Kazakhstan to ‘ensure safety’ of Russians fleeing draft President Tokayev says his country must take care of those escaping ‘hopeless situation’ in neighbouring Russia. Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2022
Kazakhstan struggles to accommodate Russians fleeing war Kazakhstan is struggling to accommodate tens of thousands of Russians who have fled their homeland since Moscow announced a military mobilisation last week, officials say, but the Almaty government has no plans to close its border. Reuters · Sep 27, 2022
MotoGP announces race in Kazakhstan for 2023 season MotoGP has announced it hopes to stage a grand prix in Kazakhstan from the 2023 season. Motorsport · Sep 27, 2022
Kazakhstan says it won't recognise referendums in eastern Ukraine Kazakhstan, one of Russia's close ex-Soviet partners, will not recognise the possible annexation of Ukraine's eastern regions by Russia through referendums held there, the Central Asian nation's foreign ministry said on Monday. Reuters · Sep 26, 2022
Kazakhstan reports higher influx of Russians amid conscription Kazakhstan has seen an increased number of arrivals from neighbouring Russia, Kazakh authorities said on Friday, after Moscow announced a conscription drive this week the war in Ukraine. Reuters · Sep 23, 2022
Kazakhstan to host Russian-led bloc's military drills A Russian-led security bloc will hold military drills in Kazakhstan from Sept. 26 to Oct. 8, the Kazakh defence ministry said on Thursday, telling the public not to be surprised by the arrival of foreign troops and military vehicles. Reuters · Sep 22, 2022
Libel claims filed by Kazakhstan charity against UK and US Journalists Several media outlets are facing an attack after making allegations between the fund of a former president of Kazakhstan and its asset, a UK company. The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2022
American, Russians to Blast off for ISS as War Rages in Ukraine A US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts are set to blast off to the International Space Station Wednesday on a Russian-operated flight despite soaring tensions between Moscow and Washington over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. NASA's Frank Rubio and Russia's Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin are scheduled to take off from… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 21, 2022
Saudi Arabia Renews Support to Int’l Efforts to Combat Extremism The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's support to international efforts aimed at combating extremism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers underscored Saudi Arabia’s speech at the Seventh Congress of the Leaders of World… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 20, 2022
Why Pope Francis chose to highlight religious freedom during his visit to Kazakhstan Pope Francis spent three days in Kazakhstan, starting Sept. 13, 2022, to attend the Seventh Congress of World and Traditional Religions. The pope met with religious leaders, called for increased religious freedom and condemned religious justifications for war and violence. The Conversation · Sep 20, 2022
Gennady Golovkin takes phone call from Kazakhstan president in the ring after Canelo Alvarez loss Canelo claimed a unanimous victory to complete their trilogy The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022
Andy Murray admits ‘maybe that’s the last time’ after Davis Cup exit in Glasgow Murray defeated Dmitry Popko in Great Britain’s dead match against Kazakhstan at the Emirates Arena The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2022
Kazakhstan Renames Capital, Extends Presidential Term The president of Kazakhstan on Saturday signed constitutional amendments that extended the presidential term to seven years and brought back the old name of the country's capital. The changes are among political and economic reforms that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for after violent protests rocked the country in January,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022 Kazakhstan renames capital, extends presidential term The president of Kazakhstan has signed constitutional amendments that extend the presidential term to seven years and bring back the old name of the country’s capital
Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022 How Ukraine makes Putin’s regional project crumble Before February 24, Putin had reached the peak of his power over the ex-USSR – but then Ukraine happened.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 16, 2022 Photos: Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennadiy Golovkin 3 weigh-ins and faceoff Canelo and GGG came face-to-face one final time ahead of their highly-anticipated trilogy bout.
Reuters · Sep 16, 2022 Kazakh capital renamed again as ex-leader's legacy fades Kazakhstan's parliament renamed the Central Asian nation's capital from Nur-Sultan to Astana on Friday, the latest move by government officials and politicians to distance themselves from the former Soviet republic's first president.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022 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 Conversation · Sep 16, 2022 Ukraine war: Putin's failure will pave the way for China's rise to pre-eminence in Eurasia What had been suspected for some time has now come out into the open: China has “concerns” about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While this is hardly a big surprise, the source and venue of this admission is. Few would have expected Vladimir Putin himself to make such a statement –…
WEKU · Sep 15, 2022 Xi Jinping travels out of China to see Putin and other leaders. Here's why it matters The leaders of China and Russia have joined other foreign leaders in Central Asia. Top concerns include Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Pope laments missed chance to improve ties with China Pope Francis says he doesn't understand China but respects it, as another opportunity to improve ties came and went while the pope was in Kazakhstan
Reuters · Sep 15, 2022 Vatican sought Xi-Pope meeting in Kazakhstan, China declined - source The Vatican told China that Pope Francis was willing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping while both leaders where in the Kazakh capital but China said there was not enough time, a Vatican source said on Thursday.
WEKU · Sep 15, 2022 Xi, Putin hold summit in Uzbekistan as the Ukraine war dominates Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are expected to meet on the sidelines of a summit in Uzbekistan, a group formed by Beijing and Moscow as a counterweight to U.S. influence.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022 Pope urged to avoid 'supermarket of religions' in Kazakhstan Pope Francis is warning Kazakhstan’s bishops against fueling nostalgia for the past