Sabalenka, Rybakina handed shock defeats at China Open tennis
The Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.
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Polls close in Kazakhstan parliamentary elections; vote count under way
Only state-approved parties loyal to President Tokayev permitted to take part after a sweeping constitutional overhaul.
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Kazakhstan parliamentary elections begin: What’s at stake?
People are voting to elect 145 members to the Kurultai, the country’s new unicameral legislature.
Swiatek defeats Rybakina to claim Canadian Open title
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek defeats Elena Rybakina in Toronto to claim the WTA Canadian Open title.
From: NewsFeed
Kazakhstan releases first tiger to restore extinct species
Kazakhstan has released the first Amur tiger in the wild in more than 70 years to help restore the extinct Caspian tiger
Published On 4 Aug 2026
‘Freeze the conflict’: Drones slow Kazakh oil flow amid Russia-Ukraine war
Kazakh oil exports halted after drone attacks disrupt supplies, posing risks to the economy and energy markets.
From: NewsFeed
US-Russian crew launches on mission to space station
A US-Russian crew blasted off onboard a Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-month mission to the International Space Station.
Published On 14 Jul 2026
US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission
NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.
From: NewsFeed
Spidercam crashes onto pitch during Hungary match
A spider camera crashed near the touchline during a football friendly between Hungary and Kazakhstan.
Published On 10 Jun 2026
OPEC+ agrees to hike oil output, warns of slow recovery after attacks
The rise is largely symbolic as some key members are unable to raise production amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
From: 101 East
Kazakhstan’s train hospital brings healthcare to remote regions
101 East joins doctors on board a medical train delivering vital healthcare to Kazakhstan’s most remote communities.
Published On 28 Feb 2026
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