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Two «devils» of the fashion world, Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep, have come together on the cover of Vogue, the industry’s leading fashion magazine.

The pair reunited to promote “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in a conversation moderated by director Greta Gerwig. They discussed expectations around how women «should» look, as well as Streep’s return to the role of Miranda Priestly nearly 20 years after the original film.

Revisiting an iconic character

Wintour, the magazine’s former editor-in-chief, said being portrayed by Streep is a tremendous honor, regardless of one’s status.

Streep noted that, at the time...

Kyrgyzstan’s State Committee for National Security (SCNS) has completed its investigation into a high-profile child trafficking case opened in 2024. At the time, law enforcement officials detained two individuals — a Kazakh citizen and a Kyrgyz citizen.

«A.A., a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, conspired with Israeli citizen A.B. to purchase three minor children from Kyrgyz citizen S.S. for monetary and other material compensation. They then committed indecent acts, including immoral rituals involving the exposure of the children’s private parts, photographing them and sending the images to third parties outside the Kyrgyz Republic via...

BTS, the globally recognized K-pop band, is set to bring three additional shows to Latin America as part of the upcoming Arirang World Tour, the group’s label BigHit Music said on Weverse.

The group’s first world tour since 2022 now includes concerts in Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. All three additional performances are scheduled for October — on Oct. 7, Oct. 14 and Oct. 21, respectively. With the additions, each city on the list will now host three shows.

[공지] BTS (방탄소년단) WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ IN LIMA, SANTIAGO and BUENOS...

An X user, nicknamed yaml, created a strange yet funny tool — a digital whip for working with AI. It appears right in the code window and mimics a blow when clicked.

Notably, this software is not just an animation: the whip operates as a script and sends a command to make the AI work faster. The developer noted on the GitHub page that the agent sometimes works «too shlow,» and this is a way to give it a little push.

bad claude.. pic.twitter.com/CXtxjSRDf1

— yaml (@blended_jpeg) April 6, 2026

The...

Tiryaki Agro Holding, one of the largest agro-holdings in Turkey, intends to build a vegetable oil processing plant in the North Kazakhstan region, the regional administration announced.

The plant will be located in the Qyzyljar Special Economic Zone in Petropavlovsk. With a capacity of up to 1,500 tons of product per day, it will produce sunflower, rapeseed and flaxseed oils.

Details of the project were discussed during a meeting between Gov. Gauez Nurmukhambetov and Koksal Salih Yıldız, regional director at Tiryaki Agro.

«Our region is well known as a major producer of grain and oilseed crops...

Kyrgyzstan has openly expressed frustration that, following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, European countries sharply increased investment in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan while largely overlooking Kyrgyzstan, Tazabek reported.

Investment concentrated in two countries

Kyrgyzstan’s ambassador to Germany, Omurbek Tekebayev, told a parliamentary committee meeting on April 7, 2026, that roughly 95% of all investment in Central Asia has gone to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, leaving Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan with minimal inflows.

Trade with Germany rises, then slows

Tekebayev said trade turnover between Kyrgyzstan and Germany was previously modest — about $70 million to $80 million in...

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was ready to suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks and move toward a bilateral ceasefire, he posted on Truth Social.

«I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!» the president wrote.

Trump said the decision was due to the U.S. having already achieved its military objectives and being close to reaching a long-term peace agreement.

«We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable...

A quirky but surprisingly popular trend has resurfaced on social media: adding salted peanuts to cola. This time, it has gone viral in Japan, with users around the world trying it and sharing their reactions online.

Sweet meets salty

At first glance, the trend looks like a staged experiment for views. But those who have tried it say the flavor genuinely changes. The salt enhances the cola’s taste, making it...

Kazakhstan is planning to launch two plants that will convert coal into diesel fuel, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said at a recent cabinet meeting.

Coal-to-chemicals projects expand

According to Akkenzhenov, three major coal chemical industry projects are currently underway. These include:

Kazakh marketers are once again drawing attention with bold shelf promotions — this time involving kumyz, a traditional fermented mare’s milk drink, labeled with a provocative twist.

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A user on Threads shared a photo of a bottle labeled as a drink «for MILFs,» spotted in a store refrigerator in Kazakhstan. The find quickly sparked debate online over the appropriateness of such branding.

Mixed reaction online

Commenters were divided. Some praised the creativity of the marketing team, calling...

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health said alcohol consumption in harmful amounts has declined, while the number of people adopting a healthier lifestyle has increased. According to national surveys, more people in Kazakhstan are eating fruit and doing sports.

«A significant reduction in the consumption of alcohol in harmful amounts has been recorded. In 2015 the figure stood at 4.1%, falling to 1.6% in 2024,» the ministry’s press service said in a statement.

At the same time, the number of people participating in recreational sports is growing. The share of those who spend...

The term «bitch» is a linguistic shape-shifter, moving easily between references to animals and people, and applied to both women and men. Linguist Karen Stollznow notes that its widespread use in phrases like «boss bitch,» «perfect bitch» or «psycho bitch» has diluted any single, fixed definition.

Read also: How hip-hop is helping rural Kazakh students learn English.

For some, the word has been reclaimed and worn with pride. For others, it still lands as a sharp and deeply offensive insult.

From literal term to insult

Despite its modern edge, the word...

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has approved the principle of financial independence for the National Academy of Sciences, as well as national scientific and research organizations under the Cabinet, state agencies and universities.

According to the document, all these institutions will be granted the right to profit from scientific research, educational and consulting services, business, and other activities permitted by law.

The entities will also be encouraged to manage their income independently, using it to pay salaries and incentives and to invest in infrastructure development.

The document will take effect 10 days after its official publication. Meanwhile, the Cabinet is...

Lewis Hamilton, a British racing driver and seven-time Formula 1 champion, has fallen in love with American celebrity Kim Kardashian. The couple confirmed their romantic relationship on Instagram, USA Today reported.

The announcement came in a video titled «Tokyo Drift,» in which 41-year-old Hamilton is seen racing a red Ferrari F40 through the streets of Tokyo, where he arrived for the Japanese Grand Prix. At the end of the video, as the tire smoke clears, viewers can see Kardashian, who had been sitting in the passenger seat the entire time.

«That’s insane,» she says at...

Melvin Benn, Wireless Festival’s managing director, has defended the decision to include rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, as a headliner in the festival’s program, the BBC reported.

West’s possible performance at the London festival in July has drawn criticism from British politicians, sponsors and Jewish organizations due to his past antisemitic and pro-Nazi remarks. These included releasing a song titled «Heil Hitler» and selling swastika-themed merchandise.

Benn acknowledged that West’s previous comments were offensive but said he believes in offering second chances, referring to West’s apologies. He stressed that the festival is providing a platform...

South Korea’s chief of staff will visit Kazakhstan and other oil-producing countries to negotiate raw material supplies. The country is suffering difficulties due to delays in oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.

Kang Hoon-sik will arrive in Astana as a special representative of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. His goal is to negotiate the supply of crude oil and naphtha. He will also visit Saudi Arabia and Oman to hold talks with government officials, oil companies, and vessel operators. The aim is to develop alternative oil supply routes.

South Korea depends on the...

Timofei, a popular Pallas’s cat at Moscow Zoo, remains without a breeding partner after multiple international zoos declined to provide a suitable mate, The Moscow Times reported.

To support healthy breeding and maintain genetic diversity, zoo officials have been searching for a genetically compatible female, according to zoo director Svetlana Akulova. However, several zoos across Europe and Asia have refused to cooperate, citing specific reasons.

Japan’s Higashiyama Zoo, for example, said its Pallas’s cats are currently on loan and cannot be relocated. The Warsaw Zoo declined to transfer its female cat, Jessie, citing her participation in the European Endangered...

TikTok has summarized the work in Kazakhstan in 2025 and revealed that some content items had to be removed due to violations. In total, the platform restricted access to over 5.5 million videos.

At the same time, the majority of these videos are blocked before users report them. According to the company, 99.9% of content is proactively identified and deleted and 98.5% of videos are removed within the first 24 hours after upload.

Similar figures are reported worldwide. In 2025, TikTok deleted more than 780 million videos that violated its regulations. The bulk of these were...

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) continues to help Kazakhstan attract private investment, diversify its economy and improve its infrastructure and financial systems, according to Lisa Kaestner, IFC director for Turkey, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

«Kazakhstan remains attractive for foreign investment due to its strategic location and resource base,» she told Kursiv.media, noting, however, that the state still plays a significant role in key sectors of the economy, accounting for around 40% of GDP.

Boosting infrastructure and connectivity

One of IFC’s main goals in Kazakhstan is to improve regional trade and connectivity, particularly through the Trans-Caspian...

On April 6, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) launched trading in the currency pairs involving the Arab dirham, the exchange said in a statement.

In particular, since April 6, 2026, the official KZT/AED exchange rate has been set on KASE. However, market participants can trade both the AED/KZT pair and the USD/AED pair.

Trading is conducted with different settlement terms: same-day settlement (T+0, TOD); settlement on the next business day (T+1, TOM); and settlement two business days after the trade (T+2, SPT).

KASE expects the launch of the new instruments to boost liquidity in the currency market, expand market participants...

In 2025, Turkey moved from an «aggressive stabilization» phase to a more sustainable, long-term economic model. The country succeeded in easing extreme inflationary pressures, which peaked at 75.5% year over year in May 2024. However, inflation remains elevated, standing at 30.9% in December 2025, well above sustainable levels.

Moderate growth driven by services and construction

GDP grew by 3.6% year over year in 2025. Growth was supported primarily by the expansion of the services sector and continued strength in construction. The government is still rebuilding housing and infrastructure following the devastating 2023 earthquakes.

The services sector posted solid growth of...

As four NASA astronauts are traveling to the Moon for the first time in 50 years, photographers in Kazakhstan are capturing striking images of how the Moon appears from Earth — a vivid and colorful spectacle.

A pink Moon over Almaty

Dmitry Dotsenko, a photographer based in Almaty, captured the April full Moon rising over Shymbulak Peak. This full Moon is commonly known as the «Pink Moon» or «Easter Moon.» The name, however, does not describe its actual color; the Moon’s hue depends on atmospheric conditions.

In this case, the Moon appears...

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Healthcare reports that life expectancy in the country has reached 75.97 years — the highest level since independence. Despite this milestone, Kazakhstan still ranks outside the global top 100 and trails the leading country by nearly 11 years.

Where Kazakhstan stands globally

According to Worldometer, Kazakhstan ranks 116th worldwide in life expectancy at 75.97 years. The global average stands at 73.8 years, meaning Kazakhstan performs above average.

The leader remains Monaco, where life expectancy reaches 86.73 years.

Read also: The 20.5 million mark: Kazakhstan’s population growth shows no signs...

In February 2026, the mummified bodies of a woman and her father were discovered in the village of Maikaiyn, Pavlodar region. Authorities said the woman’s daughter and the man’s wife had been living in another part of the same house during that time.

Read also: The haunting case of a vanished family in western Kazakhstan.

Investigators are working to determine how long the bodies remained in the home and the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Criminal cases have been opened on charges of fraud and abuse of corpses. Forensic psychological and psychiatric...