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Kazakhstan revising expectations
Tengrinews.kz — A pickup truck collided with a patrol car on the Astana–Petropavlovsk highway, leaving one police officer injured. The accident occurred on Tuesday, November 3, according to the press service of the Akmola Regional Police Department. "According to preliminary data, the driver of a JAC T9 pickup was spe…
Tengrinews.kz — A fire broke out on the grounds of a private house in Almaty's Bostandyk district. Eyewitnesses captured video of thick plumes of black smoke rising near the AFD Plaza residential complex. What is known about the fire The Almaty Department of Emergency Situations reported that the fire occurred on Nove…
Turning to your biggest rival is rarely a sign of confidence. Yet Qatar's decision to sign long-term contracts for US supplies suggests the world's second-largest LNG exporter is increasingly concerned that instability in the Gulf could undermine its ambitious expansion plans.
Tengrinews.kz — Authorities in the Akmola Region are investigating the embezzlement of budget funds allocated for road repairs in a local village. Out of the 167.8 million tenge earmarked for the project, 78 million was spent on purposes unrelated to construction, citing the regional prosecutor's office. 167 million a…
Tengrinews.kz — A young woman has been murdered at a wedding palace in Aktobe. Regional police press services have confirmed the information. Reports surfaced online regarding the murder of a 26-year-old woman. According to witnesses, she had reportedly arrived at the wedding palace with her current partner. Social me…
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is warning port and terminal operators not to accept Russian diesel shipments heading toward the U.S. East Coast, arguing that the Trump administration’s authorization of...
Tengrinews.kz — A man in the Kostanay region has been sentenced to seven years in prison for drug trafficking. He smuggled illicit substances from Almaty to Kostanay by hiding them inside sports equipment, expecting to be paid 500,000 tenge. Drugs hidden inside a punching bag The court established that in August 2026,…
Tengrinews.kz — The Ministry of Health is drafting new regulations for blood alcohol testing for drivers. The proposed rules include a threshold of 0.3 per mille, Gulnara Sarsenbaeva, a representative of the department. The threshold is necessary to determine whether a person is truly intoxicated or if the readings ca…
Tengrinews.kz — Almaty will first see rain followed by heavy fog. In Astana precipitation is expected on Friday, though daytime temperatures will climb to +11°C. Kazhydromet meteorologists have shared what residents of the two major cities can expect in the coming days. Astana temperatures to rise to +11°C In the capi…
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier from Australian ports for 90 days after inspectors discovered that crew work and rest records had been...
Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has sent a telegram of congratulations to the President of Bulgaria. The Head of State congratulated Iliyana Iotova on her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria. "Your convincing victory in the elections is undoubtedly a clear testament to the high level of trust the p…
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received a report from Meirzhan Yusupov, Chairman of the Board of Kazatomprom NAC JSC, regarding the company's current operations and the implementation of its strategic priorities. The Head of State was briefed on the progress of establishing a state strategic uranium r…
Tengrinews.kz — Social media is buzzing with reports that various governments have simultaneously urged citizens to stockpile food and prepare for a large-scale catastrophe. These posts have been fueled by predictions of a global cyberattack, allegedly scheduled for November 17, which would supposedly disrupt banking …
Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) are warning customers that most of the cargo aboard the fire-damaged containership Espirito Santo Express is likely severely damaged or a total loss, more...
Tengrinews.kz — Asel Zhanasova has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport. By decree of the Head of State, Asel Zhubanyshevna Zhanasova has been named Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, following her relief from her previous position. She previously s…
Tengrinews.kz — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Alibek Zhamauov, Chairman of the Board of NC QazaqGaz JSC. The Head of State was briefed on the national company's performance in 2026 and its plans for the coming years. He was also updated on the natural gas supply for the population and the national economy, as well as…
The former USS Enterprise (CVN 65), the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, departed Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia under tow on Monday, November 2, beginning its final journey to Mobile,...
After seven strikes on cargo ships near NATO members Romania and Bulgaria last month, the US-led military alliance said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones to bolster its eastern flank in the Black Sea.
Tengrinews.kz — Medicines that were supposed to be provided to patients free of charge were being resold in pharmacies. In 2026, violations were identified among 788 entities, Healthcare Minister Akmaral Alnazarova said at a government meeting. The violations were detected by the digital labeling system. The system al…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan plans to introduce a system for registering citizens who travel abroad for employment. The measure is included in the government’s new action plan to combat human trafficking for 2027–2029. The resolution approving the plan was signed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on October 28, 2026. Th…
Tengrinews.kz — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has instructed officials to monitor complaints from Kazakhstanis about side effects and insufficient effectiveness of medicines. He made the statement at a government meeting. On ineffective medicines Bektenov recalled that from January 1, 2027, supervisory powers in the …
Tengrinews.kz — Transportation of Kazakh oil through the Atyrau–Samara trunk pipeline has resumed after a temporary suspension caused by a drone attack in Russia, according to the Ministry of Energy. Energy Ministry spokesperson Asel Serikpayeva said that as of November 3, the pipeline is operating normally. “Followin…
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Tengrinews.kz — WhatsApp has introduced an additional security feature that helps users identify potentially suspicious accounts before starting a conversation. How the new feature works When receiving a message from an unknown person, WhatsApp can now show additional information about them, including whether you shar…
Tengrinews.kz — The government has approved a plan to implement the President’s Address. The document provides for allocating around 6.5 trillion tenge from the National Fund to key social and infrastructure projects through the end of 2029. The plan includes 96 measures across 12 areas. The draft was presented at a g…
Tengrinews.kz — New rules for importing vehicles for personal use will come into effect in Kazakhstan at the end of December, according to KTK. The requirements were approved by the Ministry of Transport. Vehicles must now be no more than five years old and meet at least the Euro 5 emissions standard. The rules apply …
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is preparing amendments to housing legislation that will affect the work of property owners’ associations (OSIs), according to 24.kz. The proposed changes are expected to clarify the responsibilities of OSI chairpersons, protect residents’ savings from being blocked and simplify the procedur…
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakh children who traveled to Uzbekistan for the international Dostlik Cup 2026 football tournament were hospitalized after a mass poisoning incident. A total of 19 people sought medical assistance, 17 of whom were admitted to hospital. Kazakhstan’s embassy provided an update on their condition. What…