US transfers 12 detainees out of Afghan prison
A US official said Thursday the United States has repatriated a dozen inmates from a secretive military prison in Afghanistan where foreign terror suspects have been held for years without trial.
Kazakhstan will not change its name to get rid of the “stan” ending: Foreign Minister
According to him, “media tricks shouldn’t be taken seriously. Kazakhstan will remain Kazakhstan”.
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister visits France
Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov has arrived in France.
Kazakhstan’s President signs amendments to improve the country’s investment climate
The package of incentives will be offered for new investment projects worth at least $20 million in industries of prime importance.
Kazakhstan announces visa-free entry for investors from 10 nations
President Nazarbayev emphasized that “removal of visa barriers is of great importance to expand business contacts and international operations”.
Kazakhstan is the best gate to enter Eurasian Economic Union markets: President Nazarbayev
According to him, “the economies of the member states [Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus] stand at $2.3 trillion. The combined market of 170 million people (…) is offering conditions for free movement of goods, workforce, services, and capital”.
Kazakhstan divides its cities into 3 categories
Kazakhstan's cities will be divided into three categories for development purposes.
Japan summons China envoy over 'dangerous' flights
Japan on Thursday summoned the Chinese ambassador to complain about fighter jets flying "dangerously" close to two of its military planes over the East China Sea, officials said.
White House adopts new rules after CIA station chief outed
The White House said Wednesday it had adopted new procedures on President Barack Obama's foreign trips to avoid a repeat of the "inadvertent" release of the name of the CIA's station chief in Kabul last month.
Palestinian dies in Israeli air raid on Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed a Palestinian man in Gaza on Wednesday after rocket fire from the territory prompted Israel's premier to warn he holds Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas responsible.
Russian oil to reach China via Kazakhstan
The Lower House of the Kazakh Parliament (Majilis) has adopted a draft law to ratify the agreement between Kazakhstan and Russia on cooperation in transportation of Russian oil to China via Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan introduces prior notification of customs authorities
Kazakhstan has launched a pilot project to introduce prior notification of customs authorities about goods imported to the territory of the Customs Union by rail.
Italy's military cargo transit from Afghanistan approved by Kazakhstan's lower house
The lower chamber of Kazakhstan’s Parliament has given the thumbs up for Italy to withdraw its military equipment and personnel through the Kazakh territory.
Haiti announces legislative elections for October
The Haitian government announced that legislative elections will be held in October, three years behind schedule amid a slow earthquake recovery process and gargantuan logistical woes.
Israel elects hawk Rivlin as 10th president
Israel's parliament on Tuesday elected Reuven Rivlin, a far-right member of the ruling Likud party, to be the nation's 10th president when Shimon Peres steps down next month.
Nazarbayev meets President of Azerbaijan in Turkey
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has met with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Bodrum, Turkey.
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to increase freight volumes
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan will increase freight volumes after discussions have taken place between the sides in the Turkish city of Bodrum.
Nazarbayev to meet South Korean President and Italian PM
Nursultan Nazarbayev will have meetings with South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi.
Ukraine, Russia in crisis talks on gas, insurgency
Ukraine's week of tough negotiations with Russia, aimed at ending a separatist insurgency and averting a gas cut-off, got off to a rocky start as a round of gas talks broke up early Tuesday without a deal.
Nazarbayev meets with Turkic leaders
Kazakhstan president Nursultan Nazarbayev has attended the Fourth Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States in the Turkish city of Bodrum.