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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported a rapid decline in global commercial oil reserves amid the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. According to the agency's assessment, current reserves may only last for a few weeks.

Six people have been detained in Kyrgyzstan on suspicion of organising a smuggling channel for foreign tobacco products through the country's territory. According to media reports, among those detained was the 23-year-old head of the 'Kant' border outpost.

In the city of Kurchatov, Abai region, a case of personal data of kindergarten employees being placed in open access was identified. The published documents contained information on 75 workers, including individual identification numbers (IINs), full personal details, and other confidential information.

In Atyrau, the forum "Law and Order – A Safe Future" took place, bringing together around 2,000 participants: students, teachers, law enforcement representatives, and public figures. On one platform, several pressing issues were extensively combined – internet fraud, bullying, road safety, and legal literacy among young people.

Over 5,100 petunias infected with the quarantine object — dodder — were detected during import from the Tashkent region of Uzbekistan into Kazakhstan. The infected produce was returned to the sender in accordance with legal requirements.

Former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has been released from pre-trial detention after posting bail in the amount of 140 million hryvnias (approximately $3.2 million). The funds were raised within three days, and the total amount of contributions exceeded the bail amount set by the court.

The authorities of Kyrgyzstan have put forward for public discussion a draft amendment to the veterinary and sanitary requirements for producers of meat, milk and other products of animal origin. The document provides for tighter control over the use of antibiotics and the introduction of a product traceability system from farm to sale.

In the Almaty region, a 37-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of the fatal hit-and-run of his wife.

In the East Kazakhstan Region (EKR), unused agricultural land with a total area of 2,092.6 hectares has been returned to the state. The cadastral value of the plots amounted to 17.7 million tenge.

As of 1 May 2026, 140,800 people have been employed in Kazakhstan. Some citizens found work through state employment programmes, while others found jobs through vacancies on the Electronic Labour Exchange.