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Australian Musician Honors Kazakhstan with Dombra Melody
The Astana Times
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July 6, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has celebrated National Dombra Day on the first Sunday of July since 2018. Dombra, the national musical instrument, embodies the country’s rich history, culture, and spirit of freedom. Its distinctive sound, by turns soothing,...
Kazakhstan Spotlights Bustling Potential Of Caspian Sea Ports
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan, July 4. Kazakhstan actively develops the potential of ports in the Caspian Sea, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov said during the 17th summit of the Economic Cooperation...
Kazakhstan Names More Comfortable Regions to Live
The Astana Times
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July 3, 2025
ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of National Economy has identified the country’s regions with the highest and lowest levels of comfort for living, based on the System of Regional Standards, Kazinform reported on July 3. Photo credit: The Astana Times...
QazElles Brings Kazakh Culture to France
Times of Central Asia
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July 7, 2025
Since 2023, the Association of Kazakh Women in France — QazElles, a name blending “Kazakhstan” with the French word elles (meaning “women”) — has gained international recognition for its impactful initiatives well beyond the borders of France....
Azerbaijani Crew Films in Kazakhstan for Plane Crash Documentary
Times of Central Asia
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July 7, 2025
A film crew from Azerbaijan has visited Kazakhstan to make a documentary about the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that Azerbaijan says was hit by Russian ground fire. Lada.kz, a media organization based in the city of Aktau in...
Pune: Outstanding Achievements by Indian Army Boxers at 2025 World Cup in Kazakhstan
Punekar News
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July 7, 2025
Pune, 7th July 2025: Indian Army men and women boxers continued their dream run in the recently concluded 2025 World Cup Boxing Championship Phase II. It was an excellent exposure for the boxers who represented the National Boxing team which saw a...
Indians in action at Women's Chess World Cup, Shotgun World Cup : Indian Sports LIVE, July 7
ESPN India
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July 7, 2025
With Indian sport being as action-packed as it is, it's quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That's where we come in -- ESPN's daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news,...
Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative Showcases Climate and Nature Solutions in London
The Astana Times
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July 2, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative took part in London Climate Action Week from June 23 to 27, joining global leaders and changemakers to advance climate and nature solutions. The Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative team with...
Six Indians storm into finals at World Boxing Cup in Astana
The Statesman (India)
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July 5, 2025
India will be eyeing at least six gold medals on the final day of the World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sunday, after a dominant showing by its pugilists in the semifinals on Saturday. Meenakshi (women’s 48kg), Sakshi (women’s 54kg),...
Kazakhstan Hosts World Boxing Cup This Week
The Astana Times
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July 1, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is hosting the World Boxing Cup: Kazakhstan – Astana 2025 from June 30 to July 6, bringing together more than 400 boxers from 31 countries, according to the World Boxing’s press service. Photo credit: World Boxing/Facebook The...
Kazakhstan to Build 51 Medical Institutions in Karagandy Region by Year-End
The Astana Times
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July 1, 2025
ASTANA – The Kazakh government will allocate 5.9 billion tenge (US$11.3 million) from illegally withdrawn assets returned to the country to complete the construction of 51 medical facilities in the Karagandy Region by the end of this year, the...
Kazakh Audience Turns to Social Media as Primary News Source, Study Finds
The Astana Times
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July 1, 2025
ASTANA – Social media has become the leading source of news for Kazakh citizens, outpacing television and online media platforms, the Institute of Public Policy reported on June 26, according to a recent nationwide survey. Photo credit: The...
Gukesh, Pragg in Croatia GCT blitz final round; Women's Chess World Cup begins, Skeet shooters in Logano World Cup: Indian Sports LIVE, July 6
ESPN India
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July 6, 2025
With Indian sport being as action-packed as it is, it's quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That's where we come in -- ESPN's daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news,...
Kazakhstan law bans face coverings in public places
The News International
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law to ban face coverings in public places and jointed a trend in several Central Asian countries to restrict forms of Islamic dress. The text of the law which was signed by the president on...
Sports News | World Boxing Cup: Sakshi, Jaismine, Lakshya Chahar Advance as India Maintain Momentum
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
Astana [Kazakhstan], July 1 (ANI): India's strong start at the World Boxing Cup-Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 gained further ground with Sakshi, Lakshya Chahar, and Jaismine advancing to the quarterfinals on Tuesday following their preliminary victories...
Kazakhstan’s Telecommunications Market Set to Slow in Coming Years
Times of Central Asia
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July 1, 2025
Kazakhstan’s telecommunications market is projected to experience a slowdown in the coming years, with average annual growth expected to hover around 6% for 2025-2027, nearly half the rate seen over the past two years. According to a joint study...
Kazakhstan declares GTA and Counter-Strike 'haram'; Tajikistan has already banned them
Asia Plus
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15:39, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus While Kazakhstan's top Islamic authority recently issued a religious ruling declaring popular video games like GTA, Counter-Strike 2, and Dota 2 “haram,” or forbidden under Islamic law, Tajikistan has already taken a...
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Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public, new law endorses 'national' clothing
Firstpost
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July 1, 2025
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a law to ban people from wearing clothing that covers their faces in public, joining a list of central asian, Muslim-dominated countries to restrict forms of Islamic dress. The law says...
Uzbekistan tops medal table at Asian Cadet Judo Cup in Kazakhstan.
Kun.uz
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July 5, 2025
Uzbekistan secured first place in the overall team standings at the Asian Judo Cup for Cadets, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, by winning a total of 29 medals. Photo: Ministry of Sports According to the Ministry of Sports' press service, the...
How to Watch Tour de France 2025 Stage 1: Live Stream Cycling, TV Channel
Newsweek
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July 5, 2025
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