Obama hosts glitzy state dinner for Japan PM
A presidential haiku, sashimi salads and a red carpet awaited Japan's Shinzo Abe at the White House, as Barack Obama offered the prime minister a grand welcome.
EU's Mogherini sees 'major role' for Iran in Syria talks
Iran can play a major role in persuading Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to cooperate in peace talks, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said.
Russia removes Navalny-led opposition party from approved list
Russia has withdrawn the opposition Progress Party led by arch Putin foe Alexei Navalny from the list of authorised parties.
Japan PM says 'deeply pained' over WWII 'comfort women'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed his remorse over the sexual slavery of Asian women during World War II.
Touched and grateful for high voters turnout and trust: Nazarbayev
President Nursultan Nazarbayev was deeply touched by Kazakhstanis' active participation in the early presidential elections.
Nazarbayev dispels rumours of tenge devaluation
President Nursultan Nazarbayev has dispelled the rumours about a forthcoming devaluation of the tenge in Kazakhstan.
Mobile phone calls to become cheaper in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Investments and Development plans to continue lowering the mobile phone tariffs in Kazakhstan.
Photo exhibition dedicated to Victory Day to take place in Almaty and Astana in early May
A photo exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the World War II will open in Almaty on May 6 and in Astana on May 7.
As UK election looms, Ireland fears 'Brexit'
With elections looming in Britain, the Irish government has taken the unusual step of beginning a campaign to warn its biggest trading partner against leaving the European Union.
Political analyst in Kazakhstan predicts increased role of Mazhilis after presidential election
Political analysts explain high voter turnout in the presidential election in Kazakhstan and predict future developments in the Central Asian country.
US diplomat in Kazakhstan brushes off Bishkek cargo rumors
The US Consulate General in Kazakhstan brushed aside rumors that the cargo delivered from Abu Dhabi to US Embassy in Bishkek was carrying weapons and cash to organize revolutions in Central Asia.
UN peacekeepers must protect cultural sites: UNESCO chief
UN culture chief Irina Bokova urged the Security Council to task peacekeepers with protecting cultural sites and to help prosecute those who destroy historical treasures.
Kazakhstan rules out possibility of single EEU currency
Kazakhstan has once again ruled out the possibility of adopting a single currency for the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), despite the propositions of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin.
NATO calls for 'comprehensive response' to migrant crisis
The plight of migrants in the Mediterranean requires a "comprehensive response", NATO'S head Jens Stoltenberg said.
Kazakhstan ready to consider providing platform for Syrian talks: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has confirmed that Syrian opposition representatives appealed asking Nursultan Nazarbayev to provide a platform for dialogue on the Syrian conflict. According to the Ministry, Kazakhstan's involvement is quite possible.
Australia-bound Prince Harry set to miss royal birth
Prince Harry seems set to miss the birth of his niece or nephew when he flies back to Australia, as his sister-in-law Kate waits to go into labour.
Greek president to visit Berlin 'soon' for war payment talks
Greece's president said he hoped to meet his German counterpart soon for talks on Athens' demands for reparations over the Nazi occupation of Greece during World War II.
UN preparing 'massive' aid operation in quake-hit Nepal
The UN food agency said Monday it was preparing a large-scale aid operation to earthquake-ravaged Nepal, with a first plane set to arrive.
International observers impressed with high voter turnout in Kazakhstan presidential election
International observers from the CIS have shared their impressions about the presidential election in Kazakhstan.
ASEAN warns sea reclamation 'may undermine peace'
Reclamation work in the disputed South China Sea, where China has constructed an airstrip and other structures on coral reefs, threaten to "undermine peace, security and stability" in the region.