A total of 112 dead seals were discovered along the Caspian Sea coast in the Tupkaragan district of the Mangystau region, local officials said. Residents of Bautino reported the carcasses, prompting environmental teams to respond immediately.
On Nov. 3, 2025, specialists from the regional Department of Ecology collected seawater samples near Fort Shevchenko and Cape Bautino. Together with the fisheries inspectorate and the wildlife protection service, they inspected the...
A law banning smoking for anyone born after January 2007 has taken effect in the Maldives, making the island nation the first in the world to implement a «generational ban» on tobacco.
The measure aims to protect public health and create a tobacco-free generation. Under the new rules, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2007, is prohibited from purchasing, using or possessing tobacco products. The restriction also applies to tourists visiting the Indian Ocean archipelago of 1,191 coral islands, known for its luxury resorts.
Notably, local retailers are now required to verify customers’ ages. Selling cigarettes to...
The client base of Freedom Broker continues to grow. As of Oct. 1, 2025, the company had 310,500 active accounts, which is 80,600 more than a year earlier. The growth in new accounts from January to September amounted to 23.6%, and the total number of securities transactions reached 27.2 million.
Most popular stocks
Among Freedom Broker’s Kazakhstani clients, Halyk Bank shares were the most popular stocks, with transactions totaling $38.3 million, followed by shares of Bank CenterCredit ($34.2 million) and Kazatomprom ($26.2 million).
On the American market, the leaders in terms of transaction volume were Petrobras ($3.2 billion), Newmont Corporation...
On Nov. 5, Kairat Almaty will face Inter Milan in matchday four of the UEFA Champions League. Yegor Sorokin, defender of the Kazakhstani club, shared his expectations for the upcoming match.
The 30-year-old footballer said that Kairat is approaching the game in high spirits after winning the domestic Kazakhstan Premier League title.
«We won the tournament, and after several days of rest, immediately resumed training for a match against Inter. We aren’t doing anything special — this is the same training process as before any match: first theory, then practice on the pitch,» Sorokin...
Australia will offer households at least three hours of free solar electricity each day starting in 2026, even for those without rooftop panels. The Solar Sharer program will help households use excess daytime energy more effectively and ease pressure on the national grid, Reuters reported.
The scheme will launch in New South Wales, South Australia and southeast Queensland, then expand nationwide. Energy Minister Chris Bowen aims to encourage people to shift their electricity use to midday, when solar generation peaks and costs drop.
For those who want to take part in the program and benefit from running appliances...
For the first time ever, Chinese astronauts have cooked food in zero gravity using a real oven aboard China’s space station, Tiangong. Crew members of the Shenzhou 21 and 20 missions baked chicken wings and steaks, China Daily reported.
In the video, space engineer Wu Fei is seen marinating the wings, threading them onto skewers, and placing them in a mini oven. Twenty-eight minutes later, he takes out a golden-brown dish — New Orleans-style «space» wings.
He and his colleague Wang Jie also cooked steaks seasoned with black pepper. The dinner, enjoyed with smiles and joy...
The official Instagram account, with more than 696 million followers, published a video by Kazakh videographer Dastan Mukhamedrakhim and followed him.
The footage shows a young man running through endless fields of flowers. Mukhamedrakhim’s videos often feature the Zailiysky Alatau mountains, the Assy plateau, the cosmic landscapes of Mangystau, Lake Borovoye and other popular locations in Kazakhstan. So far, the post has garnered over 30 million views.
This time, the...
Chess is becoming a popular new social activity for young people in the U.K., as bars and cafés reimagine the classic game, according to the Guardian.
In London, Knight Club has become one of the city’s go-to Tuesday night venues, offering a mix of cocktails, DJ sets and chessboards for socializing. Founded by Yusuf Ntahilaja in 2023, the club aims to make chess more accessible and engaging for a diverse, younger audience.
The format has quickly attracted hundreds of players and inspired similar events elsewhere. In Birmingham, Chesscafé now brings together over 100 participants for relaxed chess nights...
