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Kazakh Footprints in US: New Book Unearths Forgotten Histories
The Astana Times
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June 14, 2025
ASTANA – The National Museum hosted the presentation of the book “Kazaktar Ashkan America” (Kazakhs Who Discovered America) on June 5, authored by journalist and researcher Duisenali Alimakyn. The book is the result of archival research conducted...
Kazakh Nomads and Authentic Tourism: Interview with Mongolia’s Cultural Envoy Dr. Gantemur Damba
Times of Central Asia
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June 16, 2025
This week The Times of Central Asia will be attending the CAMCA Regional Forum, which this year is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The CAMCA network is a collection of professionals and policymakers dedicated to sharing ideas, knowledge and...
Kazakh medical student’s life upended by Turkish intelligence over false allegations
Nordic Monitor
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June 15, 2025
Abdullah Bozkurt/ Stockholm Turkey’s notorious intelligence agency, Milli İstihbarat Teşkilatı (MIT), secretly designated a Kazakh medical student as a national security threat without providing any evidence, effectively destroying his future and...
Solana inks partnership with Kazakhstan Ministry to advance tokenized markets and crypto education
crypto.news
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June 23, 2025
Solana announced that it has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kazakhstan government to advance the region’s crypto industry through education and boosting startups. In a recent post, the blockchain announced that the...
World Bank: Poverty Falls in Kazakhstan, but Inequality and Child Poverty Persist
Times of Central Asia
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June 23, 2025
The World Bank has released a comprehensive report on poverty in Kazakhstan, analyzing trends from 2006 to 2021. Presented to journalists in Almaty, the report paints a detailed picture of the country’s evolving socio-economic landscape. Defining...
Literary Magazine Gives Voice to Emerging Kazakh Writers and Poets
The Astana Times
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June 22, 2025
ALMATY – Sozday, a Kazakh independent literary magazine, provides a unique platform for emerging writers and poets, and established names, to share their stories with a broader audience. In an interview with The Astana Times, Ilya Odegov, the...
Kazakhstan Ranks 37th in Coursera Global Skills Report, Leads in Gender Inclusivity
The Astana Times
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June 13, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 37th in Coursera’s Global Skills Report and 51st on the AI Maturity Index, reinforcing its stable position in the global landscape of digital and professional skills. The rankings are based on data from over 170 million...
The Director of the CAREC Project Office in Turkmenistan paid a working visit to Kazakhstan
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
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Publication date: 23 June 2025 Mergen Kepbanov, Director of the Project Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in Turkmenistan, paid a working visit to Almaty, Kazakhstan, from June 17 to 19, 2025. During the visit, a...
Relations between Central Asia’s nations and Afghanistan are warming
Asia Plus
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15:07, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Eurasianet reports that relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. The...
Kazakh journalist's martial arts bond with China
People's Daily Online
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14 years ago, Ilyas Mashanlo from Kazakhstan, driven by his passion for Chinese martial arts, came to China to study. After graduation, Mashanlo returned home and exchanged his nunchaku for a microphone, becoming a media professional. From a...
President Islam Karimov of Uzbekistan dies at age 78
Samoa Observer
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MOSCOW (AP) — Islam Karimov, who crushed all opposition in the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan as its only president in a quarter-century of independence from the Soviet Union, has died of a stroke at age 78, the Uzbek government announced...
Who actually are the Tour de France team sponsors?
Cyclist
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July 9, 2025
Professional cyclists have mainly raced in trade teams since the early days of the sport – apart from a 30ish-year period when Tour de France organiser Henri Desgrange decided countries were the way forward – meaning fans of the sport have a vast...
Kazakhstan Climbs to 60th Place in UNDP Human Development Index
The Astana Times
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June 13, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranks 60th out of 193 countries and territories in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This marks an improvement of seven positions compared to last year. Photo...
Bitget and UNICEF: A Game-Changing Partnership for Blockchain Education
BeInCrypto
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June 23, 2025
In a pioneering move, Bitget has officially joined UNICEF’s Game Changers Coalition, embarking on a crucial mission to provide digital and blockchain skills to 300,000 young people across eight countries in 2025. This collaboration marks a...
Hearts transfer work continues as Uchenna Ogundu agrees deal in Turkey - Islam Chesnokov & Lawrence Shankland
Edinburgh Evening News
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June 23, 2025
The Nigerian forward is close to signing for Alanyaspor but Chesnokov and Shankland are ongoing Nigerian forward Uchenna Ogundu is set to stay in Turkey following transfer interest from various European clubs, including Hearts. The 19-year-old has...
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Quicksplained: Why Russia is making less vodka even though Russians are drinking more
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
According to data from Russia’s Federal Service for Alcohol Market Regulation, the first half of 2025 saw liquor production go down by 16 per cent. Which is strange as people in Russia are drinking more this year compared to 2024. read more Vodka...
A Taste of Shaanxi in Astana
Xinhua News Agency
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Try your hand at calligraphy, play time-honored games, and sip fragrant tea! At the Chang'an night gala, co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the Shaanxi Provincial Government in Astana, guests enjoyed a vibrant celebration of Chinese culture and...
Kazakhstan: Great musician's centenary honored in 'Alkissa' concert held in Beijing
Global Times
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Governor of Almaty region, Kazakhstan Marat Sultangaziyev gives his opening remarks before the concert in Beijing, on May 21, 2025. Photo: Dong Feng/GTThe Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in China hosted a concert - a program of the creative...
Kazakhstan Develops AI-Driven Professional Standards Across Eight Domains
MENAFN
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June 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 13. The Government of Kazakhstan is developing professional standards using artificial intelligence (AI) for training specialists in eight key industries, Trend reports. In 2025, a cohort of...
Kazakhstan’s AIFC Presents Casebook on 18 Green Projects
The Astana Times
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June 11, 2025
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre’s (AIFC) Green Finance Centre has published the Comprehensive Casebook on Sustainable Financial Instruments, showcasing 18 flagship projects with a total value exceeding $650 million, reported...