Established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on Sept. 10. This year’s observance continues the theme «Changing the Narrative on Suicide,» with the call to action «Start the Conversation.» It aims…
Construction has begun on a skyscraper that will become the tallest building in Central Asia once completed. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the project and what will be built around it. The skyscraper has been named Dushanbe Tower, with construction expected to take five years. Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon and his…
A geomagnetic storm is affecting Earth, while people on social media say they are feeling under the weather. Kursiv LifeStyle explains what scientists know about the possible effects of geomagnetic activity on human health. Social media users have been sharing accounts of how they feel during the storm. Some report…
Traveling across the Caspian Sea between Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan may become more convenient. Kazakhstan has proposed resuming passenger ferry service on the Kuryk-Baku-Kuryk route. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what is known about the possible return of the service. Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Alim Bayel said the Azerbaijani side supported the…
Starting Oct. 20, SCAT Airlines will operate flights from Shymkent to Singapore. The flights will operate twice a week via Sanya, China, Kazakhstan’s Civil Aviation Committee of the Ministry of Transport reported. To Singapore via China The route will use the fifth freedom of the air, allowing SCAT to carry…
Astana will host a youth Counter-Strike 2 tournament featuring police officers among the participants. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. The Astana Mayor’s Office said the tournament will bring together residents, media personalities and police officers from the Astana Police Department. The event is part of efforts to prevent drug-related…
After a long flight, most people are eager to get home. But one Malaysian man has turned picking up his wife at the airport into a small celebration. For nearly six years, he has greeted her in a different funny costume each time — from a dinosaur and a frog…
Taemin, a member of K-pop boy band SHINee, is set to perform in Kazakhstan for the first time as part of his world tour. The concert will take place at Almaty Arena. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what is known about the upcoming performance. Almaty has been added as a new…
Four years have passed since Disney stopped working with Russian dubbing studios and began searching for new contractors to produce Russian-language versions of its films. Ultimately, Disney signed a contract with Almaty-based studio MovieDalen. Kursiv LifeStyle spoke with voice actors Tatyana Kostyuchenko and Ivan Savoskin, who collaborate with the studio.…
Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the company’s new foldable smartphone that falls somewhere between compact flip phones and larger book-style foldables. The model features Xiaomi’s new proprietary XRING O3 processor. Kursiv LifeStyle explains what else sets the new device apart. The Xiaomi 18 Fold features two OLED displays.…
German actor Til Schweiger has joined the cast of «Armour of God: Ultimatum,» which is being filmed in Kazakhstan. The actor is working on set in Almaty, Salem Entertainment said on social media. Schweiger is known for his roles in «Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,» Quentin Tarantino’s «Inglourious Basterds» and Guy…
According to Variety, «Spider-Man: Brand New Day,» starring Tom Holland, has grossed $2.4 billion worldwide. James Cameron’s «Avatar» currently holds the top spot with $2.9 billion, while «Avengers: Endgame» ranks second with $2.7 billion. Holland’s previous solo Spider-Man film, «Spider-Man: No Way Home,» earned around $1.9 billion worldwide. The film’s…
Shakira, a world-renowned Colombian singer, may perform in Kyrgyzstan’s capital in November. According to 24.kg, the artist’s team and representatives of Kyrgyzstan are currently negotiating the terms of the concert. According to Kyrgyz authorities, the concert is planned to take place at the new Bishkek Arena. As the parties are…
Where people choose to live can have a surprising influence on how much rest they get each night. A recent ranking by World Population Review highlights how cultural expectations, working hours and technology shape sleep patterns differently around the world. Researchers estimate that social habits may influence sleep almost as…
In 2026, scientists studied kissing, urinal splashback and cockroach milk proteins, and even tested soil quality using underwear. Kursiv LifeStyle reviewed the winners of the 36th Ig Nobel Prize, the annual award celebrating unusual and unconventional scientific research, which were presented in Zurich. The Ig Nobel Prize in economics was…
An unusual incident occurred during the 6th World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan. A golden eagle approached a police officer instead of its owner. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at how the story turned out. A video showing a golden eagle flying toward a police officer is gaining attention on social media. The…
The Tengri Camp team treated Burning Man attendees to beshbarmak in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. This year, the Kazakh team brought 11 yurts to the festival and plans to serve the traditional meat dish to around 5,000 people. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at Kazakh hospitality at the event. The…
TikTok is rolling out several new features for video comments. Users will be able to record voice comments, create polls and add more photos to a single comment. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the new features coming to the app. One of the new features will let users post voice comments…
World-renowned Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen reminded his followers of a special date — starting in 2026, Kazakhstan marks Kazakh Tazy and Tobet Day on Sept. 3 for the first time. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the Tazy hounds the celebrity showed his followers. The new date was established to honor the…
The U.S. Mint has released a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, the BBC reported. The coin went on sale on Sept. 2 in bags and rolls, with a roll of 25 priced at $61 and a bag of 100 at…
At the 6th World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, guests were treated to a gigantic cake nearly two meters tall. The enormous dessert was prepared by the Konti Pastry confectionery team especially for the opening of the World Nomad Kitchen in the ethnic village in the Kyrchyn Gorge, where thousands of…
HBO has revealed a new teaser trailer for its «Harry Potter» series. The footage shows young Harry Potter arriving at Hogwarts for the first time, being sorted into a house and starting a new life at the school of wizardry. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a look at what’s shown in the…
Chinese startup CoolFly has unveiled an unusual aircraft called the Urban, a single-seat electric drone that can be flown while standing up. Its developers describe it as an «air skateboard,» claiming that anyone can learn to fly it in about 10 minutes, according to the Global Times. The Urban looks…
The film «Artificial,» about the creator of ChatGPT, has found a new studio for distribution and is finally set to reach a mass audience. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at when the film will premiere and why it has been surrounded by controversy. According to The Film Stage, the drama starring Andrew…
