The Latest Breaking News from Kazakhstan

Ukraine war: Is Kazakhstan going cool on Russia?

President Tokayev publicly refused to recognise separatist regions in Ukraine, enraging some Kremlin officials.

Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2022

Google says Apple, Android phones hacked by Italian spyware

An Italian company's hacking tools were used to spy on Apple Inc and Android smartphones in Italy and Kazakhstan, Alphabet Inc's Google said in a report on Thursday. Milan-based RCS Lab, whose website claims European law enforcement agencies as clients, developed tools to spy on private messages and contacts of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022

Russia unveils 'Prometheus' system to wipe out nukes after chilling WW3 warning

In a speech to military graduates in Moscow on Tuesday, Putin spoke of plans to deploy the powerful S-500, which he said was already being delivered to Russia’s armed forces

Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

Putin Says Russia-Ukraine Relations Will Normalize after ‘Special Military Operation’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday at the St Petersburg Economic Forum that Russia anticipates restoring relations with Ukraine after the "special military operation" in that country concludes. During a question-and-answer session with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Putin said: "sooner or later, the situation will return to normal". Russia…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Russia, Turkey, Iran Agree to Ease Tensions in Northern Syria

Russia, Turkey and Iran agreed to calm the situation in northern Syria by implementing relevant agreements, Reuters reported on Thursday. In a joint statement following talks in Kazakhstan, the three countries announced that they decided to deploy more efforts to ensure the stability of the situation in the de-escalation zone…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Russia, Turkey, Iran call for calm in Syria's Idlib

Russia, Turkey, and Iran have agreed to make further efforts to ensure calm in Syria's Idlib de-escalation area, the three countries said in a joint statement after talks in Kazakhstan.

Reuters · Jun 16, 2022

Indian mixed doubles curling team finished runners-up in WCT; medal winners felicitated

NEW DELHI: The Indian team shone bright at the recently held 21st Curling Cup World Curling Tour (WCT) Mixed Doubles 2022, securing the runners-up finish in a highly-competitive field in Kazakhstan’s capital of Almaty.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2022

Voters in Kazakhstan approve constitutional changes

Voters in the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan have given an overwhelming approval to proposed constitutional changes widely seen as an attempt to repudiate the legacy of Nursultan Nazarbayev

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Kazakh President Tokayev promises reform after referendum win

More than 75% of voters back democratic reform plans as President Tokayev aims to emerge from shadow of his predecessor.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2022

Kazakhstan votes to amend constitution - referendum results

Kazakh voters supported constitutional amendments proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the June 5 referendum, the Central Election Commission said on Monday.

Reuters · Jun 6, 2022