Kazakhstan has been in the news recently due to a range of significant events. The country has toughened penalties for domestic violence following the killing of Saltanat Nukenova, sparking a national outcry and highlighting high femicide rates. Additionally, a fire at the Kostenko coal mine resulted in numerous deaths, leading to the nationalization of the mine's operator, ArcelorMittal Temirtau. Furthermore, Kazakhstan has signed energy deals with France to reduce Europe's reliance on Russian energy, showcasing its strategic importance in the region.
Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. It is the world's largest landlocked country and the ninth-largest by land area. Kazakhstan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and has since developed into a major player in the region, particularly in the energy sector due to its vast oil and natural gas reserves. The country is known for its diverse cultural heritage, with influences from Turkic, Persian, Russian, and other cultures. Kazakhstan's capital is Nur-Sultan, and the official language is Kazakh.
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Kazakhstan to toughen penalties for domestic violence as killing of Saltanat Nukenova prompts national outcry and shines spotlight on high femicide rates
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Piran Ditta Khan fled to Pakistan after masterminding the robbery which saw two intervening police officers shot at close range.
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Kazakhstan and Russia are dealing with cities under water as Russia's security council secretary criticizes local officials for not being better prepared.
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Russian officials are scrambling to help homeowners displaced by floods, as water levels have risen in the Ural River
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Proposal has powerful backers and would revolutionise a sport attracting attention from the Saudi Public Investment Fund
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Floods caused by rising water levels in the 2,428km-long Ural River have forced thousands to evacuate the Orenburg region in the nation’s southwest, the authorities say.
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Take off to the International Space Station follows aborted launch on Thursday after a voltage drop in a power source.
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Vladimir Putin accepted the credentials of several new ambassadors and made comments about the state of relations with Western countries.
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French president Macron signs energy deals with Kazakhstan to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian energy
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A fire at the Kostenko coal mine in Kazakhstan has resulted in dozens of deaths and prompted the nationalization of the mine's operator, ArcelorMittal Temirtau.
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Astronaut Frank Rubio breaks the US record for the longest space mission by spending 371 days in space.
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