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US Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent inquiries to four US federal agencies requesting clarification on the oversight procedures for a mining project in Kazakhstan, which, according to her, is linked to the financial interests of US President Donald Trump’s family. The move follows concerns over a potential conflict of interest regarding the allocation of state funding.

The Shet District Court in the Karaganda Region has passed a sentence in a criminal case concerning the illegal extraction of iron ore. Three defendants have been found guilty of unlawful subsoil use and have been sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.

On certain sections of Kazakhstan's motorways, a video analytics system incorporating elements of artificial intelligence (AI) is being tested. The cameras are designed to monitor traffic conditions and transmit data in real time.

The Ministry of Finance has published a draft order on increasing the minimum retail prices for cigarettes, papirosy, cigarillos and heated tobacco products. The document has been submitted for public consultation, which will last until 20 July 2026.

The body of Ukrainian citizen Anastasia Berezovskaya, who was suspected by Monaco law enforcement of involvement in an assassination attempt on the family of Ukrainian businessman Vadim Yermolaev, has been found on Ukrainian territory. Two individuals have been detained on suspicion of her murder, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Constitutional Court clarified that terms served in office under the 1995 Constitution shall not be counted when applying the new constitutional restrictions. The decision effectively opens the possibility for Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to stand again in the presidential election in 2029.

Kyrgyzstan has officially asked Kazakhstan to consider the possibility of supplying fuel and lubricants. The request is under review, and a decision will be made taking into account Kazakhstan's national interests.

Soil erosion around the emergency bridge over the Turghen River was recorded in the Enbekshikazakh district of the Almaty region after a rise in water levels. According to local authorities, traffic across the bridge was already restricted in 2024, and its replacement has already been planned.

The large-scale drone show announced in Astana caused discontent among viewers after a significant portion of the display was dedicated to advertising an Enrique Iglesias concert. Many residents of the capital had expected a festive light show featuring city symbols, but instead saw a commercial presentation, sparking widespread discussion on social media.

In Almaty and the Almaty Region, round-the-clock monitoring of moraine lakes at risk of bursting has begun, using seasonal high-mountain observation posts. The posts operate throughout the entire mudflow-hazard period and are designed to monitor the hydrological situation and provide rapid transmission of information in the event of threats.