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In the Aktobe region, an investigation into the illegal operation of a pawnshop without a licence has been completed. According to the investigation, the suspect granted loans secured against equipment through commission shops from 2020 to 2025, charging interest rates of up to 3.7% per day. The criminal case has been sent to court, and cars and a flat have been seized.

In Kazakhstan, three fatal cases of rabies were registered in 2025, whereas no such cases were recorded in 2024. Since the beginning of 2026, no new cases among the population have been identified. The Ministry of Health also reported tens of thousands of visits following animal bites and reminded the public of the importance of urgent vaccination and prevention.

In the Mangystau region, following heavy rain and wind, the deaths of more than 100 horses have been recorded. Cases of livestock mortality were identified in the Mangystau district between the village of Sayotes and the 7th crossing. Authorities have deployed machinery and drones to search for the animals, and are also considering compensation for owners of registered livestock.

The Antalya Diplomatic Forum is establishing itself as a platform for direct dialogue among global leaders, and Kazakhstan’s participation in its work reflects a course towards an active and balanced foreign policy.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed a panel session of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, where he outlined the key challenges of global politics and called for the reform of international institutions.

The Minister for Artificial Intelligence has approved the rules for the formation and publication of lists of trusted high-risk AI systems. The document defines the procedure for submitting applications, the list of required documents, and the deadlines for publishing information on government agency websites. The new regulations aim to increase transparency and trust in the use of artificial intelligence technologies across various sectors.

In Shymkent, the pilot project Jerleu.kz for digitising cemeteries has been temporarily suspended due to low resident activity and a small number of applications. The system continues to operate only in one area in the Turan district. Some residents are unaware of the project or view it with caution, while representatives of the clergy support the initiative. A final decision on the closure of the project has not yet been made.

The Almaty Akimat has commented on the contract with JSC "Pavlodar River Port" for the construction of the western sewage collector in the Nauryzbai District. The authorities stated that the contract was signed on 26 November 2024 — prior to the emergence of criticism regarding the contractor. The project involves the construction of 35 km of engineering networks and will provide centralised wastewater disposal for approximately 200,000 residents.

Football club "Atyrau" sold for 77 million tenge with an estimated value of over 250 million. The deal went through the Sauda platform with a number of obligations for the new owner, including the construction of an academy for 1 billion tenge and the development of the club. The situation is being considered in the context of the ongoing privatisation of football clubs in Kazakhstan.

In the Tupkaragan district of the Mangystau region, on the coast of the Caspian Sea, 97 carcasses of dead seals have been discovered. According to the Fisheries Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture, the animals were washed ashore by the westerly wind, and their deaths are believed to have occurred more than a month ago. Specialists are working at the scene, and samples are being taken to determine the cause. Cases of mass mortality of Caspian seals have been recorded in the region before.