Daily Monitor

December 4, 2019

Greece and Turkey set for showdown over maritim…

Turkey is laying claim to oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean, and Greece objects.
December 3, 2019

China, Pakistan to hold joint maritime drill

China and Pakistan will stage a joint maritime exercise in Pakistan in January 2020, China's Ministry of National Defense announced Thursday.
December 3, 2019

Senior Chinese diplomat set for first visit to…

A high-ranking Chinese diplomat is visiting Seoul this week for the first time in five years as the two countries seek to improve ties amid a spat over a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea.
December 3, 2019

NATO leaders descend on London

The alliance's 70th anniversary will be marked at the high-profile summit in the British capital.
November 29, 2019

General election 2019: Row over Boris Johnson d…

The Conservative Party is embroiled in a row with Channel 4 over the broadcaster's decision to "empty chair" Boris Johnson during its election debate on climate change last night.
November 29, 2019

In surprise trip to Afghanistan, Trump says Tal…

Donald Trump makes unannounced trip to Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day, his first since becoming the US president.
November 29, 2019

China Financial Warning Signs Are Flashing Almo…

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November 27, 2019

Pakistan’s court temporarily suspends army chi…

In a blow to PM Imran Khan, court takes first step towards blocking General Bajwa from serving another three-year term.
November 27, 2019

Hong Kong elections: Chinese media attempt to d…

Chinese state media outlets have attempted to downplay the results of Hong Kong's district elections, which saw the pro-democracy camp score a landslide victory.
November 27, 2019

EU launches three regional programmes in CA wo….

On November 28, the city of Nur-Sultan will host a conference on Strengthening Integration in Central Asia, Kazinform learnt from Official Spokesperson of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aibek Smadyarov.
November 26, 2019

Chinese state councilor meets Japanese official…

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with Japanese officials on bilateral ties in Tokyo.
November 26, 2019

China issues warning over Hong Kong after elect…

Beijing re-emphasises its rule in response to defeat for pro-government candidates
November 26, 2019

Kazakh President meets with heads of foreign d…

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has met with heads of foreign diplomatic missions accredited in our country, press secretary of the Head of State Berik Uali’s Facebook account informs.
November 20, 2019

IMF projects 6.3% GDP growth for Turkmenis….

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms...
November 20, 2019

US says Israeli settlements no longer considere…

US says Israeli settlements no longer considered illegal in dramatic shift Declaration marks rejection of 2016 UN resolution that settlements on the West Bank are a ‘flagrant violation’ of international law
November 20, 2019

Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns of ‘Thugs’ in Gas P…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday cautiously backed the government’s decision to raise gasoline prices by 50% after days of widespread protests, calling those who attacked public property during demonstrations “thugs” and signaling that a potential crackdown loomed.
November 20, 2019

Junior Eurovision

18 қараша күні Польшаның Гливица қаласында қазақстандық әнші Ержан Максим қатысатын Junior Eurovision – 2019 байқауының ашылу салтанаты өтті, деп хабарлайды ҚазАқпарат.
November 19, 2019

As Belarus Elects New Parliament, Lukashenka Sa…

As Belarusian voters cast their ballots in elections for the country's rubber-stamp parliament, strongman leader President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has confirmed that he will seek another term in the country's 2020 presidential election.
November 19, 2019

Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Protesters ar…

Several protesters have been arrested while trying to run from a Hong Kong university campus surrounded by police.
November 19, 2019

Head Of Ukraine State Import-Export Bank Arrest…

Officers of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) have arrested the chairman of the state-owned Ukreximbank, Oleksandr Hrytsenko, on suspicion of creating an organized crime group, embezzlement, and money laundering.