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Belgium cut off from world by national strike Belgium ground to a halt in its biggest strike in years Monday as trade unions grounded flights, cut international rail links and shut sea ports to protest the new government's austerity plans.

15 December 2014

Russian arms sales soar on domestic spending Sales by Russian arms manufacturers continue to expand thanks to Moscow's investments despite a downturn in global defence spending.

15 December 2014

France, Germany discuss Ukraine crisis with Poroshenko The leaders of France and Germany discussed a shaky ceasefire deal and economic reforms for Ukraine in a telephone call with President Petro Poroshenko.

15 December 2014

Kerry, Lavrov meet as tensions soar over Ukraine Top US diplomat met his Russian counterpart, amid anger in Moscow over the prospect of new US sanctions and possible lethal military aid for Ukraine.

15 December 2014

Road to Eurasian Economic Union bumpier than it seems With Belarus restoring customs posts weeks before the Eurasian Economic Union comes into force, what are the parties' roles in the new integration project?

15 December 2014

US congratulates Japan's Abe on re-election The United States welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's easy re-election victor in snap polls, hailing his "strong leadership" on international crises

15 December 2014

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev meets Russia’s PM Dmitry Medvedev Shared customs borders, freedom of movement of people and cargoes [within the Eurasian Economic Union to be launched January 1] are a great benefit for people of the two nations: President Nazarbayev.

15 December 2014

President Nursultan Nazarbayev meets Chinese Premier Li Keqiang The interaction is determined by economic ties, with energy partnership being the most sizeable part. Today, a significant amount of crude is being developed in Kazakhstan with involvement of Chinese companies: President Nazarbayev.

15 December 2014

A close neighbor is more valued than a distant relative: PM Massimov on China According to him, against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty our nations should unleash the potential of their friendship to have large-scaled tasks accomplished to the benefit of their people.

15 December 2014

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Kazakhstan will conduct a study on the impact of single time zone on its citizens

today, 10:47

Kazhydromet issued warning for Almaty residents

today, 10:10

Аir carrier will be responsible for all flight changes in Kazakhstan

today, 09:31

Snowfalls and blizzards: Weather in Kazakhstan on November 15

today, 08:14

Workers in Zhanaozen went on strike: negotiations began

yesterday, 22:49

Mass seal deaths on Caspian coast: preliminary reason named

yesterday, 21:11

Frost and fog: weather forecast for Astana and Almaty for three days

yesterday, 20:08

Construction of LRT depot has begun in Astana

yesterday, 17:28

“This isn’t a zoo“: Senator explains why Bishimbayev isn’t shown in prison

yesterday, 16:37

Committee declined to disclose Bishimbayev’s exact prison location

yesterday, 16:03

Kazakhstani man extradited from Turkey

yesterday, 15:31

Unusual tour launched between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

yesterday, 15:10

Tenge strengthens against major currencies in Kazakhstan

yesterday, 13:57

“True therapy“: Herding horses in the rain captivates Kazakh internet users

yesterday, 11:00

Kazakhstan demonstrates the “Voice of Reason“ in global politics – expert

yesterday, 10:24

7 must-do activities in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam

yesterday, 09:46

Tokayev meets Moldovan President in Baku

yesterday, 08:03

Netherlands to implement enhanced border controls

13 November 2024, 22:47

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan Presidents sign strategic agreement

13 November 2024, 21:13

Over 700 seals found dead on Mangystau coastline

13 November 2024, 20:57

EU, US confirm new Iran nuclear talks on Dec 17 The EU and the US confirmed that extended nuclear talks between with Iran will resume on December 17 in Geneva.

13 December 2014

China's Xi says Nanjing Massacre undeniable on 77th anniversary President Xi Jinping said that no one can deny the Nanjing Massacre, as China for the first time held a national day of remembrance for the Japanese military rampage.

13 December 2014

'Important' for athletes to speak out: Obama US President said it can be beneficial for high-profile athletes to speak out on social issues.

13 December 2014

Charles De Gaulle's monument opened in Astana A monument to Charles De Gaulle has been erected in Astana.

13 December 2014

Madagascar's parliament votes to end death penalty Lawmakers in Madagascar have voted to abolish the death penalty, a move hailed as "historic" by the European Union.

13 December 2014

Brazil's Rousseff inaugurates nuclear sub shipyard Brazilian President inaugurated a naval shipyard that will oversee construction of a nuclear-powered submarine and four others to patrol Brazil's long coastline and oil reserves.

13 December 2014

Kerry to meet Russia's Lavrov in Rome on Monday Top US diplomat John Kerry will meet with his Russian counterpart in Rome, amid a toughening American response to a Kremlin-backed separatist insurgency in Ukraine.

13 December 2014

Ukraine cheers US vote for military aid, Russia outraged Ukraine welcomed a US bill that would allow Washington to provide lethal military assistance to the embattled country.

13 December 2014

Japan voters ready unenthusiastic yes to PM Abe Japan will hold a general election this weekend that looks likely to return Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to power.

12 December 2014

Australia's 'macho' PM points finger at sexism Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who was famously accused of misogyny by former leader Julia Gillard suggested sexism was behind criticism of his female chief-of-staff.

12 December 2014