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Tajikistan is rapidly expanding its pomegranate production, with plantation areas now covering around 2,700 hectares, according to the Institute of Botany, Plant Physiology and Genetics of the National Academy of Sciences. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and Afghanistan's Taliban leadership have intensified diplomatic engagement in recent months in a cautious effort to de-escalate tensions and prevent further armed incidents along their shared 1,357-kilometer border. asiaplustj.info »
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in Dushanbe have surged in recent days due to a sharp decline in imports from Kazakhstan. While a liter of LPG was selling for 4. 2 somonis late last week, current prices have jumped to between 5. asiaplustj.info »
Amid the driest autumn in half a century, Iran has launched large-scale cloud seeding operations in an effort to trigger rainfall and ease the country’s deepening water crisis, according to state-run news agency IRNA . asiaplustj.info »
Authorities in Tajikistan have ordered stricter control over electricity consumption as water levels at the reservoir powering the Nurek hydropower plant (HPP) — the country’s largest hydropower facility — have dropped by more than two meters compared to the same period last year. asiaplustj.info »
On November 12, Tajikistan’s Minister of Defense, Colonel-General Emomali Sobirzoda, arrived in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for an official visit, according to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) . asiaplustj.info »
The leadership of BBC has resigned following a scandal involving the editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump. asiaplustj.info »
Despite global economic turbulence, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing trade conflicts, Tajikistan’s economy reportedly continues to show strong momentum, with real GDP growth reaching 8.2% in the first nine months of 2025, according to official government data. The country’s GDP totaled 117. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has begun drafting a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan — a landmark document that will shape the country’s long-term vision for environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and low-carbon development. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Kazakhstan has imposed a nationwide freeze on fuel and utility prices starting October 16, 2025, in a bid to curb inflation and protect household welfare. The moratorium will remain in effect until the end of the first quarter of 2026. asiaplustj.info »
Since September 21, residents of rural arears across Tajikistan have faced unofficial limits on electricity, with many reporting that power is available only for a few hours per day. The rolling blackouts, which have affected both urban and rural areas, are causing frustration and raising calls for transparency from Barqi Tojik, the state electricity company. asiaplustj.info »
As 125 nations rally around the newly established global boxing body, World Boxing, Tajikistan remains on the sidelines — a move that could jeopardize its boxers’ participation in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. asiaplustj.info »
The Taliban has firmly rejected the possibility of allowing U.S. forces to return to Bagram Airbase, a once-critical American military hub in Afghanistan, abandoned during the 2021 withdrawal. Kommersant reports that Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid declared in an interview with The Times , that the group would not tolerate any renewed U.S. military presence on Afghan soil. asiaplustj.info »
A long-anticipated article criminalizing domestic violence is included in the draft of Tajikistan’s new Criminal Code, but its adoption remains pending. The delay comes amid a surge in reported cases of abuse, including suicides linked to family violence. asiaplustj.info »
Chinese authorities have reinstated strict public health measures in several provinces and cities following a sudden outbreak of the mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus. The resurgence has prompted comparisons to the pandemic-era restrictions of COVID-19. asiaplustj.info »
More than 434 hectares of forest land have been scorched by wildfires across nine regions of Tajikistan this year, according to the Agency for Forestry. Speaking at a news conference in Dushanbe on August 1, officials cited abnormal heat and negligence by visitors as the primary causes of the fires. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan has significantly increased its output of meat, milk, and eggs over the first six months of this year, marking a strong step toward reducing reliance on imported animal products. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, domestic production is expected to continue rising, supporting national food security. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan will finally see some rainfall in August, though it will be brief and scattered. Despite this, intense heat will persist in many regions, with temperatures remaining near 40°C in some areas, according to the country's Hydrometeorology Agency. asiaplustj.info »
In a report released at a news conference in Dushanbe, the Deputy Minister of education and Science, Badriddin Muzaffarzoda, noted on July 28 that teachers in Tajikistan are set to receive a 30% salary increase starting in September 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Climate change is becoming a serious threat to agriculture in Tajikistan, exacerbating the process of soil degradation. According to experts, nearly 70% of the country’s arable land is at risk of destruction , and about 10% of the population lives in areas where soil quality is deteriorating. asiaplustj.info »
The government of Tajikistan has issued a sweeping order giving Afghan refugees just 15 days to leave the country, igniting alarm among thousands of asylum seekers, many of whom possess legal residency documents. asiaplustj.info »
Lithuania has announced plans to close its external visa service center in Tajikistan, citing a sharp increase in irregular migration from the Central Asian country, according to Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT . asiaplustj.info »
Divorce is set to become more expensive in Tajikistan following the approval of a new bill by the country’s lower house (Majlisi Namoyandagon) of parliament in late June. Lawmakers voted in favor of increasing the state fees for divorce proceedings, both through civil registry offices (ZAGS) and a court. asiaplustj.info »
