Illustrative image In two regions of Kazakhstan, restrictions on road traffic have been introduced due to adverse weather conditions, according to information from KazAvtoZhol. Since December 7 at 11:30, traffic has been restricted for public and freight transport on the following sections:
According to information provided by Politico, Hungary has officially rejected the proposal for issuing eurobonds to finance a loan to Ukraine. This decision deprives the European Union of the opportunity to turn to an alternative mechanism if the use of frozen Russian state assets proves impossible for providing Kyiv with 165 billion euros. The eurobond proposal was put forward by the European Commission on December 3, but its approval requires the consent of all 27 EU countries.
According to Reuters, at a meeting in Washington, American military officials informed European diplomats of the need for them to take on a larger share of NATO's defensive functions by 2027. However, many of them consider this timeline too ambitious. During discussions conducted by Pentagon representatives, it was pointed out that if allied countries do not manage to meet these requirements, the U.S. may reduce its involvement in certain aspects of the alliance's defense coordination.
In his Telegram channel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a phone conversation with a U.S. delegation working on a peace agreement with Russia. Together with the Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine, Andriy Hnatov, and the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov, he discussed with the American representatives, including Donald Trump's special envoy Stephen Witkoff and U.S. President's son-in-law Jared Kushner, the next steps towards
In his opinion, bureaucratic procedures "stifle Europe" Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and billionaire from the USA, made a statement about the necessity to dissolve the European Union by posting accordingly on social media.
According to Indian Express, the incident occurred at the Birch by Romeo Lane club, located on Baga Beach, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Goa. The fire broke out around midnight, and rescue operations continued until the early morning of December 7. According to police data, most of the victims were club staff. The fire started in the kitchen located on the first floor of the establishment.
Enkh-Orgil became the champion of ONE Championship, winning in a tense match, and was awarded a gold belt and a sum of $50,000. In the main event of the evening, the reigning world champion in mixed martial arts in the bantamweight category, Fabrício Wonder Boy Andrade, defended his title against Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, known as Physical: Asia The Tormentor. Audience expectations reached a peak as the largest martial arts organization held its final event of the year in the capital of Thailand
On the northeastern coast of Sumatra, a terrible flood and landslides occurred in three provinces, resulting in the deaths of 908 people. According to Reuters, 410 people are still missing. The area of Aceh Tamiang was hit the hardest. Survivors of the disaster were forced to navigate to aid centers, overcoming debris from logs and overturned vehicles. Volunteers provided essential assistance, including clean clothing and a water tanker with fresh water for the victims.
The award ceremony for Trump took place during the draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Thus, he became the first recipient of this newly established award. For the first time in history, the World Cup will be held in three countries: the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The event is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and will feature a record 48 teams.
On the program "Let Them Talk," Larisa Dolina shared her feelings, noting that she is currently going through a "very difficult" period and, according to her, has made the "only right decision." She emphasized that both parties—herself and the buyer—are victims in this situation. The scandal surrounding the singer's apartment has become one of the most discussed events of the autumn. Dolina sold her property to Polina Lurie for 112 million rubles, but the
Kazakhstan and Airbus have signed an agreement for the supply of A320neo aircraft, which also includes the expansion of their aviation cooperation. These events took place in Paris during the meetings of the Kazakhstan-French Business Council and the 16th Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, reports KGA. In particular, the Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, Talgat Lastayev, met with Airbus Vice President Sharbel Yuzkatli, where a memorandum was signed for the supply of
During his visit to Chengdu, Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, made an impression on the Chinese side when he suddenly left his security detail and approached a group of students from Sichuan University. This information was reported on BFMTV. In the video footage, Macron can be seen exiting the car and swiftly heading towards the youth, while his security tries to keep up with him. According to the channel, this "unpredictable and unusual for China" situation caught the
During a phone conversation with Donald Trump, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed his desire to keep his $200 million, which are reportedly frozen by U.S. authorities. He also demanded guarantees of amnesty for senior officials in his regime and the possibility of safe passage to another country in the event of his resignation. This became known on December 5 from a report by The Telegraph, citing sources familiar with the negotiations. The negotiations have encountered obstacles due
Sarvagya, who is only three years old, has become the first chess player in the world to officially receive a FIDE rating. According to The Guardian, he has already won against three opponents with active ratings and managed to score 1,572 points in rapid chess. For reference, the rating of world champion Magnus Carlsen is 2,824 points. Sarvagya's father, Siddharth Singh, expressed pride in his son and hopes that he will achieve grandmaster status in the future.
On December 6, during a meeting, President Sadyr Japarov met with Nenad Lalovic, President of United World Wrestling, and Mohammed Al-Awamleh, President of UWW Asia. Japarov highly appreciated their contribution to the development of wrestling, noting that under their leadership, this sport continues to actively develop on the international stage. The head of state emphasized the achievements of Kyrgyz athletes, such as Akjol Mahmudov, Zholaman Sharshenbekov, Ernazar Akmataliev, Aysuluu
On December 7, "Kazhydromet" issued storm warnings for most regions of Kazakhstan. Forecasters explain this phenomenon by the passage of atmospheric fronts, which will bring precipitation, fog, ice, strong winds, and in some areas, low visibility snowstorms. Particularly difficult conditions are expected in the north and east of the country.
