Nazarbayev condoles to China over quake in Gansu
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram of condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the earthquake in Gansu.
US, Vietnam leaders build ties but disagree on rights
US President Barack Obama on Thursday called on Vietnam's leader to improve on human rights but the former enemy nations pledged to work together on trade and tensions with China.
UN concern at Australia's PNG boatpeople plan
The United Nations on Friday said it was "troubled" by Australia's decision to send asylum-seekers arriving by boat to Papua New Guinea given conditions there failed to adequately protect refugees.
Australia gifts Prince George a baby crocodile
Australia's tropical Northern Territory presented an unusual gift to Britain's new royal baby, Prince George, a crocodile.
US still up for warming Venezuela ties after fresh row
The United States said Wednesday it is still open to improving ties with Venezuela after Caracas called off the rapprochement.
JFK's sole survivor named ambassador to Japan
President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated Caroline Kennedy to become US ambassador to Japan, in the biggest foray into public service for John F. Kennedy's sole surviving child.
Vietnam leader faces rights pressure on rare US visit
Vietnam's president on Wednesday starts a rare visit to Washington to boost trade and security ties between the former war foes, but activists urged the United States to press him on human rights.
US deny blackmailing Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry, but attached copy confirms it
Methadone was not mentioned in the letter of the former US Ambassador to Kazakhstan Richard Hoagland to Kazakhstan Healthcare Minister Salidat Kairbekova: US Embassy.
Kazakhstan to increase grain export via China
Kazakhstan is considering additional grain shipments to South-East Asia via China.
Turkey mulls more regular flights to Kazakhstan
The aviation authorities of Kazakhstan and Turkey may increase the number of regular flights between the two countries.
Solomons peacekeeping force pulls back after 10 years
The largest military operation in the Pacific since World War II wound up in the Solomon Islands on Wednesday after a decade working to end deep-seated ethnic violence in the poverty-stricken nation.
Qatar joins calls for release of Egypt's Morsi
Gas-rich Qatar has joined international calls for his release from detention while expressing concern at violence sweeping Egypt.
Putin to visit Iran for nuclear talks: report
President Vladimir Putin is to visit Iran in August to try and restart talks on Tehran's controversial nuclear programme.
Biden in Mumbai to boost US-India trade ties
US Vice President Joe Biden is expected Wednesday to urge India to further open its doors to foreign investment, during his visit to boost bilateral ties between the world's two largest democracies.
Obama kicks off economy tour as new fiscal fight looms
US President Barack Obama hits the road this week to drum up support for his economic program as rival Republicans warn of a new showdown over the government's debt ceiling.
Kazakhstan may allow Shalabayeva return to Italy
Kazakhstan may allow the wife of former BTA Bank’s chairman Mukhtar Ablyazov go back to Italy.
Shalabayeva's deportation will not shaken relations between Kazakhstan and Italy: Ministry
The recent deportation of the wife of former head of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov to Kazakhstan will not spoil the relations between Kazakhstan and Italy.
Syria opposition leader set to meet France's Hollande
Syria's opposition leader is scheduled to meet French President Francois Hollande Wednesday, a day after asking France for military aid to boost the forces fighting the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia suggests moratorium on catching sturgeons in Caspian Sea
Russia has suggested introducing a 5-year sturgeon-catching ban in the Caspian Sea in several months.
US plan to arm Syria rebels gains support in Congress
President Barack Obama's plan to provide vetted Syrian rebels with weapons and strategic military aid has gained traction in Congress.