N. Korea calls US 'human rights graveyard' over Ferguson
North Korea has joined the ranks of America's foes who have seized on riots in Missouri, saying the nation is the "graveyard of human rights".
Putin, Poroshenko talk as Kiev holds Moscow troops
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine sat down to crunch one-on-one talks over heavy fighting in east Ukraine.
President Nazarbayev calling for truce in Ukraine
There should be a peaceful respite to save lives of innocent women and children that have become hostages of the military opposition. We are calling the sides to cease fire: President Nazarbayev.
President Nazarbayev on necessity of straightforward talks between Putin and Poroshenko
Kazakhstan and Ukraine have always been maintaining friendly ties. In the recent years the two nations have launched a number of JVs and are working on joint projects: President Nazarbayev.
Kazakh mayor accuses international media of 'promoting' homosexuality
Astana mayor Tasmagambetov spoke about the importance of education and called the Kazakhstan citizens to safeguard their children from the "brainwashing" coming from abroad.
Committee heads of Kazakh Investments and Development Ministry appointed
The Minister of Investments and Development of Kazakhstan Asset Issekeshev has made a number of appointments within his ministry.
Singapore boosts cyber security after hacking incidents
Singapore announced new measures to strengthen cyber security to prevent a recurrence of attacks on government websites.
First Australian MH17 victims due home this week: PM
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Tuesday said the first remains of Australians killed in the MH17 crash will return home this week.
Australia tycoon apologises for calling Chinese 'mongrels'
Australian tycoon Clive Palmer apologised for calling the Chinese government "mongrels" who "shoot their own people".
Turkey's moderate president bows out - for now
Turkey's President Abdullah Gul moves out of the presidential palace in Ankara on Thursday.
What is to be expected from Kazakhstan during Minsk talks?
Kazakhstan is taking part in the talks in Minsk on August 26. These will address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine among others. Poroshenko is to meet with Putin, Lukashenko and Nazarbayev, as well as with EU reps.
CSTO Secretary General meets with Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs
Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolai Bordyuzha has met with Yerlan Idrissov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Russia plans another aid convoy to Ukraine: Lavrov
Moscow has informed Kiev that it intends to send a second humanitarian aid convoy into rebel-held eastern Ukraine in the coming days.
Fresh crisis as France's Hollande orders PM to form new cabinet
France was thrown into fresh crisis after President Francois Hollande told his prime minister to form a new government.
E-cigarettes should be banned for minors: US heart assn
E-cigarettes should be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes and should not be sold to minors.
President Nazarbayev on sanctions against Russia and their impact on Kazakhstan
According to him, escalation of the situation in Ukraine and the ensuing sanctions are to have an adverse effect on the Eurasian Economic Union.
Chinese media warn US over warplane interception
China's state-run media warned Washington that Beijing could treat its surveillance flights as an "act of hostility"
President Nazarbayev on language policy and Ukraine
Kazakhstan might follow Ukraine’s scenario should it ban all the languages other than Kazakh: President Nazarbayev.
Speaking in tongues: China divided over the common language
Throughout China, Mandarin -- known as Putonghua, the "common language", with its roots in Beijing's northern dialect -- is the medium of government.
New Almaty Oblast Governor appointed
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has introduced the new Akim (Governor) of Almaty Oblast during his official visit.