Alexander Syrsky In his opinion, a "just peace" can only be achieved if hostilities cease along the entire front line, after which negotiations may take place. “Ultimately, all wars come to an end, and we hope that this war will also conclude. However, as I see it, a just peace must be established without preconditions and without territorial concessions,” Syrsky noted.
The document, consisting of 29 pages and posted on the official White House website, emphasizes key domestic and international priorities, the country's economic goals, and the global tasks of the administration. This strategy reaffirms the importance of military, diplomatic, and economic power, aligning with the principle of "peace through strength." The document states that "strength is a key element of deterrence." The main slogan of the strategy becomes
Illustrative photo During the meeting, the delegation discussed that the next steps towards a peace agreement would depend on Russia's willingness to demonstrate a serious commitment to sustainable peace, including necessary measures for de-escalation and cessation of violence, as stated by the State Department. The State Department also clarified that the parties defined the "framework of security measures" and discussed tools for ensuring sustainable peace, as well as issues
The Deputy Minister emphasized that to date, the bankruptcy procedure has been used more than 51 thousand times, resulting in the cancellation of debts amounting to 188 billion tenge. “Currently, about 300 thousand citizens can apply for bankruptcy, but this remains at the discretion of each individual; we cannot automatically declare everyone bankrupt,” noted Birzhanov.
From December 8 to 9, some regions of the country may experience rain. Additionally, in the foothills and mountainous areas, precipitation in the form of rain and snow is expected, which may be intense on certain days. From December 9 to 10, the wind in the northern and desert areas will strengthen, reaching speeds of 15−18 m/s in places, and in some areas gusts may reach 20−22 m/s.
According to information provided by the IAEA, the sarcophagus has lost its ability to contain the release of radioactive substances. However, experts note that no serious damage to the supporting structures or monitoring systems has been found. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi emphasized that only limited temporary repairs have been made to the roof of the sarcophagus, but a full restoration is necessary to prevent further deterioration and ensure long-term nuclear safety.
Illustrative photo In its statement, the ministry specified that the highest number of downed drones was observed in the Ryazan region — 29, followed by the Voronezh region with 27 downed UAVs, Bryansk with 23, and Belgorod, where 21 drones were destroyed. Additionally, six drones were shot down over the Tver region, three over the Kursk and Lipetsk regions, two over Tambov, and one each over the Tula and Oryol regions. Governor of the Ryazan region Pavel Malkov reported that the debris from
According to the forecast from the Hydrometeorology Agency of Tajikistan, significant precipitation in the form of rain and snow is expected on December 8 and 9 in the foothills and mountainous areas of the Sughd region, as well as in the districts under republican jurisdiction and in the west of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. Meteorologists report that after the current precipitation, no significant rains are predicted for the following weekend.
Illustrative image Noem's statement comes against the backdrop of a recent incident involving an attack on two members of the U.S. National Guard near the White House, resulting in one of the service members dying in the hospital. The suspect turned out to be a citizen of Afghanistan who arrived in the U.S. in 2021. In an interview with Fox News, she noted that she could not specify the exact number of countries that would be added to the list, but it would exceed 30. "The president
Starting January 1, China will implement a 13% VAT on contraceptives such as condoms, as reported by Bloomberg. This measure comes after nearly thirty years of tax exemption for these products, which has been in place since 1993, when the country implemented its one-child policy with an emphasis on birth control. Now the tax will apply to all contraceptives that previously enjoyed preferential status. At the same time, authorities are beginning to expand support for families by exempting
Kazakhstan is preparing for significant changes in legislation regulating military discipline and law enforcement, as well as measures to prevent offenses in the army. This information was announced by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov in response to a request from deputies regarding the need for systemic changes in this area. Legislative and Digitalization Initiatives
WhatsApp now has a new feature that allows users to leave group chats without notifying all participants. Previously, this action was accompanied by a general notification, but now only the administrator will be informed of the exit. Developers emphasized: "WhatsApp puts your privacy first. When you decide to leave a group, it will only be known to the administrators." To use this option, simply open the group information and select "Leave".
Starting from January 1, 2026, foreigners will not be able to enter Georgia without valid medical insurance. This rule applies to all foreign citizens and has been included in the updated version of the Law of Georgia "On Tourism" in accordance with new requirements. The law stipulates that the insurance policy must be valid for the entire duration of the foreigners' stay in the country, and document checks will be conducted at all border points.
On December 5, a new national security strategy was presented, emphasizing that "America First," while reaffirming Trump's position on non-interference by the U.S. in the affairs of other countries. The President also refers to himself as the "President of the World." In this document, Europe is accused of being at risk of "erasure" from the map of civilization due to its migration policy. The criticism is directed at the governments of European countries,
On December 5, a fine was imposed on X — the microblogging service owned by Elon Musk. This decision marked the first fine that the European Commission applied to an American company under the new Digital Services Act. Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty and Security, Hennah Virkkunen, emphasized that the main goal of this step is to ensure compliance with Europe’s digital legislation.
