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11:08, december 11

Rainfall reportedly brings some relief to Tajikistan's power shortages, but Citizens say blackouts persist

Tajik authorities state that recent rainfall in the country has helped increase water inflow to the reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant (HPP), allowing for improved electricity supply to

10:27, december 11

China demands Taliban investigate killing of its citizens in Tajikistan

China has called on the Taliban to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent killing of Chinese nationals in Tajikistan, following attacks launched from Afghan territory.

10:11, december 11

Tajikistan strengthens water resource oversight with Launch of National Water Council

Tajikistan has taken a major step toward sustainable water management with the inaugural meeting of its newly established National Water Council, held in Dushanbe on December 10.

09:52, december 11

Tajikistan’s sumanak cooking tradition recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The traditional culture of sumanak cooking in Tajikistan has been officially added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the UN cultural agency

09:12, december 11

European Union and Tajikistan mark completion of long-term water-safety infrastructure in Istiqlol

The European Union and Republic of Tajikistan today marked the successful completion of two newly constructed pipelines in the city of Istiqlol (formerly Taboshar), an important milestone

16:33, december 10

Liquefied gas prices drop by over 1 somoni in Tajikistan

After two weeks of price hikes and supply shortages at fuel stations across Tajikistan, the cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has decreased by more than 1 somoni per liter, according to the

16:15, december 10

Kazakhstan’s culture minister comments on criminal cases against KazTAG and Orda.kz

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balayeva has responded to the ongoing criminal investigations involving the leadership of independent news agencies KazTAG and

15:50, december 10

“Digital Theater” forum in Dushanbe tackles online gender-based violence

A unique forum titled “Digital Theater” was held in Dushanbe to raise awareness about digital gender-based violence and how young people — particularly girls — can protect

15:16, december 10

Three Tajik coaches earn international judo certification

Three Tajik judo coaches — Muhammadmurod Abdurahmonov, Suhrob Abdurahmonov, and Komronshoh Ustopiriyon — have successfully completed training and passed examinations at the International

15:03, december 10

Somon.tj joins IT-Park Dushanbe as official resident

Tajikistan’s leading online platform Somon.tj has officially been granted resident status at IT-Park Dushanbe , the country’s premier hub for technology and innovation.

14:50, december 10

Bank Eskhata launches UnionPay card transfers to China

Bank Eskhata has introduced a new international money transfer feature through its mobile app Eskhata Online, allowing users to send funds directly to UnionPay cards in China — quickly, easily,

14:07, december 10

Tajikistan’s uranium legacy: how much will it cost to clean up?

Tajikistan has inherited over 55 million tons of radioactive waste from the Soviet era — one of the most serious environmental legacies in Central Asia.

13:35, december 10

Asia-Plus editor wins award for civic engagement in journalism

The Bureau for Human Rights and Rule of Law has announced the winners of its 2025 Human Rights Awards.

11:08, december 10

2025 becomes the second-hottest year on record

The year 2025 is set to become the second-hottest ever recorded, surpassed only by the unprecedented global heat of 2024, according to data from the UN and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

10:45, december 10

Tajikistan develops a new long-term power system plan for GBAO for the period up to 2050

Tajikistan develops a new long-term Power System Plan (PSP) for the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO) for the period up to 2050 in partnership with the Hydropower Sustainability Alliance

10:23, december 10

Zelensky signals readiness for elections within 60–90 days if U.S. ensures security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to hold national elections within the next two to three months — provided that the United States and European partners help

10:08, december 10

Young lawyers in Tajikistan learn to defend the rights of violence victims

A youth legal forum focused on gender equality and rights protection was held at the Serena Dushanbe Hotel as part of the WEMJUST project, “Empowering Women through the Justice System in

09:50, december 10

67 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, RSF reports

A total of 67 media professionals were killed globally over the past year, according to the annual report released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) yesterday.

16:09, december 9

Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power output reportedly hits 10 billion kWh, saving billions of cubic meters of gas

Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power stations generated a record 10 billion kWh of electricity by December 8, 2025, Fergana News reported on December 9, citing the press center of

15:08, december 9

Emomali Rahmon inaugurates new factory and educational institutions in Tursunzoda

On December 9, President Emomali Rahmon inaugurated a new aluminum products plant, Aluminiy Avvalin (First Aluminum) LLC, in the city of Tursunzoda.

12:22, december 9

Traffic jams in Dushanbe: a result of urban planning failures

Despite government promises and ongoing efforts, Dushanbe’s traffic congestion shows no signs of easing. Every day, drivers spend hours stuck in gridlock, with no tangible improvement in sight.

12:18, december 9

One year without Assad: what has changed in Syria

December 8 marked one year since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, which had ruled Syria for over half a century. Hafez al-Assad came to power in 1971, followed by his son Bashar.

10:54, december 9

Iranian ambassador stresses deeper cooperation between Iranian and Tajik specialized institutions

Iran’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Alireza Haghighian, has stressed developing cooperation between Iranian and Tajik specialized institutions, IRNA reported on December 3.

10:31, december 9

Tajikistan criminalizes crypto mining with stolen electricity

Tajikistan has adopted amendments to its Criminal Code introducing penalties for the illegal use of electricity to mine virtual assets and cryptocurrencies.

10:08, december 9

Fake traffic police officers arrested in Dushanbe for extorting money from drivers

Two men in Tajikistan’s capital have been arrested on suspicion of fraud after impersonating traffic police officers and extorting money from drivers, according to the Dushanbe Police

09:56, december 9

Bezhan Abdulloyev crowned 2025 China Racing Champion

Tajik racing driver Bezhan Abdulloyev has confidently won the final round of the 2025 CRKC China Racing Championship, finishing the season with record-breaking results.

09:40, december 9

Tajikistan to introduce recycling fee for imported batteries

Under new legislative amendments, Tajikistan will impose a recycling fee on the import of all types of batteries, except for those weighing up to 0.5 kg.

09:29, december 9

Tajikistan and UN discuss the development of UNSDCF for 2027–2030

A national consultation meeting held in Dushanbe on December 5 in preparation to a new United Nations and Government of Tajikistan Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2027–2030.

09:00, december 9

Asia and the Pacific lifts 2.7 billion people from water insecurity, but ecosystem decline threatens progress, says ADB report

More than 60% of Asia and the Pacific’s population—about 2.

16:36, december 8

Tajik children returning from conflict zones learn to dream again

Thanks to a government program focused on rehabilitation, adaptation, and education for women and children repatriated from war zones, hundreds of children in Tajikistan are now rebuilding their

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