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Trump’s Hooters-loving Malaysia ambassador pick worries Asean diplomats
South China Morning Post
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July 10, 2025
The White House’s decision to nominate right-wing commentator Nick Adams as ambassador to Malaysia has sparked unease among diplomats and observers in Southeast Asia, amid concerns that US President Donald Trump is prioritising political loyalty...
Illustrated Wildlife Book Captures Spirit of Kazakh Steppe
The Astana Times
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June 22, 2025
ASTANA — The Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK) unveiled the second edition of its richly illustrated science-popular book, “Steppe Mammals of Kazakhstan,” at a presentation in Astana on June 18. This expanded...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Central Asia’s Emerging Problem with Narcotics Trafficking
SpecialEurasia
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July 10, 2025
Executive Summary This report highlights the significant increase in narcotics trafficking and related law enforcement operations across Central Asia, particularly in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The large heroin and synthetic drug...
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...
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 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...
Spiking Tensions Between Russia And Azerbaijan Could Affect Us All
Forbes
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The tectonic plates of global power politics crunched together at a new focal point in recent days as Russia and Azerbaijan insulted each other publicly with the world watching. It started with a police raid on an extended family of nearly 50...
Kazakhstan to Provide 99% of Rural Areas With Internet by 2027
The Astana Times
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June 11, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will provide 99% of the country’s rural settlements with high-speed internet by the end of 2027, as the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry and Kazakhtelecom signed an investment agreement to...