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A story reminiscent of the film «Hachi: A Dog’s Tale» unfolded in Pavlodar, eastern Kazakhstan. For several years, a dog named Tyson waited for his owner, Ivan, outside the gates of Correctional Facility No. 45, where Ivan was serving a long sentence for theft.

After waiting anxiously, when the doors finally opened, Tyson bolted toward his owner, tail wagging with joy. Overcome with emotion after the long separation, Ivan burst into tears and hugged his loyal dog tightly.

During his years in prison, Ivan reflected on many things. In particular, memories of Tyson kept him from giving...

Kazakhstani professional Counter-Strike 2 player Danil «molodoy» Golubenko led his Brazil-based team FURIA to victory at the IEM Chengdu 2025 tournament.

The tournament was held in Chengdu, China, with 16 teams participating. FURIA played against Team Vitality in the final.

In an intense series of three matches, the Brazilian team won 3-0, claiming the tournament’s main trophy. The prize pool was $1 million, with the winners...

BBC Director General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness resigned after criticism that a «Panorama» documentary misrepresented U.S. President Donald Trump’s January 6, 2021 speech by editing separate segments together. The edits allegedly made Trump appear to encourage the Capitol riot, according to the BBC.

The White House criticized the edit, while Trump described the resignations as the result of «top people in the BBC being caught ‘doctoring’ his perfect speech of January 6th,» demonstrating their bias.

It is worth noting that the simultaneous resignation of two top executives is rare for the BBC...

Most of us probably have a doppelganger somewhere in the world — and the U.S. president is no exception.

A video of a female Trump look-alike living in Russia has gone viral online in early November.

A woman bearing a striking resemblance to Donald Trump was spotted at a bus stop in Perm, a city in the Ural Mountains. Local resident Yevgeny Sazhin posted the video on Instagram.

The clip opens with the caption:

«The chance of meeting Donald Trump in Perm is very small, but never zero.» 

The man behind the camera approaches the...

On Nov. 7, Robert De Niro visited the Vatican and met with Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange in the Sala del Tronetto of the Apostolic Palace. The pope presented a gift to the guest — devotional and traditional, rather than something tailored for a celebrity visitor.

Warm greeting

Footage released by the Vatican press office shows the pontiff and the Oscar-winning actor, who share Italian roots, warmly greeting each other.

«Good morning! It’s a pleasure to meet you,» the pope said.
«For me as well,» De Niro replied.

Kazakh superstar singer Dimash Qudaibergen held his first-ever solo concert in Spain on Nov. 8. While Qudaibergen performed his original song «The Story of One Sky,» fans staged a touching act called «Elegimos la Vida» (Spanish: «We Are Choosing Life»).

According to DimashNews, the creative event was organized by Qudaibergen’s fan club in Spain.

«We bought many, many white gloves — white, because white is the color of peace. We asked the audience to wear the gloves and raise their hands when Dimash performed ‘The Story of One...

Kazakhstan and Nvidia plan to establish a $2 billion sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) center with a capacity of 100 megawatts. The arrangement was inked on Nov. 7 between Timur Turlov’s Freedom Holding Corp., Nvidia and Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development in Washington, D.C.

Freedom Holding Corp. CEO Timur Turlov has shared his vision of why Kazakhstan is solid ground for implementing innovations in Central Asia.

«We are delighted to be part of this revolutionary initiative aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s stance in the global artificial intelligence landscape. By combining our experience with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge...

Katy Perry has released «Bandaids,» her first single since splitting with Orlando Bloom. Dropped Nov. 6, the track marks her musical comeback and a candid reflection on their breakup.

The music video marks a new era for Perry, featuring a symbolic portrayal of misfortune. At one point, she drops her engagement ring down the sink and injures her hand retrieving it. In the end, as a train approaches, she spots a daisy — a reference to her daughter with Bloom.

In the lyrics, Perry reflects on trying to save the relationship:

«It’s not what you...

