US 'very concerned' at eastern Ukraine military buildup
The White House expressed grave concern at reports of Russian military reinforcements in eastern Ukraine.
Rising China, geopolitical tensions take stage at APEC
World leaders including Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin converge on Beijing for an Asia-Pacific summit against the backdrop of a US-Russian chil.
Kazakhstan should fulfill three conditions to become a transit hub: expert
Kazakhstan needs to meet three conditions to become the largest business transit hub in Central Asia.
Mexico leader travels amid unrest over massacre
Mexico's president left on a six-day trip to China and Australia amid angry protests over the suspected massacre of 43 college students by a gang allied with corrupt police.
Two million defiant Catalans vote on breakaway from Spain
Two million Catalans turned out to vote on independence from Spain in a symbolic ballot, defying challenges from the Spanish government.
Obama says US troop increase in Iraq a 'new phase'
US President Barack Obama said sending more troops to Iraq signals a "new phase" in the fight against the Islamic State group.
Interational Olympics Committe introduces antidiscrimination clause; Kazakhstan is bidding to host 2022 Olympics
The IOC has declared a new antidiscrimination clause would be included in all future host city contract starting with 2022 Winter Olympics that Kazakhstan is bidding to host.
Ukraine shuts down consulate in Kazakhstan
Ukraine has shut down nine of its consulates throughout the world, including the one in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
World-renowned economist Nouriel Roubini predicts bright future to Kazakhstan
World-renowned economist Nouriel Roubini has predicted a bright future to Kazakhstan.
Belgian king visits Jewish museum months after attack
Belgium's King Philippe visited the Jewish Museum in Brussels in a show of support for the Jewish community and the relatives of four people killed in a gun attack there in May.
US not confirming Russian incursion in Ukraine
The United States said it could not confirm reports of a new Russian military incursion in eastern Ukraine despite charges to that effect by the Kiev government.
'Catalanism' promotes differences from rest of Spain
Catalonia has promoted its language and popular culture since the 1980s, cultivating a sense that it is different from the rest of Spain which has now turned to separatism.
Gorbachev in Berlin warns of new East-West tensions
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warned in Germany of new East-West tensions sparked by the Ukraine crisis.
Dropping oil prices cast a shadow of unprofitability over Kashagan
The falling oil prices put the entire Kashagan project in question. Kashagan is a huge oil field located in Kazakhstan's sector of the Caspian Sea.
Communists in Kazakhstan slam decision to abandon construction of oil refinery
The People's Communist Party has tagged the decision to abandon construction of the 4th oil refinery in Kazakhstan ill judged and said problems had to be solved by the government not shifted to the shoulders of the citizens.
Nazarbayev addresses Council of Leaders of CIS Security and Special Services
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with the participants of the 37th meeting of the Council of Leaders of CIS Security and Special Services.
Democracy cannot be imposed: Kazakh Senate Speaker Tokayev
Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has expressed his view that democratization is a dynamic process, and therefore democracy cannot be artificially accelerated or imposed.
Indian politician faces flak over staged photo
Ever since Narendra Modi wielded a broom to launch his 'Clean India' campaign, high-profile figures have been falling over themselves to be photographed sweeping the streets.
Mongolian MPs open talks to choose new PM: official
Mongolian lawmakers will meet to start talks on choosing a new prime minister for the resource-rich country.
Local governor gives final OK to first Japan nuclear restart
A local governor gave the green light to restarting an atomic power station.