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.
Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) and Sony Pictures have completed the purchase of approximately 41% of Peanuts Holdings LLC from WildBrain. Peanuts Holdings will become a consolidated subsidiary of SMEJ.
The 69th Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 7, 2027. Changes include five new categories, an alternative voting option and revised eligibility requirements for albums.
Artists from Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region performed at the Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing. The program featured folk music, songs, kuis and traditional dances.
Brazil’s Federal Police and Federal Revenue Service arrested a man carrying 8 kg of cocaine at Rio de Janeiro International Airport. He was planning to travel to Pakistan.
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.
Mexico’s Supreme Court strengthened recognition of Indigenous peoples and Afro-Mexican communities as subjects of public law. Its statement also highlighted access to environmental justice and certainty on tariff matters.
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.
Argentine police are investigating alleged fictitious grain transactions used to generate false tax withholdings and claim improper VAT refunds. Twenty-three people have been detained.
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.
Brazil has reduced additional tax obligations for nanoentrepreneurs and individual microentrepreneurs. The latter can use an annual simplified declaration as an electronic tax document for transactions with individual consumers.
NBCUniversal and YouTube have announced a multi-year global partnership. From early 2027, Peacock Premium will be included with YouTube Premium in the U.S.
Comcast plans to separate its media and technology businesses into two independent publicly traded companies. The tax-free spin-off is expected to be completed in approximately one year, subject to approvals and other conditions.
Kazakhstan’s government has approved a comprehensive plan for developing unmanned systems through 2029. It includes a unified digital platform, local production and training for at least 1,000 specialists.
Brazil’s Federal Police have carried out an operation against illegal gold mining on the Madeira River in Rondônia state. Authorities destroyed 72 vessels and machines and seized mercury and mobile phones.
Projects worth a total of 60 billion tenge were launched in Turkistan Region ahead of Republic Day. The work is part of efforts to improve regional infrastructure and open production facilities.
Leaders of the United Arab Emirates congratulated Kazakhstan’s president on Republic Day. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was among those sending congratulations.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson described the positions of Germany and its European partners as contradictory and irresponsible in a post on X.
South Korea’s foreign minister urged business groups from both countries to play an active role in expanding youth exchanges with Japan. The 33rd Korea-Japan Business Conference is scheduled for October 23.
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