Iran, Afghanistan announce security cooperation against IS
Afghanistan and Iran announced plans for enhanced security cooperation to combat threats from the Islamic State group, including possible joint military operations.
Abe says he may omit apology from Japan WWII statement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said he may not issue a direct apology for Japan's past aggression in an upcoming statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Hillary Clinton dodges questions about family foundation
US Democrat Hillary Clinton faced unsettling new accusations of financial conflicts of interest involving her family's philanthropic foundation
Jeb Bush to visit Germany, Poland, Estonia in June
US Republican Jeb Bush will travel to Germany, Poland and Estonia in early June, in a sign he could be solidifying plans to enter the 2016 presidential race.
EU to announce anti-trust charges against Gazprom: sources
EU regulators will announce on Wednesday anti-trust charges against Russia energy giant Gazprom, sources close to the matter told AFP.
EU Commission proposes 10-point migrant crisis action plan
The EU unveiled a 10-point action plan Monday to stem the tide of migrants crossing the Mediterranean after the latest disastrous loss of life.
Merkel 'appalled' by migrant disaster, says Europe needs answers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is "appalled" by the latest migrant shipwreck disaster in the Mediterranean and wants Europe to find "answers".
10-year visas for Kazakhstanis: US Ambassador Krol
The USA plans to offer 10-year business and tourist visas to Kazakhstanis.
Kazakhstan and Russia on their way to joint air defence system
The legal framework of the joint air defence system of Kazakhstan and Russia is in place, practical implementation commences.
China's Xi in Pakistan to unveil $46 bn investment plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Islamabad to unveil a $46 billion investment plan that Pakistan hopes will end a chronic energy crisis.
UN appeals for safe havens after Mediterranean tragedy
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed to world governments to share the burden of taking in refugees after more than 700 migrants were feared dead.
Opposition Centre wins Finnish election, ousts PM Stubb
Finland's opposition Centre Party won Sunday's general election, ousting Prime Minister Alexander Stubb's left-right coalition.
Russia returns land the size of Montenegro to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan and Russia have signed the documents returning more than 16 thousand sq. km of formerly leased land back to Kazakhstan.
Italy calls for emergency EU summit on migrant crisis
Italy called for an emergency summit of European Union leaders following the latest migrant boat tragedy in the Mediterranean.
Turkey - close and reliable political and economic partner of Kazakhstan: Nazarbayev
Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev has had a meeting with the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Astana on April 16.
70 percent voter turnout expected at Kazakhstan elections in Almaty
Voter turnout for the upcoming presidential elections is expected to be at 70 percent, according to the Information and Analysis Center in Almaty.
International expert suggests changes to Kazakhstan electoral rules
International expert suggests changes to be made in the Kazakhstani electoral rules, especially with regards to ballot-stuffing and passive voting right.
Kazakh Senate Speaker takes part in CSTO and CIS Parliamentary Assemblies
Kazakh Senate Speaker Kassym-Zhomart Tokayev has taken part in the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly and the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly.
Obama 'not surprised' at Russia missile sale to Iran
US President Barack Obama said he was not surprised that Russia lifted its ban on supplying missile systems to Iran.
Hollande to discuss Ukraine with Putin during visit to Armenia
French President Francois Hollande will discuss the Ukraine crisis with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a visit to Armenia on April 24.