Aida Ablayeva won gold at the Kazakhstan MMA Championship in Astana. From November 1 to 7, she will represent Kazakhstan at the world championship in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Kazakhstan’s Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov met with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) President Zhou Xinhuai in Astana. They discussed the status of a plan to expand the Shymkent refinery’s annual capacity from 6 million to 12 million tonnes of oil.
Mangystau Region Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay met Russian Consul General in Aktau Rinat Anderzhanov. They discussed trade and economic ties, the agro-industrial sector, fisheries and environmental issues in the Caspian Sea.
Almasadam Satkaliyev, head of Kazakhstan’s Atomic Energy Agency, met US State Department official Shauna Jane Wilson. They discussed peaceful uses of nuclear energy, small modular reactors and joint research.
A Rolling Stone writer describes the 2026 US midterm campaign as one of the most racist in a generation. The article cites remarks by Donald Trump and other Republicans targeting Muslim candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Almaty boxer Yerketan Zharkynbek won bronze at the world championships in Budva, Montenegro. He lost to Ukraine’s Vladyslav Naumenko in the semifinal on a judges’ decision.
Police in Kazakhstan’s Turkistan Region used a drone to detect the illegal dumping of household waste. A 42-year-old man was found to have left the rubbish at an open site along Dala Bazar Street in Sairam District.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education is working with NVIDIA to train instructors and develop students’ AI skills. The country has proposed creating a regional NVIDIA Physical AI Hub.
The Banan Bau farm in Sairam District combines banana cultivation with educational tourism and recreation. Visitors can join tours and spend time with their families at the farm.
Almaty’s employment programs helped 21,700 young people find jobs in the first nine months of 2026, and another 9,600 gained new skills. The NEET share fell to 4.8% in the first half of the year.
Mursaly farm in the Baidibek district of Turkistan Region grows wheat and corn on 500 hectares. Five sprinkler machines now irrigate 300 hectares, and the farm plans to introduce drip irrigation for corn.
Kazakhstan’s Aviation Administration and the US Transportation Security Administration discussed cooperation and preparations for direct air service. They also reviewed the security requirements for a Kazakh carrier to begin flights to the US.
A specialized dental unit has opened at Almaty City Clinical Hospital No. 5 for children with special needs. More than 100 patients have received dental care under general anesthesia since it began operating.
A delegation from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture visited Türkiye to study its experience in agricultural digitalization. The officials visited institutions and industrial enterprises in Ankara and Konya.
The alleged organizer of the “R.O.I.” financial pyramid scheme in Almaty has been remanded in custody for two months. Investigators say 94 million tenge was transferred from the cooperative, and 275 people have been recognized as victims.
Artists from Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region performed at the Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing. The program featured folk music, songs, kuis and traditional dances.
The Altyn Kuz 2026 agricultural fair was held in Kyzylorda as part of the Akmarzhan agro-cultural festival. More than 1,200 tonnes of goods arrived in 450 freight vehicles.
Qarmet’s Tentekskaya mine in the Karaganda Region has produced one million tonnes of coal for the first time in ten years. Its production target for 2026 is 1.2 million tonnes.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and Kraken signed a memorandum to develop the digital assets market. The platform received preliminary approval from AFSA, a key stage in the licensing process.
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