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    Zhanna Nurmaganbetova
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    Youth need social mobility, they need new changes, Adilet Party delegate
    Politics
    Youth need social mobility, they need new changes, Adilet Party delegate
    13:53, 7 May 2026
    Adilet chairman outlines party ideology and key principles
    Politics
    Adilet chairman outlines party ideology and key principles
    13:20, 7 May 2026
    Kazakhstan ranks 58th in Global Firepower military strength rankings Kazakhstan has maintained its position in the annual Global Firepower military strength rankings, taking 58th spot out of 145 countries worldwide in 2026. Kazakhstan has the highest military spending per capita among Central Asian nations, Qazinform News Agency reports. According to 2026 Global Firepower data, Kazakhstan’s Power Index (PwrIndx) stands at 1.0433. The closer the score is to zero, the stronger the country’s military potential is considered. United States with PwrIndx of 0.0741, Russia with 0.0791 and China with 0.0919 top the rankings. India (0.1346), South Korea (0.1642), France (0.1798), Japan (0.1876), Turkey (0.1975), Italy (0.2211), and Brazil (0.2374) are also in the top 10. At the bottom of the list are Liberia (3.9275), Suriname (4.0538), the Central African Republic (4.2381), Belize (4.3602), and Bhutan (5.7991). Kazakhstan’s defense budget amounts to 5.836 billion US dollars, which translates to about 284 US dollars per person annually , the highest figure in Central Asia. For comparison, Turkmenistan's military spending stands at 209 US dollars per person, Uzbekistan —162 US dollars per person, Kyrgyzstan — 88 US dollars per person, Tajikistan — 42 US dolkars per person. The Global Firepower ranking takes into account more than 60 factors, including army size, financial resources, logistics, geography, equipment availability, and economic resilience.
    Defense
    Kazakhstan ranks 58th in Global Firepower military strength rankings
    13:11, 7 May 2026
    Chairman of Adilet Party elected
    Politics
    Chairman of Adilet Party named
    12:33, 7 May 2026
    Adilet Party founding congress kicks off in Kazakhstan
    Politics
    Adilet Party founding congress kicks off in Kazakhstan
    12:20, 7 May 2026
    Mongolia records strong tourism growth in April 2026
    Tourism
    Mongolia records strong tourism growth in April 2026
    11:29, 7 May 2026
    Tajikistan and Slovenia plan joint pharmaceutical production in Tajikistan
    Central Asia
    Tajikistan and Slovenia plan joint pharmaceutical production in Tajikistan
    10:17, 7 May 2026
    Azerbaijan joins Islamic Organization for Food Security
    Agriculture
    Azerbaijan joins Islamic Organization for Food Security
    09:25, 7 May 2026
    President Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on Defender of the Fatherland Day
    President
    President Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on Defender of the Fatherland Day
    08:07, 7 May 2026
    Kazakh team triumphs at FIRST World Championship 2026
    Hi-Tech Technology & Digitalization
    Kazakh team triumphs at FIRST World Championship 2026
    07:37, 7 May 2026
    Trump says U.S. had "very good" talks with Iran in past 24 hours
    Geopolitical Agenda
    Trump says U.S. had "very good" talks with Iran in past 24 hours
    07:08, 7 May 2026
    China ready to invest up to USD 1 bln in Kyrgyzstan’s green energy
    Energy
    China ready to invest up to USD 1 bln in Kyrgyzstan’s green energy
    14:15, 6 May 2026
    All conflicts must be resolved diplomatically, President
    President
    All conflicts must be resolved diplomatically, President
    13:30, 6 May 2026
    President Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstan on Defender of Fatherland Day and Victory Day
    President
    President Tokayev congratulates Kazakhstanis on Defender of Fatherland Day and Victory Day
    13:08, 6 May 2026
    Kazakhstan’s grain exports grow by 13% year-on-year
    Agriculture
    Kazakhstan’s grain exports grow by 13% year-on-year
    12:56, 6 May 2026
    Kazakhstan sets minimum age for children’s participation in sports competitions
    Sport
    Kazakhstan sets minimum age for children’s participation in sports competitions
    12:10, 6 May 2026
    54 countries to attend UN FAO Regional Conference in Tajikistan
    Agriculture
    54 countries to attend UN FAO Regional Conference in Tajikistan
    11:34, 6 May 2026
    Kazakhstan boosts renewable energy Output by 15% in Q1 2026 Kazakhstan’s renewable energy production reached 2.3 billion kWh in the first quarter of 2026, that is 15% more compared to the same period last year, Qazinform News Agency cites the Energy Ministry. The country plans to generate 8.8 billion kWh from renewable sources in 2026.
    Energy
    Kazakhstan boosts renewable energy output by 15% in Q1 2026
    10:35, 6 May 2026
    Kazakhstan and Kuwait strengthen economic ties through infrastructure projects
    Hi-Tech Technology & Digitalization
    Kazakhstan and Kuwait to strengthen economic ties through infrastructure projects
    09:37, 6 May 2026
    Kazakh Majilis to debate draft law on Kazakhstan Khalyk Kenesi
    Parliament
    Kazakh Majilis to debate draft law on Kazakhstan Khalyk Kenesi
    09:20, 6 May 2026
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