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PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that a number of important issues must be resolved before a final peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia can be signed. Bayramov made the remarks during a joint press conference following a trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia in Istanbul, according to A
Read full story →PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that a number of important issues must be resolved before a final peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia can be signed. Bayramov made the remarks during a joint press conference following a trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia in Istanbul, according to A
Read full story →PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that a number of important issues must be resolved before a final peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia can be signed. Bayramov made the remarks during a joint press conference following a trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia in Istanbul, according to A
Read full story →The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Cirque du Soleil’s acclaimed production OVO captivates audiences in the Kazakh capital from June 4-7 at Barys Arena, delighting both adults and children with its colorful, insect-inspired world. Blending acrobatics, music, and visual storytelling, the show transformed the everyday lives of tiny creatures into a spectacular theatrical experience. Photo credit: Freedom Events Behind-the-scenes preview for media One day before the official Kazakhstan premiere of OVO, the Cirque du Soleil team offered media representatives a rare look behind the scenes of one of the world’s most celebrated productions. On June 3, OVO by Cirque du Soleil hosted a special event for a limited group of invited guests. Members of the media were granted access to their backstage – an area closed to audiences – allowing them to experience firsthand the atmosphere and preparation behind one of the world’s most renowned li…
Read full story →The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national dog breed, the tazy, drew international attention at the World Dog Show 2026 in Bologna, Italy, where a young Kazakh tazy named Chelsea placed fourth among junior sighthounds in one of the world’s most prestigious canine competitions, according to Kazinform. Photo credit: Arnur Rahimbekov/ Kazinform The annual World Dog Show, held between June 3-7, organized under the auspices of the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), is among the largest events in the international dog-breeding community, bringing together thousands of dogs, breeders and judges from around the world. This year’s event carried special significance for Kazakhstan, which showcased the tazy through a dedicated national exhibition stand highlighting the breed’s history and its connection to Kazakh nomadic culture. The tazy’s participation comes two years after the breed received preliminary recognit…
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan by enforcing the follow-on after bowling the visitors out for 152 in their first innings, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starring with a sensational six-wicket haul during the opening session of Day 3 here on Monday.At lunch, Afghanistan had moved to 18 without loss in their second innin
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan by enforcing the follow-on after bowling the visitors out for 152 in their first innings, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starring with a sensational six-wicket haul during the opening session of Day 3 here on Monday.At lunch, Afghanistan had moved to 18 without loss in their second innin
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): India tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan by enforcing the follow-on after bowling the visitors out for 152 in their first innings, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar starring with a sensational six-wicket haul during the opening session of Day 3 here on Monday.At lunch, Afghanistan had moved to 18 without loss in their second innin
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Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar announced his arrival on the international stage in spectacular fashion, claiming a six-wicket haul on Test debut to help India dismiss Afghanistan for 152 and enforce the follow-on on Day 3 of the one-off Test on Monday.The 23-year-old Rajasthan all-rounder returned figures of 6 for 33 from 22 overs, becoming only the 10th Indian bowle
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar announced his arrival on the international stage in spectacular fashion, claiming a six-wicket haul on Test debut to help India dismiss Afghanistan for 152 and enforce the follow-on on Day 3 of the one-off Test on Monday.The 23-year-old Rajasthan all-rounder returned figures of 6 for 33 from 22 overs, becoming only the 10th Indian bowle
Read full story →New Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 8 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar announced his arrival on the international stage in spectacular fashion, claiming a six-wicket haul on Test debut to help India dismiss Afghanistan for 152 and enforce the follow-on on Day 3 of the one-off Test on Monday.The 23-year-old Rajasthan all-rounder returned figures of 6 for 33 from 22 overs, becoming only the 10th Indian bowle
Read full story →The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Investor Rights Protection Committee oversees more than 3,000 projects worth over 100 trillion tenge ($205.6 billion), with prosecutors assigned to help investors resolve disputes, address regulatory hurdles and coordinate with government agencies, committee chairman Bauyrzhan Yeraly said in an interview with The Astana Times. Bauyrzhan Yeraly. Photo credit: the Investor Rights Protection Committee The committee was created in December 2025 and operates under the Prosecutor General’s Office. More than 600 investors have received assistance since the start of the year. While Kazakhstan has several institutions involved in investment promotion and project support, Yeraly said the committee’s mandate differs, focusing on legal protection for investors and the resolution of issues affecting their activities. “We are not responsible for attracting investment. Our role is to ensure that investo…
Read full story →Peru faced a drawn-out count in its bitterly contested presidential run-off after results showed the race for the ninth head of state in 10 years was too close to call. Figures released by electoral authorities showed conservative politician Keiko Fujimori with a modest lead over nationalist congressman Roberto Sanchez with 58 per cent of ballots tallied in a contest overshadowed by people’s concerns about surging crime. The outcome, expected to be tight, may not be known for days. The figures...
Read full story →The head of a Japanese IT firm has said that he created videos criticising rivals of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in last year’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential race, after being asked by one of her aides to help her win the election. Ken Matsui, 33, said in a recent online interview that he was consulted by a secretary of Takaichi on how to “reverse” the lead of Shinjiro Koizumi, then a strong contender to win the LDP presidential election in October. “I proposed that...
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Read full story →PanARMENIAN.Net - The press service of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that he had congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the victory of the Civil Contract party in the parliamentary elections, Auroranews.am reports. "According to preliminary data, most international observers assessed the elections as having been conducted in accordance
Read full story →PanARMENIAN.Net - The press service of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that he had congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the victory of the Civil Contract party in the parliamentary elections, Auroranews.am reports. "According to preliminary data, most international observers assessed the elections as having been conducted in accordance
Read full story →PanARMENIAN.Net - The press service of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced that he had congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the victory of the Civil Contract party in the parliamentary elections, Auroranews.am reports. "According to preliminary data, most international observers assessed the elections as having been conducted in accordance
Read full story →Malaysia’s human rights groups have warned of rising hostility towards Rohingya refugees after a petition shared widely on social media calling for the community to be “removed” from the country amassed nearly half a million signatures. The petition, launched on Change.org late last month by an account using the name “Aku Anak Malaysia”, urges the Malaysian government to consider resettling the Rohingya in another country or providing “enhanced support in their home regions” in Myanmar. It...
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