
Armenian government to resign on August 2
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced the government will resign on August 2 after formation of National Assembly. Parliamentary elections were held on June 7.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced the government will resign on August 2 after formation of National Assembly. Parliamentary elections were held on June 7.

Belarusian President Lukashenko explains sending some citizens to Ukraine border: undisciplined workers will be tested on 'difficult male work' in the army.

As the fourth anniversary of the January Events approaches, The Diplomat analyzes Kazakhstan's political changes and scenarios for power transition in 2029. Asset returns continue but the oligarchic system remains.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies asking Donald Trump to resume strikes on Iran, calling the claim a caricature. Read more on infohub.kz.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he maintains good relations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and urged an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

US Senate on July 29 voted 84-12 to advance Russia sanctions bill with up to 500% tariffs and sanctions on Central Bank, Sberbank, VTB, Gazprombank, Rosatom.

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83.3M defamation verdict for E. Jean Carroll citing presidential immunity; DOJ seeks to replace Trump with US government.

State Duma's Sergei Boyarsky says Pavel Durov's terrorism charges are separate from Russia's disputes with Telegram. Lawyer warns of possible life imprisonment in Russia.

US President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war. Trump said he has good relations with Putin and discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defense.

Kazakh FM Kosherbayev and US Secy of State Rubio discussed the CPC pipeline situation and Kazakh President Tokayev's upcoming US visit for the G20 summit.

Kazakh FM Yermek Kosherbayev and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the CPC situation and President Tokayev's US visit for the G20 summit.

Yerzhan Toktagulov has been appointed Vice Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan. Read about his career, education, and previous positions.

Nazgul Khatepova has been appointed Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Kazakhstan by government decree. Details of her career, education, and previous positions.

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, dismissed mobilization rumors as a false provocation ahead of elections. More on infohub.kz.

The US Senate voted to advance a bill imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, including tariffs up to 500% and sanctions on major state banks.

Starting August 2, EU enforces mandatory labeling of deepfakes and AI-generated content under the AI Act to combat disinformation. Requirements apply to developers and professional users.

US President Donald Trump met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu immediately after a call with Ukraine's Zelensky. Both meetings were positive and productive.

Zelenskyy details one-hour White House meeting with Trump; discussed Ukraine's air defense, Patriot licenses, diplomacy, condolences for Sen. Lindsey Graham.

A petition with nearly 17,000 signatures from 9/11 families calls for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip memorial events. Mamdani says he will honor the victims.

Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov criticizes Almaty region governor Marat Sultangaziyev for slow modernization project implementation, urging faster action.

Kazakh President Tokayev congratulated King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand on his birthday, reaffirming the commitment to expand bilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov instructs ministers and akims, stressing personal responsibility for National Project implementation and repair campaigns, with deadlines by September 1.

Congressman Jamie Raskin launches investigation into FIFA President Infantino over Trump ties and 2026 World Cup ticket sales, demanding documents by August 9.

President Donald Trump said he has done more for Americans than their parents during a GM plant visit in Michigan, less than 100 days before midterms.