The President of Kazakhstan Kasim-Jomart Tokaev received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov. During the conversation, issues of cooperation in the field of water management and ensuring regional security in Central Asia were discussed.

In Bishkek, a Palestinian woman opened a Palestinian national dishes kitchen called "Paseltina". 15 percent of the institution's income is sent to Palestine as humanitarian aid.

Turkey has developed a laser weapon that works on the basis of artificial intelligence. It is designed to destroy drones and mines at a distance of up to 4 kilometers.

23 people associated with a number of terrorist and criminal groups were arrested in the operational operations conducted in 8 regions of Kazakhstan, weapons and narcotics were confiscated. It is said that the activities of those arrested were carried out under the guise of religion.

Agreed on another 1.1 km of the disputed border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and signed the relevant protocol. At the moment, 889.45 kilometers or about 90 percent of the total 972 kilometers border between the two countries has been clearly defined and demarcated. The remaining parts are controversial. That is, there are still territories that both sides claim as their own.

Kyrgyz President Sadir Japarov, expressing concern over the discussion of the "Foreign Agents" law, asked US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken not to interfere in the country's internal affairs.

Tens of thousands of foreigners are leaving Turkey due to the non-extension of residence permits, the refusal of new arrivals, and the sharp increase in housing and rental prices. 40,000 foreigners left Antalya alone in 2023.

It was announced that children who have visited the mosque at least 10 times will be given a bicycle as a gift in Istanbul's Kagithane district.

Experts of the World Bank conduct a study on the decrease of the level of the Caspian Sea. During 18 months, they will gradually study the results of previous studies and regional climate models and prepare hydrological models.

Russian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Alexei Borodavkin reported that the share of mutual settlements in national currencies between Kazakhstan and Russia has reached 80%.