An old town built as a set for the movie «Nomad: The Warrior» (2005) will undergo restoration and become part of a tourist zone.
According to the Almaty region’s governor’s office, a large tourism cluster development project has begun on the banks of the Ili River. Local authorities aim to restore the significantly worn “Nomad” movie set, build a pedestrian bridge to the Tanbaly Tas area and enhance the surrounding landscape. The plan also includes the creation of recreational and glamping areas, as well as cafés.
The region’s governor, Marat Sultangaziyev, said that approximately 500 tourists...
Kazakhstan is in talks with ExxonMobil Corp. to develop an untapped portion of the Kashagan oil field, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Currently, production is underway only in the eastern part of Kashagan, while the western sections and nearby fields remain undeveloped.
According to Bloomberg’s sources, who requested anonymity, the discussions also cover other issues, including renewal of the license to develop the Tengiz field — which expires in 2033 — where ExxonMobil is also a partner. Kazakhstan is reportedly seeking to increase its stake in the project in exchange for a contract extension.
OpenAI has signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon to use the company’s U.S. data centers for its artificial intelligence operations. The agreement grants OpenAI access to large-scale computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS), utilizing hundreds of thousands of Nvidia AI chips, according to Euronews.
The collaboration, announced on Monday, marks a shift in OpenAI’s cloud strategy following a recent revision of its long-standing partnership with Microsoft, which had been its exclusive cloud provider.
Amazon said that the deal addresses the growing demand for computing power driven by rapid advancements in AI. OpenAI will begin using AWS immediately...
A new gastronomic attraction has emerged in Dubai, a city renowned for its grand projects and passion for luxury. The Julith café has unveiled the world’s most expensive coffee, made from rare Panamanian beans, priced at 3,600 dirhams — approximately $980.
According to the café founder Serkan Sagsoz, the drink has a complex taste with floral and fruity notes, including jasmine, orange, bergamot, apricot and peach flavors, «like honey, delicate and sweet.»
Sales began last weekend, with the offer being limited to around 400 cups.
The coffee shop is located in an industrial neighborhood that has...
Renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli shared Instagram photos from his Oct. 28 performance at Almaty Arena.
During the event, the maestro dons a traditional Kazakh shapan and poses with singer Aigerim Altynbek. The professional images also showcase the Ascension Cathedral at night and the memorial in 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park—two of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.
Fans praised Bocelli and the concert’s atmosphere in the comments:
Coca-Cola Içecek Kazakhstan plans to build its fourth plant in Aktobe, western Kazakhstan, with construction set for 2026. The company is a subsidiary of Turkish beverage firm Coca-Cola Icecek.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture and the company signed an agreement for the project. Once operational, the facility is expected to create more than 120 jobs. The plant will adhere to international environmental standards and incorporate a comprehensive waste management system.
Coca-Cola Içecek operates 36 plants in 12 countries, including three in Kazakhstan: Almaty, Astana and Shymkent. The company produces and distributes Coca-Cola beverages across its markets, including Turkey, Pakistan...
A new underwater art installation is transforming the waters off Miami Beach into a living coral reef. Over several days, crews placed 22 life-sized concrete car sculptures on the ocean floor, several hundred feet from South Beach. The project, called «Concrete Coral,» is led by the nonprofit REEFLINE, which combines art and marine science to create artificial reefs, the Associated Press reported.
The installation will soon be seeded with 2,200 native corals grown in a Miami lab. Supported in part by a $5 million city bond, REEFLINE plans to expand the initiative through up to...
Elena Rybakina (World No. 6) defeated Iga Swiatek (No. 2) of Poland in a clash of leaders in the Serena Williams Group at the WTA Finals, coming back from a set down to win 3‑6, 6‑1, 6‑0.
The performance of Kazakhstan’s No. 1 in Riyadh has been the biggest sensation of the tournament so far. Earlier, American Amanda Anisimova (No. 4) lost to the Kazakhstani player in straight sets. Then, on Nov. 3, Swiatek left the court with a bagel set on the scoreboard. The Polish player had beaten Rybakina four times in a row this season...
