World's largest airplane completes first test flight
The world's largest aircraft, developed by aerospace venture Stratolaunch, completed its first flight test on Saturday.
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- Foreign direct investments to Kazakhstan from Germany exceeded $183mn in 2018
Foreign direct investments to Kazakhstan from Germany exceeded $183mn in 2018
The Kazakh delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Co-Chairman of the IWG, Mr. Yermek Kosherbayev, and the delegation of Germany - by the Deputy Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Co-Chairman of the IWG, Mr. Eckhard Franz, according to Kazakh Invest. - Kassym-Jomart Tokayev holds narrow-format meeting with Uzbek counterpart
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev holds narrow-format meeting with Uzbek counterpart
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has held a meeting with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev in the narrow format in Tashkent today. - Kazakhstan's meat production up 10.6%
Kazakhstan's meat production up 10.6%
Meat production of Kazakhstan has reached 67,254 tons during January-March this year that is 10.6% more against the same period of 2018. - Poll shows Jeremy Corbyn to become British PM if general election is called
Poll shows Jeremy Corbyn to become British PM if general election is called
Britain's main opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would win the keys to 10 Downing Street in a snap general election, a major polling analysis revealed Sunday. - N.K. leader could hold first summit with Putin next week: sources
N.K. leader could hold first summit with Putin next week: sources
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may hold his first-ever summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week when Putin travels to the Far East on his way to an international conference in China, sources said Monday. - Over 1,500 international observers expected at presidential election in Kazakhstan
Over 1,500 international observers expected at presidential election in Kazakhstan
More than 1,500 international observers are expected to come to Kazakhstan for the June 9 snap presidential election, Kazinform learnt from the Central Election Commission member Zauresh Baimoldina. - Kazakhstan and Iran hold political consultations
Kazakhstan and Iran hold political consultations
Kazakh-Iranian political consultations were held in the framework of the Five-Year Program of Cooperation between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries, led by the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. - Snapshot of a crying girl on the US Mexico border wins World Press Photo 2019
Snapshot of a crying girl on the US Mexico border wins World Press Photo 2019
A migrant girl crying on the US-Mexico border, an image of the migrant caravan that sought to break down walls against the "zero tolerance" policies of President Donald Trump, taken by the American John Moore, won the World Press Photo of the Year on Thursday. - Seven political parties may nominate presidential candidates
Seven political parties may nominate presidential candidates
Seven political parties may nominate their candidates for the early election of President of Kazakhstan, according to member of the Central Election Commission Zauresh Baimoldina. - The Composer to be screened at Beijing International Film Festival
The Composer to be screened at Beijing International Film Festival
The first Kazakhstan-China joint production, The Composer feature film, will take part in the main competitive programme of the 9th Beijing International Film Festival set to be held on April 13-20 this year in the capital of China. - New Zealand's new gun law takes effect
New Zealand's new gun law takes effect
New Zealand's new gun law officially took effect on Friday less than a month after the terror attacks on Christchurch mosques which killed 50 people.
- Indian experts assess Kazakh peacekeepers' readiness for deployment to Lebanon
Indian experts assess Kazakh peacekeepers' readiness for deployment to Lebanon
An inspection team of the Indian Armed Forces led by Brigadier General Nagendra Singh arrived in Almaty region to assess the readiness of the second company of Kazakhstan's peacekeeping regiment for deployment to Lebanon. - President Arif Alvi seeks access of Pakistani commodities to Kazakhstan's markets
President Arif Alvi seeks access of Pakistani commodities to Kazakhstan's markets
President Dr Arif Alvi has urged Kazakhstan to facilitate access of Pakistani commodities in Kazakh markets. - Eurasian integration has proven effective - Vladimir Putin
Eurasian integration has proven effective - Vladimir Putin
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin welcomed the participants of the International Research and Practical Conference dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the initiative on strengthening Eurasian integration launched by the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. - Dimash Kudaibergen to give a concert in New York
Dimash Kudaibergen to give a concert in New York
"Dimash Kudaibergen is set to give a concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York this fall," Kazakh Culture and Sport Minister Arystanbek Mukhamediuly informs. - Education Minister: Three-shift schooling problem to be solved fully
Education Minister: Three-shift schooling problem to be solved fully
At a meeting with the public in Shymkent, Minister of Education Kulyash Shamshidinova said that the problem of three-shift schooling would be fully solved. - Dalai Lama hospitalized in New Delhi with chest infection
Dalai Lama hospitalized in New Delhi with chest infection
The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been admitted to a hospital in the Indian capital with a chest infection, although his condition was improving, his spokesperson told EFE on Wednesday.
