Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev appointed Senate Speaker
Kairat Mami, the outgoing Senate Speaker, has been appointed to chair the country’s Supreme Court.
International nuclear fuel bank to be hosted in Kazakhstan poses no environmental risks
Back in 2009 Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev suggested hosting an international nuclear fuel bank in the Kazakh territory. The idea was approved of by the IAEA in 2011.
Kazakhstan joins International Anti-Corruption Academy agreement
Kazakhstan has joined the IACA by signing the Agreement for the Establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Academy as an International Organization.
'Every family has a black sheep' Kazakhstan Foreign Minister says about diplomats
Kazakhstan's Prosecutor General has initiated a criminal case against Kazakhstan's diplomats of the General Consulate in Frankfurt am Main who were caught smurfing cigarettes.
Ukrainian President to visit Kazakhstan in 2014
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych will render an official visit to Kazakhstan in 2014.
Ex-finance minister Ghani bullish as Afghan election race begins
He collected a meagre three percent of the vote last time, but Ashraf Ghani is not short of self-confidence, believing he will win elections in April and be a transformative president of Afghanistan.
US embassy promises to provide non-restricted access to House of Army in Almaty
The scandalous checkpoint of the US Consulate General in Almaty was discussed during a meeting at the Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry.
Kazakhstan suggests launching UN regional center in Almaty
The center could be focused on humanitarian dimension, including construction of UN humanitarian assistance storehouses to be used in emergency situations: Foreign Minister.
Political chaos pushes US up against debt deadline
A day of political disarray Tuesday pushed America to within hours of a debt default deadline, but two veteran senators chased a last-gasp deal to stave off a sudden shock to the global economy.
Kazakhstan’s Majilis and China’s NPCSC sign memorandum of understanding
The Memorandum seeks to render legislation support to strategic agreements reached between the two nations’ leaders: Kazakhstan’s Majilis President.
Conflicts, energy top agenda as Hollande visits S.Africa
French leader Francois Hollande arrived in South Africa Monday for a two-day state visit in which he is set to push for greater cooperation on African crises with the continental powerhouse.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister visits Kazakhstan
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara is on official visits to Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries.
Lama Sharif appointed Kazakhstan Ambassador to UAE
Kairat Lama Sharif has been appointed Kazakhstan Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.
Nazarbayev instructs to stop duplicating production facilities
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has instructed the Ministry of Economy to stop duplicating production facilities in the regions.
'You should be afraid of me': S.Africa's Malema
South Africa's fiery young politician Julius Malema told a rally of his new party on Sunday that a "giant" has been born which should be feared and will fight for the poor.
World powers set for nuclear talks with Rouhani's Iran
World powers will meet for fresh talks with Iran on its controversial nuclear programme on Tuesday, as hopes rise for a more conciliatory approach from the new Tehran government.
Nazarbayev congratulates Aliyev on re-election
Kazakhstan President sent a congratulatory telegram to the re-elected President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
UN names envoy for Syria chemical weapons
The head of the United Nations on Sunday named Sigrid Kaag to lead the UN's joint mission with the chemical weapons watchdog tasked with eliminating Syria's arsenal.
US lawmakers split despite October 17 debt deadline
The United States is still facing a potentially devastating sovereign debt default, after senators failed to agree on terms to reopen the federal government and raise the country's borrowing limit.
Vietnam's leaders mourn independence hero General Giap
Vietnam's top leaders gathered early Saturday to pay their last respects to independence hero General Vo Nguyen Giap, who died last week at 102, as his state funeral began in Hanoi.