Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Jordanian King Abdullah II held talks, resulting in the signing of 15 bilateral agreements. The leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, transport, pharmaceuticals, education, and culture. They also discussed nuclear energy development, the Trans-Caspian transport route, and Middle Eastern security issues.
The story of Yuriy Vladimirovich is a journey from business success to financial ruin and a long battle with banks. Starting with a small business in the 90s, he faced a devastating fire, mounting debts, lawsuits, and unjustified penalties, which ultimately led to a 1.8 billion tenge debt.
Incredible Finish in the 5000m Short Track Relay
A Gesture of Support and Solidarity
President Demands Accountability as Government Prepares New Measures
Educational institutions will have more flexibility in shaping curricula
Funding for "countering disinformation" and human rights initiatives raises questions
17-year-old Saya Kydyrali scores a perfect 9.0 on the international English exam
All utility payments in one document: a new system will simplify transactions
Analysts suggest tax reform amid potential economic risks
Harassment will no longer go unpunished: lawmakers introduce penalties for stalking
A joint project aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and supporting businesses
A new system helps tourists navigate the country and ensures their safety
Elite fighters from the Ministry of Internal Affairs dominate among special units from 80 countries
Team "Tomiris" debuts at an international competition and outperforms dozens of men's teams
Kazakhstan’s national currency strengthened by 1.33% due to internal and external factors
Air traffic controllers warned about the “Kover” plan in Grozny before the tragedy
The country will serve as a hub not only for assembly but also for training these advanced machines.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) website has stopped functioning in Kazakhstan. This may be linked to Donald Trump’s executive order suspending funding for international development programs. The Trump administration is freezing foreign aid and considering the complete dissolution of USAID, transferring its functions to the U.S. State Department. This decision could completely reshape the landscape of international aid, affecting media, activists, businesses, and humanitarian projects in Kazakhstan.
Kazakh special forces units Alpha Special Forces of the National Security Committee (KNB) and the State Security Service (SGO) are currently leading in the UAE SWAT Challenge-2025 in Dubai. This elite global competition brings together over 80 of the world's best special operations teams, where they compete in assault, tactical, and rescue missions. Kazakhstan's units are demonstrating exceptional skill and tactical superiority, putting them in a strong position to win.
The Anti-Fraud Center of the National Bank of Kazakhstan has detected and blocked fraudulent transactions totaling nearly 1.5 billion tenge. Over six months, authorities registered 17,802 fraud cases.
According to the U.S. State Department, the B1/B2 non-immigrant visa (tourist and business) refusal rate for Kazakhstani citizens reached 46.29% in 2024. This marks a significant increase compared to previous years.
Kazakhstan has shortlisted four companies as potential contractors for the country’s first nuclear power plant (NPP). The finalists are: Rosatom (Russia) KHNP (South Korea) CNNC (China) EDF (France) The final decision will be made in 2025, considering national interests and international obligations.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has stated that Kazakhstan urgently needs a developed cryptocurrency infrastructure to stay competitive with global financial trends. He has instructed financial regulators to draft new legislation for digital assets to ensure the market is transparent and legal.
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