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Kazakhstan to complete investigation into deaths of servicemen during Caspian Sea exercises soon

Seven Shadow Fleet Tankers Spoof AIS to Hide Novorossiysk Voyages

Sanctioned Tankers Fake Their Positions Near the Bosphorus A cluster of seven sanctioned Russian tankers were found to have routinely and deliberately manipulated AIS over the past 90 days to falsely claim they were drifting off the Black Sea close to the Bosphorus entrance. The tankers were instead identified by Wind…

Rules for issuing military IDs changed in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has introduced amendments to the rules for issuing military IDs and registering citizens for military service. The relevant order was signed by the Minister of Defense. The document, dated October 21, 2026, was registered with the Ministry of Justice on October 30. The amendments affect seve…

Expanding U.S.–Turkmenistan Ties: Envoy and Business Group Visit Ashgabat

Turkmenistan and the United States are working to deepen their economic and diplomatic relationship, with a top American diplomat and a U.S. business delegation visiting Ashgabat this week. The U.S.-Turkmenistan Business Council had announced a semiannual business mission to Ashgabat on November 4–5, a trip that comes…

Tokayev awarded King Abdullah II of Jordan the Order of Al-Farabi

Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has awarded King Abdullah II of Jordan the Order of Al-Farabi. During his speech, the President described the King’s visit as a clear testament to the deepening strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Jordan, citing the Akorda press service. The President believes t…

President of Tajikistan arrived in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon has arrived in Kazakhstan for an official visit. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the distinguished guest at the Astana airport, citing Akorda. It was previously reported that President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon would pay an official visit to Kazakhstan…

“Animals lie motionless“: how the zoo responded to the complaints of Almaty residents

Tengrinews.kz — Almaty residents have raised concerns regarding the welfare of animals and the state of the city zoo's infrastructure. Following their visit, they demanded an investigation into the living conditions of the inhabitants. The Almaty Zoo administration has responded to these claims. "I was unpleasantly sh…

Up to +21 degrees: Almaty expects a warm weekend, while Astana faces rain and frost

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan's two largest cities are set to experience different seasons this weekend. In Almaty outdoor activities can be planned with confidence, as temperatures are expected to reach +21°C by Sunday. Meanwhile, in Astana rain is forecast, and freezing temperatures will return Sunday night. Astana: Ra…

Tokayev assessed Jordan's role in maintaining peace in the Middle East

Tengrinews.kz — The President of Kazakhstan and the King of Jordan held talks in Astana, citing Akorda. During the negotiations, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described the official visit of King Abdullah II of Jordan to Kazakhstan as a testament to the strong bonds of friendship, mutual respect, and solidarity between the tw…

Kazakhstan, Jordan Focus on Security, Trade and Regional Stability

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Jordan discussed regional and global security challenges, as well as ways to expand bilateral cooperation during talks between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein in Astana on No…

Opinion: Overcrowding on Almaty Buses – A Man-Made Transit Crisis

The Kazakh authorities’ grand plans to turn Almaty and its picturesque surroundings into Central Asia’s next tourist mecca have run headlong into a public transportation crisis this fall. Almaty residents have been flooding social media with photos and videos of overcrowded buses and trolleybuses, saying they have not…

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Astana

Tengrinews.kz — Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in the capital of Kazakhstan to attend the Aqaba Process summit, citing the government's press service. The Aqaba Process is an international global security initiative launched in 2015 by King Abdullah II of Jordan. The format consists of a series of…

With an orchestra and a guard of honor: how the King of Jordan was welcomed at Akorda

Tengrinews.kz — An official welcoming ceremony for King Abdullah II of Jordan, who arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit, took place at the Akorda Presidential Palace. The President’s press service released footage of the solemn ceremony. In honor of the distinguished guest, a flight of the country’s Air Defense …

Photos of the meeting between Tokayev and the King of Jordan at Astana airport have been released

Tengrinews.kz — King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit on November 5. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the Astana airport upon his arrival for the official visit. A guard of h…

18 Dead in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisonings in Uzbekistan

Eighteen people died in three suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incidents in Uzbekistan between October 25 and November 1, prompting warnings about dangerously modified gas boilers being sold as new. On October 25, seven members of one family died in the village of Chimyon in the Fergana region. On November 1, anoth…

