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Schools in Kyrgyzstan may transition from paper textbooks to tablets in 5-6 years - President Japarov

Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Expand Trade and Economic Cooperation

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic partnership and expanding economic ties during talks between Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Astana o…

Tragic Missile Attack on Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker in Gulf of Basra

The oil products tanker VELOS SAPPHIRE, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands and sailing off the coast of Qatar, faced a severe explosion and fire after being hit by two munitions. One sailor lost their life on the vessel, which is operated by the Greek company Velos Tankers, while the crew managed to extinguish th…

IMO Council Extends Secretary-General Dominguez's Term Amid Controversy

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has decided to extend Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez's term for another four years. However, the voting in the 40-member Council revealed divisions within the organization, with six countries opposing and ten abstaining. The decision must be approved by the IM…

19 Dual-Fuel Bulk Carriers Ordered to Propel Ethanol Adoption in Shipping

As the transition to alternative fuels accelerates in the global shipping sector, 19 dual-fuel bulk carriers capable of using ethanol have entered the newbuilding order book. Investments led by Brazilian mining giant Vale are opening the door to a new era in dry bulk transportation. Efforts to reduce carbon emissions …

Bulk Carrier BYB OTHELLO Runs Aground in Istanbul Strait Amid Storm

While en route from Kocaeli to Ukraine's Izmail Port, the bulk carrier BYB OTHELLO, flagged under Saint Kitts and Nevis, experienced a machinery failure and ran aground at the Black Sea exit of the Istanbul Strait. Due to severe weather conditions, a maritime intervention was not possible, and the 13 crew members on b…

US, Chevron Extend Initiative Bringing STEAM Education to Kazakh Youth

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – More than 54,000 young people in Kazakhstan have benefited from a U.S.-Chevron initiative offering free access to STEAM education, as the partners extended their Makerspace program for another three years on Nov. 5. Photo cre…

Kazakhstan’s Autumn Skies Come Alive with Migrating Birds

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Autumn brings one of nature’s most remarkable seasonal events to Kazakhstan, as migratory birds cross the country on their way to warmer wintering grounds. Its diverse landscapes serve as an important corridor for numerous sp…

Oil Traders Want U.S. to Release Sanctioned Tankers as Freight Costs Soar

Some of the world's biggest oil traders are asking Washington for permission to put sanctioned tankers back to work, as a global vessel shortage pushes oil transportation costs to extraordinary levels. Trafigura, Vitol, Mercuria and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. are negotiating with U.S. officials for licenses to purchas…

Selçuk Esenyel Inspires TEDx Audience with Insights on Courage and Responsibility

Selçuk Esenyel discussed courage and responsibility on the TEDx stage. Attorney Selçuk Esenyel, who narrated the negotiations for the rescue of 10 Turkish sailors kidnapped from the Paksoy-1 vessel, opened a discussion on the meaning of courage, responsibility, and the use of power on the TEDx stage. At the center of …

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s AI Ambitions, Football, Global Trade and Water Challenges

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest explores the country’s ambitions to become a regional artificial intelligence hub, Kairat Almaty’s draw ag…

Kazakhstan, UNODC Discuss Stronger Cooperation Against Transnational Crime

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have discussed expanding cooperation to combat cybercrime, drug trafficking, corruption and transnational organized crime during a meeting in Astana on Nov. …

Kazakhstan to Hold Biennial Symposia on Al-Farabi and Yasawi Heritage, Vice President Says

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan will hold an international symposium dedicated to the intellectual heritage of medieval philosopher Abu Nasr Al-Farabi (870-950) and theologian Khoja Ahmed Yasawi (1094-1166) on a rotating basis every two years, Vi…

November Weekend Highlights: From Giselle to Hollywood Soundtracks

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Enjoy the weekend with a mix of ballet, theater, exhibitions and live music. From classical performances to familiar film soundtracks, The Astana Times editorial team has curated a list of events you can attend with friends a…

Kazakhstan’s Cities Are Growing. Are Their Economies Keeping Pace?