Foreign nationals living in Russia could soon face a range of new government fees for immigration-related services, as the Ministry of Finance proposed amendments set to take effect from September 1, 2025. asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s parliament has passed a law officially banning the use of Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX. The law introduces severe penalties for those who utilize or distribute the unlicensed technology, according to Iranian news agency ISNA . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin is paying an official visit to Kyrgyzstan from June 30 to July 1, following an invitation from his Kyrgyz counterpart Jeenbek Kulubayev, according to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs . asiaplustj.info »
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a stark warning to the United States, pledging a "harsh response" in the event of American military intervention in the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel, Meduza reported Wednesday (June 18) evening. asiaplustj.info »
Turkmenistan has announced the evacuation of 120 foreign nationals, including several citizens of Tajikistan, from Iran through its border checkpoints. The operation was carried out in response to the intensifying armed conflict between Iran and Israel. asiaplustj.info »
Milk prices in Tajikistan have nearly tripled over the past ten years, reflecting broader food inflation trends despite steady growth in domestic production. However, local supply still fails to meet national demand, pushing the country to increasingly rely on imports. asiaplustj.info »
European nations, including Italy, have ramped up their diplomatic and economic outreach to Central Asia throughout 2025, reflecting the region's rising importance in global geopolitics, according to a recent analysis by Giuliano Bifolchi, co-founder and research manager at SpecialEurasia . asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan experienced significant electricity losses in 2024, totaling 4. 5 billion kilowatt-hours, or 20% of production. Over the first quarter of 2025 alone, losses amounted to 1. 3 billion kilowatt-hours, representing 20. asiaplustj.info »
The Wall Street Journal has revealed that US President Donald Trump is considering imposing new sanctions on Russia this week in response to growing dissatisfaction over Russian attacks on Ukraine, BBC’s Russian Service reported on May 27. asiaplustj.info »
The potato harvest for the new season has officially started in Tajikistan, with over 5,500 tons collected since May 16. Despite the promising start, the total area planted with potatoes this year has decreased by more than 20% compared to last year, raising concerns about the country’s food security. asiaplustj.info »
Journalist-turned-politician Nurlanbek Turgunbekovich Shakiyev has been a household name in Kyrgyzstan for more than two decades. The speaker of parliament recently announced that he had legally changed his last name to Turgunbek uuly, abandoning his Russified patronymic and surname. "I did not come to this decision overnight. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say the website of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) went offline without explanation on February 1. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say the Danish king has shocked some historians by changing the royal coat of arms to more prominently feature Greenland and the Faroe Islands – in what has also been seen as a rebuke to US President-elect Donald Trump. asiaplustj.info »
The term “labor shortage” has become the defining characteristic of the labor market in 2024. This trend is expected to persist into 2025, dubbed a sort of "HR year," Rossiyskaya Gazeta writes , citing SuperJob agency. asiaplustj.info »
Following a string of brutal murders that shocked the city of Konibodom, Sughd Governor Rajabboy Ahmadzoda yesterday met with local activists, public representatives, and officials from law enforcement, education, and healthcare sectors, the Sughd regional administration’s press center reported. asiaplustj.info »
The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to December 13, 2024 under the theme “Our Land. Our Future”. asiaplustj.info »
Russia needs migrant workers to sustain its development and address the pressures of a shrinking population, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti in an interview on November 22. “Migrants are a necessity. asiaplustj.info »
CNN , citing its sources says US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation amid scrutiny of security lapses related to the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. asiaplustj.info »
Armenia will leave a Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed yesterday for the first time, as tensions grow with Russia. Nikol Pashinyan declared in parliament that “we will leave”, and that “we will decide the timing of our exit,” News.am reports . asiaplustj.info »
A family of three has died of carbon monoxide poisoning in Turushbogh village, which is subordinate to the city of Hisor, amid electricity shortages. Emergency officials say the tragedy took place on the night of March 4-5. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports says U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi yesterday night arrived in Taiwan amid escalating tensions between the United States and China. FOX4 says Pelosi arrived aboard a U.S. Air Force passenger jet and was greeted on the tarmac at Taipei’s international airport by Taiwan's foreign minister and other Taiwanese and American officials. asiaplustj.info »
Costs for renewables continued to fall in 2021 as supply chain challenges and rising commodity prices have yet to show their full impact on project costs. The cost of electricity from onshore wind fell by 15%, offshore wind by 13% and solar PV by 13% compared to 2020. asiaplustj.info »
An official at the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of the Population (MoHSPP) says the country’s authorities intend to toughen inspections at airports and borders amid the infection surge in neighboring countries. asiaplustj.info »
Around 3.2 million children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in Afghanistan by the end of this year, with 1 million of them at risk of dying as temperatures drop, Margaret Harris, a spokeswoman for the World Health Organization (WHO), said on November 12. asiaplustj.info »
The Political Council of the Democratic Party of Tajikistan (DPT) has appealed to the Standing Committee on COVID-19 Response (Committee) to impose a 20-day quarantine amid coronavirus concerns “Over the last months, the number of reports about the spread of the infection in cities and villages of the country has increased. asiaplustj.info »
For second year, Muslims in Central Asia this year marked Eid al-Adha, which is one of the major Islamic holidays, in a row amid a surge in new COVID-19 cases. Radio Liberty says that in Uzbekistan, people marked the holiday on July 20 at homes as public celebrations and collective prayers at mosques were forbidden. asiaplustj.info »
Uzbekistan has temporarily suspended the movement of citizens across the Uzbek-Afghan border amid the aggravating epidemic situation in Afghanistan, the Uzbek Health Ministry said on June 22, according to Podrobno.uz . asiaplustj.info »
