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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's top court says president can seek another term

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev waits for Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a welcoming ceremony at an airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, May 27, 2026. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev waits for Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a welcoming ceremony at an airport in Astana, Kazakhstan, May 27, 2026. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS

Kazakhstan to hold snap parliamentary election on August 23

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

New Kazakhstan constitution takes effect as political transition gathers pace

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow, Russia, November 12, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow, Russia, November 12, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Trump cut a billion-dollar mining deal. His sons stand to profit

An agreement between the US and Kazakhstan has given a group of American investors access to one of the world’s largest untapped reserves of tungsten.
An agreement between the US and Kazakhstan has given a group of American investors access to one of the world’s largest untapped reserves of tungsten.

Kazakhstan’s leader deepens US ties, saying Trump was ‘sent by heaven’

In response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Central Asian governments have drawn closer together as a bloc.
In response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, Central Asian governments have drawn closer together as a bloc.

Eala shocks Rybakina in Berlin Open round of 16

Tennis - WTA 500 - Berlin Open - Steffi Graf Stadium, Berlin, Germany - June 17, 2026 Philippines' Alexandra Eala in action during her round of 32 match against Croatia's Donna Vekic REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Tennis - WTA 500 - Berlin Open - Steffi Graf Stadium, Berlin, Germany - June 17, 2026 Philippines' Alexandra Eala in action during her round of 32 match against Croatia's Donna Vekic REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Kazakhstan’s ruling party announces merger with pro-Tokayev upstart

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow, Russia, November 12, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow, Russia, November 12, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Russia and Kazakhstan will sign nuclear power deal during Putin trip, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 8, 2026.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 8, 2026.

Two killed in blast at Kazakhstan’s largest zinc plant, emergency ministry says

Carlos Alcaraz to miss French Open title defence due to wrist injury

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during the Monte Carlos Masters final against Italy's Jannik Sinner.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during the Monte Carlos Masters final against Italy's Jannik Sinner.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.