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Kazakhstan Oil Refinery to Process Russian Crude and Export Fuel Back to Russia

The Kondensat oil refinery in western Kazakhstan will process Russian crude oil and send 70 percent of its gasoline and diesel output back to Russia. Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced the agreement on August 25, stating that 30 percent of the produced fuel will…

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2 sources across 2 countries · Latvia · Ukraine

Who reported this

  • Meduza Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Kyiv Independent Ukraine · Centre · Reader-funded, journalist-owned

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Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Pro-Presidential Adilet Party Wins Kazakhstan Parliamentary Election

The pro-presidential Adilet party won more than 71 percent of the vote in Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections, according to the country's electoral commission. The result allows Adilet to secure 111 of the 145 seats in the Kurultai, the nation's new single-chamber parliament.…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Latvia · Qatar · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Pro-Tokayev Party Secures Landslide Victory in Kazakhstan Parliamentary Elections

The pro-presidential Adilet party won a landslide victory in Kazakhstan's elections for a new single-chamber parliament on Sunday. Exit polls reported by state television indicated that Adilet secured between 70 percent and 72 percent of the vote. The central election commission…

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4 sources across 4 countries · Germany · Hong Kong · Qatar · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Kazakhstan Holds First Elections for New Unicameral Parliament

Kazakhstan held parliamentary elections on August 23, 2026, to elect 145 members to a new unicameral body called the Kurultai. The transition to a single chamber follows a new constitution approved by 87 percent of voters in March. Seven state approved parties competed for the…

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4 sources across 4 countries · Argentina · Germany · Latvia · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Kazakhstan Holds Elections for New Unicameral Parliament

Voters in Kazakhstan went to the polls on Sunday to elect a new single chamber parliament. This marks the first time the country has elected a unicameral legislature, a change approved during a constitutional referendum in March. Approximately 12.6 million voters were called to…

2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · United States

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan Raise Fees for Cash Ruble Deposits

Banks in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have significantly increased fees for nonresidents depositing cash Russian rubles into their accounts. According to a review of bank websites, at least 10 institutions have tightened their terms since the beginning of August. Fees…

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2 sources · Latvia

Who reported this

  • Meduza Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom
  • Novaya Gazeta Europe Latvia · Centre-left · Crowdfunded; exiled Russian newsroom

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Latvia.

· morning


South Korea designates Kazakhstan as workforce sending country

South Korea has designated Kazakhstan as a sending country under the employment permit system, with workers expected to arrive starting in 2028. The decision was made during a foreign workforce policy committee meeting presided over by Government Policy Coordination Minister Lim…

2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· morning


Elena Rybakina defeats Naomi Osaka to reach Toronto semifinals

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan defeated Naomi Osaka in a comeback victory to advance to the semifinals of the Toronto WTA 1000, also known as the Canadian Open. Rybakina won the match 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, firing 13 aces during the contest. The match lasted two hours and 33 minutes…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · Japan · Philippines

Who reported this

  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning