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Content creators in Kazakhstan may be required to show their university degrees in order to publish online courses, the country’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said in response to a parliamentary inquiry.
 
Furthermore, the authorities continue to monitor social media and remove prohibited content.
 
Bektenov said that the work is being carried out jointly with platform administrators, including Meta and TikTok. He added that a separate cooperation has been established for TikTok, allowing the platform to remove up to 91% of prohibited content.
 
Special attention is paid to online ads. Through the CyberSupervision system, state agencies spot violations online, including Ponzi schemes, online casinos...

Singaporean photographer and model Chuando Tan has drawn worldwide attention for his remarkably youthful appearance, with many observers saying he looks decades younger than his age.

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At 59, Tan appears closer to his 30s, thanks to his toned physique and smooth skin — features that have sparked admiration and curiosity across social media. His popularity surged online, where his account on Instagram has attracted about 1.7 million followers.

From pop music to photography

Tan began modeling in the 1980s, later...

In early 2026, Kazakhstan’s media landscape once again witnessed an attack on Freedom Holding and its founder, Timur Turlov. Since the beginning of the year, 3,200 instances of disinformation have been recorded. In 2025 alone, there were more than 72,000 such pieces of so-called «news.»

Kursiv.media examined data provided by Freedom Holding Corp. for January and early February 2026 and analyzed a large body of dark PR materials. The outlet also spoke with experts to better understand who is behind the creation of this «information tornado» in Kazakhstan, how these campaigns operate and how much they cost. One conclusion is...

MP Murat Abenov has criticized Kazakhstan’s Olympic uniform after international media named Mongolia’s outfits among the best at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

«Why was Mongolia’s Olympic uniform named the best, while ours looks like it came from a flea market?» he wrote on social media.

Style and traditions

Mongolia appointed a young, talented designer — Munkhbayasgalan Delgerbat, a graduate of the prestigious Istituto Marangoni in Milan — to create the uniform. Through an open competition, she was selected and tasked with developing the design. The...

Scientists say they have identified the type of male body women find most appealing, offering encouraging news for men who fall into the plus-size category.

According to research conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, women were more likely to select men whose body mass index (BMI) exceeded the traditionally defined «healthy» range. Moderately heavier men were rated as more attractive than both thinner and highly muscular men.

How the research was conducted

The study included 283 participants from China, Lithuania and the United Kingdom. Researchers presented 15 black-and-white images of men with BMIs...

A gamer couple’s wedding in Turkey unexpectedly went viral online. Instead of the usual gifts like gold or jewelry, the newlyweds received a graphics card, RAM and a CPU.

In the video, the groom is seen with a GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card hung on a red ribbon around his neck, in line with traditional wedding gift rituals. The bride, in turn, received multiple DDR5 sticks arranged as a necklace. Later, another guest added an Intel Core Ultra CPU to the set.

These unconventional gifts emerged as an alternative to traditional wedding jewelry. Commenters humorously noted...

A court in the Zhambyl region of southern Kazakhstan vacated a prior declaration of death for a woman who had been mistakenly declared deceased. It was later determined that the body previously identified by her relatives was that of another individual.

According to the Zhambyl District Court, the relatives reported a 72-year-old woman missing after the celebration of Eid al-Adha in 2025. Before her disappearance, she had been living with her sister in the city of Taraz for a year. Court materials indicate that she led an active lifestyle for her age, frequently visiting friends and...

In a farewell speech delivered on Monday, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus asserted that his 18-month tenure had helped restore the nation’s sovereignty, protect its national priorities, and rebuild its sense of dignity, The Week reported.

Yunus took charge after a student-driven movement in 2024 forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from office. His remarks were made shortly before Tarique Rahman, head of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and winner of the general election held nearly two years after the political upheaval, was scheduled to be sworn in.

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Canadian social media blogger Adea shocked viewers after revealing she made bone broth from her own ribs, which were removed during plastic surgery intended to slim her waist.

The influencer, who has about 1.7 million followers, said she kept the ribs in her freezer for roughly six months before deciding to use them to prepare broth and film the process. The video quickly went viral, drawing more than 16.8 million views.

Viral reaction and health claims

After several hours of cooling, she produced a concentrated bone broth that she said should be rich in vitamins...

The February decline in cryptocurrency prices should not alarm investors, as volatility remains a natural part of market cycles. Despite current fluctuations, the long-term performance of the world’s leading cryptocurrency remains striking: over the past six years, Bitcoin’s price has risen nearly sevenfold, according to Nurkhat Kushimov, head of Binance Kazakhstan.

Bitcoin vs. the S&P 500

Kushimov said historical data provides important context. Bitcoin traded at roughly $9,600 on Feb. 6, 2020. By Feb. 6, 2026, its price had climbed to about $65,000. Over the same period, the S&P 500 index only doubled.

The pilot launch of autonomous cars in Kazakhstan is planned as part of urban mobility development projects, the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development reported.

The driverless vehicle trials will take place in Almaty, Astana and the Akmola region. The introduction of innovations in the logistics sector is expected not only to change conventional traffic patterns but also to create a new segment of the digital economy.

In the long term, authorities expect that the development of unmanned technologies will generate additional revenue for the state budget.

Previously, the start timeline for one of the...

In the 19th century, Kazakh girls owned not only dolls but also doll furniture — and not only the wealthiest families. To provide a daughter with a new toy, parents needed craft skills rather than money, and this was never a problem in the Kazakh steppe.