Underground tremors were registered at 02:04, with the epicenter in the Pap district of the Namangan region. The recorded magnitude was 4.5, and the depth of the focus was 17 kilometers. At the epicenter, the strength of the tremors reached 5 points. The epicenter was located 135 kilometers southeast of the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent.
The ministry confirmed that the key task at this moment is to maintain daily production volumes and minimize potential economic risks, as reported by TASS. By interacting with oil-producing companies, the agency is actively redistributing oil volumes and seeking alternative export routes. "We are considering all available transportation options and adjusting logistics according to the current technical capabilities of our partners," the ministry clarified.
According to the Kazinform agency, citing a Xinhua source, the death toll from Cyclone "Dithwa" in Sri Lanka has risen to 607 people. The Sri Lankan Center for Disaster Management reports that 214 people are missing, and the total number of affected individuals exceeds 2 million, impacting 586,464 families. As a result of the disaster, 4,164 houses were completely destroyed, and 67,505 sustained partial damage.
The integrated electronic document management system E-Geree (Smart Contract Mongolia) successfully represented Mongolia in the finals of the international innovation and startup competition "Maker in China 2025". Our engineers participated in the global competition Maker in China 2025 SME Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Contest and were awarded the Excellence Award.
Children's Discontent The platform Roblox, popular in Russia, has been blocked due to suspicions of spreading terrorism and promoting LGBT.
Netflix, as reported in an official press release, will add to its already extensive content such famous series and films as "The Big Bang Theory," "The Sopranos," "Game of Thrones," "The Wizard of Oz," and "DC Universe." The completion of the deal is expected after the spin-off of the WBD Discovery Global division into a separate public company, which is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
The American streaming giant Netflix has issued a press release announcing its intention to acquire Warner Bros. for 83 billion dollars. In the official statement, both companies confirmed that Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. have reached a final agreement on the deal, which includes the Warner Bros. film and television studios, as well as the HBO Max and HBO platforms.
In a press release, Netflix announced: “Today we are excited to announce the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, including its film and television studios, as well as the HBO Max and HBO services.” As a result of this deal, Netflix will combine its content with the rich legacy of Warner Bros. Now, the streaming service's catalog will feature popular shows and series such as “The Big Bang Theory,” “The Sopranos,” “Game of Thrones,” and DC Comics projects.
On Monday, the temperature in Kazakhstan will drop significantly. In the northwest, on December 8, temperatures are expected to range from -5 to -13 degrees, while in the north, it will be from -10 to -15 degrees, with further temperature decreases.
Illustrative photo According to Ushakov, "on this day, our president is expected to participate in a forum dedicated to the international year of peace and trust." He also noted that "the visit will be dedicated to the thirtieth anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, and our Turkmen partners insisted that the President of Russia must visit the country. We agreed to this trip," he added.
Illustrative photo The proposed bill stipulates that registration on online platforms for individuals under the age of 16 will be prohibited, except in cases related to messaging applications. Thus, creating accounts on most social networks will become unavailable for children below the specified age, as reported by Tengrinews.kz. According to the developers, this initiative is aimed at protecting children from negative and illegal content that can be found on various online platforms.
During the reporting period, the migration service carried out three major operations, including "Migrant" and two stages of "Illegal." According to the agency, the highest number of violations is related to expired stay periods (24,270 cases), lack of registration and work permits (9,279), and illegal labor activities (8,593). The largest number of violations was recorded in the following regions: Almaty Region (4,162), Almaty (3,824), Shymkent (3,227), Turkestan Region
According to The Diplomat, the change in political leadership has not led to an improvement in the human rights situation in the country. The events of August 2024, when the "Awami League" (AL) government was overthrown, marked a turning point for Bangladesh. Mass protests, driven by dissatisfaction with corruption and social inequality, led to the formation of a temporary administration headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. It was expected that the new government would ensure
The journal Nature has officially retracted a high-profile scientific publication on the consequences of climate change after critical errors were identified in the economic indicators for Uzbekistan. The incorrect data for this country significantly distorted the global forecast of losses to the world economy, as noted in a retraction published on December 3. Analysis showed that the study's results were overly dependent on the inclusion or exclusion of Uzbekistan from the sample. The
The famous Hollywood actor left behind many memorable roles Kerry-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for his role as Shang Tsung in the cult film "Mortal Kombat" (1995), passed away on December 4, 2025, at his home in Santa Barbara. The cause of death was complications following a stroke. His famous line "Your soul is mine!" has attained cult status, as reported by "ZTB media".
In his address, Putin noted that energy cooperation between Russia and India is successfully developing. "Russia remains a reliable supplier of energy resources and everything necessary for the development of Indian energy. We are ready to continue ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies, which is critically important for India's rapidly growing economy," he emphasized. According to the president, trade in oil and petroleum products between the two countries is carried out without
Recent studies conducted by scientists from the USA and Canada have revealed that parental divorce in childhood can significantly increase the risk of stroke later in life. This applies even to those who did not experience physical violence. The study involved 13,205 Americans over the age of 65, whose data was collected as part of the national Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. The results of the study were published in the journal PLOS ONE and are discussed on lenta.ru.