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Violent storms and large tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest
At least 22 people died in the devastating storms and violent tornadoes that leveled entire communities in the South and Midwest Friday and Saturday and state leaders in the region have declared emergencies to respond to the damage. Among the victims were four people who were killed in structural collapses in Illinois. Illinois Emergency Management Agency spokesperson, Kevin Sur said Three of the fatalities followed the collapse of a residential structure in Crawford County, while the fourth person died after the roof collapsed at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere.
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Kazakhstan Parliamentary Election Cement President Tokayev’s Leadership
Kazakhstan held snap parliamentary elections on Sunday, March 19. The elections further strengthen President Kassyim-Jomart Tokayev’s leadership and power since he assumed a new term of presidency late last year. The elections come as part of Tokayev’s ambitious plan to modernize Kazakhstan and turn it into a “model nation” for Central Asia called New Kazakhstan. The snap polls are the first step in his five-year program, which includes constitutional reforms, economic development, and social reforms. Tokayev has chosen not to lead the ruling party, the rebranded Amanat, but it is certain to form the core of his support base in the legislature.
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Kenes Rakishev turns heads, Oxus invests in radically new-world class culinary food technology
Kenes Rakishev, an international entrepreneur, philanthropist and former special envoy of the Kazakhstan government, is leading the charge for an upcoming Nasdaq listing of Borealis Foods Inc. Rakishev, a businessman from Kazakhstan is experienced investor in the high-tech startups.
