The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kazakhstan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:51:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Kazakhstan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kazakhstan/ 32 32 Daily Briefing Nov. 13: Day 769 – Trump pushes to end Netanyahu trial with ‘free Bibi’ letter https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-nov-13-day-769-trump-pushes-to-end-netanyahu-trial-with-free-bibi-letter/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:35:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3687732&preview=true&preview_id=3687732 US bureau chief Jacob Magid on Syrian leader's DC media campaign to remove whiff of terrorism, Marco Rubio's condemnation of extremist settlers and the return of 'pay to slay'

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]]> Israel’s Omri Haviv wins jiu-jitsu gold as Kazakh rival disqualified for illegal kick https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-omri-haviv-wins-jiu-jitsu-gold-as-kazakh-rival-disqualified-for-illegal-kick/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:16:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3683615 Aldiyar Serik refuses to shake the Israeli fighter's hand after the bout; Haviv advanced to World Championship final after Kuwaiti opponent backed out of fighting an Israeli

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]]> Kazakhstan, which already has relations with Israel, to join Abraham Accords https://www.timesofisrael.com/kazakhstan-which-already-has-relations-with-israel-to-join-abraham-accords/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:51:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3683004 Post-Soviet state in Central Asia will be fifth country to sign, in bid to build momentum for normalization framework between Israel and Arab, Muslim-majority states

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]]> Schools in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan portray Jews fairly, study shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/schools-in-kazakhstan-uzbekistan-and-azerbaijan-portray-jews-fairly-report/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:53:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3523292 Findings on Muslim-majority Central Asian countries more encouraging than previous investigations into European countries

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]]> Azerbaijan plane was likely downed by Russian air defenses, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijan-plane-likely-downed-by-russian-air-defenses-sources-say/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:30:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3447611 Experts and officials with knowledge of probe say evidence points to passenger jet being hit by Pantsir system before crash that killed 38; Moscow warns against premature 'hypotheses'

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]]> Azerbaijani airliner with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan, leaving 32 survivors https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijani-airliner-with-67-onboard-crashes-in-kazakhstan-leaving-32-survivors/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:15:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3446746 Russian aviation authority says plane crash caused by bird strike; videos show steep descent and fireball upon impact; both pilots believed dead

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]]> Three astronauts return to Earth after stuck over a year in space https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-over-a-year-in-space/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:42:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3107473 American Frank Rubio sets NASA record, with trio stuck aboard the ISS for 191 days more than intended due to damaged return capsule

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]]> Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Iran, Turkey to hold summit https://www.timesofisrael.com/deputy-foreign-ministers-of-russia-syria-iran-turkey-to-hold-summit/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:48:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3033679 Meeting to take place in Kazakhstan on June 21, says Moscow; four countries have all played roles in Syrian civil war

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]]> ‘Full chaos’: Over 100,000 Russians flood neighboring countries to flee army call-up https://www.timesofisrael.com/full-chaos-over-100000-russians-flood-neighboring-countries-to-flee-army/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:50:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2844274 Kazakhstan confirms 98,000 arrivals since Putin announced military mobilization; Georgia reports 10,000 entries per day; White House says US welcomes Russian asylum seekers

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]]> Kazakh leader vows to restore city hit by fatal clashes; Russian-led troops to leave https://www.timesofisrael.com/kazakh-leader-vows-to-restore-city-hit-by-fatal-clashes-as-russian-led-troops-leave/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:08:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2682297 President Tokayev says 'organized withdrawal of the peacekeeping contingent' set to begin Thursday; dozens killed in unrest over energy price hike

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]]> Nearly 8,000 detained in Kazakhstan as violent protests are quelled https://www.timesofisrael.com/nearly-8000-detained-in-kazakhstan-as-violent-protests-are-quelled/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:37:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2681135 Authorities claim rallies against fuel prices were hijacked by 'terrorists,' say allegations they have been targeting peaceful demonstrators are 'misinformation'

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]]> After days of deadly violence, Kazakhstan president says ‘attempted coup’ defeated https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-days-of-deadly-violence-kazakhstan-president-says-attempted-coup-defeated/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:52:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2681123 Kassym-Jomart Tokayev blames 'armed militants' for using fuel hike protests as cover for takeover plot, insists Russian-led troops called in to help quell unrest will leave 'soon'

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]]> Kazakhstan says 164 people killed in unrest, including 3 children https://www.timesofisrael.com/kazakhstan-says-164-people-killed-in-unrest-including-3-children/ Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:44:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2680191 Most deaths are in Almaty; death toll is significant increase over previous tallies; over 2,200 injured; presidential office says around 5,800 people have been detained

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]]> No plans to evacuate Israelis from Kazakhstan, senior diplomat says https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-plans-to-evacuate-israelis-from-kazakhstan-senior-diplomat-says/ Sun, 09 Jan 2022 07:28:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2680050 Official cites good ties between nations, says authorities are 'taking control of the situation' there

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]]> Blinken to Kazakhstan: It’s hard to get Russians to leave once they’re in your home https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-to-kazakhstan-its-hard-to-get-russians-to-leave-once-theyre-in-your-home/ Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:35:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2680016 As Kazakh authorities invite Russian-dominated alliance to quell protests, US secretary of state says 'not clear why they feel the need for any outside assistance'

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