Kazakhstan in the spotlight at the Asian Games: Kazakhstan’s jiu-jitsu and wrestling results kept the medal hunt moving, with Marian Zhuravleva taking bronze in women’s 63kg jiu-jitsu and Kazakhstan adding more combat-sport hardware across the weekend. Digital safety warning: Kazakhstan’s General Prosecutor’s Office says AI-powered phishing scams are targeting parents ahead of Teacher’s Day, using fake gift-set images, clone websites, and chatbots to push quick payments. AI push with real infrastructure: Prime Minister Bektenov says Kazakhstan is accelerating digital capacity, including the Data Center Valley megaproject in Ekibastuz with up to 1 GW energy capacity and a “cloud-first” approach. Kazakhstan-Russia tensions: A Ukrainian woman was detained in Kazakhstan at Russia’s request while picking up her grandson, with Kazakhstan’s ombudsman warning she may have been lured out and facing possible extradition. Sports beyond Kazakhstan: World No.1 Elena Rybakina was upset in the China Open second round by 118th-ranked Alina Charaeva, while the Asian Games medal table after Day 14 put China far ahead and Kazakhstan in eighth.