Trump Courts 'Extremely Wealthy' Central Asia With $100 Billion Uzbekistan Investment Pact President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. and Uzbekistan have reached a trade and economic deal. Benzinga · Nov 7, 2025
Scoop: Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords The countries already have diplomatic ties, but the Trump administration is hoping to build momentum. Axios · Nov 6, 2025
How China spreads authoritarian practices beyond its borders Protests erupted in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, in October 2020 following disputed parliamentary elections. Only four political parties out of 16 had passed the threshold for entry into parliament. Three of these had close ties to the country’s then-president, Sooronbay Jeenbekov. The Conversation · Nov 4, 2025
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan join forces to transform Central Asia's hospitality industry At HORECA Expo 2025 in Tashkent, representatives from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discussed digital tools, service culture, and how cross-border cooperation is shaping Central Asia’s fast-developing hospitality industry. Euronews · Nov 3, 2025
Kazakhstan closes 130 crypto platforms in shadow economy crackdown Authorities in Kazakhstan seized digital assets worth €14.4 million and uncovered 81 illegal cash-out networks amid growing efforts to curb financial crime. Euronews · Oct 31, 2025
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan strengthen ties for massive global infrastructure and energy projects The leaders of both countries laid out the paths ahead on major infrastructure and energy projects for the Eurasian region within the enhanced strategic partnerships between the two economic powerhouses of the region. Euronews · Oct 22, 2025
Ukrainian Strike Forces Chevron And Shell To Slash Production In Kazakhstan On Tuesday, Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and Shell (NYSE:SHEL) reportedly slashed oil and gas production at a major field in Kazakhstan. Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025
'Ducks' out to break ATP title duck in home from home Four years since he last reached an ATP tournament semi-final in Kazakhstan, Australian James Duckworth is back in the last-four at the Almaty Open AAP · Oct 17, 2025
Medvedev turns Aussie slayer again in Kazakhstan Adam Walton has lost to the rejuvenated Daniil Medvedev in the last-16 of the Almaty Open while fellow Sydneysider Aleksandar Vukic was also defeated. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
Aussie men serve up hat-trick of wins Adam Walton has won an all-Aussie battle with Tristan Schoolkate in Almaty – one of three victories in Kazakhstan. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
Comeback comes up short for Aussie No.2 in Sweden Alexei Popyrin's return to action from injury has ended in a first-round loss in Stockholm, while two fellow Aussies have had mixed night's in Kazakhstan. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Energy Insider: China’s Rare Earth Curbs Trigger U.S. Tariff Threats, Market Rout Sany Heavy Industry gets green light for Hong Kong IPO, Zijin completes acquisition of Kazakhstan gold mine Caixin Global · Oct 13, 2025
Almaty Museum of Arts opens its doors in Kazakhstan’s cultural capital Dedicated to modern and contemporary art, the new museum marks a bold chapter in Central Asia’s cultural landscape Euronews · Oct 12, 2025
Your country’s sovereign wealth fund, decided by a machine? Kazakhstan says yes An AI-powered director just joined the board of Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund — and it gets a vote. Euronews · Oct 8, 2025
Euronews · Oct 7, 2025 Kazakhstan’s quiet revolution: Crypto, AI, and a tech transformation A country once known for its oil and vast grassland plains is now racing to become Central Asia’s digital powerhouse — betting on artificial intelligence, AI governance, and crypto assets to reinvent its future.
Cycling News · Oct 7, 2025 'I raced and trained with fear and pain' – Alexandre Vinokourov announces retirement at 23 Son of all-time Kazakhstani great concludes fleeting pro career at Le Tour de Langkawi
Euronews · Oct 4, 2025 Who wants to live forever? Tom Felton stars in biohacking dystopian drama Altered, a new film by Timo Vuorensola, examines a future world where humans vye for technological parts to change their bodies and their lives for the better. Euronews caught up with the Finnish director who's recently finished filming in Kazakhstan.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025 Fulham’s Josh King handed first call-up to England Under-21s Manchester City duo Rico Lewis and Nico O’Reilly return to Lee Carsley’s 21-player squad
International Business Times · Sep 30, 2025 Liverpool Lose To Galatasaray In Champions League, Chelsea Beat Mourinho's Benfica A Victor Osimhen penalty gave Galatasaray victory over Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Chelsea edged out Jose Mourinho's Benfica and Kylian Mbappe hit a hat-trick for Real Madrid in Kazakhstan.
Euronews · Sep 25, 2025 Reform and a €3.5 billion deal: Kazakhstan's Tokayev at the UN General Assembly At the UN, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged for reform at the Security Council, stronger multilateralism and stronger action on climate change.
Cycling Weekly · Sep 22, 2025 UCI Road World Championships 2025 under-23 time trial start times The full order and start times for the 49 women and 61 men competing
Euronews · Sep 22, 2025 Religious leaders condemn wars in Gaza and Ukraine and stress interfaith dialogue in Astana congress Religious leaders condemned the violence in Gaza and Ukraine, while underlining the need for dialogue and mutual respect at a religious congress in Astana.
Latin Times · Sep 19, 2025 Brazilian Futsal Players in Central Asia: Why Kazakhstan Is Becoming a Magnet Futsal is woven into Brazil's sporting identity, a point of pride that runs from street courts to packed arenas. Brazilian legionários have long scattered across the futsal world, and when they return, they bring back tactical nuance, higher training standards, and a competitive edge that enriches the domestic game.
TechRadar · Sep 17, 2025 "Great Firewall in a Box" – How a massive data leak unveiled China's censorship export model A 500 GB breach uncovers how China is selling its ready-made internet-blocking kits to Pakistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, and Kazakhstan regimes.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 American tennis star Taylor Townsend apologizes for comments about Chinese food American tennis star Taylor Townsend has apologized for making disparaging comments about Chinese food before the United States plays Kazakhstan at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, China