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Kazakh Musician Sets World Record by Performing Over 100 Folk Songs Non-Stop
15 Jun. 11:58Kairat Kabyshev, a lecturer at Shakarim University, has secured a place in the Asian-African Book of World Records under the ethno-cultural category. During a cultural event in the Abai region, the musician performed 102 Kazakh folk songs completely non-stop over a duration of 5 hours and 29 minutes.
The performance was conducted entirely from memory, without any sheet music, lyrics, or backing tracks, with the artist providing his own instrumental accompaniment. Although the official guidelines permitted a 15-minute break after every 25 songs, the performer chose to sing continuously. Following the official verification of the achievement, Kabyshev was awarded a silver medal and a certificate. The milestone is set to be featured in the 2026 print edition of the Book of World Records.
New Digital Boundaries: Turkey Implements Strict Social Media Regulations for Minors
10 Oct. 10:05Starting November 1, 2026, Turkey will restrict access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15 following a new regulatory decree issued by the Presidential Cyber Security Directorate and published in the Resmi Gazete. Under the new framework, users aged 15 to 18 will undergo mandatory age verification through the "e-Devlet" portal. Accounts for this age group will feature default private settings, with explicit bans on live streaming, targeted behavioral ads, and profile recommendation algorithms.
Social media networks are also required to provide parents and legal guardians with control tools to monitor usage time, location tracking, and financial transactions. Existing active accounts must complete the age verification process by March 31, 2027.
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