Lavrov slams 'unfounded claims' of Syria chemical weapons
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned against what he called unfounded claims that Syria has chemical weapons.
US diplomat in Kazakhstan brushes off Bishkek cargo rumors
The US Consulate General in Kazakhstan brushed aside rumors that the cargo delivered from Abu Dhabi to US Embassy in Bishkek was carrying weapons and cash to organize revolutions in Central Asia.
Explosion in Almaty college kills one, injures 12
A grenade explosion has rocked the College of Fashion and Design in Almaty this morning killing a female student and injuring twelve others.
Berlin approves new arms exports to Arab states: report
Germany has approved new deliveries of weapons to several Arab countries, including Qatar which had been accused of backing jihadists.
Kazakhstan protected from illegal transportation of WMDs
Kazakhstan National Security Committee refutes the possibility of terrorists using the territory of Kazakhstan for transportation of nuclear weapons and hazardous materials.
Islamic State terrorists transporting nuclear weapons through Kazakhstan unlikely: Dr Dronzina
Member of the International Association for the Study of Terrorism comments on the statement of Russian military official, who said terrorists could use the terrotories of Central Asian countries to transport weapons of mass destruction.
Russian Colonel General claims Central Asia can be used by terrorists to transport nuclear weapons
A Russian Military official has claimed the territories of Central Asian countries may be used by terrorists, such as those part of the Islamic State, to transport weapons of mass destruction.
US Congressmen praise Nazarbayev's contribution to solving Ukrainian Crisis and rehab of Afghanistan
US congressmen have highly valued President Nursultan Nazarbayev’s efforts towards stabilization of the situation in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
Marooned in Central Asian desert that was once sea
A top secret Soviet town for testing biological weapons stands abandoned in a Central Asian desert that was once a sea.
Kazakhstan ratifies Caspian security agreement
President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has endorsed a law on ratification of the agreement on security cooperation at the Caspian Sea.
Last dangerous chemicals shipped from Syria: watchdog
The last of Syria's declared chemical agents have been shipped from the war-torn country after months of delays and are en route for destruction at sea, the world's chemical watchdog said.
Kazakhstan urges DPRK to give up nukes
Nazarbayev has called upon North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons.
HRW says 'strong evidence' Syria govt used chlorine gas
Evidence "strongly suggests" Syria's government used chlorine gas on three towns in mid-April in violation of the chemical weapons treaty it joined last year, Human Rights Watch said.
Central Asia step closer to nuclear weapons free zone
Five nuclear powers signed a new Protocol to the existing Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone (CANWFZ) Treaty in New York on Tuesday.
Police arrest 250, seize weapons in Argentina
A series of raids west of Buenos Aires yielded 250 arrests and unearthed firearms and drugs, police said Monday, the second such operation in as many weeks.
China police seize thousands of guns, knives: media
Police in China have seized a huge cache of weapons including 15,000 guns and 120,000 knives from an illegal arms ring and detained 15 suspects, state media reported.
Japan lifts own blanket arms export ban
Japan on Tuesday lifted a self-imposed ban on weapons exports, introducing new rules covering the arms trade in a move supporters say will boost Tokyo's global role, but which could unnerve China.
Pentagon not developing biological weapons in Kazakhstan
Some observers speculate that the laboratory will have a dubious purpose and might be used for development of biological weapons by the Pentagon.
First chemical arms material shipped out of Syria
The first shipment of chemical weapons materials left Latakia port Tuesday under a deal to rid Syria of its chemical arsenal.
Russia to bury Kalashnikov in new 'pantheon' of heroes
Russia was Friday to bury Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the iconic AK-47 assault rifle that was the favoured weapon of guerrillas worldwide, at a newly-opened cemetery for national heroes.
