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Tojikstandart (the Agency for Standardization, Metrology, Certification and Trade Inspection under the Government of Tajikistan) has urged citizens to exercise caution when purchasing and consuming canned foods, warning of the risk of food poisoning if products are improperly prepared or stored. asiaplustj.info »
Law enforcement authorities in Dushanbe have solved a kidnapping carried out by an organized criminal group 25 years ago, the Dushanbe Police Department reported . According to police, on the morning of January 21, 2000, unknown individuals abducted 16-year-old Manouchehr Sharipov near School No. 55 in the capital. asiaplustj.info »
Protests erupted in Minneapolis after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers shot and killed 37-year-old local resident Renee Nicole McLean Good during an operation aimed at conducting "address checks." Meduza reports that according to the U.S. asiaplustj.info »
Mahmurod Ashourov is a doctor, rescuer, and mountaineer who became the first Tajik to summit Peak Communism in 1971. Over more than five decades in mountaineering, he has climbed more than a hundred peaks and participated in numerous rescue operations at high altitudes. asiaplustj.info »
Since the beginning of 2026, cotton prices have been on the rise again. In early January, cotton futures surged to 64. 8 cents per pound, the highest level since late December, after several days of decline. asiaplustj.info »
A three-year-old boy has died in Fayzobod district after being brutally beaten, with his stepmother suspected of involvement, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported . asiaplustj.info »
After 84 years of being missing, the remains of a Tajik soldier who died in World War II have been found and will be returned to his homeland. Rozi Safar Nozimov, a marine in the Soviet Army, was considered missing in action since November 1941, when he died in Sevastopol. asiaplustj.info »
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a five-hour meeting in the Kremlin with U. S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, to discuss a Washington-proposed plan for ending the war in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
The United States has announced a suspension of Afghan immigration applications following a shooting incident near the White House on November 26, in which two National Guard members were killed, according to RBC . asiaplustj.info »
Merchants running shops at the fire-ravaged Guliston market in the northern city of Panjakent are reporting major financial losses and fear they may be unable to repay their bank loans. “We took out loans to buy goods for the autumn-winter season. asiaplustj.info »
Russia has launched a new security measure aimed at preventing the use of SIM cards in drones. Starting November 10, mobile operators have begun blocking mobile internet and SMS services for up to 24 hours after a Russian SIM card is activated following international roaming or has been inactive for over 72 hours. asiaplustj.info »
In a dramatic policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing by the United States, ending a 33-year moratorium. Media reports says the announcement came just minutes before his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea. asiaplustj.info »
US President Donald Trump has signed a Gaza ceasefire document, alongside key mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye. The ceremony in Egypt followed the release of all living Israeli hostages held by Hamas. asiaplustj.info »
Afghan and international media reports say Internet and telecom networks have been restored in Afghanistan after a 72-hour blackout, resuming gradually with slow speeds, technical restrictions, and concerns over future sudden disruptions. asiaplustj.info »
Several school heads in Tajikistan have been dismissed following unannounced visits by Minister of Education and Science Rahim Saidzoda, who discovered major shortcomings in classrooms and management practices. asiaplustj.info »
The Uzbek Consulate General in Vladivostok has sent formal notes to Russian authorities regarding the assault and abuse of several Uzbek citizens in Primorye. Fergana news agency reports that the incident, which took place on the night of September 10, was confirmed by Yusup Kabuljanov, the General Consul of Uzbekistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Khatlon Regional Court sentenced Sangali Gayratov, a 27-year-old resident of the Khamadoni district, to 15 days in custody. The basis was a video message from his 12-year-old stepdaughter, posted on social media, where the girl spoke about domestic violence. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Ramazon Rahimzoda, has condemned the death of 15-year-old Khusrav Odinayev, allegedly tortured by his father, as “a monstrous crime.” The tragic case, which has sparked public outrage, is now being handled by the Prosecutor General’s Office. asiaplustj.info »
After nearly two months of steady decline, the U. S. dollar (USD) has begun to rise again against the Tajik national currency, the somoni (TJS). According to the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT), on Monday, June 17, the official exchange rate for US$100 is slightly over 1,012 somonis in commercial banks. asiaplustj.info »
Russia and Ukraine held the second round of resumed negotiations in Istanbul after a three-year break. The closed-door meeting lasted about an hour, half the time of their previous session on May 16, according to RBC . asiaplustj.info »
The Branch of Innovative Road Solutions (IRS) in Tajikistan, which operates the toll on the Dushanbe-Chanak highway, has issued a public appeal for caution after a series of deadly traffic accidents in recent days. asiaplustj.info »
Salmon Rajabzoda, a Tajik blogger known by the name Jumaboy, was released from detention in Russia on February 20 after more than a year of being held. Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on February 25 that he stated on February 24 in a video message that investigators “found no evidence of his guilt and closed the case. asiaplustj.info »
According to the Agency for State Financial Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan, the criminal case against Agroinvestbonk employees, which was suspended in 2022, has been reopened. asiaplustj.info »
The Shirinsho Shotemur Tajik Agrarian University has inaugurated a newly renovated hydraulics and water management laboratory. The laboratory had been non-functional for over 30 years but is now equipped with state-of-the-art equipment meeting international standards. asiaplustj.info »
Donald Trump vowed to usher in a new era of American greatness, minutes after he was sworn in as president for the second time to complete an extraordinary political comeback following two assassination attempts, a felony conviction and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss. "The golden age of America begins right now," he said. asiaplustj.info »
