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Kazakhstan launches crypto cards in partnership with Mastercard
Cryptopolitan
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September 4, 2025
A bank in Kazakhstan has issued the country’s first crypto cards in partnership with Mastercard and an Astana-based cryptocurrency exchange. The new payment instrument, which will allow users to spend their digital coins where fiat money is...
Kazakhstan v Wales live: Visitors cling on for narrow win in far-flung World Cup 2026 qualifier
The Independent
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September 4, 2025
Bellamy: 'It was hard work' Wales boss Craig Bellamy is last to speak to BBC. “It was hard work, really hard worK,” he says. “We knew beforehand, Kazakhstan is a very hard place to come, it has been for British national teams and club sides in...
De Bruyne and Doku grab two each as Belgium hit Kazakhstan for six
The Straits Times
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September 7, 2025
BRUSSELS - Kevin De Bruyne underlined his talismanic role for Belgium with a stunning goal to break the deadlock and set his side on their way to a comfortable 6-0 win over Kazakhstan in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday. It was threatening to...
Trump says he had a good conversation with Kazakhstan’s Tokayev
The Straits Times
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September 7, 2025
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Sept 7 that he had a great conversation with Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the president of Kazakhstan. Mr Trump made the comment to reporters as he left the White House to attend the men’s final of the...
Doku and De Bruyne Shine as Belgium Batter Kazakhstan in World Cup Qualifier
Tribal Football
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Two goals and an assist from Jérémy Doku fired Belgium to a resounding 6-0 victory over Kazakhstan, extending the Red Devils’ unbeaten home run in FIFA World Cup qualifying (WCQ) matches to 17 (W14, D3). Having topped their group in the last three...
Bybit Kazakhstan and AFSA Pioneer Stablecoin Payments for AIFC Regulatory Fees
Markets Insider
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ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 5th, 2025, Chainwire Bybit Kazakhstan (Bybit Limited), a subsidiary of Bybit - the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced a strategic collaboration with the Astana Financial...
Oman, Kazakhstan sign MoU to develop financial markets
Oman Observer
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September 7, 2025
ASTANA, SEPT 7 Oman and Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in financial regulation, share expertise and develop market infrastructure. The signing took place during the Astana Financial Conference in...
Kazakhstan’s Higher Education Transformation – Minister Sayasat Nurbek on Attracting Global Talent and Driving Innovation
Times of Central Asia
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September 4, 2025
Kazakhstan is moving quickly to reposition its universities for a more competitive, tech-driven future and to become Central Asia’s study destination of choice. In an interview with The Times of Central Asia, Minister of Science and Higher...
Kazakhstan Adds Over 4,000 New IT Companies in Two Years Amid Tech Boom
Times of Central Asia
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September 4, 2025
Kazakhstan’s IT sector has seen rapid expansion, with the number of registered IT companies surpassing 18,600 by the end of 2024, a 16% increase over three years, according to the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry...
Kazakhstan vs Wales live stream: How to watch 2026 World Cup qualifier online from anywhere for FREE today, team news
Tom's Guide
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September 4, 2025
Today's Kazakhstan vs Wales live stream sees Craig Bellamy's second-placed team taking a 6,000-mile round trip to Astana for a World Cup qualifier against the team sitting second-bottom of Group J — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN,...
Kazakhstan Considers Criminal Penalties for Dual Citizenship
Times of Central Asia
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September 4, 2025
Kazakhstan may soon introduce criminal liability for holding dual citizenship, a significant escalation from the current administrative penalties. The proposal was raised by Mazhilis deputy Bolatbek Nazhmetdinuly during the opening plenary session...
Belgium Vs Kazakhstan Highlights, FIFA World Cup Europe Qualifiers: BEL 6-0 KAZ At Full-time
Outlook India
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September 7, 2025
Belgium Vs Kazakhstan LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup Europe Qualifiers | Photo: AP/Geert Vanden Wijngaert These are the highlights of the FIFA World Cup 2026 UEFA Qualifiers where Belgium crushed a struggling Kazakhstan at the Lotto Park in Anderlecht...
International student interest in Kazakhstan is rising
University World News
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KAZAKHSTAN Just a decade ago, Kazakhstan was not considered a sought-after destination by international students; it is remarkable how much has changed. Many factors have played a role in this transformation, from increased investment in higher...
Kazakhstan 0-1 Wales: Kieffer Moore nets winner on 50th cap as Bellamy's men survive scare
Wales Online
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September 4, 2025
Wales secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kazakhstan in Astana as Kieffer Moore’s first-half goal proved the difference in their latest 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The win puts Wales top of Group J after five matches, however they have...
Fears backdoor routes are supplying Russia with Irish goods on sanctions list
Irish Independent
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Irish exports to countries in Moscow’s orbit, including Georgia and Kyrgyzstan, hit almost €216.5m at the end of 2024 Kyrgyzstan has long been suspected of acting as a back door for Russia-bound trade Today at 06:30 Exports to countries in...
Five things to look out for – Manchester City vs Manchester United
Bitter and Blue
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September 13, 2025
Manchester City face bitter rivals Manchester United in the first derby of the season at the Etihad Stadium. The Blues are heading into the Manchester derby behind United in the Premier League table for the first time since December 2020, after...
Veronika Erjavec Advances to WTA 125 Finals in Huzhou, China
Times News Global
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September 14, 2025
Huzhou, China — Slovenian tennis player Veronika Erjavec continued her impressive run in the WTA 125 series, reaching the finals after winning her semifinal match. On Sunday, she will compete in the finals after dominating Russian player Anastasia...
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History Today: When the first man-made object landed on the Moon in 1959
Firstpost
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September 14, 2025
September 14 saw the Soviet Union’s Luna 2 spacecraft became the first human-made object to reach the moon in 1959. Other events include the 1901 death of United States President William McKinley after an assassination attempt, and the 1982 death...
First Assembly of Turkic World Insurance Association held in Shusha
AzerNews
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September 14, 2025
The first Assembly of the Turkic World Insurance Union began its work today in the Azerbaijani city of Shusha. Azernews reports that the assembly, which is being held with the strategic support of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the organization...
Celtic dealmaker reveals Dermot Desmond suspicion he was wrong about as ex rebel in disbelief over rift
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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September 14, 2025
Brian Dempsey still gets stopped by Celtic fans who tell him they were there on the night, three decades ago, when he stood outside the ground’s front door and uttered the words that sealed the takeover of the club. “The game is over. The rebels...