A powerful snowstorm has crippled parts of Kazakhstan, forcing the closure of intercity roads and prompting ongoing rescue efforts for stranded travelers.
The storm has caused major disruptions, particularly in the northern and eastern regions, including the capital, Astana.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that all routes out of the capital remain blocked due to extreme weather. Over the past 48 hours, rescue teams have assisted 318 individuals, including 62 children, and retrieved 38 vehicles stuck in heavy snow, strong winds, and low visibility.
In response to the hazardous conditions, additional train services have been introduced to aid those affected. Authorities have urged residents to avoid long-distance travel until the situation improves.
Meanwhile, snow removal efforts continue in Astana, where traffic has been severely impacted. Several flights at Astana International Airport have also been delayed due to the ongoing storm.
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U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with Ukrainian officials, focusing on strengthening cooperation in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Tuesday’s discussions in Jeddah will take place at a time when President Donald Trump has upended the US’s wartime policies, engaging directly with Russia while cutting off military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine.
The Trump administration has launched CBP Home, an app allowing undocumented immigrants to "self-deport" voluntarily, as part of its aggressive deportation strategy.
Mark Carney, former central banker, has been elected as Canada's next prime minister following a resounding victory in the Liberal Party leadership vote. At 59, Carney was born on March 16, 1965, in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, and grew up in Edmonton, Alberta.
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