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The Latest Breaking News from Kazakhstan

Kazakh PM Smailov set to keep job after election

Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party nominated Alikhan Smailov, prime minister since January 2022, for the same position on Thursday, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's office said, meaning he was certain to retain the job.

Reuters

Kazakhstan leader meets China's Xinjiang party chief

Almaty (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Kazakhstan's president on Monday hailed "eternal friendship" with Beijing as he met with the ruling party chief in China's Xinjiang region.

AFP

Kazakhstan tightens controls over trade with Russia

Kazakhstan said on Monday it would require exporters to file additional documents when sending goods to Russia, following reports that Russian companies have been using local intermediaries to bust Western sanctions.

Reuters

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Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill rues missed chances in Euro qualifying defeat

Northern Ireland lost 1-0 to Finland at Windsor Park on Sunday night

Belfast Live

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Cristiano Ronaldo won’t stop scoring; Kazakhstan pull off huge upset

Round-up: Portugal secure another big win and Denmark suffer shock defeat

Evening Standard

England see off Ukraine in Euro qualifying, Kazakhs stun Denmark

Paris (AFP) - Harry Kane scored again as England made it two wins from two in Euro 2024 qualifying by beating Ukraine 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday, while Denmark were defeated by Kazakhstan.

AFP

Kazakhstan comeback hands Denmark shock Euro qualifying defeat

Paris (AFP) - Denmark blew a two-goal lead to crash to a surprise 3-2 defeat in Kazakhstan in qualifying for Euro 2024 on Sunday.

AFP

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Kazakhstan beat Denmark in five-goal shock to shake up Northern Ireland's Euro 2024 group

It gives Michael O'Neill and his players an added incentive heading into Sunday's game against Finland

Belfast Live

MotoGP boss welcomes 'important' Asia expansion

Paris (AFP) - The new MotoGP season gets underway this weekend in Portugal with Carmelo Ezpeleta, the boss of Dorna, the sport's promoter, relishing the prospect of debut races in India and Kazakhstan.

AFP

Kazakh ruling party wins snap poll, observers urge reforms

Almaty (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Kazakhstan's main political party secured more than half the vote in parliamentary elections, election officials announced on Monday.

AFP

Kazakh ruling party wins 54% of vote in snap election

Kazakhstan's ruling Amanat party won 53.9% of the vote in a snap parliamentary election, official data showed on Monday, giving President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev a clear mandate to reform the oil-rich nation in line with his social justice objectives.

Reuters

Lovlina, Sakshi advance to quarterfinals of Women's World Boxing Championships

NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Sakshi (52kg) progressed into the quarterfinals of the Women's World Boxing Championship with a 5-0 unanimous decision win over Zhazira Urakbayeva of Kazakhstan on Monday.

The Times of India

OSCE urges more democratic reforms after Kazakh elections

Almaty (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - International observers on Monday welcomed progress in Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections but said more democratic reforms were needed as the country hopes to turn the page after a brutal crackdown.

AFP

Kazakhstan ruling party set to win parliamentary elections

The Kazakhstan ruling party is set to win early parliamentary elections on Sunday in what President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called the final stage of a government “reset” in response to deadly riots last year.

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Voters go to the polls in new elections following unrest that shook Kazakhstan

Voters in Kazakhstan on Sunday went to the polls to choose lawmakers in the lower house of parliament, which is being reconfigured in the wake of deadly unrest that gripped the resource-rich central Asian nation a year ago.

The Independent UK

Kazakhs vote in newly competitive parliamentary election

Voters in Kazakhstan have gone to the polls to choose lawmakers in the lower house of parliament which is being reconfigured in the wake of deadly unrest that gripped the resource-rich Central Asian nation a year ago

AFP

Kazakhstan votes in snap parliamentary polls

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Kazakhstan on Sunday voted in snap parliamentary elections that saw new faces on the ballot, but opposition parties still barred one year after deadly protests shook the Central Asian country.

Reuters

Ruling party sweeps Kazakh parliamentary election, exit polls show

Kazakhstan voted in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday widely expected to cement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's grip on power and complete a reshuffle of the ruling elite that began after he fully assumed leadership last year.

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Kazakhstan kicks off snap parliamentary polls

Astana (Kazakhstan) (AFP) - Kazakhstan holds snap parliamentary elections Sunday as the leader of the Central Asian country pushes political reforms that critics say are designed to consolidate power one year after deadly protests.

The Telegraph

James Cleverly's cultural learnings in Kazakhstan as he pledges UK will help with Russian bypass

Donning traditional dress including a fur hat and coat, the Foreign Secretary posed with locals, held an eagle and tested his archery skills

AFP

Rybakina takes aim at Sabalenka again in Indian Wells final

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina will be out to turn the tables on Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday when they clash for the Indian Wells title in a rematch of the Australian Open final won by the Belarusian.

Reuters

UK to help Kazakh exports bypass Russia, seeks critical minerals

Britain will help Kazakhstan develop export routes bypassing Russia, British Foreign Minister James Cleverly said on a visit to the Central Asian nation on Saturday, where he also signed a memorandum on supplies of critical minerals.

The Independent UK

Kazakhs to vote in newly energized parliament elections

Voters in Kazakhstan will cast ballots Sunday after a short but active campaign for seats in the lower house of parliament that is being reconfigured in the wake of deadly unrest that gripped the resource-rich Central Asian nation a year ago

AAP

Matt Graham bounces back to be world moguls No.2

A World Cup bronze medal in Kazakhstan has helped Aussie freestyle skier Matt Graham finish the moguls season as world No.2.

ABC News

Matt Graham finishes second overall in Moguls World Cup

Australian moguls star Matt Graham has completed his bounce-back from an injury-ravaged Olympic year, sealing second place in the FIS World Cup circuit with a bronze in the season finale in Kazakhstan.

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