Adylbek Kasymaliev and Olzhas Bektenov held the 14th meeting of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh Intergovernmental Council in Bishkek. They discussed trade and economic cooperation and several other areas of bilateral ties.
Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has launched its National Sales Tax Return. The system will prepare returns and calculate amounts payable to the relevant authorities.
Terma and Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services have launched Defence Aviation Services in Denmark. The joint venture aims to expand military aviation sustainment capacity for Nordic countries and allied nations.
Public transport, education and public safety received the strongest ratings among public services in Spain. Most respondents said authorities should spend more on healthcare, education and preventing forest fires.
Dimash Qudaibergen performed at a concert for the leaders of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States. The programme featured a French-language song and Kazakh traditional music.
China’s Foreign Ministry announced countermeasures against two ministers from Paraguay and Belize. Spokesperson Mao Ning linked the decision to their actions concerning Taiwan.
Qatar and Tanzania have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion. It sets out a legal framework for tax and financial relations between the countries.
Egypt’s Interior Ministry said inappropriate footage was shown on an advertising screen by a road in Giza. The screen operator suspended broadcasts after a cyberattack on an international company’s website.
Tom Hanks reprised his David S. Pumpkins character in the Halloween edition of “Saturday Night Live.” The cold open also spoofed Donald Trump’s campaign comments and Nicki Minaj’s support for his MAGA movement.
Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov arrived in Kyrgyzstan on an official visit on October 29. The two sides are also set to hold a meeting of the Kyrgyz-Kazakh intergovernmental council.
Karachi Port is handling two foreign bulk carriers carrying a combined 101,000 tonnes of fertiliser and wheat. Unloading is nearing completion on one vessel and continuing on the other.
More than two thirds of new full-time UK Civil Service positions were created in key regional locations. The Places for Growth programme exceeded its target for moving roles out of London three years early.
On October 30, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon and Dushanbe Mayor Rustami Emomali launched Tamdid LLC’s plant for making aluminium and plastic doors and windows.
A helicopter belonging to the European force EUFOR crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said on October 30, 2026.
Kazakhstan plans to expand early kidney disease detection and improve dialysis care. More than 40,000 people with chronic kidney disease are currently under medical supervision.
Iran’s senior military commanders met with Supreme Leader Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei. He called for stronger combat readiness and expanded defence capabilities.
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