At least 65 more tankers have halted their journeys around the world after the US sanctioned 183 vessels over Russian trading on January 10. Ship tracking data analyzed by Reuters showed dozens of ships dropping anchor, including many off the coasts of China and Russia. asiaplustj.info »
In November 2024, Tajikistan's Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose to 150. 9 points, interrupting a three-month decline, according to a study conducted by Freedom Finance Global. The index increased from 148. asiaplustj.info »
The BBC’s Russian Service reported on December 10 that Vladimir Putin supported Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian civil war, and since late September 2015, a large Russian military contingent has been stationed in the country. asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reported on December 4 that police and security officials have cordoned off a large area near Dushanbe after a drone resembling a military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed in a nearby town in an area where there are both Tajik and Russian military bases. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say South Korea’s president said he would lift a martial law declaration he had imposed just hours before, honoring a parliamentary vote against the measure. President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday to thwart “antistate forces” among his opponents. asiaplustj.info »
A fifty-three-year-old Ibrohim Safarov, known by the nickname "Boim," has been detained in Turkiye and extradited to Tajikistan, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , reported on December 1, citing its sources. asiaplustj.info »
A Tajik citizen who escaped from a prison in Lipetsk, Davron Jabburov, was apprehended in the village of Ulusarki in the Zadonsky district of the Lipetsk oblast, Russian media report . According to the Telegram channels Mash and Shot , he is suspected of having initiated the escape. News of the breakout from Lipetsk’s Penal Colony No. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik migrant worker, Hashimjon, who worked as a courier for Yandex, was detained on October 8 in the prestigious Rublyovka area, home to celebrities, government officials, and wealthy businessmen, Current Time reported on October 22. asiaplustj.info »
According to a video report from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) titled "Akbori VKD" Interior Ministry’s News), a 26-year-old man is suspected of setting his father’s car on fire. asiaplustj.info »
A court in the Russia city of Samara on July 22 sent three teenagers -- two of whom were from Central Asia -- to pretrial detention until September 18 on an attempted-murder charge after a brawl last week with Mikhail Matveyev -- a member of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament). asiaplustj.info »
Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service reported on July 13 that the 60-year-old ethnic Tajik, who was once known for criticizing the Tajik government, has been left stateless and stranded in Tajikistan after Moscow revoked his Russian citizenship and extradited him to Dushanbe last year. asiaplustj.info »
Dozens of Tajik migrant workers returned to Tajikistan on July 8 after Russian authorities refused them entry to the country five days earlier amid a wave of anti-Tajik sentiment, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service, known locally as Radio Ozodi, reported on July 8. asiaplustj.info »
Early presidential elections in Iran were held on June 28, 2024 following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19. As no candidate won a majority in the first round, a run-off vote will be held between Conservative Saeed Jalili and Masoud Pezeshkian, THE Reformist contender, on July 5. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating U. S. espionage law, in a deal that will end his imprisonment in the United Kingdom and allow him to return home to Australia. asiaplustj.info »
A native of Tajikistan and a former university teacher in Australia, Abdusalom Odinazoda, has been released after serving a 3 asiaplustj.info »
The husband of well-known Tajik blogger Rukhshona Rahmatulloyeva was arrested in Dushanbe following her complaint of domestic violence, the Dushanbe Police Department official website reported yesterday evening. asiaplustj.info »
Thousands of women in Tajikistan are faced with the choice of either choosing a career or wearing Islamic hijab. Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as Radio Ozodi , says Dushanbe authorities has been increasingly cracking down on the Islamic head scarf at schools and workplaces. asiaplustj.info »
Kyrgyz media reports say at least 29 people turned to ambulance teams for medical help on the night of May 17-18 in Bishkek. Of them, 15 people were reportedly taken to the City Emergency Hospital and the National Hospital, the rest were provided with medical aid at the spot, the press service of the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan was cited as reporting. asiaplustj.info »
Iranian media reports say the country’s air defenses brought down three drones over the central city of Isfahan, hours after US broadcasters, citing senior US officials, reported Israeli missiles had hit an Iranian site. asiaplustj.info »
Developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are forecast to expand by 4.9% on average this year as the region continues its resilient growth amid robust domestic demand, improving semiconductor exports, and recovering tourism, says a report released by the Asian Development Bank on April 11. asiaplustj.info »
Relatives of one of terrorism suspects, Faridoun Shamsiddin, have been released after questioning by Tajik law enforcement authorities. Now they don't want to talk to journalists. At the same time, nothing is still known about Faridoun’s sister, who is the wife of another terrorism suspect, and who was deported to Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
An employee of the Office of the Service of Execution under the Government of Tajikistan in the northern city of Panjakent has been detained for organizing treat meal for 100 people after returning from the Umrah, says the press center of the Agency for State Finance Control and Combating Corruption under the President of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Hasankhon Qori mosque has reopened after reconstruction in Tashkent’s Chilanzar district, Pdrobno.uz reported on March 11. Podrobno.uz’s reporter says the building acquired an unusual appearance for a religious institution in high-tech style. According to Podrobno. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan’s media report on the return of dozens of Uzbek nationals who were deported from the United States after making it into the country unlawfully. UzReport.news , a private broadcasting outlet, reports that 74 Uzbeks who entered the USA illegally were sent back to Uzbekistan on March 3. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say China’s state-owned banks are tightening curbs on funding to Russian clients after the US authorized secondary sanctions on overseas financial firms that aid Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
