February 14, 2026
Kazakhstan: Deputy Governor of Kostanay Region Detained Amid Corruption Probe
Authorities confirm the detention of Gulbaram Musagazina, Deputy Governor of Kostanay Region, as pre-trial investigations are underway.
February 13, 2026
Kazakhstan to Host CSTO Joint Military Drills in 2026
Kazakhstan will be among the host nations for Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) joint exercises in 2026, alongside Russia, Tajikistan, and Belarus.
February 13, 2026
Kamchybek Tashiev Returns to Kyrgyzstan Amidst Political Realignment
Former National Security Committee head Kamchybek Tashiev has returned to Kyrgyzstan following his dismissal from a key government post.
February 12, 2026
Kazakh MP Warns of Billion-Tenge Losses Due to Poor Budget Planning
A Kazakh parliamentarian is sounding the alarm over inefficient budget planning, warning that billions could be lost and vital projects left unfunded.
February 12, 2026
Taldykorgan Mayor Resigns After 14 Months Due to Health Concerns
The mayor of Taldykorgan, Arystanbek Abilkhaiyruly, has stepped down from his position, citing health reasons after serving for just over a year.
February 11, 2026
New Vice Minister Appointed to Kazakhstan's Agriculture Ministry
Talassbek Kanafin takes helm as Vice Minister of Agriculture, bringing extensive experience in IT and public administration to the role.
February 11, 2026
Kazakh MP Proposes Layoffs at QazaqGaz to Fund Gasification Projects
A Kazakh parliament member suggests cutting nearly 10,000 jobs at QazaqGaz to redirect funds towards essential gas infrastructure development in underserved regions.
February 11, 2026
Kazakhstan Explains Decision to Extradite Russian Activists
Kazakhstan's Deputy Prosecutor General clarifies the process and reasons behind extraditing Russian activists, addressing concerns about potential pressure.
February 11, 2026
20 Years On: Unanswered Questions Surround Politician Altynbek Sarsenbayev's Death
A prominent politician's assassination remains unsolved 20 years later, with new details emerging about the political climate and potential motives.
February 11, 2026
The Unsolved Mystery: Who Killed Kazakh Ex-Minister Altynbek Sarsenbayuly?
Nearly two decades later, the assassination of former Information Minister Altynbek Sarsenbayuly remains a haunting question in Kazakhstan's political history.
February 11, 2026
Europe Successfully Tests Hypersonic Missile, Ushering in New Era of Defense
Europe's successful test of a new hypersonic missile prototype marks a significant step in defense capabilities, potentially reshaping global security dynamics.
February 11, 2026
Kyrgyzstan President Dismisses Powerful National Security Chief
President Sadyr Japarov has removed Kamchybek Tashiev from his post as head of the National Security Committee, signaling potential shifts in Kyrgyzstan's political landscape.
February 11, 2026
Ramzan Kadyrov's 20-Year-Old Son Appointed to Lead Chechnya's Education Sector
Akhmat Kadyrov, son of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, has been entrusted with overseeing the republic's education system, a move highlighting the importance of the sector for societal development.
January 8, 2026
Trump moves to exit 66 international organizations, 31 tied to the UN, to cut costs
The memo, announced Jan. 8, orders agencies to phase out U.S. membership in 66 groups—31 within the UN system—redirecting funds toward domestic priorities, the White House says.
January 8, 2026
Iran’s protests intensify as rial collapses, inflation hits 72%, elite rifts widen
A currency freefall, soaring prices and succession jitters are propelling Iran’s latest unrest, with potential spillover for regional stability and global energy markets.
January 8, 2026
Kadyrov rebukes Zelensky’s US appeal, warns against pulling in third countries
In a Jan 8 Telegram post, the Chechen leader criticized Kyiv’s call for US action and cautioned that seeking outside involvement could escalate the war’s scope.
January 7, 2026
Impeachment call in Congress after Trump’s Venezuela operation; Maduro hearing Mar 17
A Maryland Democrat seeks Trump’s impeachment over an unapproved Venezuela operation as a New York court sets March 17 for the Maduro case, intensifying the U.S. war-powers debate.
January 6, 2026
Seven European Nations Back Denmark on Greenland’s Status After U.S. Overtures
France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the U.K. and Denmark urge respect for Denmark and Greenland’s decisions, citing UN principles and Arctic security after signals from Washington.
January 6, 2026
Trump issues sweeping warnings from Iran to Greenland after Maduro arrest, vows free oil
From Iran to Greenland, Washington’s sharper tone after Maduro’s detention raises geopolitical and energy-market risks as U.S. warnings draw quick pushback from regional leaders.
January 6, 2026
‘This is our hemisphere’: Rubio frames Maduro detention as anti‑drug action, not war
After a State Department post drew attention, Marco Rubio said the Venezuela move that detained Nicolás Maduro was a law‑enforcement operation against drug trafficking, not an act of war.
January 6, 2026
Ramzan Kadyrov appoints 20-year-old son as Chechnya deputy PM, retains sports post
The move consolidates the Kadyrov family’s influence as Akhmat, 20, becomes Chechnya’s deputy PM on 6 January while keeping the sports ministry; Ahmed Dudaev is named acting deputy PM.
January 6, 2026
At least 12 dead as Iran unrest grows; report says Khamenei could seek refuge in Russia
Protests that began with a Tehran shopkeepers’ strike have spread nationwide since Dec. 28, leaving at least 12 dead as security forces move in and a report raises a Russia option for Khamenei.
January 6, 2026
Maduro pleads not guilty in New York, insists he is still Venezuela’s president
Maduro and Cilia Flores entered not-guilty pleas in New York on Jan. 5 as the defense raised claims of unlawful capture and head-of-state immunity that could set a legal precedent.
January 6, 2026
Venezuela enacts 90-day emergency, mobilizes security forces and militarizes oil sector
Caracas declares a 90-day state of emergency, mobilizing forces and placing parts of the oil industry under military command amid tightened security and regional risks.
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