Kazakhstan and Iran discuss renewal of oil swaps
Kazakhstan is thinking of a number of investment projects involving the Iranian side in Kyzylorda oblast: plans are afoot to launch a glass making facility, a facility to produce alumina, and a leach plant in Karaganda oblast: President Nazarbayev.
Putin is 'self-centred', says Dalai Lama
Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama criticised Russia's President Vladimir Putin as "self-centred" in a German newspaper interview.
Kazakhstan may lead the global agricultural race: ex-Minister
Kazakhstan is searching for areas where it may have competitive advantage over other countries. In recent months, agriculture has occupied much space in the rhetoric of Kazakhstani politicians.
Scottish vote reveals cracks in United Kingdom
The referendum has fired up debate in the rest of the United Kingdom over London's dominance and the historic ties that hold the country together.