EXPLAINED: 26 - The Real Truth

China Holds Central Asia Summit; Ex-US Official Urges Pragmatism

Earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to the capitals of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to promote investment and urge political reforms.

The News Lens · May 18, 2023

China’s Xi hosts Central Asia summit as Russian influence wanes

The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are in Xian for a two-day meeting.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023

Central Asia forges ties with China as Xi touts 'enduring' friendship

Central Asian heads of state converged in China's historic city of Xian on Thursday for one-on-ones with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to seal pledges of "enduring" friendship, paving the way for a summit expected to result in a regional pact with Beijing.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Kazakhstan to ban oil products supplies via rail to Russian port of Taman -document

Kazakhstan Railways will ban transportation of oil products to the Russian Black Sea port of Taman starting from May 8, according to a document from the state-owned railway operator seen by Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

Asia Cup Archery: India eyeing clean sweep in compound section; two more medals assured in recurve

TASHKENT: Indian archers kept themselves in line for a clean sweep in compound section, while they also confirmed two medals in the recurve section to continue their dominance in the Asia Cup Stage II World Ranking Tournament on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 3, 2023

Fire breaks out at gas processing plant in Kazakhstan

Fire broke out on Monday at a gas processing plant on the Zhanazhol gas condensate field in Kazakhstan, which firefighters are still trying to put out, the Aktobe region's government said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

Ding Liren: The new chess world champion is destiny's player

Ding Liren showed the ambition in his heart with a matching display on the board to become the 17th World chess champion. The 30-year-old is the first king of 64 squares from China. He defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi in a rapid tiebreak in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sunday.

The Times of India · May 1, 2023

Kazakhstan GP Canceled Due To Homologation And Political Environment

MotoGP cancels the inaugural Kazakhstan Grand Prix due to “ongoing homologation works at the circuit, paired with current global operational challenges.”

RideApart · Apr 26, 2023

Kazakhstan axed from 2023 MotoGP calendar; circuit not ready

This year was meant to mark a record-breaking year for MotoGP, as it embarked on what was supposed to be its longest season ever at 21 rounds.

Autosport · Apr 26, 2023

MotoGP scraps Kazakhstan GP for 2023, calendar cut to 20 races

This year was meant to mark a record-breaking year for MotoGP, as it embarked on what was supposed to be its longest season ever at 21 rounds.

Motorsport · Apr 26, 2023