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Yulia Putintseva wins bronze in women’s singles at Asian Games
Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva claimed a historic bronze medal in the women's singles tennis tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Ukraine: Germany says Russia not shifting into negotiating mode
Germany's Foreign Office states that Russia shows no genuine pivot toward peace talks despite recent high-level diplomatic exchanges in Moscow.
International AI film festival final kicks off in Astana
The Astana AI Film Festival has launched its final round, showcasing 25 selected works competing for a total prize and investment fund of $2 million.
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan trade rises by 30%
Economic ties between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have strengthened, with bilateral trade climbing nearly 30% to reach $3.25 billion over seven months.
Kazakhstan and Denmark pursue tech transfer and joint projects at forum
Kazakhstan and Denmark are deepening their economic partnership, highlighted by a business forum and the opening of a major beverage facility in the Almaty region.
NATO condemns Russia nuclear threats over Kaliningrad enclave
NATO has strongly condemned a Russian diplomatic warning threatening a nuclear response if the alliance attempts to isolate the Kaliningrad exclave.
East Midlands Railway workers strike over Class 810 safety faults
East Midlands Railway workers are set to strike starting August 1, 2026, following mounting safety concerns over technical faults and reset procedures on the Hitachi Class 810 fleet.
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, Burnham says
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are strong indications of Iranian involvement in a security incident near an RAF base involving five British nationals.
ICC rejects Duterte bid for expert verification of evidence
The International Criminal Court has turned down a defense request to mandate expert verification reports for digital evidence in the case against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte.
Spain industrial prices rise 13.2% in August
Spain's industrial inflation reached 13.2% year-on-year in August 2026, driven primarily by soaring energy costs and volatile Middle East markets.
NATO scrambles jets in Poland and Romania as Russian strikes hit Ukraine
NATO scrambled military aircraft in Poland and Romania following a massive wave of Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine.
Philippines procurement reforms could save government 2 percent of GDP
Comprehensive public procurement and tax administration reforms could save the government up to two percent of GDP annually, according to World Bank analysis.
Iran's currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country's economic stability
Iran's national currency collapsed to a new record low of over 2.5 million rials per US dollar amid escalating military conflict and a US naval blockade.
Trump backs plan to trade Russian prisoner releases for sanctions relief
The White House has endorsed a proposal linking the release of political prisoners to the easing of US economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
Russia sets record 2027 military budget of 17.1 trillion roubles
Moscow plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles on its military, marking a significant increase as national budget deficits grow.
Greater Manchester Police chief warns G20 summit will strain resources
Greater Manchester Police faces a massive logistical challenge preparing for the 2027 G20 summit, with the chief constable warning the event could stretch security resources.
Embraer teams with Mahindra for IAF bid and Adani for commercial jets
Embraer has structured a dual-track strategy in South Asia, partnering with Mahindra for a military transport tender and teaming up with Adani for commercial aviation.
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Housing activists in Madrid staged a sit-in at the Social Housing Agency headquarters following mass protests over the eviction of an elderly resident.
Andy Burnham faces a voters' revolt if he ditches state pension triple lock
Andy Burnham faces a severe voter revolt as Downing Street considers dismantling the state pension triple lock to fund social care reforms, sparking deep political divisions.
Brandon McNulty wins World Championships road race in Montreal
Brandon McNulty delivered a stunning solo triumph at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, claiming the elite men's road race gold medal and the USA's first rainbow jersey in the discipline in over three decades.