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Toyota Unveils AI Driver-Assist System for 2028 and Eyes UK for Electric Mini-Cars. Learn how Toyota and NTT demonstrated a cutting-edge AI-enhanced system designed to boost traffic safety by analyzing road data and auto-adjusting vehicle control. Plus, details on Toyota's plan to potentially build electric minicars at the UK facility that currently produces the Corolla.

Air Astana is the new official carrier for Kazakhstan's Kairat FC, streamlining travel for the club's UEFA Champions League campaign. The airline will manage logistics for games, including their upcoming match against Pafos, following a tough 5-0 loss to Real Madrid in Almaty.

Ben Leonberg’s low-budget horror hit, "Good Boy," boasts a 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating and a $5.1M gross after its viral trailer. The film offers a unique twist on the haunted-house genre, narrating the story from the perspective of Indy, a golden retriever who senses and battles supernatural forces.

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt win the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their groundbreaking work on innovation-driven growth. Discover how their research—building on Schumpeter's 'creative destruction' and examining Europe's 'culture of growth'—reshapes policy for sustainable economic development.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, reporting 15 fatalities among 28 suspected cases since August 20. Health authorities are deploying contact tracing and vaccination campaigns to contain the deadly Ebola Zaire strain, last seen three years ago.

Is 'text neck' real? Learn how spending up to 5 hours daily looking down at smartphones strains your neck, but why experts caution that poor posture, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle may be the true culprits behind chronic neck and upper back pain.

In a groundbreaking move, global ride-hailing service inDrive partners with Sezim, Kazakhstan’s first anonymous online therapy platform, to offer free mental health consultations to its users following any incidents. This initiative expands corporate mental health support beyond employees to the consumer base.

China significantly expanded its coal capacity by 21 GW in H1 2025, the largest since 2016, despite a massive 212 GW solar growth. Discover China's dual energy strategy: pushing coal at home while increasing investments in Kazakhstan's nuclear and renewable energy sectors.

China shifts its strategy against the U.S., combining defensive measures with offensive actions, including blacklisting U.S. arms firms over Taiwan and restricting rare-earth exports. The U.S. responds with hints of canceled meetings and potential 100% tariffs, escalating the great-power rivalry.

Chile joins the global trend of banning phones in schools to boost concentration and mental health. Discover how a Santiago school is blocking cell signals and making teens swap Instagram and TikTok for libraries and classic games. This initiative is backed by a 2021 King's College London study linking heavy phone reliance to higher risks of anxiety and depression.

The Backstreet Boys' upcoming concert in Almaty has sold out, but a potential scheduling conflict with Kairat Almaty's Champions League matches at Central Stadium has left fans concerned about a possible cancellation.

A new investigation by Canada's Privacy Commissioner found that TikTok is collecting sensitive data from minors. The report raises concerns about the platform's age verification processes and its use of children's personal information for targeted content and marketing.

Bulat Utemuratov, owner of ForteBank, has been named the most influential businessman in Kazakhstan by Forbes, unseating Vladimir Kim. The 2025 list reveals significant shifts in power, with newcomers and a mix of industries, including education, taking center stage.

BTS's hit song "Dynamite" has surpassed 2 billion views on YouTube, becoming the first music video by the K-pop group to reach this milestone. The achievement cements the track's global phenomenon status, following its historic debut on the Billboard Hot 100.

Azerbaijan is launching a temporary visa-on-arrival program for the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Baku, allowing international visitors with a race ticket to enter the country easily. The initiative, active from August 25 to September 30, aims to boost tourism and showcase the nation as a premier host for major global events.

Astana is set to launch a new AI-driven surveillance system by December, with UAE-based firm Presight installing over 20,000 cameras. This $173 million project aims to enhance public safety by detecting traffic violations and predicting potential threats.

AI safety leader Anthropic has secured $13 billion in a new funding round, tripling its valuation to $183 billion. Find out how this massive investment will fuel the company's research, global expansion, and support its rapid revenue growth.

Football fans traveling to Almaty for the Champions League match between FC Kairat and Real Madrid can find diverse lodging options, from luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels, all within easy reach of the Central Stadium.

Anticipation is at a fever pitch in Almaty as fans scramble to find tickets for the historic Champions League match between Kairat and Real Madrid. With all 23,000 seats at Central Stadium sold out within hours, the city is finding new ways to experience the game.

Apple's iPhone Air faces an uncertain launch in China due to regulatory issues concerning its eSIM-only design. Discover why the ultra-slim model is delayed while the rest of the iPhone 17 series proceeds with its planned release.