Tokyo Skytree, the iconic observation tower in Japan’s capital, is set to reopen its elevator, which malfunctioned in late February, on April 1, the tower operator, Tobu Tower Skytree Co., Ltd., said in a press release. The company stated that all safety measures have been implemented and that it will…
In downtown Moscow, Russia, teenagers found a bag containing about $88,000 in cash. The teenagers were walking in the Meshchansky district when they accidentally came across the bag filled with $100 bills. They decided to split the money among themselves and burn the rest in a fire. The teenagers later…
The world’s longest-running international music contest, the Eurovision Song Contest, which has been held since 1956, has announced its Asian edition, Eurovision Song Contest Asia, set to debut in 2026, the BBC reported. According to a statement on the contest’s official website, the grand final event will take place on…
On March 30, the Grammy-winning Canadian singer Celine Dion, on her 58th birthday, shared video messages in English and French announcing a series of concerts in Paris, France, this fall. According to The Associated Press, the upcoming performances will mark her first full concert performances since Dion revealed that she…
Starting March 30, new rules on alcoholic beverage sales took effect in Thailand, requiring bartenders and sellers to check how intoxicated customers are, The Pattaya News reported. The person will not be served another portion of drink if they are too drunk. How the checks work The country’s authorities revealed…
A simple yet surprisingly effective way to relax is gaining popularity on social media — netizens claim that taking a shower with a wet towel helps relieve tension in the body and speeds recovery after a stressful day. The idea is as simple as possible. While showering, place a towel…
Ride-hailing service scams have long posed challenges for both drivers and passengers. One of the more unusual and inventive schemes was devised by drivers across several Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Tianjin, Qingdao and Chengdu, and came to light in 2016. According to The Times of India, Uber drivers…
Authorities in Russia are considering expanding a voluntary self-restriction system to include video games, according to a proposal by lawmaker Dmitry Gusev, cited by TASS. Proposal targets gaming addiction Gusev said the initiative is aimed at addressing the growing problem of gaming addiction. Some users, he noted, struggle to limit…
Life expectancy at birth in Kazakhstan has increased, reaching 75.9 years in 2025, up slightly from 75.4 years in 2024. Life expectancy also varies by place of residence, averaging 76.6 years in urban areas and 74.8 years in rural areas. The traditional gender gap persisted, with average life expectancy at…
The world’s narrowest house was erected in the district of Aucallama in Huaral Province, Peru. Its width is only 63 centimeters, yet it contains everything necessary for living. The house was designed by local resident Fabio Moreno, who wanted to show that comfort does not always depend on floor size,…
A 25-year-old woman in Spain has died by euthanasia following a prolonged legal dispute with her father over her decision to pursue assisted dying, the BBC reported. Noelia Castillo of Barcelona became paraplegic after a suicide attempt in 2022. In 2024, the Catalan government approved her request for euthanasia, but…
Police arrested a man in Astana suspected of stealing more than 100 sauna whisks. According to Polisia.kz, the 46-year-old resident repeatedly broke into a stranger’s lodging, where the door was unlocked, and stole property, taking 140 sauna whisks in one incident. The following day, the man returned to the same…
Japan’s cherry blossom season, marked by the blooming of sakura, is one of the country’s most celebrated natural events. These delicate flowers, which come from various species of Prunus trees, bloom briefly each spring and draw widespread attention across the nation. Most cherry trees flower for only a short period…
HBO has released the first trailer for the “Harry Potter” series reboot. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at what is shown in the video and when to expect the premiere. The trailer begins with a familiar scene of Harry Potter living in a cupboard under the stairs at the Dursleys’…
A vast musical fountain complex covering around eight hectares is planned for construction in New Tashkent. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at the ambitious project by the Uzbek authorities. Under the project plans, a 6.3-hectare pool will be built at the center of the complex, while the main fountain for…
A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Meta and Google are liable for harm caused to a young woman who alleged she became addicted to their social media platforms as a child, the BBC reported. The plaintiff, identified as Kaley, was awarded $6 million in damages, including $3 million in…
Legendary American punk rock band The Offspring is set to perform in Almaty on Aug. 23, the final day of the Park Live Almaty 2026 international music festival. In 1994, The Offspring broke into the U.S. top 10 with their album «Smash.» Since then, the band has stood among the…
Work on launching the long-anticipated light rail transit (LRT) line in Astana continue to attract attention from both capital residents and social media users. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at how a video of rolling stock turned into a source of jokes about barge haulers and Ancient Egypt. A video…
On March 20, Air Astana officially announced a collaboration with Sandyk, a restaurant serving authentic Kazakh cuisine, unveiling a new in-flight menu dedicated to the Nauryz holiday. Among the guests at the event, hosted by actor Sanjar Madi in Almaty, were prominent Kazakh journalists Aigul Mukei and Dina Tolepbergen; popular…
According to the latest World Happiness Report, Kazakhstan placed 33rd among 147 surveyed countries, climbing 10 notches from last year and marking its best result to date. The report was conducted by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development…
Kazakhstani travel content creator Dastan Mukhamedrakhim came into the spotlight of the global film industry, as Tom Holland, star of the «Spider-Man» film series, noticed and liked his post. Mukhamedrakhim became an official partner of Sony Pictures and Marvel in a global promotional campaign for the new film «Spider-Man: Brand…
On March 20, BTS, the globally recognized K-pop band, returned with the long-anticipated album «Arirang,» announced on Jan. 4, marking the group’s first full-length album since «Be» was released in 2020. The album’s 14 tracks, led by the single «SWIM,» are already available on major streaming services, including Apple Music…
An individual was arrested after entering the enclosure of well-known pygmy hippo Moo Deng, which went viral on social media in 2024, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, the Bangkok Post reported. The incident occurred on March 17. The man, later identified as a Thai national, entered the enclosure of Moo…
Starting July 11, a new international flight connecting Vietnam, the Czech Republic and Kazakhstan will be launched, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Transport press service reported. Vietnamese carrier VietJet Air is set to launch the service on the Hanoi -Almaty-Prague route, to be operated twice a week using Airbus A330 aircraft. This…
