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Kurultai Leadership: Kazakhstan’s new unicameral parliament, the Qurultay, has begun work in Astana, electing Aibek Dadebay as Speaker and naming deputy chairs including Daniya Yespayeva and Dinara Zakiyeva, with experts pointing to broader political and gender representation and a heavy legislative agenda ahead. Women in Politics: Kazakhstan reports women now hold one-third of seats in the Qurultay, citing long-running state programs and training initiatives to boost women’s leadership. Government Reset: Kazakhstan’s government has resigned after Tokayev’s decision, setting up a new phase of appointments as the Kurultai session gets underway. International Diplomacy: Kazakhstan and Germany are pushing new joint investment and industrial projects through a key business cooperation format, while Kazakhstan and Belgium discuss a flax-processing venture to move from raw exports to value-added production. Transport & Trade: Kazakhstan and Russia say rail freight is rising and are working to speed up border processing at Iletsk-1, aiming to increase capacity and reduce delays. Sports: Astana will host a Davis Cup tie between Kazakhstan and Thailand, with tickets already on sale. Regional Shock: Nepal-Tibet flash floods continue to leave thousands missing across borders, with multiple countries reporting citizens unaccounted for.

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