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Mindich Corruption Probe Widens, as Pressure Mounts to Remove Zelenskyy's Close Ally Yermak

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Mindich Corruption Probe Widens, as Pressure Mounts to Remove Zelenskyy's Close Ally Yermak
New details have emerged in the corruption case surrounding businessman Timur Mindich, a longtime associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Orda.kz reports. According to a document made public by
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November 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Halushchenko Fired Amid “Midas” Scandal; Energy Minister Hrynchuk Also Dismissed

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Halushchenko Fired Amid “Midas” Scandal; Energy Minister Hrynchuk Also Dismissed
Ukraine’s parliament has dismissed Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko following a major corruption scandal, reports Orda.kz. A total of 323 lawmakers supported his removal.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Blogger Summoned by Police Over Post Urging Boycott of Timati Concert

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Blogger Summoned by Police Over Post Urging Boycott of Timati Concert
Blogger Aida Zheksenova was summoned to the capital’s anti-extremism department after she published a post calling for a boycott of Russian rapper Timati’s upcoming concert, Orda.kz reports.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Russian Strike on Ternopil Kills at Least 19, Injures Dozens, Ukraine Reports

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Russian Strike on Ternopil Kills at Least 19, Injures Dozens, Ukraine Reports
According to Ukrainian authorities, Russian forces carried out a massive nighttime strike on Ternopil on November 19, Orda.kz reports. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said at least 19 people were
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November 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Poland Shuts Down Russia’s Last Remaining Consulate After Rail Sabotage

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Poland Shuts Down Russia’s Last Remaining Consulate After Rail Sabotage
Poland’s Foreign Ministry has withdrawn its consent for the Russian Consulate General in Gdańsk to operate, Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski announced, Orda.kz reports, citing The Insider. This was
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November 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Activist Amangeldy Dzhakhin Detained in Kokshetau, Home Searched

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Activist Amangeldy Dzhakhin Detained in Kokshetau, Home Searched
Police have searched the home of activist Amangeldy Dzhakhin, chair of the organizing committee of the unregistered Alga, Kazakhstan! party, Orda.kz reports.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Kcell Doubles Profit in First Three Quarters of 2025

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Kcell Doubles Profit in First Three Quarters of 2025.
Kcell JSC has released its consolidated financial statements for January–September 2025, showing a continued rise in revenue and profitability, Orda.kz reports. According to the interim report
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November 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Axios: Trump Administration Holding Secret Talks With Russia on Ukraine Peace Plan

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Axios: Trump Administration Holding Secret Talks With Russia on Ukraine Peace Plan
The Trump administration has been quietly developing a new framework for resolving the war in Ukraine and has been in direct contact with Russian officials, Orda.kz reports, citing Axios. The draft
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November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Kazakhstan: Blogger Nordkazakh Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison

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Kazakhstan: Blogger Nordkazakh Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison
A court in Kokshetau has sentenced blogger Aslan Tolegenov to three years and nine months in prison, Orda.kz reports. Tolegenov was convicted on charges of inciting ethnic discord and disseminating
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November 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Exxon, Carlyle, and ADNOC Line Up for Lukoil’s International Portfolio

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Exxon, Carlyle, and ADNOC Line Up for Lukoil’s International Portfolio
American investors are showing strong interest in the overseas portfolio of Russia’s Lukoil, including assets located in Kazakhstan, Orda.kz reports. According to Reuters, ExxonMobil is weighing a
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November 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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What’s Being Kept from the Commission on the Almaty–Oskemen Road, and Why Billions Are at Risk

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What’s Being Kept from the Commission on the Almaty–Oskemen Road, and Why Billions Are at Risk
The Abay Region maslikhat commission decided to inspect the quality of the asphalt on the major Almaty–Oskemen highway. State agencies carried out an examination, but the commission has not been
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November 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Armenian Court Prolongs Detention of Tashir Group Founder Samvel Karapetyan

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Armenia: Court Extends Karapetyan’s Arrest by Two Months, Keeps Archbishop Ajapahyan in Custody for 10 More Days
The Armenian Anti-Corruption Court has ruled that charges of money laundering and tax evasion against Tashir Group president Samvel Karapetyan lack serious grounds, his lawyer Aram Vardevanyan said,
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November 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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ALMEX Preps to Sell 4% Stake in Halyk Bank Worth 159 Billion Tenge

