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Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan hold defense cooperation meeting in Baku [PHOTOS]
In line with the 2025 bilateral military cooperation plan, representatives from the Ministries of Defense of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan held a meeting in Baku to deepen defense collaboration between the two countries, Azernews reports. According to...

Azerbaijani and Kazakh military representatives hold a meeting
In accordance with the 2025 bilateral military cooperation plan between the Ministries of Defense of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, a meeting was held in Baku between representatives of the two countries' Defense Ministries, APA reports citing...

Ancient Kazakhstan Revealed: New Finds Link East and West
ASTANA – New archaeological discoveries across Kazakhstan have revealed centuries-old civilizations, highlighting the region’s pivotal role as a cultural and trade hub between East and West. From Seljuk-era ceramics in the medieval city of...

Trump threatens tariffs on 14 countries starting August 1: Here's the full list
President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to 14 countries: unless they strike new trade agreements with the U.S., steep reciprocal tariffs between 25% and 40% will come into force on August 1, 2025. Leaders of the affected nations received...

Muslims Ethnically Cleansed 1 Million Christians in Kazakhstan
[Want even more content from FPM? Sign up for FPM+ to unlock exclusive series, virtual town-halls with our authors, and more—now for just $3.99/month. Click here to sign up.] When many Americans think of Kazakhstan, they think of Borat singing,...

'Shanghai Spirit' reflects strength and resilience
A giant Ferris wheel, called the "Tianjin Eye", is 110 meters in diameter and equipped with 48 capsules. [Photo/VCG] In the literary work The Nest of the Soul by contemporary Chinese writer Feng Jicai, the city of Tianjin emerges as more than just...

Kazakhstan Launches Sweeping Reform of Law Enforcement System
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced a major reform of Kazakhstan’s law enforcement system, signaling a new phase in his broader political modernization agenda. Experts view the initiative as a natural progression of his previous...

Kate Middleton to take action as Wimbledon stars pose awkward problem
Kate Middleton might miss the Wimbledon ladies' final due to the potential impact of presenting the Venus Rosewater Dish to a Belarusian or Russian player, it has been suggested. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who hasn't lost a set at the All...

Kazakhstan: Abused Woman Facing Murder Conspiracy Retrial
(Berlin, June 24, 2025) – A woman from western Kazakhstan who experienced two decades of severe domestic abuse by her former husband is to be retried for allegedly conspiring to murder him, Human Rights Watch said today. The first attempt to...
Immigration surge overwhelming schools
Rangitoto College on Auckland's North Shore will no longer accept out-of-zone students from next year. Photo: Supplied A rising number of Auckland's leading secondary schools are being overwhelmed by enrolment demand due to a post-pandemic spike...

“National Culture of the Turkic World” concert held in Stockholm
Stockholm, June 29, Nargiz Jafarli, AZERTAC A concert program titled “National Culture of the Turkic World” was held in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Organized by Uzbekistan’s “Hijran” Cultural Association, the event brought together various...

Islam Chesnokov signs Hearts deal as transfer talks continue
Derek McInnes is shaping his squad for season 2025/26 at Tynecastle Kazakhstan international winger Islam Chesnokov has committed himself to Hearts by signing a pre-contract agreement. Whilst negotiations over a more immediate transfer continue...

Islam Chesnokov to Hearts transfer latest as Derek McInnes reveals timeline talks
Hearts boss Derek McInnes says he's desperate to get Kazakh winger Islam Chesnokov to Gorgie before the start of the SPFL season. But the Tynecastle gaffer admits he might have to look at different options if the 25-year-old doesn't arrive in...

Kazakhstan Reiterates Call for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid to Gaza at OIC Ministerial Session
ASTANA – Kazakhstan reaffirms its support for the efforts of the international community to stabilize the situation and ensure security in the region and reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to...

The last ECO summit: A new road map
The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which was established in 1964, was revived by the Turkish government in 1985 and brings 10 Muslim countries together. The organization, which brings together the four northern tier Muslim countries and...

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Moving Central Asia Toward Regional Integration
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the newly independent states of Central Asia – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – focused on state building and protecting their own individual national interests....

Kazakhstan launches Central Asia’s first Solana Economic Zone to boost crypto hub ambitions
Kazakhstan has officially launched Central Asia’s first Solana Economic Zone (SEZ), marking a major step toward its ambition to become a regional crypto and blockchain hub. The new zone was introduced during the 2025 International Forum in...

Tour de France stage 5 time trial start times
1 Yevgeniy Fedorov (Kaz) XDS Astana 13:05:00 2 Matteo Vercher (Fra) TotalEnergies 13:06:00 3 Cees Bol (Ned) XDS Astana 13:07:00 4 William Barta (USA) Movistar 13:08:00 5 Silvan Dillier (Swi) Alpecin-Deceuninck 13:09:00 6 Pablo Castrillo Zapater...

From Ballet to Retro Beats: Your Final June Weekend in Astana and Almaty
ASTANA – This is the final weekend of June, and Kazakhstan’s cultural capitals are turning up the volume. From ballet performances and legendary operatic voices to vibrant 1980s-themed parties and thrilling football matches, Astana and Almaty are...

Short Stories And Memoirs: Entries Open for LGBTQIA+ Writers
Entries are now open for some exciting and prestigious writing opportunities for LGBTQIA+ writers around the country. Celebrating both creative story writing and non-fiction works these two opportunities are another chance for LGBTQIA+ writers to...