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At least four dead as Azerbaijan passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

Media reports say a passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia has crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan killing four people.

15:39, december 25, 2024

INCIDENTS

Asia-Plus speaks to relatives of suspects in Konibodom Murders

Over a period of nearly ten months, since March 2024, 23 members of seven families were murdered in the northern city of Konibodom, leaving residents in fear.

15:16, december 25, 2024

POWER

GBAO budget for 2025 reportedly increases nearly 2.5 Times

The budget of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for 2025 is projected to rise by 281.9 million somonis (US$25.

14:57, december 25, 2024

Tajikistan ranks last among eleven post-Soviet countries in terms mutual investment

Tajikistan ranks 9th among eleven post-Soviet countries – Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Moldova and Kyrgyzstan -- in exporting foreign direct

13:55, december 25, 2024

Research: Tajikistan leads in low CO₂ emissions in Central Asia

Tajikistan has the lowest per capita carbon dioxide emissions in Central Asia, remaining significantly below 1991 levels. Projections suggest that CO₂ emissions will stabilize at 0.

10:57, december 25, 2024

‘10 hours promised, 5 hours delivered!’ Residents of Tajikistan complain about inconsistent electricity schedules

Some time ago, President Emomali Rahmon instructed relevant agencies to approve and adhere to a schedule for electricity supply to the population.

10:26, december 25, 2024

SECURITY

Military clothing in Tajikistan to be sold only upon presentation of official documents

The government of Tajikistan has approved regulations governing the import and sale of military and special uniforms for law enforcement and security agencies.

10:16, december 25, 2024

Tajikistan’s Emergencies Committee receives drones and equipment for rescue operations

The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan has received 15 types of heavy, specialized, and rescue equipment as part of a joint national disaster risk management project supported

10:02, december 25, 2024

Employment opportunities for Tajik citizens in Qatar

Tajikistan citizens will have the opportunity to work in Qatar next year. Salaries exceed $600, and all expenses will be covered by the employer.

09:42, december 25, 2024

POLITICS

Dushanbe satisfied with cooperation with Russia, Moscow to increase number of Russian teachers in Tajikistan Schools: Key points from Rahmon and Putin’s talks

By the end of 2024, Russia remains Tajikistan's major trading partner. A two-way trade between the countries has increased by almost 20%, reaching US$1.79 billion.

15:37, december 24, 2024

Nine countries to become BRICS partners in 2025

TASS reports that Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said at a press briefing on December 23 that nine countries will officially join BRICS as partner states in January 2025.

15:12, december 24, 2024

88 Tajik citizens deported from the United States over four years due to violation of US legislation

Over the past four years, 825 Tajik citizens have been detained in the United States, and 88 of them deported, according to a report released by the U.S.

14:45, december 24, 2024

TAJKISTAN

Tajikistan records lowest inflation rate in the post-independence era

The inflation rate in Tajikistan for the first eleven months of this year was 3.4%, according to Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan.

14:13, december 24, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Construction of railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan to start on December 27

The 523-kilometer line – which will connect China’s Kashgar with several cities in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan – had been in limbo for decades, but the project is now officially

13:37, december 24, 2024

Global coffee prices reach record high: how will this impact the Tajik market?

In 2025, coffee prices in Tajikistan could rise due to increasing prices on the global market.

10:33, december 24, 2024

POLITICS

Rahmon and Putin to discuss pressing issues of migration policy

Presidents of Tajikistan and Russia Emomali Rahmon and Vladimir Putin will discuss pressing issues of the migration policy and key topics of interaction in political, economic, military-political and

10:02, december 24, 2024

Russian delegation reportedly invites Iran's president to pay an official visit to Russia in early 2025

Iranian media reports say a Russian delegation met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran yesterday as the two countries prepared to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

09:37, december 24, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Tajik aircraft to undergo maintenance in Aktau

Aktau airport is set to become a multimodal aviation hub with a cargo capacity of up to 200,000 tons per year.

09:26, december 24, 2024

Russia's Mufti Council revokes fatwa on polygamy following prosecutor general's office intervention

The Council of Ulema of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia (SAM) decided to revoke the fatwa (religious ruling) that permitted religious polygamy, RBC reports .

16:41, december 23, 2024

Somon Mahmadbekov named Tajikistan’s athlete of the Year

Renowned judoka Somon Mahmadbekov has been named the best athlete of 2024 in Tajikistan by the Association of Sports Journalists of Tajikistan (ASJT).

15:49, december 23, 2024

FAO identifies barriers to digitalization of agriculture in Tajikistan

The main obstacles to the digitalization of agriculture in Tajikistan are limited access to mobile devices and the internet, a lack of knowledge about technology, and the absence of support and

15:16, december 23, 2024

POLITICS

Who are the new deputy chairpersons of Tajikistan's ruling party?

On December 18, 2024, Tajikistan’s ruling People's Democratic Party (PDPT) held its latest congress.

14:13, december 23, 2024

CENTRAL ASIA

Russian analysts identify key challenges for Central Asian nations

Experts from the Russian Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA) say Central Asia’s countries face various challenges, including global warming and aging energy infrastructure.

14:03, december 23, 2024

One in seven hectares of land in Tajikistan is affected by Salinization

Approximately 1.4 billion hectares of land globally, or 10.7% of the world's total land area, are affected by salinization.

13:49, december 23, 2024

Tajikistan increased electricity exports by 10.5% in November

In November 2024, Tajikistan exported electricity worth approximately US$4.2 million to neighboring countries, a 10.

13:13, december 23, 2024

Each mobile device brought into Tajikistan from abroad must have its IMEI

Since October 2023, Tajikistan has required that each mobile device brought into the country from abroad must have its International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) -- a 15-digit number unique to

11:00, december 23, 2024

"The Strategic Core" of Eurasia: what the Wakhan Corridor could offer neighboring countries

During the Taliban’s time in power in Afghanistan, Beijing has emerged as one of their key foreign partners.

10:40, december 23, 2024

Increase in job vacancies amid labor shortages in Russia

The term “labor shortage” has become the defining characteristic of the labor market in 2024.

10:31, december 23, 2024

The AIIB allocates US$270 million to Tajikistan for the construction of Roghun hydropower plant

Tajikistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed an agreement for $270 million (1.

10:07, december 23, 2024