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"The homes are cold, there's nothing to warm up with." The blind in Hisor are left without electricity again

Residents of the Hayoti Nav settlement in Hisor district of Tajikistan, all of whom are visually impaired, are once again facing the problem of electricity cuts.

10:40, december 4, 2025

Tajikistan and Iran discuss expansion of industrial and technological cooperation

The Minister of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, Sherali Kabir, yesterday met with the Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighiyan.

10:20, december 4, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kazakhstan approves penalty for wearing niqab in public places

Kazinform reports that the lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament has approved, in the second reading, a bill titled "On Preventing Offenses," which introduces penalties for wearing

10:00, december 4, 2025

Tajikistan announces new programs to support people with disabilities

Tajikistan is home to over 170,000 people with disabilities, making up 1.59% of the country's total population of 10.7 million, the lowest percentage among post-Soviet states.

09:45, december 4, 2025

Tajikistan denies talks about Russian military involvement in joint border patrols

Tajikistan has denied Reuters report on talks about involvement of Russian military personnel in joint patrols along Tajikistan’s common border with Afghanistan after deadly attack on Chinese

16:42, december 3, 2025

Revolut halts top-ups from cards issued in Tajikistan and 51 other countries

British fintech bank Revolut has blocked account top-ups from bank cards issued in 52 countries, including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, affecting customers residing in European Union

16:04, december 3, 2025

Putin signs decree facilitating resettlement of high-achieving foreign nationals in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree expanding resettlement opportunities for foreign nationals and stateless persons who have demonstrated significant achievements in science,

15:20, december 3, 2025

“The work of enemies”: Chinese ambassador discusses attacks on Chinese citizens with Taliban officials

Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing met with Mohammad Naeem Wardak, the Taliban government's Deputy Foreign Minister for Finance and Administration, to discuss recent attacks on Chinese

14:53, december 3, 2025

Tajikistan’s MFA denies reports of requesting Russian military aid in securing its border with Afghanistan

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NFA) has denied reports that the country requested Russian military assistance to help secure its border with Afghanistan.

14:28, december 3, 2025

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini detained in Belgian anti-fraud probe

Media reports say former European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has been detained by Belgian police as part of a sweeping anti-fraud investigation.

13:54, december 3, 2025

When will the rains begin in Tajikistan, and what will winter 2025–2026 look like?

Winter 2025–2026 in Tajikistan is expected to be warmer than usual, according to a seasonal forecast provided to Asia-Plus by the national Hydrometeorology Center (Hydromet).

13:50, december 3, 2025

Tajik dried fruits shine at leading global food fair in Paris

Three dried fruit processors from the Tajik northern city of Isfara are representing Tajikistan at the prestigious Food Ingredients Europe 2025 exhibition, held in Paris from December 2 to 4.

11:02, december 3, 2025

Over 30 parents fined at mobile court session in Dushanbe

Authorities in Dushanbe have intensified efforts to hold parents accountable for the behavior of their children through mobile court sessions organized by the city’s police department.

10:58, december 3, 2025

Six Tajik judokas to compete at Tokyo Grand Slam 2025

Six athletes from Tajikistan will compete in one of the most prestigious judo tournaments of the year — the Tokyo Grand Slam 2025 — scheduled for December 6–7 in Japan’s

10:37, december 3, 2025

Kremlin: no Ukraine compromise reached yet after high-level U.S. talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a five-hour meeting in the Kremlin with U.S.

10:26, december 3, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan reopens border with Afghanistan for the first time since 2021

Uzbekistan has reopened its border crossing with Afghanistan at the Termez–Hairatan Bridge for the first time since August 2021, allowing citizens of both countries to travel directly and

10:13, december 3, 2025

SECURITY

Tajikistan reportedly seeks Russian support as border tensions with Afghanistan escalate

According to Dawn , Reuters reported on December 2 that Tajikistan has requested Russian assistance to help contain a surge of cross-border attacks by Islamic militants based in Afghanistan,

09:21, december 3, 2025

SECURITY

Chinese embassy urges evacuation from Tajik-Afghan border following armed attack on nationals

Global Times reported on December 1The Chinese Embassy in Dushanbe has issued an urgent appeal for Chinese nationals and companies to evacuate areas near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border

17:40, december 2, 2025

Taliban foreign ministry: foreign ministers of Tajikistan and Afghanistan discuss border situation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban announced on December 2 that that Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held phone talks with Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

17:23, december 2, 2025

Russian lawmaker calls for termination of dual citizenship agreement with Tajikistan

Mikhail Delyagin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Committee on Economic Policy, has sent a letter to the government proposing the denunciation of the

16:31, december 2, 2025

Wolf attacks two shepherds in Sughd province

In northern Tajikistan, in Devashtich district, a wolf attacked two local shepherds, injuring them.

15:21, december 2, 2025

Azerbaijan and Central Asia: new horizons of cooperation

At the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held in Tashkent in mid-November, it was announced that Azerbaijan would join this format as a full member.

15:00, december 2, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan developing Samarkand-2028 satellite with AI for environmental, agricultural, and forestry monitoring

Uzbekistan has launched the development of the Samarkand-2028 satellite, which will be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) module.

14:43, december 2, 2025

What lies behind the EU sanctions against Tajik banks?

Three mid-sized Tajik banks have been placed under European Union sanctions as part of the 19th package of restrictions against Russia.

14:17, december 2, 2025

Tajik president receives Turkish parliament speaker to discuss trade and economic cooperation

On December 2, during his official visit to Tajikistan, Numan Kurtulmuş, Chairman of Turkiye’s Grand National Assembly, met with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon at the Palace of

11:35, december 2, 2025

Afghan media: Taliban detains two suspects in case of attack on Chinese nationals in Tajikistan

Afghan media outlets, citing a representative of the Taliban government, report the detention of two individuals in connection with the killing of Chinese nationals in Tajikistan’s border

10:45, december 2, 2025

New grounds for firing migrants introduced in Russia

S tarting March 1, 2026, a new amendment to Russia's Labor Code will expand the grounds for firing migrant workers.

10:20, december 2, 2025

Death toll from Southeast Asia floods surpasses 1,000, hundreds still missing

Flooding across Southeast Asia has claimed the lives of over 1,000 people, with hundreds still missing as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating storms.

09:33, december 2, 2025

Chinese ambassador demands security guarantees for Chinese citizens in Tajikistan

Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Guo Zhijun has demanded that Tajik authorities ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and enterprises in the country, according to a statement published on the

09:13, december 2, 2025