Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Sports Ministry Approves Foreign Training For Neeraj Chopra-Led Athletes
News18
·
July 11, 2025
Last Updated:July 11, 2025, 16:56 IST Indian athletes will train in Europe and the USA for the World Championship. The sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell approved Rs 86 lakh for training and competition. Neeraj Chopra at NC Classic (PTI)Indian...
Kazakhstan Launches Central Asia’s Most Powerful Supercomputer
The Astana Times
·
July 10, 2025
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the official launch of Kazakhstan’s new national supercomputer on July 9. Photo credit: gov.kz The new supercomputing cluster is powered by NVIDIA H200 graphics processors and delivers a...
Kazakhstan’s New Supercomputer Marks Breakthrough in National Tech Independence
The Astana Times
·
July 10, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s new national supercomputer can perform in just one second as many calculations as the entire world’s population – all 8 billion people – could do in over four days if each person solved one equation every second, said...
Ethnic Kazakh Children from Abroad Gather at Ethno-Camp in Burabai
The Astana Times
·
July 11, 2025
ASTANA – The Jas Qazaq summer camp at the IQanat High School in Burabai opened its doors for ethnic Kazakh children from abroad on July 9. Photo credit: Otandastar Foundation Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana...
Ticket Sales for Backstreet Boys Concert in Astana Start Monday
The Astana Times
·
July 11, 2025
ASTANA – Tickets for the first-ever Backstreet Boys concert in Astana, set for Sept. 21, will go on sale starting July 14 through a pre-sale in the Freedom Bank app, announced Symbat Serik, the international producer at CA Entertainment, during a...
From Galleries to Game Worlds: What’s On This Week in Art, Sound and Comic Con
The Astana Times
·
July 11, 2025
Astana – Experience the pulse of the city through exhibitions, performances and music festivals. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list of events perfect for enjoying with friends and family. Photo credit: Shutterstock Astana...
Comic Con Astana 2025: Kazakhstan’s Premier Geek Culture Festival Set to Break Records
Times of Central Asia
·
July 11, 2025
Geek culture has become a vibrant facet of Astana’s tourist appeal, and on July 9, the city kicked off the fourth edition of Comic Con Astana, Kazakhstan’s flagship festival for anime, comics, and cosplay. Over the years, festival-goers have...
Sports News | Olympian Esha Singh Speaks on ISSF Shooting WC Silver, Hails Concept of Shooting League of India
Latestly
·
July 9, 2025
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 9 (ANI): Olympian shooter Esha Singh spoke on her recent silver-medal winning outing at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), saying that the tournament served as a learning curve as she tries to...
Kazakhstan Sets Sights on Becoming Central Asia’s Blockchain Hub
Times of Central Asia
·
July 9, 2025
Kazakhstan is accelerating its efforts to become a regional leader in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Among its latest initiatives is a proposal by the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) to establish a state crypto reserve. National Strategy and...
Sports News | Personal Coaches Not Allowed at National Camp for Boxing
Latestly
·
July 9, 2025
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) The Interim Committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday reinforced its long-standing policy of disallowing personal coaches and support staff at official national camps. The directive underscores a...
Kazakhstan’s Bakhyt Khajibayev Wins Best Actor Award at SCO Film Festival in China
The Astana Times
·
July 8, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s actor Bakhyt Khajibayev won the best actor award at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Film Festival on July 6 in the Chinese city of Chongqing. He was recognized for a leading role in “Operation Nabat,” a drama...
Let’s blend boxing and fashion the Istanbul way - Dr Nathalie Beasnael
GhanaWeb
·
July 10, 2025
When supermodel Naomi Campbell walked into the Rixos Tersane arena on July 2, 2025, Istanbul paused. Her presence at IBA Pro 7 wasn’t just a nod to celebrity interest—it was a signal. The intersection between fashion and sport is in the global...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Off Road’ On Netflix, A Reality Series Where Two Popular Israeli Actors Travel Together Through Kyrgyzstan And Kazakhstan
Decider
·
July 10, 2025
If you’re at all familiar with Israeli television, you’ve probably seen Lior Raz and Rotem Sela before. Raz is probably better known in the States than Sela, having starred in the Netflix hit Fauda and having been featured in films like Gladiator...
Let’s Blend Boxing & Fashion The Istanbul Way -H.E Dr. Nathalie Beasnael
News Ghana
·
July 10, 2025
When supermodel Naomi Campbell walked into the Rixos Tersane arena on July 2, Istanbul paused. Her presence at IBA Pro 7 wasn’t just a nod to celebrity interest—it was a signal. The intersection between fashion and sport is in the global...
Why Optimism is Kazakhstan’s Strength
The Astana Times
·
July 10, 2025
Kazakhstan is often described as a “transitional” state, neither a poor nor a wealthy society, neither Eastern nor Western in culture, but rather a blend of codes, where young people listen to pop music and respect their grandmothers, speak...
15 Startups Advance to Finals of Astana Hub and Google’s Silkway Accelerator
The Astana Times
·
July 10, 2025
ASTANA – Fifteen startups from Central Eurasia have become finalists of the sixth cohort of the Silkway Accelerator, an international joint program of Astana Hub and Google for Startups, the hub’s press service reported on July 8. Photo credit:...
Astana: City That Dreams With Us -3. Witness to My Becoming
The Astana Times
·
July 8, 2025
When we think of Astana, the first thing that comes to mind is the high-level visits of politicians and international summits. It’s a city of strategy, diplomacy, and national ambition. But beneath that polished, political surface lies something...
Birmingham scored a major international sporting event, a first for the US in nearly a decade
AL.com - Alabama
·
July 10, 2025
Boccia, a game of strategy and precision played by athletes with disabilities, will bring the world back to Birmingham in summer 2026. Hot off the completion of the World Police and Fire Games, that brought athletes from more than 70 countries,...
Hitting the right note: Music and literature enliven Star Street
CGTN
·
03:23 After living in Beijing for many years, musician Shafqat returned to his hometown of Yining City in Xinjiang's Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. In 2022, he founded a unique cultural space in the city's bustling Liuxing Street, combining a...
Large concert arena may appear in Astana within the next two to three years
KazTAG
·
Astana. July 10. KazTAG – Within two to three years, a large concert venue for 10-15 thousand spectators will appear in Astana, said Malik Khasenov, producer of the Astana Concert company. “I think that in Astana, in general, for sure, within two...