Minister named the advantages of changing the time
Tengrinews.kz - Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev responded to the parents of second-shift students who are forced to return
British 'barbarians' need manners lesson, says China paper in rudeness row
The British media is riddled with "barbarians" who would benefit from a lesson in manners from China's ancient civilisation, a state-run newspaper said Thursday after Queen Elizabeth II called some Chinese officials "very rude".
Line removes satirical Thai royal family emoticons
A set of emoticons satirising Thailand's royal family have been removed by the messaging application Line.
Ruling party seals expected victory in Kazakhstan vote
Nur Otan, the ruling party of energy-rich Kazakhstan, secured a landslide victory in parliamentary elections.
Israel PM criticised for eating at 'temple of gourmet dining'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism from ultra-Orthodox politicians for having eaten in a non-kosher restaurant serving rabbit, escargot and lobster.
Japan premier hits out at Russian PM's visit to disputed islands
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday criticised his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev's weekend visit to disputed islands.
Pro-IS video urges Turks to rise up against 'traitor' Erdogan
A pro-Islamic State jihadist video has urged Turks to rise up against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing him of being a traitor who has sided with the United States and Kurdish militants.
Obama marching Israelis to 'door of oven,' Huckabee says
White House contender Mike Huckabee is warning that President Barack Obama is marching the Israelis to the "door of the oven" by signing off on the nuclear deal struck between Iran and six world powers.
UNESCO condemns IS destruction of Syria's Palmyra antiquities
UNESCO condemned the destruction by Islamic State group jihadists of antiquities in the Syrian city of Palmyra.
Ukraine's Poroshenko slams 'appeasement' of Moscow
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko criticised what he termed a policy of appeasement towards Russia in the context of the separatist conflict in Ukraine's east.
Pope condemns resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe
Pope Francis condemned a "worrying" resurgence of anti-Semitism in Europe and urged the continuation of dialogue between Christians and Jews.
Netanyahu blasts Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again denounced the agreement between Tehran and world powers.
Influential Malaysian ex-leader launches attack on PM Najib
Influential former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad launched a stinging attack on beleaguered Prime Minister Najib Razak, demanding explanations in two highly sensitive scandal.
Iran asks Turkish envoy to explain Erdogan comments
Iran has asked Turkey's top diplomat in Tehran to explain remarks by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heavily critical of Iran's role in Yemen and the region.
Ban Ki-moon condemns 'heinous' Syria Kurdish new year attacks
UN chief Ban Ki-moon condemned "heinous" attacks that killed and injured dozens at Kurdish new year celebrations in northeastern Syria.
UN chief condemns 'deplorable' Tunis attack
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned what he called the "deplorable" attack on Tunisia's national museum that left at least 17 tourists dead.
Russia 'undermining' global world order: US
In some of its sharpest criticism to date, Washington accused Moscow of "undermining" the global order by supporting rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Ban Ki-moon condemns Copenhagen attacks
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the deadly attacks in Copenhagen and called on society to stand up for tolerance and free expression.
Obama condemns 'outrageous' murders of Muslim students
US President Barack Obama condemned the "brutal and outrageous" execution-style murders of three Muslim students in North Carolina.
Australian PM under fresh fire after horror week
Australian Prime Minister came under fire over controversial comments on the arrest of two terror suspects and for referring to a "holocaust" of job losses.