Tokayev Honors Nazarbayev: Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent birthday congratulations to Nursultan Nazarbayev, praising his role in building modern statehood and the decision to move the capital to Astana. Digital Push at UN AI Summit: Kazakhstan’s AI and digital development minister Zhaslan Madiyev told UN delegates the country is moving from e-government to an “AI-native” model, citing 92% of public services digitized and inviting regional experts to an Almaty-based digital solutions center. Constitution Spurs Investment: An expert said the new Constitution strengthens a “rules-based economy,” boosts investor confidence through protection of private property, and enables special legal regimes for accelerated development cities. OPEC+ Output Rise: OPEC+ agreed to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, including Kazakhstan, as global crude prices ease. Fuel Crisis Hits Russia’s Everyday Life: Reports describe worsening Russian gasoline shortages after drone strikes on oil infrastructure, with impacts spreading beyond the frontlines. Kazakhstan at Wimbledon: Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik reached Wimbledon’s last eight after beating Taylor Fritz’s next-round opponent, while Danilina and Krunić exited women’s doubles in the third round. National Guard Goes Cartoon: Kazakhstan’s National Guard launched an animation project for children, using animal-themed mascots to teach safety and civic values.