Kazakhstan

Tragedy strikes as more than 30 lives are lost in Afghanistan due to devastating floods triggered by seasonal rains. The toll climbs further as reports indicate at least 27 individuals left injured in the wake of the relentless downpours within a span of just three days.

Calling themselves "stan countries," Central Asian countries are looking to boost their tourism industries. Kazakhstan, which welcomes tourists from Russia, China and India, is eyeing for Western travelers as well.

If you're looking for something different, uncustomary and lesser known countries in your travel plan for a holiday, have a go at Kazakhstan in Central Asia.

Аs the Ural River in Orenburg surges to unprecedented heights, the city finds itself inundated by floodwaters, marking a new chapter in the ongoing battle against natural disasters.

Amidst concerns over potential fuel shortages exacerbated by Ukrainian drone attacks, Russia has approached Kazakhstan with a request to stand ready to supply 100,000 tons of gasoline, as reported by three industry sources to Reuters.

Russia and Türkiye are trying to remedy problems with bank transfers due to anti-Russian sanctions, TASS quoted Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying.

Türkiye's health tourism revenues increased from $1.9 billion in 2022 to $2.3 billion last year, the Trade Ministry has said.

Türkiye, with its internationally accepted accredited 40 health institutions, ranked seventh in global health tourism, according to the statement the ministry issued.

A wave of unprecedented floods has engulfed Russia and Kazakhstan, triggering mass evacuations and prompting authorities to brace for the worst. Tens of thousands of residents have been displaced as raging waters inundate communities, marking one of the most severe flooding events in decades for both nations.

Greece has missed out on the Euro 2024 finals, as its poor game in the so-called "match of the decade" at Georgia ended in a shootout defeat to the hosts on Tuesday.

Gus Poyet is aiming to build on a tradition as he tries to become the latest foreign coach to take Greece to a European Championship.

It's been 20 years since German coach Otto Rehhagel led an unheralded team to the title at Euro 2004 in one of soccer's biggest surprises, and 12 years since Portuguese manager Fernando Santos helped Greece reach the Euro 2012 quarterfinals.

Maria Sakkari was back to winning ways just days after losing the Indian Wells final as she demolished China's Yuan Yue 6-2 6-2 on Thursday to ease into the third round of the Miami Open.