Kazakhstan’s Top Three Universities Slip in QS Asia Rankings

Kazakhstan remained the only Central Asian country with universities in the top 100 of the latest Asian rankings from higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), although all three of its leading institutions fell. In the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 , released on November 3, Al-Farabi Kazakh Natio…

Narxoz Conference Explores Central Asia’s Path to Stronger Regional Cooperation

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Central Asia’s role in shaping global governance, strengthening regional cooperation and advancing sustainable development was the focus of an international conference hosted by Narxoz University on Nov. 4 in Almaty, the univ…

Kazakhstan Asks Russia to Reopen Druzhba Oil Route to Germany After Six-Month Halt

Kazakhstan has formally asked Russia to restore oil shipments to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline, six months after Moscow suspended the route. The request follows a drone attack on Russian infrastructure that briefly halted another Kazakh oil export route earlier this week. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said…

Kazakhstan Victims Compensation Fund Pays Out Just 9% of Revenue

Kazakhstan’s Victims Compensation Fund has collected more than 9.3 billion tenge ($20.6 million) over eight years but paid out only about 9% of that amount to crime victims. Snezhanna Imasheva, a member of the Kurultai, Kazakhstan’s unicameral parliament, has proposed increasing compensation payments or expanding elig…

Hackers Walk Back Claim of Uzbekistan Data Leak Affecting 27 Million

Journalists in Uzbekistan found their own personal information and details about relatives in a database circulating online, Gazeta.uz has reported . The Interior Ministry announced an investigation on October 29 after reports linked the records to SAFE Service, formerly known as SafeRoad, a digital service for motori…

Kazakhstan Wheat Exports to Israel Under Discussion

Kazakhstan’s Food Contract Corporation is prepared to discuss long-term contracts to supply between 200,000 and 500,000 metric tons of food-grade wheat to Israel. Samat Tenbayev, deputy chairman of the company’s management board, outlined the proposal during talks in Jerusalem, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture sai…

Kazakh Prosecutor General Keeps Mangystau Military Investigation Under Oversight

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – More than 300 people have been questioned and over 30 forensic examinations and expert studies have been conducted as part of an investigation into the deaths of servicemen during a military exercise in the Mangystau Region, …

Drewry: Red Sea Diversion Tracker Shows Significant Increase in Suez Canal Transits

With regional security changing rapidly, Drewry’s Red Sea Diversion Tracker delivers timely intelligence to shippers, carriers, ports and other stakeholders on the evolving structure of carrier networks. This tracker page is updated fortnightly (every other Tuesday). Most Asia-Europe capacity now back via Suez During …

Kazakhstan Advances in Global Digital Rankings as AI Infrastructure Expands

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has improved its standing in several international digital development rankings, with progress in artificial intelligence readiness and e-government services highlighting the country’s growing role in the global te…

Tokayev signs law on opening customs service offices of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

IFC Invests $ 33 Million to Modernize Agricultural Services in Central Asia

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Eurasia Group has secured $33 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to expand agricultural machinery distribution, maintenance and farmer training networks in…

Upgraded Aktobe–Kandyagash highway to become a toll road

Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan is expanding its network of toll roads. The reconstructed section of the Aktobe–Kandyagash highway, from kilometer 11 to kilometer 100, will be incorporated into the Kandyagash–Makat toll road, according to the Ministry of Transport. Not all drivers will have to pay. On the section from kilo…

4.5-billion-tenge fraud: Georgia extradites suspect to Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz — Georgia has extradited to Kazakhstan a suspect accused of fraud worth more than 4.5 billion tenge and the production of falsified medical devices, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. How imported equipment was passed off as Kazakh-made According to investigators, the suspect organized a schem…

Kazakhstan Strengthens Export Push with New Istanbul Trade Office

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has opened a QazTrade office in Istanbul to help domestic manufacturers enter the Turkish market and find business partners in other countries, Kazinform reported on Nov. 4. A new Qaztrade office is located in Ista…

Kazakhstanis alarmed by deposit tax claims: what the Ministry of National Economy says

Tengrinews.kz — Information is circulating on social media claiming that Kazakhstan has introduced a tax on interest earned from individuals’ bank deposits. However, the government is not considering such an initiative, and deposit interest remains tax-free, according to the Center for Combating Disinformation under t…