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ALMEX Preps to Sell 4% Stake in Halyk Bank Worth 159 Billion Tenge
A stake valued at roughly 159 billion tenge at current market prices is being prepared for sale, Orda.kz reports. ALMEX Holding, which controls nearly 70% of Halyk Bank, announced plans to sell about
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November 19, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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Inside the Algabas Tragedy: What Is Known So Far

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Inside the Algabas Tragedy: What Is Known So far
An Orda.kz correspondent arrived in Algabas just hours after the tragedy. The village was already preparing for funerals.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Fourteen-Year-Old Boy Dies After Alleged Assault in Talgar: Family Disputes Investigation

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Fourteen-Year-Old Boy Dies After Alleged Assault in Talgar: Family Disputes Investigation
In the Talgar district of the Almaty region, fourteen-year-old Alikhan died after being assaulted by his peers. His family insists he was deliberately taken to a secluded spot, while investigators
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November 19, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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Kazakhstan Welcomes UN Gaza Peace Plan

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Kazakhstan Welcomes UN Gaza Peace Plan
Kazakhstan has welcomed the UN Security Council’s approval of the Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza and move toward lasting peace, Orda.kz reports. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said
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November 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Smog Engulfs Oskemen: Multiple Pollutants Exceed Limits

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Smog Engulfs Oskemen: Multiple Pollutants Exceed Limits
Oskemen has been under second-degree adverse weather conditions for several days, with thick gray smog hanging over the city, Orda.kz reports. According to Kazhydromet, air monitoring on November 17
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November 19, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Chinese Refinery Drops Russian Oil, Turns to Kazakhstan and UAE

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Chinese Refinery Drops Russian Oil, Turns to Kazakhstan and UAE
Due to Western sanctions, Chinese refineries are adjusting their supply chains, Orda.kz reports. Chinese state-owned refiner Yanchang Petroleum has halted purchases of Russian crude and shifted to
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November 19, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Zelenskyy Heads to Türkiye for Talks as Kremlin Spokesperson Says Russian Reps Won’t Participate

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Zelenskyy Heads to Türkiye for Talks as Kremlin Spokesperson Says Russian Reps Won’t Participate
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Türkiye on Nov. 19 in an effort to “reinvigorate negotiations” aimed at ending the war with Russia, he announced on Nov.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Estonia to Store Kazakh Grain Free for 90 Days Under New Export Deal

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Estonia to Store Kazakh Grain Free for 90 Days Under New Export Deal
Kazakhstan has secured a major logistics breakthrough: Estonia has agreed to accept and store Kazakh grain free of charge for up to 90 days and is ready to receive the first 180,000 tons of
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November 18, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Twelve People, Including Nine Children, Killed in House Fire in Turkistan Region

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Twelve People, Including Nine Children, Killed in House Fire in Turkistan Region
A fire broke out early this morning in the village of Algabas in the Jetisay District of the Turkistan Region, claiming the lives of 12 people, Orda.kz reports. Fire crews arrived to find a two-story
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November 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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No Buyers for Satybaldyuly’s Confiscated Market Asset

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No Buyers for Satybaldyuly’s Confiscated Market Asset
No one showed interest in purchasing an asset confiscated from Kairat Satybaldyuly, Orda.kz reports. According to the company responsible for managing recovered assets, the auction took place at the
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November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Aigerim Tleuzhanova Taken to Hospital, Lawyer Says

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Aigerim Tleuzhanova Taken to Hospital, Lawyer Says
Lawyer Ainara Aidarkhanova confirmed to Orda.kz that journalist and activist Aigerim Tleuzhanova has been transferred from a detention facility to a hospital. Just a day earlier, the lawyer reported
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November 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Kazakhstan Sees Sharp Increase in Foreign Labor

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Kazakhstan Sees Sharp Increase in Foreign Labor
The number of foreign laborers in Kazakhstan continues to grow. As of early November, 14,400 work permit holders were registered in the country, Orda.kz reports.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Reuters: Chevron Weighs Bid for Lukoil’s Foreign Assets

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Reuters: Chevron Weighs Bid for Lukoil’s Foreign Assets
US energy giant Chevron is considering the possible purchase of Lukoil’s foreign assets, including stakes in major Kazakh oil and gas projects, Orda.kz reports, citing Reuters. .
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November 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM