Kazakhstan’s Nurlanuly Breaks Into ITF Juniors Top 10 After Australian Open Semifinal

By Dana Omirgazy in Sports on 3 February 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Zangar Nurlanuly has climbed in the ITF Juniors world rankings, moving from 12th to 9th, following his performance at the 2026 Australian Open. The 17-year-old made history as the first Kazakhstan’s tennis player to reach the Australian Open junior singles semifinals. Last fall, he also reached the US …

Kazakhstan Clean Energy Training Project Recognized by ETF Green Skills Award

By Assel Satubaldina in International on 3 February 2026

Kazakhstan, Vietnam Seek to Double Trade, Expand Logistics and Launch New Flights

By Dana Omirgazy in International on 3 February 2026

Kazakhstan’s Population Reaches Almost 20.5 Million as of January

By Dana Omirgazy in Nation on 3 February 2026

Kazakh Defense Ministry Inspects Peacekeeping Contingent Serving with UNDOF

By Dana Omirgazy in International on 3 February 2026

Kazakhstan, EU Celebrate 33 Years of Strategic Partnership and Cooperation

By Dana Omirgazy  in Editor’s Picks,International on 3 February 2026

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Kazakhstan, EU Celebrate 33 Years of Strategic Partnership and Cooperation

BY Dana Omirgazy 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the European Union are celebrating 33 years of diplomatic relations, marked on Feb. 2, a partnership...

From Politics to Profits: Why Geopolitics Now Matters for Business in Kazakhstan

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ALMATY – Geopolitics is no longer an abstract field reserved for governments and military strategists as it has become a...

World Bank: Kazakhstan’s GDP Growth to Reach 4.5% in 2026

BY Staff Report

ASTANA –  Kazakhstan's economic growth is projected to cool down to 4.5% in 2026 and 3.9% in 2027, according to...

How Water Policy Could Shape Kazakhstan’s Food Future

BY Nagima Abuova

ASTANA — Experts and officials gathered for an online conference on Jan. 29 to discuss how water availability and potential...

OPEC+ Countries Pause Supply Hikes, Reaffirm Flexible Production Strategy

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ALMATY – Eight OPEC+ member countries have reaffirmed their commitment to oil market stability, citing a steady global economic outlook...

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BY Assel Satubaldina

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ASTANA — Kurultai reflects a long-standing steppe tradition of collective decision-making, with roots in the Kazakh Khanate. Historians assess its...

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ASTANA — Elena Rybakina, the leader of Kazakhstan’s women’s tennis team, captured the Australian Open 2026 title in Melbourne on...

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