EU Sanctions Watch: The EU’s 21st Russia sanctions proposal could complicate an EU-India trade deal, with measures targeting 50 companies across several countries including Kazakhstan, and a July 15 deadline for unanimous approval. Kazakhstan Courts & Investment: Kazakhstan’s justice minister says a special court ruling in Astana’s AIFC won’t be enforced in a Gazprom case, raising fresh concerns for foreign investors about dispute fairness. Nuclear Power Financing: A Kazakhstan-Russia nuclear plant agreement is still short on clear funding details, with credit promised but the exact split and delivery timeline left murky. Water Efficiency Push: Kazakhstan is seeking US Bureau of Reclamation support to cut agricultural water use, focusing on digital metering and reducing canal losses. Tourism Convenience: Astana launched tourist transport cards sold at the airport, letting visitors ride buses immediately without app sign-ups. Mining Capital Markets: AIFC and Hong Kong’s HKEX are engaging miners on dual listings to deepen investment links. Sports Spotlight: Gennadiy Golovkin, Antonio Tarver and Nigel Benn were inducted into boxing’s Hall of Fame class of 2026; Kazakhstan’s Astana-based Ivan Basic is reportedly on Celtic’s World Cup scouting radar.