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Kazakhstan’s prime minister discusses aviation with ICAO chief
Olzhas Bektenov met Juan Carlos Salazar in Astana during Aviation Security Week.
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East Kazakhstan reports progress on 105.7bn-tenge hospital and road projects
A hospital, maternity facility, bridge and interchange are being built or rebuilt in Oskemen, with different completion dates.
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Mediators meet in Geneva to coordinate Sudan peace efforts
Representatives of nearly two dozen countries discussed de-escalation, humanitarian access and a path to a ceasefire; neither warring party attended.
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WHO/Europe names Vienna centre for public participation in health care
Austria’s public health institute has been designated a WHO collaborating centre to strengthen the voices of patients and communities.
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UNEP says emissions must fall 45% by 2035 for a return to 1.5°C
The new report models a temporary overshoot of the climate threshold and the cuts required relative to 2025.
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Kazakhstan and UNDP discuss cooperation priorities through 2030
Serik Zhumangarin and UNDP representative Katarzyna Wawiernia discussed regional development, digital planning and green finance.
Technology
ISS crew checks spacesuits ahead of solar-array spacewalks
Astronauts are preparing for spacewalks on 29 October and 5 November while continuing plant-cell research.
Society
WHO launches heat-risk indicators for pregnant women and children
The new monitoring framework is intended to link extreme-heat periods with pregnancy outcomes and child health.
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Kazakhstan puts transport and water security on SCO agenda
At a meeting in Dushanbe, governments discussed trade corridors, water security and payments in national currencies.
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EU sets out new Arctic strategy on security, climate and connectivity
The plan brings together security, climate, economic opportunity and the needs of Arctic communities.
Society
Kazakhstan prosecutor reports fall in recorded offences
The prosecutor’s office says recorded criminal offences fell 14.6% over the first nine months of 2026; the figure needs context.
Technology
NASA model refines projections for Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier
Some simulations put the glacier’s sea-level contribution at up to twice earlier estimates; this is a model result, not a certainty.
Society
WHO report maps inequalities in chronic disease prevention and care
The global review compares risks and access within countries by income, education, gender and place of residence.
Technology
UN disarmament chief warns AI could crowd out human judgement in war
UNIDIR points to faster decisions, opaque systems and the risk of error or unintended escalation.
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UNICEF urges stronger action against child marriage in Bangladesh
A 2025 survey found that 47.2% of women aged 20–24 had married before turning 18.
Economy
Construction begins on Aktogay copper smelter in Kazakhstan
The Abai Region project is designed for 300,000 tonnes of cathode copper a year; production has not yet begun.
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Kazakhstan explains phased electronic entry authorisation
QazETA will be recommended during a transition period for covered visa-free visitors; mandatory use is planned from 1 July 2027.
Society
Kazakhstan reviews road and hospital works in Kyzylorda Region
The Kyzylorda bypass is planned for 2029; the government reports that construction of a 300-bed hospital is 85% complete.
World
Health appears in 91% of climate plans. Far fewer price the response
A new WHO review finds a gap between naming health risks and specifying action. What do the figures mean?
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Haiti prepares for elections under gang threat: what the UN told the Council
A UN envoy reported progress on preparations but warned that security and a realistic timetable remain essential.
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€3.4 billion for clean technology: EU selects 77 projects
The Commission has set out funding and expected emissions savings. Why the forecast is not yet a result.