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Kazakhstan launches Astana light rail system

Kazakhstan on Saturday officially launched the Astana light rail transit (LRT) system, with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attending the inauguration ceremony in the Kazakh capital.

16 May 2026-20:29
Armenian PM to skip EAEU summit in Astana

11 May 2026-16:28
Air Astana Group revenue rises despite profit decline amid Gulf conflict disruptions

Air Astana Group has reported a 13.2 percent increase in total revenue to $331 million for the first quarter ending March 31, supported by capacity shifts made in response to disruptions caused by conflict in the Gulf region.

08 May 2026-17:23
Swiss flight lx123 to Zurich issues emergency signal over Kazakhstan

A Swiss International Air Lines flight from Seoul to Zurich declared a mid-air emergency while flying over Central Asia. The aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 with registration HB-IFB, departed Seoul Incheon International Airport at 09:38 KST on Wednesday morning.

06 May 2026-11:44
Why do Putin–Tokayev talks reflect a shifting regional balance?

The latest meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev comes at a delicate juncture for both Russia and Kazakhstan, as shifting geopolitical realities, economic pressures and regional security concerns reshape relations across Central Asia.

04 May 2026-14:40
Why Lavrov came to Astana: Kazakhstan and Russia prepare for Putin’s key visit

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, a political observer, and a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

02 May 2026-12:10
Central Asia, Azerbaijan agree on climate action plan

Azerbaijan and Central Asian states have adopted a joint statement to strengthen regional cooperation on climate change, environmental protection, and public health.

23 Apr 2026-11:56
Azerbaijan's pavilion debuts at Astana Exhibition

Azerbaijan's national pavilion was officially opened at the Astana International Exhibition Center as part of the RES2026 Regional Ecological Summit.

22 Apr 2026-18:24
Azerbaijan joins international rail summit in Astana

Azerbaijani representatives have taken part in the 14th meeting of the Conference of General Directors of the Organisation for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD), held in Astana to mark the body’s 70th anniversary.

20 Apr 2026-16:15
Madi Omarov: “A Caspian–Black Sea union could become an alternative to the EAEU” - INTERVIEW

Against the backdrop of profound geopolitical shifts across Eurasia — from the war between Russia and Ukraine to the reconfiguration of trade and transport routes across the Caspian region — questions surrounding constitutional reform, regional integration, and the future balance of power in Central Asia and the South Caucasus are gaining renewed significance.

In an interview with News.Az, Kazakh political analyst Madi Omarov shares his assessment of Kazakhstan’s constitutional transformation, the prospects for deeper cooperation between Baku and Astana, and the broader strategic role of regional actors amid intensifying global competition.

17 Feb 2026-10:48