Under-pressure but defiant Iran seeks elusive IAEA deal
Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog were due in talks Friday to make a fresh push to patch up relations as Tehran feels the heat from sanctions and amid fevered speculation of imminent Israeli military action.
Turkey-China railroad will cross Kazakhstan
Participants of the 2nd Summit of the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States have agreed to construct a railroad from Turkey to China via Kazakhstan.
US Cold War trade rule stays as Russia joins WTO
The Obama administration welcomed Russia's membership in the World Trade Organization, but said US exporters would be disadvantaged unless Congress repeals Russia's Cold War-era trade status.
Army chief warns against attempts to eradicate Israel
Israeli army chief warned that those who believe they can "eradicate" Israel will face the brunt of Israeli power, in a veiled threat to Iran.
Romney sees more oil drilling on US land and offshore
White House hopeful Mitt Romney will unveil an energy plan that would empower US states to control drilling on federal lands.
Life or death decisions for India's new president
Among the ceremonial invitations piled on the desk of India's new president Pranab Mukherjee sits a small file that could provide the veteran politician with one of his biggest challenges.
Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev advised Kyrgyzstan not to rely excessively on foreign aid
Kazakhstan has pledged to supply 200 000 tons of grain on a deferred payment basis. Besides, Kazakhstan has agreed to supply an extra 100 million cubic meters of gas.
Nazarbayev will participate in anti-nuclear conference in Astana
An international conference called From Nuclear Test Ban to Nuclear Weapons Free World will be held in Kazakhstan on August 27-29.
Kazakhstan’s President supports Kyrgyzstan’s intention to join the Customs Union
Nursultan Nazarbayev is on his first ever state visit to Kyrgyzstan since Kazakhstan gained independence back in 1991.