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Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina advances to National Bank Open semifinals
North Shore News
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MONTREAL — Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advanced to the National Bank Open semifinals after Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk was forced to retire with an apparent arm injury while trailing 6-1, 2-1 in women’s singles action Monday. MONTREAL — Kazakhstan’s...
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advances to National Bank Open semifinals
Brandon Sun
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August 4, 2025
By: Daniel Rainbird, The Canadian Press Posted: 6:31 PM CDT Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 MONTREAL - Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina advanced to the National Bank Open semifinals after Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk was forced to retire with an apparent arm injury...
Kazakhstan to Host ATP 250 Almaty Open in October
The Astana Times
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August 4, 2025
ASTANA – The ATP 250 Almaty Open will take place at Almaty Arena on Oct. 11-19. Tickets for the tournament are already on sale, reported the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation press service. ATP 250 series tournament is a category of professional tennis...
Kazakhstan Among Top Ten Countries in Reducing Premature NCD Mortality
Times of Central Asia
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August 4, 2025
Kazakhstan has become the first country in Central Asia and one of only ten in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European Region to meet the target of reducing premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by 2025, according...
Kazakhstan Proposes Stricter Measures for Convicted Pedophiles, Including Pre-Release Chemical Castration
Times of Central Asia
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August 4, 2025
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health has proposed tightening the application of chemical castration for individuals convicted of sexual crimes against minors. Draft amendments published on the Open NPA platform outline a new mechanism mandating the...
Kazakhstan's Katon Karagay weighs an ecotourism boom against losing its soul and serenity
Euronews
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August 3, 2025
“A little money spoils the body, and a lot of money spoils the soul. A man is in great trouble... What is he going to keep his soul in if he corrupts his body? And what should he keep in a healthy body if he is left without a soul?” This aphorism...
Jewelry, medicine, books, oh my!
Meduza
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1 Tourism to Russia is rising — but that doesn’t mean it’s safe No matter how normalized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its political arrests may have become, the country remains unsafe for tourism. Nevertheless, many people are still going: in...
Kazakhstan’s Unemployment Rate Hits 4.6%, While Structural Pressures Remain
The Astana Times
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August 4, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s unemployment rate hit 4.6% as of 2024, Vice Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population Askar Biakhmetov said at a July 29 government meeting. Askar Biakhmetov. Photo credit: Prime Minister’s Office He noted...
Kazakhstan Stays Course With OPEC+ In Phased Oil Output Strategy
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 4. Kazakhstan, along with seven other OPEC+ countries, will implement a collective oil production cut of 547,000 barrels per day (bpd) in September 2025, Trend reports via OPEC+. The move is...
Celebs Go Dating’s Mark Labbett reveals he was forced to quit date after shock health scare
The Scottish Sun
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August 4, 2025
CELEBS Go Dating's Mark Labbett has revealed he was forced to quit one of his date's after a shock health scare. The Chase star, 59, signed up for the E4 dating show in a bid to find love again after his split from TV presenter girlfriend Hayley...
Eight OPEC+ Countries to Boost Oil Production in September
The Astana Times
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August 4, 2025
ASTANA – Eight OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, will increase oil production by a combined 547,000 barrels per day in September, citing stable global economic...
Police rescue tourists from Kazakhstan who were carried away by boat on Lake Issyk-Kul
AKIpress News Agency
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Police rescue tourists from Kazakhstan who were carried away by boat on Lake Issyk-Kul AKIPRESS.COM - Three citizens of Kazakhstan from Almaty went out in an inflatable boat on Lake Issyk-Kul in Jeti-Oguz district at about 12 pm on August 2. A...
Eni Reviews Kazakhstan's Role In Global Manganese Supply Chain
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
Kazakhstan's manganese output has undergone significant volatility, showcasing a steep descent from 222,000 metric tons in 2015 to a mere 90 metric tons in 2021, followed by a rebound to 130,000 metric tons by 2023. These transitions may signify...
Air Astana, China Southern sign codeshare
Asian Aviation
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August 3, 2025
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines signed a codeshare agreement with cooperation on trunk routes between Kazakhstan and China providing travellers with more flight options. The codeshare agreement covers Air Astana routes operated from Almaty...
Kazakhstan and China strengthen cooperation in the oilseed processing sector
APK Inform
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The National Oilseed Processors Association of Kazakhstan (NOPA) reached significant agreements with Chinese partners during the Forum on Innovative Oilseed Processing Technologies, which took place in Huaxian City (Henan Province, PRC). According...
Kazakhstan hosts first-ever dealer conference with U.S. industry veterans
CBT News - Georgia
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August 1, 2025
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Future of Automotive on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. I’m Steve Greenfield from Automotive Ventures, and I’m glad...
Rybakina advances in Montreal with Kostyuk hurt
ESPN India
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August 5, 2025
MONTREAL -- Elena Rybakina advanced to the National Bank Open semifinals after Marta Kostyuk was forced to retire with an apparent arm injury Monday with Rybakina leading 6-1, 2-1. Rybakina, the No. 9 seed from Kazakhstan, converted three of her...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Visit Kazakhstan
The Astana Times
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August 1, 2025
ASTANA — The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Aug. 3 as part of his ongoing engagement in Central Asia. The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Photo credit: UN’s...
Tokayev Strengthens Kazakhstan–Türkiye Strategic Partnership
The Astana Times
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August 1, 2025
The official visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Türkiye holds multidimensional and strategic significance that extends far beyond diplomatic protocol. The visit stands out as part of an ongoing process of transformation, particularly...
Kazakhstan, Türkiye Advance Strategic Partnership at High-Level Talks in Ankara
The Astana Times
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July 30, 2025
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in Ankara on July 29 to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and co-chaired the fifth meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, reported...