Renowned Kazakh artist Karipbek Kuyukov argues the world needs to strive for a nuclear free world. His plight is personal. He was born without arms as a result of Soviet nuclear testing in Kazakhstan. Source: http://www.internationalpolicydigest.org

Kazakhstan’s No.1 Zarina Diyas has defeated World No.10 Andrea Petkovic in the second round of the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

The Times of Central Asia Source: http://www.timesca.com

In part seven we look at a fighter who broke new ground for Kazakh boxing–The first fighter to win Olympic gold and a world title in the professional ranks. Source: http://www.badlefthook.com

Following the decision by some banks to stop issuing mortgages in tenge, Kazakhstan’s Central Bank announced that it will provide the country’s banks with money to bolster mortgage programs. Source: http://www.azernews.az

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjártó held talks with Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Karim Massimov in Astana yesterday. Source: http://www.bbj.hu

The Central Bank emphasized the measure didn’t imply writing off debts and is targeted at making the mortgage conditions more affordable. Source: en.tengrinews.kz

The Times of Central Asia Source: http://www.timesca.com

Boxed in by the US and its allies, faced with an uneasy relationship with China and needing new friends and income, Russia is popping up everywhere in Asia. Source: thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com

An initiative to hold early presidential elections in Kazakhstan has sparked a wide range of discussions in the society. Source: http://www.azernews.az