Xinjiang Kazakh plans political party to counter China's Xi A Chinese-born Kazakh activist is preparing to register a political party in Kazakhstan to counter Beijing's growing influence in the region The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Kazakhstan before summit with Putin Chinese president’s trip underlines the importance Beijing places on asserting its role as a regional leader. Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2022
Kazakhstan to change capital’s name back to Astana from Nur-sultan The announcement comes three years after it was renamed in honour of Nursultan Nazarbayev The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
China’s Xi Arrives in Kazakhstan on First Foreign Trip since Pandemic Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday started his first trip abroad since the outbreak of the pandemic with a stop in Kazakhstan ahead of a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and other leaders of a Central Asian security group. Xi’s trip underlines the importance Beijing places on ties with Russia… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 14, 2022
China's Xi visits Kazakhstan ahead of summit with Putin Chinese President Xi Jinping has started his first foreign trip abroad since the outbreak of the pandemic The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
Amid Russia's war, pope says faith cannot justify such evil Pope Francis has told the Russian Orthodox hierarchy and other faith leaders that religion must never be used to justify the “evil” of war and that God must never “be held hostage to the human thirst for power.” The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022
Strength of ‘limitless’ China-Russia ties to be tested at summit Military setback in Ukraine further weakens Russian position as leaders prepare to jostle for regional influence in Uzbekistan The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2022
Kazakhstan to change name of capital from Nur-sultan back to Astana The capital of the central Asian country was renamed Nur-sultan in 2019 in honour of outgoing president Nursultan Nazarbayev The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2022
Kazakhstan approves proposal to restore capital’s old name Astana Authorities in Kazakhstan support a bill to restore capital’s old name Astana, which was changed to Nur-Sultan in 2019. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2022
President: Kazakhstan's capital will again be called Astana Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has agreed to restore the former name of the country’s capital just three years after he renamed it in honor of his predecessor, his spokesman said Tuesday The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022
With his army on the back foot, is escalation over Ukraine Vladimir Putin’s only real option? Vladmir Putin has a new problem. His invasion of Ukraine is not just bogged down. It’s going rapidly backwards. The Conversation · Sep 12, 2022
Pope heads to Kazakh interfaith congress, without patriarch Pope Francis is traveling to Kazakhstan this week to participate in a conference of world religious leaders, with Russia's war in Ukraine clouding the visit The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022
Kazakh leader to seek second term in snap election Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev plans to call an early election in the coming months in which he will run, he told parliament in an annual address. Reuters · Sep 1, 2022
Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan Sign 13 Agreements to Boost Investments The Saudi-Kazakhstan forum, which kicked off on Sunday, saw the signing of 13 investment agreements in several sectors of common interest, including sports, media, health and medicine and agriculture. The deals were signed in presence of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Saudi Minister of Investment Khaled Al-Falih, and representatives of the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 25, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 10, 2022 Russia takes credit for Elena Rybakina’s victory at Wimbledon “It’s the Russian school, after all. She played here with us for a long time, and then in Kazakhstan,” Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpishchev told sports website Championat on Saturday after Rybakina beat Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Centre Court.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022 Russia claims credit for Elena Rybakina's Wimbledon title The president of the Russian Tennis Federation was quick to claim Elena Rybakina as “our product” on her run to the women’s title at Wimbledon
Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2022 What we know about protests in Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan region Calls for independent investigation grow as officials report 18 killed and 243 wounded in unrest in autonomous region.
Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2022 Ukraine war: Is Kazakhstan going cool on Russia? President Tokayev publicly refused to recognise separatist regions in Ukraine, enraging some Kremlin officials.
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022 Russia unveils 'Prometheus' system to wipe out nukes after chilling WW3 warning In a speech to military graduates in Moscow on Tuesday, Putin spoke of plans to deploy the powerful S-500, which he said was already being delivered to Russia’s armed forces
Nottingham Post · Jun 21, 2022 Russia to react 'in any way we choose' amid blockade dispute with NATO member Reports have emerged that Putin could declare martial law on five Russian regions bordering Ukraine
Daily Mirror · Jun 20, 2022 Vladimir Putin's pals warn of 'triggering World War 3' as Russia bares its teeth to NATO The damning threat comes amid claims Russian President Vladimir Putin could declare martial law and mobilisation in five Russian regions bordering Ukraine in a desperate bid to boost his war effort
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022 Putin says Russia can survive sanctions, says West will suffer more Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to justify his war in Ukraine as legal under international law at his flagship economic forum on Friday. Sitting beside him on the stage, a key ally diplomatically disagreed.
WEKU · Jun 17, 2022 Russia's Putin lashes out at the U.S. and claims victory over sanctions The Russian president blamed the U.S. for fostering crises in global relations, food security, inflation and trade. He also said he had no objection to Ukraine's bid to join the European Union.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Voters in Kazakhstan approve constitutional changes Voters in the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan have given an overwhelming approval to proposed constitutional changes widely seen as an attempt to repudiate the legacy of Nursultan Nazarbayev
Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2022 Kazakh President Tokayev promises reform after referendum win More than 75% of voters back democratic reform plans as President Tokayev aims to emerge from shadow of his predecessor.