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Russian owners of Kazakh-assembled cars face millions in fees

Russian owners of Hyundai Tucson, Kia Cerato and other Kazakh-assembled cars are receiving demands from the Federal Customs Service (FTS) to pay additional recycling fees, with amounts including penalties reaching several million rubles. The vehicles were imported under rules in effect at the time of purchase.

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Politics

Kazakhstan refuses to recognize Kashagan arbitration award

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Politics

UK freezes London mansion formerly owned by Nurali Aliyev

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Technology

Tokayev welcomes CATL's readiness to build battery plant in Kazakhstan

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed Chinese battery giant CATL's readiness to build an accumulator plant in Kazakhstan, which could become the first such large-scale facility in Central Asia. CATL Chairman Pan Jian said the company sees Kazakhstan as a key partner and could help the country achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

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Science

Bacteria sacrifice themselves to shield peers from antibiotics

A study by the University of Cologne and Wageningen University reveals that dying bacteria release an enzyme that degrades antibiotics, protecting surviving cells. The finding, published in PNAS, offers a new understanding of bacterial survival mechanisms. It may inform strategies to improve antibiotic efficacy.

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Finance

China-Kazakhstan freight trains begin regular service via Tianjin

Regular freight train service between Tianjin, China, and Kazakhstan launched on July 15, 2026. The first train departed from Tianjin port carrying electronics and machinery, cutting transit time by 30% compared to previous routes.

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PoliticsTrending

Google removes Russian apps MAX, VK from Play Store

Google removed the Russian streaming service MAX and social network VK from its Play Store on July 15, 2026. The apps are no longer available for download on Android devices globally. The move follows ongoing sanctions and restrictions on Russian tech companies.

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Politics

Kremlin sees no basis for Ukraine talks via Turkey

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Politics

Nazarbayev's 2000 law granted lifelong immunity, family privileges

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Finance

Kazakhstan rejects arbitration ban on Kashagan fine, proceeds with collection

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Justice announced it will not comply with an interim order from a UNCITRAL commercial arbitration tribunal that temporarily blocked collection of a 2.3 trillion tenge environmental fine from the Kashagan operator NCOC. The ministry stated the arbitration order has no priority over Kazakh law and does not prevent enforcement of the fine, which was upheld by Kazakh courts on June 19, 2026.

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Science

Webb telescope discovers hidden exoplanet in famous star system

Astronomers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a giant exoplanet hiding within one of the most intensely studied planetary systems in the Milky Way. The finding adds a new member to a system already known for its unusual architecture.

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Science

UK-led team to study Greenland ice melt with drones, robots July 16

An international team of scientists is set to depart from the UK on Thursday, July 16, for Greenland to study ice melt using drones, mini-submarines and autonomous swimming robots. The mission aims to gather data on the accelerating ice loss, which contributes to global sea-level rise.

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ScienceTrending

Superionic conduction mechanism revealed by Osaka team

A research team led by the University of Osaka, in collaboration with AIST, RIKEN, and the Institute of Science Tokyo, has uncovered a fundamental mechanism behind superionic conduction, where ions move rapidly through a solid crystal while its lattice remains intact. The discovery explains how ions flow like a liquid within a solid framework, potentially enabling advances in battery and fuel cell design. The findings were published in a peer-reviewed journal.

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Politics

Kyrgyzstan, EFSD sign agreements for water, hydropower projects

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Finance

Kazakhstan pension savings lose inflation guarantee, raising risks

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Finance

Kyrgyzstan seeks alternative to Mir cards for Russia payments

Kyrgyzstan's largest payment operator Elkart stopped servicing Russian Mir cards in spring 2024. The move disrupts cross-border transactions between the two countries, affecting remittances and trade payments.

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6h ago

Finance

Three banking groups control two-thirds of Kazakhstan's assets

Three banking conglomerates held 66% of Kazakhstan's banking sector assets as of January 1, 2026, according to a report by the Financial Market Regulation and Development Agency (ARDFM). Total assets of all banking conglomerates reached 60.9 trillion tenge, up 6.7% from the previous quarter. The report highlights growing concentration in the sector.

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8h ago

Science

Space Station study links muscle wasting to mitochondrial decline

Human cells cultured in microgravity on the International Space Station produced fewer mitochondrial proteins, a Nature study published July 16 found. The reduction may explain the muscle wasting and bone loss astronauts experience during long-duration spaceflight.

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4h ago

ScienceTrending

Astronomers detect sugar molecule erythrulose in deep space

Researchers identified traces of erythrulose, a monosaccharide, thousands of light-years away. The discovery marks the first detection of a sugar molecule in deep space.

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6h ago1 min read

Politics

Central Asia builds regional track for Afghanistan engagement

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