
Tokayev Expresses Admiration for Belgium's King and Queen on Historic Visit
Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev held talks with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, highlighting the historic first state visit by Belgian monarchs to Kazakhstan.

Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev held talks with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, highlighting the historic first state visit by Belgian monarchs to Kazakhstan.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day full ceasefire.

Dmitry Peskov commented on Donald Trump's remarks about the need for a new Ukrainian president and Zelensky's lack of political will.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians at Astana airport on a state visit.

President of Kazakhstan Qasym-Jomart Toqaev welcomed King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium at Astana airport on a state visit running from October 11 to 14.

Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry condemned Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia, affirming solidarity with the kingdom and its right to defend sovereignty.

Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Houthi attacks on civilian sites in Saudi Arabia, urged an end to the conflict and expressed solidarity with the Kingdom.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky's relationship has hit its lowest point since their Oval Office clash in February 2025.

U.S. President Donald Trump called for a change in Ukraine's leadership, noting the loss of 30% of territory. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded to the statement.

Kazakh President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev urged countries to unite to save the Caspian Sea, proposing environmental projects and a permanent Tehran Convention Secretariat.

Kazakhstan ranked 34th in World Population Review's Most Powerful Countries 2026, ahead of Denmark, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

President of Kazakhstan Qasym-Jomart Toqaev at the Caspian Environmental Summit in Turkmenistan proposed creating a common digital platform to monitor the Caspian Sea.

Political scientist Gaziz Abishev explains President Tokayev's strategy: developing the Middle Corridor, TRIPP and the North-South route to trade, not fight.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the CIS summit that the creation of the Commonwealth helped avoid a total conflict in the post-Soviet space.

Kazakhstan's President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev has proposed drafting a CIS development strategy through 2035, focusing on economic, energy and technology cooperation.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the CIS summit proposed forming a portfolio of flagship industrial-technological projects for 2027-2030 and developing transport corridors.

Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry says it is providing consular and legal aid to trucker Ivan Chekulaev, who is on trial in Georgia over a painkiller and faces up to 15 years.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko criticized Moldova's leadership at the CIS summit for deciding to withdraw from the Commonwealth, recalling Georgia's experience.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan told a CIS summit that peace with Azerbaijan is a done deal, with no deaths or injuries in shootouts over the past two years.

Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's delegation will hold talks in the US on October 9–10 with Trump's special envoys on a new peace plan.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Somali immigrants have 'taken over' Minnesota, urged residents to push back, and promised federal government support.

US President Donald Trump says strikes on Iran will not occur before the November 3 midterm elections. He reported talks with Tehran and a blockade.

Estonia secured the removal of a Russian rare earth supplier from the EU's 22nd sanctions package due to NPM Silmet's dependence on these raw materials.

Kazakhstan's Defense Ministry denied social media claims that military equipment failed to return from Russia after CSTO exercises, saying it was returned on October 6.