Iran is reportedly preparing to lift its ban on Telegram for the first time in nearly eight years.
Authorities have reportedly set conditions for the move: the messaging app must remove what they deem «dangerous content» and ensure that user data does not fall into the hands of foreign intelligence agencies.
Iran blocked Telegram in December 2017, and a few months later, an Iranian court upheld the ban, citing national security concerns.
Notably, Telegram founder Pavel Durov said at the time that the service was blocked after the company refused to shut down channels used by...
Chinese professionals’ interest in U.S. career opportunities has cooled amid President Donald Trump’s threats to revoke Chinese student visas, tighten H-1B visa rules, and impose sanctions on TikTok, according to Chinese business journalist Selina Cheng.
Reverse migration
At the same time, China’s long-term effort to attract skilled workers is gaining momentum, particularly as its technological and scientific competition with the U.S. intensifies. Reflecting this trend, a Stanford University study found that nearly 20,000 Chinese-born scientists who had built their careers in the U.S. left the country between 2010 and 2021, many of whom returned to China.
Notably...
Egypt has celebrated the long-awaited opening of its largest museum of ancient history — the Grand Egyptian Museum, a project two decades in the making.
Located at the foot of the Giza Pyramids, the museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts, many of which have never before been displayed to the public.
The centerpiece of the collection is the treasure from Tutankhamun’s tomb, featuring more than 5,000 objects gathered together for the first time. Among them are the pharaoh’s famous golden death mask, jewelry, chariots, weapons and household items.
The main atrium features an 11-meter-tall, 83-ton statue of...
China has announced an extension of its visa-free entry policy for business, tourism, family visits or transit for up to 30 days for citizens of 45 countries — including France, Germany and Spain — until Dec. 31, 2026. The policy will also be expanded to include Sweden starting Nov. 10, 2025, Reuters reported.
According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry’s Department of Consular Affairs, 32 European nations are eligible for the extension, along with Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and several countries in South America and the Gulf region. Notably, under the original plan...
The Freedom Holding Corp. Kazakhstan Manufacturing PMI® (Purchasing Managers’ IndexTM) remained below the 50.0 no-change mark in October, dropping to 48.3 from 49.2 in September. The headline index has now signaled a worsening of operating conditions in each of the past five months.
October saw a renewed reduction in new orders in the Kazakh manufacturing sector, with new business down modestly following a slight rise in September. The fall in new orders mainly reflected muted customer demand, while some firms also indicated that ongoing repair work meant that they were not in a position to take on new business.
Some...
Skywatchers are in for a celestial treat this week as November’s full moon — known as the Beaver Moon — becomes the year’s closest and brightest supermoon, Euronews reported.
A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its full phase while at perigee, the point in its orbit closest to Earth. During this rare alignment, the moon can appear up to 14% larger and shine up to 30% brighter than the faintest full moon, according to NASA.
This dazzling spectacle peaks on Wednesday, Nov. 6, though the moon will appear full on both Tuesday and Thursday nights. The best...
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler has played 75 matches for the club, according to Turkish sports outlet Fanatik. As a result, the Spanish club must pay €2 million to Fenerbahçe under one of the performance-based bonus clauses in Güler’s transfer agreement.
Güler’s 75th appearance for the club came on Nov. 1. At home, Real Madrid thrashed Valencia 4-0. Güler was in the starting lineup, assisted Kylian Mbappé, and was substituted at halftime when the score was 3-0. This marked the Spanish club’s 10th victory over 11 matchdays. Real Madrid has 30 points and leads the La...
A Mississippi woman shot and killed an escaped monkey near her home, saying she acted out of fear for her children’s safety after reports circulated that the animals might carry diseases, the Associated Press reported.
Jessica Bond Ferguson of Heidelberg told the Associated Press that she was awakened early Sunday by her 16-year-old son, who said he had seen a monkey outside. She said she took her phone and a firearm outside and spotted the animal about 60 feet away before firing.
«I did what any other mother would do to protect her children...