The Latest Breaking News from Kazakhstan

Former Kazakh security boss jailed for 18 years over role in attempted coup

A court in Kazakhstan on Monday sentenced the former head of the country's state security body to 18 years in prison over his role in violent unrest and an attempted coup that took place in January 2022.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

Ancient princesses helped build vast warrior empire that prompted China to erect the Great Wall

Analysis of ancient DNA and grave goods from burials suggest that princesses helped to build a "massive empire" stretching from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.

LiveScience · Apr 20, 2023

Aman Sehrawat clinches gold at Asian Wrestling Championships

NEW DELHI: Young grappler Aman Sehrawat opened India's gold medal account at the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2023

Kazakh official: Not the time to resolve differences through war

Roman Vassilenko, Kazakhstan’s deputy foreign minister, calls for diplomacy to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2023

Takeaways from AP's report on elite Russian defector

In October, an officer in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s elite personal security service defected while on a business trip in Kazakhstan

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Kazakh PM Smailov set to keep job after election

Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party nominated Alikhan Smailov, prime minister since January 2022, for the same position on Thursday, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's office said, meaning he was certain to retain the job.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2023

Kazakhstan tightens controls over trade with Russia

Kazakhstan said on Monday it would require exporters to file additional documents when sending goods to Russia, following reports that Russian companies have been using local intermediaries to bust Western sanctions.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill rues missed chances in Euro qualifying defeat

Northern Ireland lost 1-0 to Finland at Windsor Park on Sunday night

Belfast Live · Mar 26, 2023

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo won’t stop scoring; Kazakhstan pull off huge upset

Round-up: Portugal secure another big win and Denmark suffer shock defeat

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2023

Kazakhstan beat Denmark in five-goal shock to shake up Northern Ireland's Euro 2024 group

It gives Michael O'Neill and his players an added incentive heading into Sunday's game against Finland

Belfast Live · Mar 26, 2023