A 24-year-old man in Mongolia has died of the plague after eating marmot meat, the country’s Health Ministry confirmed. The man, from Khovsgol province, fell gravely ill shortly after consuming the animal. Despite emergency treatment, doctors were unable to save him. Lab tests later confirmed the infection was plague-related. Hunting…
Hilda Baci, a Nigeria-based chef, has set a new Guinness World Record, confirmed on social media, for cooking the largest ever serving of Jollof rice — a popular and symbolic West African dish made of rice boiled in a tomato-based sauce with meat — in a batch weighing 8,780 kilograms…
Australia may become the first country to ban social media for those under 16 starting December 2025, drawing global attention, the Telegraphindia.com reported. On Tuesday, the country’s eSafety commissioner called on social media companies to adopt «minimally invasive» tools to verify users’ ages. Platforms won’t be required to apply universal…
Kairat Almaty Football Club has announced how the tickets will be sold for the home matches of the UEFA Champions League main stage. Ticket sales for the Kairat-Real Madrid match will begin on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. They will be available at the football club’s official website and Ticketon.kz…
Huvaydo momo, a woman living in the Fergana region of Uzbekistan, turned 130. She resides in the Karakum mahalla (local neighborhood community) of the Buvayda district and is now officially recognized as the oldest citizen of Uzbekistan. Notably, her age had never been documented all these years. Only during the…
In today’s fast-paced routine, multitasking is often confused with real productivity. People switch from answering emails to jumping on calls, scroll through social media while sitting in meetings, or try to focus on important work with notifications constantly popping up. It can feel efficient in the moment, but the myths…
Chile is among the latest countries to restrict smartphone use in schools, following a global push — as in the U.K. and the Netherlands — to boost student focus and mental health. Building on this movement, a school in Santiago, the capital of Chile, has launched an initiative that blocks…
Kazakh social media users on Threads are highlighting the growing hardship of rising food prices, especially meat, as more families are forced to cut dietary variety. An informal poll reveals that many now rely on the cheapest staples, resulting in restricted nutrition nationwide. Posts that drew the strongest reactions mentioned…
A retired Kazakh woman has gone viral on social media with her impressive fitness routine, earning comparisons to Arnold Schwarzenegger. The 67-year-old became an internet sensation after her daughter posted a video of her workouts, which helped build on her growing popularity. The clip quickly went viral, garnering over a…
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo recently met with Ruben, a young boy from Armenia. Ruben, an aspiring footballer with hearing and speech difficulties, realized his dream by joining Ronaldo on the field before the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Armenia and Portugal, according to News-Armenia. Following their meeting, Ronaldo called…
Extended periods of looking down at smartphones have become commonplace in modern life. Reports frequently highlight “text neck” as a rising issue, linking extended phone use to neck and upper back pain. Given the prevalence of smartphone use, averaging nearly five hours a day, it is reasonable to consider potential…
We all encounter challenging personalities, but some individuals exhaust our energy in ways more harmful than typical disagreements. These toxic people, often called energy vampires, thrive on causing turmoil, eroding confidence, and exploiting others’ emotions. Recognizing the behaviors of toxic people and developing effective psychological defenses are crucial for preserving…
Harvard University has welcomed a new teacher from Kazakhstan. Assel Amangeldi, a graduate of the Ivy League institution, has been invited to join the teaching team at the world’s oldest and wealthiest university. Amangeldi shared the news on social media, reflecting on the academic journey that brought her to this…
Brian Hugh Warner, better known as Marilyn Manson, is a world-famous musician whose artistic image many perceive as provocative, to the point that in the early 2000s, he was even branded a «satanist.» Nevertheless, in September 2025, his performance in Almaty generated significant buzz, drawing thousands of fans to the…
Kazakh designer Daniyar Uderbekov is making waves on Instagram with UDRB sneakers —shoes defined by their striking 3D-printed soles. Uderbekov calls the sneakers a blend of tradition and technology, continuing his focus on unconventional design. “The idea came from an environmental perspective,” he said. “Most shoes on the market use…
NASA is targeting the early 2030s for its first crewed mission to Mars, Acting Administrator Sean Duffy told Fox News. Duffy explained that the program will follow a phased approach. First, NASA will deliver the supplies needed to build a base. Only then will astronauts be sent. The initial mission,…
BTS, the K-pop boy band, has surpassed the 2 billion-view milestone on YouTube with the music video for «Dynamite,» their first fully English-language track released worldwide in 2020, according to The Korea Economic Daily (KED). It is the group’s first video to reach this achievement. The video, uploaded on HYBE…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport seized 11,134 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth $513,937.76 if genuine during a cargo inspection, NBC News reported. According to a CBP spokesperson, the plush toys were confiscated on Aug. 26. The shipment, which originated in South Korea and was falsely…
Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of the Chechen Republic — a federal subject of Russia — posted on Telegram, claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump has Chechen roots, sharing an AI-generated video as «proof.» The video depicts Trump as if he were Chechen. As a joke, Kadyrov wrote that Trump himself…
Kazakhstan’s fundamental law — the Constitution — was adopted at a national referendum on Aug. 30, 1995, and has been celebrated annually since then as Constitution Day. The document holds the highest legal authority as the core of the country’s legal system and the foundation of its political system. The…
The Backstreet Boys concert in Almaty scheduled for Sept. 19 has sold out, according to Kino.kz, the platform responsible for ticket sales. However, fans are now facing uncertainty. The issue is that the show is set to take place at the local Central Stadium, which is also expected to host…
Google is rolling out new features in its Google Translate app that could intensify competition with Duolingo, one of the most popular language-learning platforms, Lifehacker.com reported. As early as this week, Google will begin deploying AI-powered language-learning features in beta on Android and iOS. The new practice sessions require users…
Uzbekistan’s media has been abuzz with an unusual gastronomic trend — dishes made from sparrows. A blogger filmed a video at a restaurant in the Bukhara region showing soup and kebabs prepared from the birds’ meat, even sharing the address. The post sparked a heated debate, dividing opinion between those…
One of Almaty’s oldest public markets, also promoted as a tourist attraction for experiencing Eastern bazaar vibes, is awaiting reconstruction. In late July, the Almatygenplan Research Institute — the organization responsible for the city’s development and management — announced that on May 23 the Almaty City Council had approved a…
