2019-06-25

Kazakhstan launches probe of deadly arms depot explosion

The blast Monday killed two and injured 165 in Arys, Turkistan Province.

2019-06-24

Kazakhstan establishes training centre for specialists working with convicted extremists

The new 'Jusan' centre recently opened in Kostanay to train psychologists, police and penal workers for theological and rehabilitation work with convicted members of radical movements.

2019-06-17

Suspected Iranian attacks on oil tankers represent 'clear threat' to global trade

The world community is coming to terms with the reality that the Iranian regime is trying to disrupt the free flow of commerce through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

2019-06-13

UN, Kazakhstan vow more co-operation on equipment for peacekeeping missions

Kazakhstan's participation in UN peacekeeping missions is an indicator of the global community's confidence in the country and its armed forces, said one analyst.

2019-06-12

International forum discusses digital literacy, media security in Central Asia

International and regional analysts covered numerous topics, including countering disinformation, hate speech and violent extremism across the region.

2019-06-05

Russia perpetuates massacre of civilians in Syria under false pretext

The Kremlin says it is fighting terrorists but evidence of indiscriminate bombing of apartment buildings and civilians areas is overwhelming.

2019-05-30

Russia is 'probably' violating nuclear test treaty, US general says

The Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty, which the UN adopted in 1996, bans all nuclear tests worldwide whether for civilian or military purposes.

2019-05-28

Kazakhstan approves military intelligence deal with Kyrgyzstan in sign of closer regional ties

The agreement represents an important step toward closer co-operation taken by Central Asian countries, observers say.

2019-05-27

Russia presents UN measure in move to 'strangle' chemical weapons watchdog

Moscow has consistently attempted to impede investigations of chemical weapon use to protect its ally Syria.

2019-05-20

'Islamic State' militants spark deadly Tajik prison riot

One of the riot leaders was the son of Gulmurod Khalimov, Central Asia's highest-ranking defector to the 'Islamic State'.