Kazakh businessman Kenes Rakishev launches venture capital fund
Kazakhstan's businessman Kenes Rakishev has become one of the investors of a $102 million venture capital fund.
Mexico leader gets no applause, and plenty of online flak
Mexico's embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto has sparked a social media storm over an off-the-cuff remark he made about not getting applauded.
Russia pushes UN to cut off Islamic State funds
Russia is making a push at the United Nations for a new resolution to choke off funding from oil sales to the Islamic State group.
Smartphone can test for HIV, syphilis: study
US researchers have found a way to turn a common smartphone into a quick and easy device to conduct field tests for HIV and syphilis.
Kazakhstan ranks above world average in Economic Freedom
Kazakhstan ranks 69th in the annual Index of Economic Freedom, better then France and Italy.
Deposits denominated in foreign currencies 72% up in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s banks assets grew by 17.9% in 2014, reaching $98 billion, according to the Central Bank.
After deadly shells, sorrow and chaos at Donetsk hospital
Residents of the Tekstylnyk district in east Ukraine rebel stronghold Donetsk have only tears and unanswered questions after a barrage of shells killed four people.
Greece defence minister reassures NATO over Russia ties
Greece's new government remains committed to its NATO role despite close ties with Russia that have worried its allies.
Kazakh Minister of Agriculture may stop subsidising grain exports
The Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan has proposed to abandon subsidization of grain exports in favour of other developments in agriculture.
Chinese expansion in Kazakhstan's energy field?
China has been increasing its presence in the oil and gas sector of Kazakhstan. There is no consensus on whether this is a positive or a worrying development.
Pro Team Astana presented in Dubai
A new lineup of Kazakhstan's Pro Team Astana has been presented in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
Zarina Diyas in top 16 brightest at Australia Open
Kazakhstan’s finest tennis player Zarina Diyas, 21, has been named one of the brightest competitors of the Australia Open according to Eurosport.
Golovkin wants to face Cotto before 2015 ends
Golovkin hopes to face the WBC middleweight champion Miguel Cotto (38-4, 31 KOs) before the end of 2015.
Kazakh make-up artists and hairdressers take part in Paris Fashion Week
A team of make-up artists and hairdressers of Nurlan Alimkhodzhayev from Astana has been invited by a Kazakhstani designer to take part in the Paris Fashion Week.
Kazakhstan returns 2nd place at Winter Universiade
Kazakhstan has returned its second place at the 17th Winter Universiade overall medal count.
First ticket to Rio Olympics for Kazakhstan: Berik Abdrakhmanov wins AIBA Pro Boxing in lightweight division
Kazakhstani boxer Berik Abdrakhmanov won the AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) Inaugural Title, an ultimate ticket to the Rio Olympics, in a fight against Uzbek boxer Hurshid Tojibaev in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan's WTO accession hampered by Mongolia and Ukraine: Deputy PM
Deputy Prie Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev said that Kazakhstan's accession to the World Trade Organisation was hampered by two countries - Ukraine and Mongolia.
Kazakh duo to present classical concert for Valentine's Day
Violinist Amir Bisengaliyev and pianist Akmaral Kazhgaliyeva will be presenting their concert of selected love pieces for St. Valentine's Day.
Kazakh banks experiencing tenge shortages
Experts talk about the deficit of tenge experienced by commercial banks in Kazakhstan.
Australian PM Abbott defiant as MPs call for his head
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was fighting for his job after backbenchers publicly called for a Liberal Party leadership challenge following months of tensions.