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Biden is meeting with leaders from Israel, Brazil, Ukraine and the "Stans" this week
President Biden will hold a series of talks with world leaders this week around UN meetings — including a first-ever summit with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Xi Jinping travels out of China to see Putin and other leaders. Here's why it matters
The leaders of China and Russia have joined other foreign leaders in Central Asia. Top concerns include Russia's war in Ukraine.
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina wins her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon
The 23-year-old is bringing her adopted country its first singles trophy at a major tournament.
There's chaos in Kazakhstan. Here's what you need to know
A New Year's Day doubling of gas prices sent shock waves through the country, sparking deadly unrest that has engulfed the Central Asian nation. But the origins of discontent run much deeper.
Kazakhstan's former anti-terror chief is arrested over protests
Karim Masimov has been arrested on charges of attempting to overthrow the government following violent protests that the president has blamed on foreign-backed terrorists.
To quell unrest, Kazakhstan's president authorizes forces to shoot to kill
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the door for a dramatic escalation in a crackdown on anti-government protests that have turned violent.
Photos: Dramatic scenes from Kazakhstan's massive protests and crackdown
Here are some of the images of the unrest this week in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan, where the authoritarian government is fighting to quash large public protests.
Russia-led alliance troops have arrived in Kazakhstan after mass protests
Russia-led alliance troops arrived in Kazakhstan on Thursday after increasingly chaotic and violent protests rocked the nation for days and resulted in dozens of people killed and hundreds injured.
'Very Nice!': Kazakhstan, Outraged No More, Embraces Borat In New Slogan
The country is welcoming a chance to boost its profile through the new movie featuring the fictional journalist Borat. And as one young Kazakhstani puts it, "This is a parody of American society."