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Ghost trees rising from ice: The 100-year-old earthquake that created Kazakhstan’s eerie underwater forest

The story of nature tucked away in Kazakhstan’s Tian Shan Mountains, Kaindy Lake, seems like something out of a dream. Tree trunks poke eerily out of the water, ghostly and silent. It’s strange. Almost unreal. Locals and travellers alike are drawn to it, though, curious to see a forest frozen…

The Times of India · Feb 11

Inside Samruk Kazyna: How Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund drives change

Over the last 17 years, Kazakhstan's Samruk Kazyna investment fund has not only been nurturing big national companies but it has become the main driver of national development by offering partnerships to foreign investors.

Euronews · Feb 11

Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

Euronews · Feb 6

Israel and Kazakhstan sign visa-free agreement in tourism boost

Israel and Kazakhstan plan to exempt its citizens from touristic visa requirements, marking a new step in strengthening bilateral relations.

Euronews · Jan 29

Crude Oil Falls Back as Kazakhstan's Oil Disruptions Ease

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.42 (-0.69%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0344 (-1.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are trading lower today, falling back after last Friday's rally. Crude oil prices are lower today due to long liquidation pressure and easing disruptions...

Barchart · Jan 26

Turkish fans slammed for 'disrespect' at Open

Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva has won through to the Australian Open fourth round, but slammed the behaviour of the Kia Arena crowd in the process.

AAP · Jan 23

Kazakhstan joins Donald Trump's Board of Peace as one of 19 founding countries

The board was initially conceived as a mechanism to bring stability to post-war Gaza, but has since morphed into a broader conflict resolution platform.

Euronews · Jan 22

Central Asia’s population boom contrasts Europe’s demographic decline, report shows

Central Asia is entering a decisive demographic phase, with rapid population growth and a sharply expanding workforce, while Europe faces ageing societies and labour shortages.

Euronews · Jan 13

Kazakhstan bans LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' amid local support and activist concerns

Kazakhstan's President Tokayev signed a law banning LGBTQ+ propaganda, amid local support, but also sparking activists' criticism for its vague language and potential consequences.

Euronews · Jan 8

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Lay the Groundwork for a Digital Bridge Across the Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea, long a symbol of regional cooperation, is set to become a digital bridge between the continents. For the first time, a subsea fiber-optic cable will link Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, forming a digital artery with more than 400 terabits of capacity, poised to transform data routes between Europe…

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2025