«When playing with dolls, children also used accompanying toy imitations — beds with bedding, furniture models, small felt rugs, simple felt pieces and embroidered curtains,» reads the description of a rare exhibit (a toy crib from the Akmola region’s Petropavlovsk district) on the Kunstkamera’s...

During fasting, dates are among the most commonly consumed fruits. They are a natural source of energy and relatively high in calories. Many people also begin their day with dates, as they help prepare the digestive system for food after a long period without eating. Demand for dates typically increases during Ramadan. Below are several tips on how to choose the tastiest and highest-quality options.

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Dates are rich in iron, magnesium, zinc, manganese, potassium, calcium, and...

According to Kai-Fu Li, a venture capitalist and a member of Kazakhstan’s Council for the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the country has a competitive advantage in the AI market due to its vast natural resources, which could help expand its computing capabilities.

Li noted that the U.S. and China currently dominate global AI model development and expertise, with other countries significantly lagging behind. However, he believes Kazakhstan has the opportunity to carve out a unique niche.

As the expert emphasized, Kazakhstan stands out for its implementation of GovTech, describing it as one of the world’s leading examples of AI...

Spanish figure skater Olivia Smart and former U.S. Olympic ice dancer Jean-Luc Baker announced their engagement during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Fox News reported.

Baker proposed to Smart on Valentine’s Day and the couple later shared the news on social media. The proposal took place in Milan while Smart was competing at the Games with her ice dance partner, Tim Dieck.

Before they became a couple, Smart and Baker competed against each other on the international stage, representing Spain and the United States. They faced each other at the 2022 Winter Olympics and at...

UFC champion Islam Makhachev has said he would welcome the opportunity to fight at a proposed UFC event at the White House, which the promotion is considering for U.S. Flag Day celebrations on June 14, 2026, according to Bloody Elbow.

The unusual event has attracted interest from several high-profile fighters, including Jon Jones and Conor McGregor, who have both publicly discussed the possibility of competing on the card.

Speaking in a recent interview, Makhachev said the appeal of the event lies in its historic nature rather than financial motivation. The Dagestani fighter noted that he is already...

Sony Pictures is developing a new feature installment of «Charlie’s Angels.» The project is currently in the early stages of development, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The designated screenwriter is reportedly Pete Chiarelli, known for «The Proposal» starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock, as well as «Crazy Rich Asians.» The producer has not yet been announced, though it could be Drew Barrymore, who worked on the early-2000s films. However, there has been no official confirmation.

Barrymore starred alongside Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu in the 2000 film «Charlie’s Angels.» Based on the 1970s television series of...

President Donald Trump’s increased self-promotion during his second term has renewed debate among historians and political observers over whether the U.S. is seeing the emergence of a modern cult of personality, according to The New York Times.

Over the past year, Trump has been depicted — and at times has promoted depictions of himself — as a heroic or larger-than-life figure. These portrayals have included images of him as a monarch, a religious leader, a superhero and a Jedi knight. His image has appeared on large banners on federal buildings, on annual national park passes and in proposals to...

A little monkey named Punch at a zoo in Japan became a real social media star over the weekend. Users were touched by photos and videos showing a six-month-old macaque clutching its favorite plush orangutan toy.

Punch was born in July 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo. The zoo caretakers raised the infant after it was abandoned by its mother. To help it feel calmer, Punch was given blankets and plush toys. The stuffed orangutan quickly became its closest companion.

In the shared videos and photos, Punch can be seen hugging the toy while sleeping, carrying it...

People’s Artist of Kazakhstan and globally recognized singer Dimash Qudaibergen is among the nominees for «Most Handsome Man Alive 2026,» a title presented by Netizens Choice Magazine.

Global stars in contention

Other nominees include internationally known figures from sports and entertainment, such as football star Cristiano Ronaldo, actors Brad Pitt, Jason Momoa and Timothée Chalamet, as well as singer Justin Bieber.

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The winner will be determined by fan voting, with details of the voting process published on...

China is set to lift visa requirements for citizens of Canada and the U.K. starting Feb. 17, Xinhua reported.

According to a statement by the country’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, the policy will last until Dec. 31, 2026. It will allow ordinary passport holders to stay in China for up to 30 days for purposes including tourism, business, visiting family and friends, exchange and transit.

The CBC reported that the initiative to grant visa waivers to Canadians was first mentioned in January, following a meeting between Canada’s Prime Minister...

A camera trap has captured footage of three Indian crested porcupines in Ile-Alatau National Park in southeastern Kazakhstan.

According to the park’s press service, the rare animals were recorded during daylight hours. The Indian crested porcupine is considered a rare species and is included in Category IV of Kazakhstan’s Red Book, the country’s official list of endangered species.

Porcupines primarily live in the western part of the...

Kazakhstani figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov humorously showed how he brought Olympic gold to his country.

In the video, captioned «That beep? Just Olympic gold,» the athlete can be seen passing through the metal detector before revealing the gold medal hidden beneath the national Olympic team jacket.

The post immediately went viral, garnering hundreds of thousands of views, with users in the comments section congratulating Shaidorov and expressing pride in Kazakhstan.

Knowledge of Chinese helped firefighters in Astana quickly assess the situation while extinguishing a fire at a bus stop, according to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan.

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The incident occurred at a public transport stop in the Saraishyk district on Nurmagambetov Street. Officials said the absence of a language barrier played a crucial role in the response, allowing rescuers to communicate rapidly with foreign nationals and obtain key...