- Kazakhstani director Rustem Abdrashev: We can choose our own future
Kazakhstani director Rustem Abdrashev: We can choose our own future
Well-known Kazakhstani director, scriptwriter and artist Rustem Abdrashev has expressed his support of President Tokayev's decision to call snap presidential election. - Scientists reveal first image of black hole
Scientists reveal first image of black hole
A multinational group of scientists has revealed the first ever image of a black hole, located in the M87 galaxy about 53.5 million light years away. - Seoul to install fine dust signal lamps in public parks
Seoul to install fine dust signal lamps in public parks
The government of Seoul said Thursday it will install signal lights to display levels of fine dust air pollution at all riverside parks in the capital to caution citizens against health hazards. - EU27 grants flexible Brexit extension until end of October
EU27 grants flexible Brexit extension until end of October
Leaders of the European Union(EU)'s remaining 27 member countries have agreed to a flexible Brexit extension until Oct. 31, European Council President Donald Tusk said here at a midnight press conference following marathon closed-door talks. - Seoul to install fine dust signal lamps in public parks
Seoul to install fine dust signal lamps in public parks
The government of Seoul said Thursday it will install signal lights to display levels of fine dust air pollution at all riverside parks in the capital to caution citizens against health hazards. - Cold plasma can kill 99.9 pct of airborne viruses: study
Cold plasma can kill 99.9 pct of airborne viruses: study
Dangerous airborne viruses are rendered harmless on-the-fly when exposed to energetic, charged fragments of air molecules, a study of the University of Michigan (UM) posted on its website on Monday shows.
- Football: Europa League quarterfinals to kick off
Football: Europa League quarterfinals to kick off
The UEFA Europa League quarterfinals first-leg matches will kick off on Thursday. - 2019 Presidential Election: Nomination of candidates to start April 10
2019 Presidential Election: Nomination of candidates to start April 10
Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission has announced a timeframe of the 2019 Pesidential election campaign. As per it, the nomination of the candidates shall start on April 10 and finish on April 28, 2019 - Almaty to build 10 ski resorts
Almaty to build 10 ski resorts
"It is planned to build 10 ski resorts in Almaty to boost mountain skiing tourism," deputy head of the Almaty city tourism department Kalibek Akylbekov said. - David Malpass takes office as World Bank president
David Malpass takes office as World Bank president
David Malpass on Tuesday took office as the president of the World Bank Group, and said he looks forward to undertaking the task with enthusiasm. - Parliament passes 2019-2021 budget amendments
Parliament passes 2019-2021 budget amendments
The Majilis members agreed with the Senate's changes to the bill "On the Introduction of Amendments to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan On the Central Government Budget for 2019-2021". - UN chief calls for more investment in quality education
UN chief calls for more investment in quality education
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday highlighted the importance of investing in quality education and decent work for all young people.
- President Moon to meet Trump ahead of apparent talks with N. Korea
President Moon to meet Trump ahead of apparent talks with N. Korea
President Moon Jae-in will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump that will focus on ways to restart denuclearization negotiations with North Korea, officials from Seoul's presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday. - Adelaida Pchelintseva sets Kazakhstan’s swimming record again
Adelaida Pchelintseva sets Kazakhstan’s swimming record again
Kazakhstan's Adelaida Pchelintseva has set the swimming record of Kazakhstan twice in the space of few days. - Daneliya Tuleshova to perform at concert to raise funds for cancer-stricken kids
Daneliya Tuleshova to perform at concert to raise funds for cancer-stricken kids
Kazakhstani young singer Daneliya Tuleshova will perform at the charity concert to support of cancer-stricken children. - EU looks forward to credible presidential election in Kazakhstan
EU looks forward to credible presidential election in Kazakhstan
The Delegation of the European Union to Kazakhstan has released its official statement regarding the early presidential elections in Kazakhstan. - I guarantee that election will be held fairly and transparently - President
I guarantee that election will be held fairly and transparently - President
Addressing the nation of Kazakhstan today during the live broadcast on the country's national TV channels, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced snap election of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held on June 9, 2019. - 9yo girl hit by KamAZ in Petropavlovsk
9yo girl hit by KamAZ in Petropavlovsk
A 9-year-old girl was hit by a KamAZ truck in Petropavlovsk, North Kazakhstan region.