New Government Composition of Kazakhstan Approved
On September 3, 2026, Kazakhstan formed a new government headed by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. On August 31, President Kassym-Jomart…
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How Does the New Academic Year Begin Around the World?
The start of the school year is marked by different traditions and celebrations across countries. In Armenia, it is observed as the “Day of…
Musical Fountain in New Tashkent Enters the Guinness World Records Twice
🌊 New Tashkent musical fountain enters Guinness World Records twice A giant musical fountain in Uzbekistan’s New Tashkent has set two…
Apple Announces Change in Chief Executive Officer
ohn Ternus has been appointed the new CEO of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook, who had led the company since 2011. Ternus has worked at Apple…
Iran Explores Transporting a Portion of Trade Cargo via the Caspian Sea
Iran is considering moving part of its trade cargo through the Caspian Sea, with plans to make greater use of the ports of Anzali, Amirabad…
Aybek Dadebay to head the Kurultai of Kazakhstan
Aibek Dadabayev, leader of the Adilet party, has been elected Speaker of Kazakhstan’s new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai. His…
New King of Norway Haakon VIII ascends the throne
Following the death of King Harald V at the age of 89 on August 28, his son Haakon VIII has ascended the Norwegian throne. The 53-year-old…
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi arrives in Uzbekistan on a state visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Uzbekistan for a state visit. Talks in Tashkent will focus on strengthening strategic…
Temporary changes introduced to US visa interviews
🛂 U.S. visa interview procedures temporarily changed. The State Department is strengthening consular screening, resulting in some visa…
The CIS's first solar-powered electric vehicle charging station commissioned in Astana
Astana Launches CIS’s First Solar-Powered EV Charging Station ☀️🔋🚗 Astana has launched an off-grid electric vehicle charging station…
China expands visa-free transit access for citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam
Since August 20, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam have been eligible for visa-free transit in China for up to 240 hours, or 10 days, when…
Singapore to provide families with over $55,000 in support to boost birth rates
Singapore to provide families with over $55,000 per child 👶🇸🇬 Singapore plans to expand family support measures to boost its declining…
Over 32,000 people die in Europe due to extreme heatwave
🌡️🇪🇺 Preliminary estimates indicate that more than 32,000 people died in Europe due to extreme heat this summer. The figures cover…
Turkey ranks second in the world for cigarette consumption
🚬🇹🇷 Türkiye ranks second in the world in cigarette consumption. Around 8 billion packs of cigarettes were sold in the country last year.…
Large gas deposit containing 212 billion cubic meters of gas discovered in Iran
⛽🇮🇷 Iran has discovered a major gas field in Fars Province with estimated reserves of 212 billion cubic meters. Around 161 billion cubic…
Establishment of the vice-presidency position planned in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan plans to establish a vice-presidential post. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said the name of the person to be appointed could…
Elections to Kazakhstan's new unicameral parliament — the Kurultai — are underway
Kazakhstan is holding its first elections to the new unicameral parliament — the Kurultai. A total of 545 candidates from 7 political…
Kyrgyz citizens can visit China visa-free for up to 10 days
Starting August 20, Kyrgyz citizens can travel to China visa-free for up to 10 days under a new unilateral policy introduced by China. A…