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s accelerating urbanization is concentrating population growth in its largest cities, while smaller urban centers struggle to retain residents and attract investment. Experts say the challenge is to ensure that exp…

Kazakhstan Hosts Aqaba Process Summit on Artificial Intelligence Security

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan hosts an international summit on artificial intelligence security in Astana on Nov. 6, bringing together regional leaders and senior officials to discuss emerging security challenges associated with the development…

Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Sign $135 Million in Business Agreements at Astana Forum

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan signed 11 agreements worth a combined $135.3 million during a bilateral business forum in Astana on Nov. 5, bringing together representatives of the two countries’ business communities to explore opp…

Turkish Artists Explore Tradition and Modernity Through Miniature Art in Kazakhstan

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Turkish artists Taner Alakuş and Yasemin Akyol presented their works at the “IZLEK” exhibition showcasing traditional miniature art through contemporary interpretations at the OzgeEpic center on Nov. 5 in Astana. Photo credit…

Kazakhstan Plans Capital Market Overhaul Under New Strategy Through 2030

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to modernize its capital market and expand access to stock market financing for businesses under a new development program through 2030 and a draft law designed to strengthen investor protection and align nat…

India’s HPCL Struggles to Secure Oil Tankers as Hormuz Risks Persist

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a major Indian state-owned refiner, is struggling to hire tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz and pick up cargoes in the Gulf, chairman Vikas Kaushal has told Bloomberg. Despite the recovery of crude oil flows from the Gulf via Hormuz to nearly pre-war levels, buyers…

Kazakhstan’s Data Center Valley Targets 1 GW Capacity by 2029

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to increase the capacity of its Data Center Valley in the Pavlodar Region to 1 gigawatt by 2029, as construction advances on the first three facilities and the government seeks investors for the project’s nex…

State Customs Service intercepts psychotropic drugs smuggled from Kazakhstan

China’s Carbon Emissions Plunge 3.1% as Oil Demand Slumps

A decline in fuel use in China’s industrial sector has led to a 3.1% decline in carbon dioxide emissions in the third quarter of the year, the Finnish climate outlet Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air has reported, as cited by Reuters. The lower emissions from the world’s largest generator of CO2 resulted fro…

JanaPort Jet Enters Kazakhstan’s Aviation Fuel Market

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – A new player has entered the regional fuel market – JanaPort Jet. Kazakh businesspeople Rakhman Asambayev, Kanat Kopbayev and Orazkhan Karsybekov established the company with equal ownership, representing the Jupiter Jet and …

FlyArystan to Resume Direct Flights From Aktau to Dubai

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline FlyArystan will resume direct flights between Aktau and Dubai on Nov. 21, offering two weekly services, the airline’s press service reported. Photo credit: FlyArystan. Click to see the map in ful…

Turkish-Operated Bulk Carrier ERA S Struck by Munitions in Strait of Hormuz

The bulk carrier named ERA S, operated by Istanbul-based Transatlantic Shipping and flying the Panama flag, became the target of unidentified munitions while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A hole was reported on the starboard side of the vessel, while the crew was reported to be safe and the ship continued its voyag…

Iran Calls on IMO to Address Seafarers' Safety Amid U.S. Sanctions

Iran has accused the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of bias regarding the safety of seafarers. During the IMO Council meeting held in London, the Tehran administration argued that the maritime blockade imposed by the United States on Iranian ports and the plight of Iranian seafarers stranded off the coast o…

Turkey Elevates Security Level for Ships at Yanbu Port Amid Concerns

Following recent developments in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has raised the ISPS Code security level to the highest level, Level 3, for Turkish-flagged vessels that will call at Yanbu Port and navigate in the port's waters. The decision came into effect on November 4, 2026. In light of t…

Elena Rybakina Prepares for WTA Finals as World No. 1

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has arrived in Indian Wells, California, ahead of the 2026 WTA Finals, which begin on Nov. 8, with the reigning champion preparing to defend her title. Photo credit: ktf Rybakina , who secured the …

Oil Prices Head for 12% Weekly Loss Despite Fresh Tanker Attacks

Crude oil prices were on course for a sharp weekly drop, with both Brent crude and WTI shedding 12% since Monday, following the results of the U.S. midterm elections, which gave rise to hopes that the war in the Middle East could be brought to a swift end. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $99.42 per …