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The Court Found That Ablyazov Laundered Stolen Money in the United States
An American court found that Mukhtar Ablyazov stole money from BTA Bank and laundered it in the United…
Kazakhstan hosted the first flight in the history of the country operated by an all-female crew
Two QAZAQ AIR flights were in Kazakhstan for the first time, the crew of which was entirely female,…
National Museum of Kazakhstan Sees Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers Since Start of 2023
Some 310,000 people have visited the National Museum of Kazakhstan since the beginning of this year, a record…
The Caspian Conundrum: Receding Waters Spell Trouble For Kazakhstan
Azamat Sarsenbaev, an activist from the Kazakh Caspian Sea city of Aqtau, is trying to bring attention to…
“Paper Tiger” or “Snow Leopard”: The EU Sanctions Tajikistan One Year On?
Brussels, Frankfurt (29/5 – 33) European Parliament members have strongly condemned ongoing repression by the authorities of Tajikistan against journalists,…
Taliban Order to Shut Down Beauty Parlours in Afghanistan
The Taliban administration has ordered to shut down beauty salons in Afghanistan, the latest restrictions on women and…
No Soldier Should Have Been Above the Law in Afghanistan
The public inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes in Afghanistan hears fresh evidence this week. Lawyers representing Afghan…
Taliban Bans Women’s Beauty Parlours in Afghanistan
The Taliban is banning women’s beauty parlours in Afghanistan, says a government spokesman, in the latest curb on…
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan Urge SCO Countries to Establish Common Financial Bodies
The Kazakh and Kyrgyz presidents on Tuesday urged the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members to establish financial institutions…
Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan Share Friendly Bilateral Relations: Envoy
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan share friendly bilateral relations with a focus on economic cooperation and regional connectivity. This was…