Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, school closures continue to disrupt the lives of over 31 million students, exacerbating what the United Nations' Secretary General called "a global learning crisis."
"Unless we take action, the share of (...)
The armed men in uniforms checked every ward, shouting that they were looking for people wounded in mass unrest that had left scores dead.
Asel, who had been shot in the violence and was being treated in the hospital in Kazakhstan's biggest city (...)
UN Human Rights Chief, Michelle Bachelet, launched on Wednesday a $400.5 million funding appeal for 2022, urging States and private donors to support her "agenda of rights".
Presenting the Office's (OHCHR) Annual Appeal, the High Commissioner said (...)
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has dismissed the country's defense minister in the wake of unprecedented demonstrations.
Murat Bektanov was criticized by Tokayev for a lack of "leadership qualities" during the unrest and was fired on (...)
Toyota Gazoo Racing's Nasser Saleh Al-Attiyah led the 44th Dakar Rally from the opening qualifying stage to the final special and managed his pace to perfection to seal a fourth victory on the world's most famous off-road rally.
Benefiting from the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan made a phone call to Kazakhstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi.
During the phone conversation, Prince Faisal affirmed the Kingdom's keenness on the (...)
As the death toll from the recent unrest in Kazakhstan mounts to 164, the UN Office for Human Rights (OHCHR) on Tuesday requested "prompt, independent, impartial investigations" into the killings, and whether "unnecessary and disproportionate use of (...)
The president of Kazakhstan has claimed that the recent violent demonstrations that have shaken the country were an "attempted coup d'état" by "armed fighters", adding that his forces would "never" fire on peaceful protesters.
Both President (...)
The sound of the broken glass echoed as Andrey Mikhaylovich walked inside a looted shopping mall on the outskirts of Almaty, Kazakhstan's biggest city. Empty boxes, phone cases, shoes and other leftover goods were scattered everywhere, reports (...)
At least 164 people have died in Kazakhstan during violent anti-government protests, according to media reports citing health officials. If confirmed it would mark a sharp rise from the previous figure of 44 deaths.
Almost 6,000 people have been (...)
The former head of Kazakhstan's anti-terror agency was arrested on charges of attempted government overthrow in the wake of violent protests in the country.
The arrest of Karim Masimov was announced by the National Security Committee, which Kasimov (...)
Yusaku Maezawa, the billionaire entrepreneur who last month became the first Japanese civilian to travel to the International Space Station (ISS), said Friday he now plans a trip to the Mariana Trench, the deepest location on Earth.
Maezawa revealed (...)
Kazakhstan's authoritarian leader says he has ordered security forces to "fire without warning", amid a violent crackdown on anti-government protests, BBC reported.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev also said "20,000 bandits" had attacked the main (...)
Amid alarming reports of deadly violence in Kazakhstan, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Asia have called for restraint and dialogue.
Speaking to journalists on Thursday in (...)
Russian-led military troops will be deployed to help "stabilize" Kazakhstan amid anti-government demonstrations, BBC reported.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for support from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) as nationwide (...)
Dozens of protesters were killed by police on Wednesday night as they tried to seize administrative buildings in Kazakhstan, police said.
"Last night, extremist forces tried to storm administrative buildings, the Almaty city police department, as (...)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) called for restraint and ceasing of violence to overcome the current crisis in the Republic of Kazakhstan, expressing its regret over the violent incidents that led to the death of many victims and the (...)
ALMATY - Saudi athlete Tarek Hamdi won the gold medal on Wednesday in the men's +84kg category at the 17th edition of the 2021 Asian Karate Championships.
Hamdi won the gold medal after defeating his Iranian opponent 4/0 during his participation in (...)
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Sunday told the foreign ministers of Central Asian countries that their "concerns and objectives" in Afghanistan are "similar", and flagged "a truly inclusive and representative government, the fight (...)
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulation to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the anniversary (...)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulation to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.
The Custodian of the (...)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and (...)
On behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz, the acting Governor of Riyadh region, Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh region attended here today the reception party held by the Embassy of the Republic of (...)
Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa has blasted off on a trip to the International Space Station (ISS), joining the growing list of billionaires who have made it to space, BBC reported.
He plans to carry out 100 tasks in space, including playing (...)
Participants in the third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan pledged on Wednesday support to a peaceful secure and stable Afghanistan.
Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that the third Regional Security Dialogue on (...)
