Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agree to expand flight frequencies
The permitted frequency on each of the Almaty–Tashkent and Astana–Tashkent routes is to rise to 60 flights a week.
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Astana opens a water resources situation centre
The ministry reports a new data-analysis centre; the national information system covers more than 23,000 water bodies.
Kazakhstan outlines plans for a unified digital library with AI
A 5 November announcement describes shared catalogues and a possible common reader card, rather than a completed service launch.
Nurgissa Adiletuly takes world weightlifting silver
A 5 November announcement reports a 399 kg total, comprising 182 kg in the snatch and 217 kg in the clean and jerk.
Tokayev signs law ratifying customs cooperation agreement with Pakistan
Akorda announced ratification of the agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters.
Bank of Russia urges earlier help for borrowers facing difficulties
The regulator wants banks to engage before debt problems worsen and reduce reliance on unscrupulous intermediaries.
Russia’s finance ministry announces 312.63 billion roubles in currency and gold purchases
The plan reported on 5 November covers 9 November–4 December, with a daily equivalent of 15.6 billion roubles.
Bank of England raises Bank Rate to 4%
In the decision published on 5 November, eight committee members backed a quarter-point rise; one preferred a larger increase.
UNESCO puts practical action against school bullying on the 5 November agenda
The Paris dialogue addresses learner safety, teacher support and responses to cyberbullying.
WHO brings primary-care diabetes experience to a regional webinar
The 5 November programme focuses on service delivery in South-East Asia and a publication featuring seven country experiences.
Rubin Observatory reports a dwarf planet candidate
Object 2026 ED138 lies beyond Pluto; its classification still needs confirmation.
NASA confirms next stage for ultraviolet UVEX telescope
Following a project review, the agency plans to launch by January 2031.
Abai Region reports 417.7 billion tenge in investment
The regional administration presented investment and construction figures for January–September 2026.
WMO reports record greenhouse gas concentrations in 2025
Its new bulletin puts last year’s global average carbon dioxide level at 426.8 parts per million.
Bagdat Sabaz wins wrestling world bronze in Astana
The Kazakh wrestler beat Hasrat Jafarov 8–5 in the bronze-medal bout.
World Bank says off-grid solar is expanding electricity access
A new report puts users of off-grid solar products at 149 million, up from 118 million two years earlier.
ISS crew prepares equipment for plant disease and thunderstorm research
The crew also continued preparations for a planned spacewalk.
Abai Region reviews employment and housing allocation
The regional administration presented employment figures and instructed districts to complete housing allocation by 25 November.
NASA takes astrophysics archive site offline for security upgrades
HEASARC data remain available through the AWS open data repository and the HARK tool.
UN climate reports say national pledges remain insufficient
Three reports examine national plans, implementation transparency and climate adaptation.
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Alatau breaks ground on Iconic Complex with two towers planned
Kazakhstan’s government announced a project exceeding $800 million, with completion targeted for late 2029.