Tokyo police have arrested the president of a web-based PR company on allegations that he stole high-value Pokémon trading cards from a store he had visited for business, NHK World reported.

Investigators say Tatsuki Haneda made off with nine cards worth roughly $52,000 from a trading card shop in Tokyo’s Nakano Ward in August. He had gone to the store to photograph its products and was given a key card to access a storage room containing the cards. After completing his work, he reportedly told staff he had forgotten something and used the key again to...

Kazakhstan’s PetroCouncil — an oil and gas industry association representing about 150 domestic oilfield service, engineering and manufacturing companies — has appealed to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov to protect local firms from what it calls dumping by Chinese companies in Kazakhstan’s petrochemical sector.

Crowding out

The council notes that foreign contractors, primarily from China, are increasingly involved in large industrial and petrochemical projects across Kazakhstan. These companies reportedly offer services at prices up to 70% below market rates, effectively crowding out domestic enterprises.

To address the issue, PetroCouncil aims to limit price dumping by setting a...

UFC welterweight division champion Jack Della Maddalena (77 kilograms) wants to have a fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov.

«I’ve always wanted to fight Shavkat, I don’t know, I just thought when I first saw him coming to the UFC, I thought he’d be doing good things, you know? I think he just…well, he dominated for a bit,» Maddalena said in conversation with former UFC champion Israel Adesanya.

The Australian athlete is currently preparing to defend his title against Islam Makhachev. Their bout is scheduled for Nov. 15 at UFC 322 in New...

Tesla shareholders have approved CEO Elon Musk’s compensation plan, valued at up to $1 trillion, in what marks the largest corporate pay package in history. The proposal received more than 75% support at Tesla’s annual meeting at its Texas factory, where Musk appeared on stage alongside the company’s dancing robots, according to Reuters.

The board argued the plan was crucial to retaining Musk and driving Tesla’s long-term growth, despite criticism from some investors who called it excessive. Musk’s compensation structure is based on a series of ambitious performance milestones, including targets such as Tesla producing 20 million vehicles...

Kazakhstani flag carrier Air Astana has announced its largest order ever. Boeing will deliver 15 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, bringing the total order up to 18 planes worth $7 billion.

«The order is in addition to the three Boeing 787-9 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2026–27, which now brings total commitments to 18 aircraft. The newly ordered aircraft will be delivered between 2032 and 2035. The total value of the 18 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, including engines, is US$7 billion based on manufacturer list prices,» the company said in a statement.

Notably, in...

Russia and Kazakhstan may jointly lay a fiber-optic cable along the bottom of the Caspian Sea to establish direct connections between Russian regions and Armenia, Iran and Kazakhstan, Interfax reported.

According to Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev, the two countries — along with their respective telecom operators, Rostelecom and Kazakhtelecom — are already in active discussions about the project.

Notably, Kazakhstan is also building a similar undersea cable with Azerbaijan. The 380-kilometer line will connect the cities of Aktau and Sumgayit and have a transmission capacity of up to 400 terabits per second. Construction...

OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, Timur Turlov’s Freedom Holding Corp. and the government of Kazakhstan have signed a strategic agreement in Washington. According to the document, 165,000 teachers in Kazakhstan will gain access to ChatGPT Edu, a special version of ChatGPT designed for students and teachers that features enhanced privacy and data management mechanisms, Freedom Holding’s press service reported.

As a result of this agreement, Kazakhstan will become one of the first countries in the world to implement ChatGPT Edu at the national level — from schools to universities.

Under the terms of the agreement, Freedom Holding Corp...

The strongest geomagnetic storm of 2025 is expected Friday, Nov. 7 — one of the most intense in recent years. According to preliminary data, Earth will be hit by a stream of solar plasma ejected during a series of powerful solar flares.

What are the risks?

During strong geomagnetic storms, disruptions in satellite communications, GPS systems and internet connections are possible. Power grid fluctuations and health issues among weather-sensitive individuals can also occur.

