Kazakhstan
Nine Kazakh soldiers dead, seven missing after being swept out to sea during Caspian naval exercise
The incident occured in Kazakhstan's western Mangistau region, which adjoins the Caspian Sea.
US to warn partners they must pick sides in artificial intelligence race with China
Now is the time for a multilateral Abraham Accords framework - opinion
Herzog meets Kazakhstan's Jewish community, hails important role during diplomatic visit
Isaac Herzog will visit Panama in May, Panamanian president confirms
Panama’s ambassador to Israel told The Jerusalem Post that the president’s spokesman requested that the trip not be made public until it was announced by the Panamanian hosts.
Outrage after Kyrgyz hotel displays antisemitic 'Jews not allowed' sign
The sign appeared on the Villa Hotel in the city of Osh. The hotel opened just three weeks ago.
New Russian space launch vehicle undergoing final tests, top official says
Plans call for the new two-stage rocket, capable of placing payloads of up to 17 metric tonnes in orbit, to be used in place of Zenit rockets.
Ignoring Central Asia’s environmental crisis is a strategic mistake - opinion
Falling water levels also affect river transport and port operations. The Caspian Sea's declining levels threaten ecosystems and critical economic assets, including ports and energy facilities.
South Korea envoy to visit Kazakhstan, Oman, Saudi Arabia to secure oil supplies
South Korea is also working with international partners to ensure the safe passage of 26 South Korean-flagged vessels currently waiting inside the Strait of Hormuz, the envoy said.
Escalating Gulf war highlights limits of US strategy, search for mediators intensifies - analysis
Tehran has shown in the past that it won’t accept the US terms, relating to the nuclear and missile programs, either.
Kazakhstan to hold referendum on new constitution critics say allows president to remain in power
Tokayev has called the referendum "a truly historic moment" that moves Kazakhstan away from a "super-presidential" system towards a greater separation of powers.
Luka Gadrani anchors Beitar Jerusalem’s defense as championship race heats up
Gadrani, who joined the club at the end of September from Kairat Almaty, has been one of the standouts as the Georgian national team defender provides a cool, calm, and collected presence.
16 Millions descended from Genghis Khan? not so fast
Researchers analyzing DNA from four Ulytau mausoleum burials in Kazakhstan ireport that the 16 million male descendants estimate is overstated
Morocco joins Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace as founding member
"Morocco welcomes the second phase of Trump’s comprehensive peace plan," the country's foreign ministry announced.