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“The main thing is not to venture into the jungle“: Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry comments on Thailand-Cambodia clashes Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the recent border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.

09 December 2025

China warns Japan of “firm measures” over remarks on Taiwan Tengrinews.kz – China has issued a sharp warning to Tokyo, saying it will have “no choice but to take further measures” if Japanese Prime Minister

19 November 2025

Erdogan signs new law: who can now work in Turkey without a special permit Tengrinews.kz – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed a decree changing the employment rules for Turkic-speaking foreigners. According

21 October 2025

Kyoto increases tourist tax, making trips more expensive for Kazakh visitors Tengrinews.kz - From 2026, visiting Kyoto, Japan, will become noticeably more expensive for travelers from Kazakhstan and other countries, following

10 October 2025

World’s highest bridge to open in China Tengrinews.kz – The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the tallest bridge in the world, will officially open to traffic on Sunday, September 28,

25 September 2025

Tourists advised to avoid flights to South Korea amid airport strike Tengrinews.kz – Travelers heading to South Korea may face major disruptions as airport workers prepare for a nationwide strike starting September

10 September 2025

Earthquake recorded 430 kilometers from Almaty Tengrinews.kz - Kazakh seismologists have reported an earthquake in China, with tremors detected on September 4 at 12:15 p.m. Astana time.

04 September 2025

Singer Psy under investigation Tengrinews.kz - South Korean rapper Psy, best known worldwide for his viral hit “Gangnam Style,” has come under investigation, citing Yonhap

28 August 2025

Turkey fines impatient airline passengers who stand up before landing Tengrinews.kz – Several passengers on board a Pegasus Airlines flight were fined in Turkey for standing up and retrieving their luggage before

01 August 2025

Company proposes underground tunnel linking Caspian and Black Seas Tengrinews.kz - Azerbaijan’s ADOG company and the international port of Zira have unveiled an ambitious proposal to construct an underground

05 May 2025

Direct flights from Kazakhstan to Hong Kong to launch soon Tengrinews.kz - Travelers from Kazakhstan will soon be able to fly directly to Hong Kong from Astana and Almaty.

30 April 2025

Powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake shakes Istanbul Tengrinews.kz – A powerful earthquake struck Istanbul on Tuesday, with tremors felt across multiple districts.

23 April 2025

Boat explosion in Thailand: Four Kazakhstanis were on board Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the boat explosion in Thailand.

02 April 2025

Myanmar declares a week of mourning after earthquake kills over 2000 Tengrinews.kz - A week of national mourning has been declared in Myanmar, according to the media.

31 March 2025

Death toll rises amid devastating wildfires in South Korea Tengrinews.kz – At least 24 people have died as massive wildfires continue to ravage southeastern South Korea. The blazes, which have been burning

26 March 2025

“I’d probably wait”: Deputy urges caution for those planning to travel to Turkey Tengrinews.kz – Amid ongoing unrest in Turkey following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Foreign Minister

26 March 2025

Australia restricts access to famous mountains, replacing visits with virtual tours Tengrinews.kz - Tourists have been offered "virtual tours" of the mountains instead of real climbs, according to the Daily Mail.

25 February 2025

New coronavirus strain detected in China Tengrinews.kz – Chinese virologists have identified a new coronavirus strain in bats that has the potential to infect humans similarly to COVID-19,

21 February 2025

“Outrageous“: Fake zebras found at zoo in China Tengrinews.kz - A scandal has erupted in China after social media users noticed strange "zebras" in one of the zoos, according to the New York

18 February 2025