OPEC+ Oil Quotas: Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman agreed to lift August oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day, continuing a gradual unwind of 2023 voluntary cuts as the Strait of Hormuz slowly reopens and prices ease. Fuel Smuggling Crackdown: Kazakhstan says over 60 attempts to illegally export fuel were stopped in two days, with authorities citing hidden fuel in extra tanks and canisters; a gasoline/diesel export ban is set to be extended. Politics & Elections: Ak Zhol approved 63 candidates for Qurultay elections, while Council of Europe lawmakers backed Kazakhstan’s constitutional overhaul ahead of August parliamentary polls. Constitution Update: Experts say the new Kazakhstan Constitution blends historical governance traditions with modern rules, including privacy protections in the digital age. Regional Diplomacy: Armenia and Kazakhstan approved a reciprocal land swap for new embassy buildings in Yerevan and Astana. Caspian Sea Support: Japan pledged $3 million to help Kazakhstan and UNDP tackle declining Caspian water levels and boost monitoring and cooperation. Transport Trade: Freight on the Trans-Caspian route has risen 3.5 times in five years, with Kazakhstan aiming to expand capacity further by 2029. Sports (Kazakh spotlight): Reuters previews Wimbledon fourth-round matches featuring Kazakh Alexander Bublik and Filipina star Alex Eala.