Estonian embassy in Astana becomes NATO representative in Kazakhstan
Starting from January 1 of this year, the Embassy of Estonia in Astana will serve as the contact point embassy of NATO in Kazakhstan.
Hollande: Greece must stick to its EU commitments
French President Francois Hollande urged Greece to abide by its European commitments, as the spectre of a Greek exit from the eurozone rears its head again.
Iraq asks Australian PM for more military aid
Iraqi Prime Ministe asked Australian counterpart Tony Abott to step up military assistance to aid Baghdad's fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.
Merkel under fire over possible 'Grexit'
German Chancellor came under fire over a magazine report suggesting she would be prepared to let Greece exit the euro should a far-left party win a snap Greek election.
Brazil's Workers Party backs Lula for 2018: official
Brazil's ruling Workers Party would back former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to seek a third term in 2018.
Kazakhstan bans fuel export
Kazakhstan has introduced a half-year ban on export of fuel outside the territory of the Customs Union.
Eurasian Economic Union enters into force
The largest economic union in the CIS since the fall of the USSR has entered into force.
National Entrepreneurs Chamber suggests introducing trade barriers in Kazakhstan amid Russian ruble crisis
Strengthening of tenge against Russian ruble negatively affects industrial sectors of Kazakh economy, therefore National Chamber believes it is necessary to introduce trade barriers.
No visa free entrance to USA and EU for Kazakhstanis in nearest future: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerlan Idrissov declared that Kazakhstan would not obtain visa free regime from the USA and the European Union in the nearest future.
Kazakhstan enters New Year 2015 with a constructive action plan: Nazarbayev
In his New Year address on December 31 President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated his nation on the New Year Holiday.
Kazakhstan is ready to hold negotiations on Ukrainian crisis in Astana
Kazakhstan is ready to hold negotiations on Ukrainian crisis on January 15-16 or any other time convenient for the parties involved.
Petro Poroshenko to come to Astana in mid-January
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on January 15.
Kazakhstan launches 10-year anti-corruption strategy
Kazakhstan is launching a new anti-corruption strategy that focuses on preventive measures and public participation.
Greek vote could boost Europe's anti-austerity parties: analysts
An election win for Greece's far-left Syriza party could cause political contagion across Europe by boosting support for other populists.
Merkel vows united European stance over Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a New Year's address vowed to maintain a tough stance against Russia over the Ukraine crisis.
Canadian frigate to join NATO forces off Ukraine
A Canadian frigate with 250 marines on board set off from Halifax on the Atlantic coast to join NATO forces in the Mediterranean Sea monitoring the Ukraine crisis.
Poroshenko announces Putin meeting in new peace push
Ukraine's Western-backed leader Petro Poroshenko promised to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin and involve US President Barack Obama in his stalled push for peace.
US blacklists more Russians tied to whistleblower death
The US rolled out new sanctions against Russian officials Monday under its "Magnitsky" law, named after a Russian whistleblower who died in a Moscow prison in 2009.
UN chief urges peaceful Sri Lanka vote
UN chief Ban Ki-moon urged the Sri Lankan government to ensure next week's elections are peaceful and that minorities are able to vote without fear.
Hillary Clinton trumps Jeb Bush in 2016 matchup: poll
Presumed Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton would comfortably defeat Jeb Bush for president if the two members of their famous US political clans went head to head in 2016.