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UK to help Kazakh exports bypass Russia, seeks critical minerals

Britain will help Kazakhstan develop export routes bypassing Russia, British Foreign Minister James Cleverly said on a visit to the Central Asian nation on Saturday, where he also signed a memorandum on supplies of critical minerals.

Reuters

Deputy FMs of Türkiye, Syria, Iran, Russia to Meet Next Week, Cavusoglu Says

The deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Türkiye, Syria and Iran are meeting in Moscow next week, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks between foreign ministers later. Cavusoglu said his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian wanted to join the talks between Türkiye, Syria and Russia, and…

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Watch live: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken begins Central Asia tour amid regional tensions over Russia

Watch live as Antony Blinken visits Astana, Kazakhstan, as he begins his tour of Central Asia amid heightened tensions over Russia.

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Former McDonald's reopen in Kazakhstan without logo

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Several restaurants that used to work under the McDonald's brand in Kazakhstan reopened on Wednesday without the chain's logo, weeks after the fast-food giant exited the country over supply problems.

AFP

McDonald's leaves Kazakhstan over 'supply restrictions'

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Fast food giant McDonald's will close its doors in Kazakhstan due to supply restrictions, the local franchise that operates the US chain in the Central Asian nation said Thursday.

AFP

Russia Calls on Türkiye to Show 'Restraint' in Syria

Russia on Tuesday said it hoped Türkiye would exercise "restraint" and refrain from "any excessive use of force" in Syria, where Ankara has carried out air strikes and is threatening to launch a ground offensive against Kurdish fighters. "We hope to convince our Turkish colleagues to refrain from resorting to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Boomers punch ticket to FIBA World Cup

Australia will play in their 13th FIBA World Cup next year after hammering Kazakhstan 97-50 in Astana, booking their ticket with a dominant win.

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EU chief courts Moscow's Central Asia allies

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - EU chief Charles Michel called on Thursday for closer ties with Central Asia on his first official visit to Kazakhstan, the main economic powerhouse in a region where Russia's influence has come under question.

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EU chief calls for closer ties to Central Asia in Kazakhstan visit

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Abbas Tells Putin He Does Not Trust America

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told Russian President Vladmir Putin this week that he does not trust the United States, informed Palestinian sources affirmed on Friday. Abbas met Putin on Thursday on the sidelines of the 6th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Astana,…

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Defiant Putin says Russia 'doing everything right' in Ukraine

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was "doing everything right" in its nearly eight-month invasion of Ukraine despite a string of embarrassing defeats against Kyiv's forces, who will receive $725 million in new US military assistance.

AFP

Putin, Baku criticise Macron for 'unacceptable' Karabakh remarks

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijan on Friday slammed "unacceptable" comments from French leader Emmanuel Macron's on the decades-long conflict between arch foes Baku and Yerevan.

AFP

Vladimir Putin left humiliated as he is forced to be kept waiting at diplomatic summit

Vladimir Putin was left waiting at the sixth Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), a summit in Astana, Kazakhstan

Daily Mirror

Qatari emir, Putin discuss Ukraine, energy markets and World Cup

Meeting between two leaders took place on sidelines of summit in Astana, Kazahastan.

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Palestinian leader does not trust America but happy with Russia

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Russian President Vladmir Putin on Thursday, restating his mistrust of Washington in resolving the conflict with Israel and expressing appreciation for Russia's role.

AFP

Turkey calls for Russia, Ukraine truce ahead of Erdogan-Putin meeting

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey on Tuesday called for a ceasefire in Ukraine just days ahead of a meeting between the leaders of Turkey and Russia in the Kazakh capital Astana.

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Djokovic takes 90th career title with Astana victory

The 35-year-old Novak Djokovic defeated Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 in 75 minutes

AFP

Djokovic into Astana final and brink of 90th title after Medvedev retirement

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set.

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Djokovic into Astana final after surprise Medvedev retirement

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic reached the final of the ATP tournament in Astana on Saturday as opponent Daniil Medvedev surprisingly retired at the end of the second set.

AAP

Super Djokovic beetles to another victory

Novak Djokovic has showed just why scientists have named a new species of super beetle after him by producing yet another impressive win in Astana.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Djokovic Sees off Khachanov to Meet Medvedev in Astana Semis

Novak Djokovic didn't play as well in his Astana Open quarterfinal on Friday as he did in the first two rounds. “Still, it was enough,” Djokovic said after beating Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3. “I managed to produce some good tennis when it was the most needed.” Djokovic conceded a 3-0…

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Djokovic sets up Medvedev clash in Astana semi-finals

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic dominated Russian Karen Khachanov 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Astana ATP semi-finals on Friday where he will face Daniil Medvedev.

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic explains benefits of US Open ban in ominous warning to Rafael Nadal and co

Novak Djokovic missed three months of tennis due to his vaccination status but has sent a warning to his rivals after another impressive display in Astana

AFP

Djokovic marches on in Astana with crushing victory

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic cruised into the quarter-finals of the ATP tournament in Astana on Thursday with a crushing 6-3, 6-1 win over Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

AFP

Djokovic demolishes Garin in Astana first round

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Novak Djokovic brushed aside Chile's Cristian Garin 6-1, 6-1 in 64 minutes on Wednesday as he breezed into the second round of the Astana Open.

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