
Almaty Arbat First to Get Power Back After Massive Blackout
Almaty's Arbat district was the first to regain electricity after a massive blackout. The Zhibek Zholy metro station remains closed, but the area is alive: shops, cafes, and battery-powered trolleybuses operate.
August 14, 2026
Almaty Blackout Exposes Systemic Infrastructure Issues in Kazakhstan
Economist Eldar Shamsutdinov on the systemic capacity deficit in Kazakhstan, highlighted by the August 14 blackout in Almaty.
August 14, 2026
Blackout in Almaty: How Hospitals, Transport, and Services Are Coping
Massive power outage in Almaty: metro halted, water disruptions, hospitals on backup power. Details on infohub.kz.
August 14, 2026
Zambia suspends vote counting over reports of violence and ballot theft
Zambia's electoral commission suspends vote counting in the presidential election over reports of violence and theft of ballot papers. The commission will review the decision within 24 hours.
August 14, 2026
Myanmar faces surge in acute diarrhea cases amid crisis
Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, sees a surge in acute diarrhea cases, with 182 hospitalized and 93 testing positive for pathogens. The outbreak is linked to contaminated food and water.
August 14, 2026
Bangladesh Shipbreaking Yard Gas Leak Kills 8 Workers
A toxic gas leak at a shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh killed at least 8 workers. The incident occurred at Ferdous Steel Ship Breaking Yard in Sitakunda.
August 14, 2026
Нетаньяху назвал Британию «первой исламской республикой с ядерным оружием»
Премьер-министр Израиля Биньямин Нетаньяху назвал Великобританию «Исламской республикой Британия» и «первой исламской республикой с ядерным оружием», что вызвало критику и обеспокоенность.
August 14, 2026
Almaty Akimat Urges Calm, Updates on City Situation After Blackout
Almaty Akimat reports on city services after blackout: metro suspended, medicine and water supply under control, residents urged to stay calm.
August 14, 2026
Central Asia Power Grid Failure Causes Blackout in Almaty — Energy Ministry
The Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan explained the cause of the blackout in Almaty and southern regions: an emergency imbalance in the Central Asian power system. Restoration work is ongoing.
August 14, 2026
Water Supply Disruptions in Almaty Due to Blackout
In Almaty, a massive power outage caused water supply disruptions. Pumping stations temporarily halted, affecting upper floors. The blackout occurred on August 14.
August 14, 2026
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry to Approve Internship Specialties List for Future Doctors
Kazakhstan's Health Ministry proposes a list of eight internship specialties, including therapy, surgery, and pediatrics, to standardize practical training for future doctors.
August 14, 2026
Astana to Ban Housing Construction on Outskirts Without Infrastructure Until 2035
Astana to impose moratorium until 2035 on housing construction on outskirts lacking infrastructure, to curb chaotic development.
August 14, 2026
Record Rains in Japan: Four Dead in Chiba Prefecture
Record rains in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, have killed four people, flooded dozens of buildings, and left one missing. 348 mm of rain fell in 12 hours.
August 14, 2026
Almaty Left Without Power: Residents Warned of Water Issues
In Almaty, power outages have caused water supply disruptions. Almaty Su explained the reasons and asked residents for patience.