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Last week, Dimash Qudaibergen once again stopped the clock with the release of «Gashyqtyq» («In Love»), with music and lyrics written by the artist himself.

While global attention often centers on his six-octave vocal range, this track stands as a masterclass in Kazakh lyrical poetry.

Below is a translation of the lyrics to this captivating song.

You breathed a glow into autumn’s somber chill,
A spark of grace where all was dark and still.
I am a captive, bound by every ray —
Your face a sun, though deep your sorrows weigh.
While seeking joy...

A man is on trial in Austria, accused of grossly negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died during a winter climb of the country’s highest mountain more than a year ago, the BBC reported.

The 33-year-old woman died alone of hypothermia in January 2025 after their climb up the Grossglockner was hit by severe weather and extreme cold. Prosecutors say her partner, known as Thomas P in local media, did not turn back soon enough and later left her near the summit to get help while she was exhausted and exposed.

Authorities say the defendant, as the more experienced...

Famous Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho shared a photo taken in Kazakhstan on Instagram. In the photo, the 78‑year‑old author of «The Alchemist» poses with a horse against a mountainous backdrop.

«While I walk through the world, Kazakhstan. Galloping into the Year of the Horse. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!» he wrote in the caption.

The post sparked lively reactions in the comments section. Users wondered whether the author was indeed in Kazakhstan, welcomed him and pointed out that the traditional Kazakh New Year, Nauryz, is celebrated on March 22.

The White House and the U.S. Air Force are updating the Air Force One paint scheme, changing the look of the presidential aircraft as part of a broader modernization effort, according to USA Today.

The new design will feature red, white, dark blue and gold, replacing the light blue and white colors introduced in the early 1960s during John F. Kennedy’s presidency. Officials say the update is intended to refresh the fleet’s appearance and create a more consistent look across aircraft used by senior U.S. officials.

The design is similar to one proposed by President Donald Trump

Kazakhstan’s foreign trade turnover in 2025 totaled $143.8 billion, up 1.3% from the previous year, according to data from the Bureau of National Statistics.

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At the same time, the country’s exports fell 3.2% to $79 billion, while imports rose 7.4% to $64.8 billion. As a result, the trade surplus declined 33% to $14.2 billion, the lowest level since 2020.

Decline in commodity exports

«The decline in exports is primarily related to...

The messaging platform Telegram could face a full nationwide shutdown in Russia as early as April 1, according to the online outlet Baza, which cited unnamed sources.

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Individuals in several government bodies reportedly told the publication that authorities may block the service entirely within about six weeks. According to those sources, the communications regulator Roskomnadzor is considering restrictions similar to those imposed on Instagram and Facebook. Any ban would apply across the country...

The automobile collection of former Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is striking in both size and luxury. According to the Russian outlet Motor.ru, the national leader’s garage resembles a museum filled with rare hypercars and armored limousines.

An analysis by Kursiv Auto suggests the fleet’s estimated value is roughly equal to 11% of the annual budget of the city of Arkadag for 2026.

White and gold dominate the collection

Much of the collection features vehicles in Berdimuhamedov’s preferred color — white. Standout examples reportedly include an exclusive Maybach 57S limousine...

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...