How to protect yourself

Experts recommend several practical steps:

Kairat Almaty forward Dastan Satpayev has become the most expensive Kazakh and Kazakhstan Premier League footballer. According to Transfermarkt, the 17-year-old forward is now valued at €3 million.

After the football season ended in Kazakhstan, Transfermarkt updated the market values of players from the country and the Premier League. Satpayev’s value increased by €1.2 million, placing him at the top of the ranking.

The Kairat forward surpassed Kazakhstanis playing in the Russian Premier League — Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov (€2.8 million), Nuraly Alip (€2.5 million) and Maksim Samorodov (€2.5 million). The top five is...

Kazakhstan and the U.S. have signed a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals.

Signed in the presence of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Washington, the agreement aims to enhance Kazakhstan-U.S. cooperation in extracting and processing critical minerals.

Minister of Industry and Construction Yersaiyn Nagaspayev signed the memorandum for Kazakhstan, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick signed on behalf of the U.S.

Cove Capital’s involvement

As reported by E&E News, the Trump administration indicated it may offer up to $900 million to help a U.S. company develop one of the world’s largest untapped tungsten deposits in Kazakhstan. The metal is...

Kazakhstan plans to join the Abraham Accords, an initiative aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and Muslim-majority nations, U.S. President Donald Trump announced, according to Reuters.

Trump stated that he had discussed the decision earlier that day during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, adding that a formal signing ceremony would take place soon, although no exact date was given.

Kazakhstan’s government confirmed Thursday that talks are in their final stages, describing the move as a continuation of its commitment to dialogue, mutual respect and regional stability. Although Kazakhstan already maintains...

Some call these striking animals «rays of cosmic flame, trapped in the bodies of horses.»

The Akhal-Teke is one of the world’s oldest horse breeds, dating back at least 3,000 years. Its modern name comes from two sources: the Akhal Oasis, located in the foothills of the Kopet-Dag Range, and the Teke, a Turkmen tribe. The breed originated — and was found almost exclusively until recently — in what is now Turkmenistan. By the mid-20th century, Akhal-Tekes began to spread around the world.

We invite you to enjoy images of these extraordinary horses...

The company AROOT Kazakhstan Ltd. has been registered under the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) jurisdiction, as shown in the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) registry data.

The company’s business nature is listed as «activities of holding companies.» The authorized share capital is $500,000, with 500,000 shares issued at $1 each.

According to AFSA, the company is registered in Astana and is owned by Aroot Co., Ltd. Yahoo Finance indicates that its securities are traded on the South Korean trading board KOSDAQ at 1,765 won (approximately $1.22). The company’s...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries in 2026, as announced during the C5+1 welcome reception.

«I personally intend to visit in the coming year as well — all five [countries], so I know it’ll probably be a weeklong or longer trip. We’ve got to work on that and make it happen together,» Rubio said during the ceremony.

He acknowledged that it is «high time» for the U.S. to engage more actively with Central Asian nations, admitting that the region has been somewhat neglected over...

Kazakh superstar singer Dimash Qudaibergen has arrived in Spain, where his solo concert will take place.

According to DimashNews, dozens of fans from different countries — including Spain, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Brazil — greeted their idol at Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

«Dears» arranged a vibrant welcome, complete with songs and posters, chanting «Olé, olé-olé-olé, Dimash!» Several fans streamed the moment live on social media so that audiences around the world could share in the emotion.

Among those welcoming him was Chilean singer Pablo Romero, who gained fame for performing Qudaibergen’s songs on the show «My...

Zohran Mamdani, 34, who won the New York City mayoral election yesterday, is an avid soccer fan — and his favorite club is Arsenal of London.

Mamdani said he developed a love for the Gunners because several African players once starred for the team, inspiring pride in him as a young Ugandan.

He spoke about his passion for Arsenal on the Vulture podcast, explaining that he became a fan in the early 2000s thanks to his uncle.

African players in Arsenal

Born in Uganda, in East Africa, Mamdani was drawn to Arsenal at a time when it...