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“Only about 500 left worldwide”: rare chick born at sanctuary Tengrinews.kz - In one of the world’s largest urban eco-sanctuaries, a pair of rare New Zealand takahē birds-once believed to be infertile-has

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WhatsApp speeds in Russia drop by 70–80% - media reports Tengrinews.kz — WhatsApp slowdowns are gaining momentum in Russia: starting today, the messenger’s operating speed has dropped by 70–80 percent.

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New Year trees with a catch: police warn Kazakhstanis Tengrinews.kz – Police have urged Kazakhstanis to be cautious when buying New Year trees online. Ahead of the holidays, cases of fraud have

19 December 2025

Protocol, politics and technology: how Japanese media covered Tokayev’s visit Tengrinews.kz – The visit of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Japan drew the attention of dozens of leading Japanese media outlets

19 December 2025

Papa John’s explains what is happening with its restaurants in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The international pizza chain Papa John’s has clarified the situation around its restaurants in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, stressing

17 December 2025

Kazakhstan assesses losses after attack on CPC infrastructure, energy minister says Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is calculating the damage caused by a recent attack on the infrastructure of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC),

15 December 2025

Dollar resumes slide in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – The US dollar continued to weaken against the tenge at trading on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) on December 15.

15 December 2025

Yogurt truck overturns in Mangystau, driver gives away surviving cargo Tengrinews.kz – A truck carrying yogurt overturned in the Mangystau region, after which the driver handed out the remaining undamaged products

15 December 2025

Snowstorm hits Astana, fog blankets Almaty: Three-day weather forecast Tengrinews.kz – Forecasters have shared the weather outlook for Astana and Almaty over the next three days, from December 16 to 18. Short version:

15 December 2025

Astana braces for heavy snow while Almaty warms with rain: three-day forecast Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s meteorologists have issued a three-day weather forecast for Astana and Almaty for 12–14 December.

11 December 2025

US officially begins selling citizenship: price announced Tengrinews.kz – U.S. citizenship is being offered for purchase through a website created for obtaining the government’s “Trump Gold Card.” Earlier,

11 December 2025

Tokayev to visit Ashgabat Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Ashgabat on December 11–12 to participate in a forum dedicated to the International

11 December 2025

Children banned from using social media for the first time in the world Tengrinews.kz – A ban on the use of social media by children has come into force in Australia, becoming the first such measure in the world.

10 December 2025

Egypt denies rumors about increase in the entry visa fee Tengrinews.kz – Media outlets have circulated information claiming that the cost of an entry visa to Egypt has increased. In response, the country’s

10 December 2025

“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

Seismologists warn of a possible 'giant' earthquake in Japan Tengrinews.kz – Japan’s Meteorological Agency has warned that within the next week a “giant” earthquake, larger than usual, may occur in northern

09 December 2025

Almaty prepares for sharp weather deterioration Tengrinews.kz – Meteorologists are warning about worsening weather and the upcoming snowfall in Almaty. The city authorities have taken measures

08 December 2025

35-degree cold hits Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan is bracing for freezing temperatures as a northern anticyclone is set to bring a sharp cold snap from December 9

08 December 2025

China is dissatisfied with how foreign media covered Hong Kong’s largest fire in 80 years Tengrinews.kz – China's national security office in Hong Kong has warned foreign media outlets not to spread “false information” or defame the

08 December 2025