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On the evening of January 21, a chartered flight carrying Uzbek citizens deported from the United States arrived in Tashkent. Gazeta.uz reports that according to a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Ahror Burhonov, 44 individuals who had been staying illegally in the United States were returned to their homeland. asiaplustj.info »
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon has dismissed Abdujabbor Rahmonzoda from his post as Ambassador to Uzbekistan. Rahmonzoda had served in the position since May 4, 2021. He will be replaced by Nasreddin Ismatullo, formerly the First Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan. asiaplustj.info »
The United States delivered 75 tons of U.S.-manufactured food worth US$255,666 to support about 40,000 vulnerable populations across Tajikistan. According to press release issued by the US Embassy in Dushanbe, this shipment, produced in Lubbock, Texas by Breedlove Foods, includes a nutritious lentil-rice-vegetable mix enriched with essential vitamins and minerals. asiaplustj.info »
The United States Department of State reports that the United States on July 22 informed UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay of the United States’ decision to withdraw from the Organization. “Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States. asiaplustj.info »
The United States has significantly reduced the maximum validity period for non-immigrant visas issued to Kyrgyz citizens — from 10 years to just three months. The new rule also limits travelers to a single entry. asiaplustj.info »
“The Republic of Tajikistan strongly condemns airstrikes by the United States of America and the State of Israel on June 22, 2025, on nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran and expresses deep concern about the escalation of the conflict, which can lead to turning the current conflict into a protracted war with dangerous consequences for the entire region and the world,” 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 »
Founded in November 2023, the “Sharikoni Milli” (National Partners) business club has become, in essence, the only platform in Tajikistan where business leaders work together, exchange experience, and jointly implement projects that go beyond the interests of a single company. asiaplustj.info »
U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday kicked off his trip to the Gulf with an announcement that Saudi Arabia will invest US$600 billion in the United States. According to the White House, the United States agreed to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package worth nearly US$142 billion. asiaplustj.info »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressed gratitude to the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, for organizing and funding a flight on which 131 Central Asian nationals returned to their homeland on April 30. asiaplustj.info »
US President Trump’s latest tariffs took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, hitting nearly all U. S. allies with punishing new levies and raising import taxes on Chinese goods to more than 100 percent. asiaplustj.info »
Negotiations between Ukraine and the United States took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 11. Meduza , an independent, Russian-language media outlet, says negotiations in Jeddah were attended by Ukraine's Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, while the U.S. asiaplustj.info »
A United Nations discussion in New York saw Tajikistan introduce a Resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI) aimed at establishing international regulatory mechanisms. asiaplustj.info »
Media reports say U.S. President Trump has paused all U.S. military aid to Ukraine after angry clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy U.S. asiaplustj.info »
Eurasianet reports that when it comes to Eurasia, the Trump administration has acted quickly to reverse the foreign policy of its predecessor, underscored by moves to foster a rapid thaw in relations with Russia. asiaplustj.info »
The U. S. Embassy in Dushanbe has notified grant-receiving partners about the suspension of the U. S. foreign assistance program for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The notification states that the suspension applies to all grants issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U. asiaplustj.info »
The United States on January 14 signed an agreement to expand security cooperation with Armenia, which is seeking a greater distance from traditional ally Russia following a humiliating loss to Azerbaijan. asiaplustj.info »
On December 30, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the United States of America, Joseph Biden, which reads: "Your Excellency, We are saddened by the news of the demise of former President of the United States of America James Earl Carter. asiaplustj.info »
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. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on December 20. asiaplustj.info »
Kazakh media reports say the United States has shown interest in participating in construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. InformBuro.kz reported yesterday that Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mr. asiaplustj.info »
Speaking at the Summit of the Future in New York, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon yesterday, noted that the meeting serves as a valuable platform for the review of critical issues such as climate change, the safeguarding of public health, poverty alleviation, enhancement of women's living conditions, inclusive education and other pressing global challenges, according to the Tajik asiaplustj.info »
Abdullo Qurbonov, one of the founders of the successful fintech bank Alif Bank in Tajikistan, has revealed plans to enter the United Kingdom (UK) market in an interview with Asia-Plus. Although the opening of a full-fledged bank is still in progress, Ayan Capital has reportedly already begun providing Islamic financing services for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs. Q. asiaplustj.info »
The District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States of America (USA) says a native of Tajikistan Ibodullo Muhiddinov is charged with the intent to injure, harass, intimidate, and place under surveillance another person, that is, S.K. asiaplustj.info »
Citing two Israeli officials, Axios reported on May 5 that the Biden administration has put a hold on a shipment of U. S. -made ammunition to Israel. It is the first time since the October 7 attack that the U. asiaplustj.info »
Ms. Katherine Ellen Smitton has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan, in succession to Mr. Timothy Marschall Jones who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment, GOV. asiaplustj.info »
On Monday April 22, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin met here with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Lord David Cameron. asiaplustj.info »
Afghanistan’s Khaama Press News Agency reports that according to an agreement between the Biden administration and Republicans in Congress, more visas are being issued for Afghans who worked with the United States. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan in January-July of this year received humanitarian aid in the amount of about $ 43. 5 million, according to the country's statistical office. The aid, the total weight of which was 18 thousand tons, came from 51 countries of the world. asiaplustj.info »
Murghab District, VMKB, August 16, 2023 - USAID is collaborating with Pamir Energy Company (PE) to provide sustainable energy to the country’s remote regions while also helping the Government of Tajikistan to diversify its renewable energy (RE) generation capacity. asiaplustj.info »
Tajikistan and the United States have discussed issues of expansion of interbank relations for sustainability of Tajikistan’s financial system. The press center of the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) says these issues were discussed here on July 22 at a meeting of NBT head Hokim Kholiqzoda with U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan Manuel P. Micaller, Jr. asiaplustj.info »
On June 20th, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) held an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of its work in Tajikistan; which also marked the World Refugee Day with the theme “Hope away from Home. A world where refugees are always included. asiaplustj.info »
The Russian Foreign Minister has accused the United States of actively supporting the terrorist groups in Afghanistan. asiaplustj.info »
The Unites States Agency for International Development (USAID) is ready to award 12 million US dollars for a five-year program aimed, among other things, at increasing the resilience of the Central Asian nations’ society to disinformation. asiaplustj.info »
Jamshed Khomidov (or Joshua Beaux) is a young man who has become known for his posts and videos on social media platforms where he popularizes Tajik culture in the United States. He regularly posts interesting facts about Tajik history, traditions, cuisine, and music, as well as demonstrates his unique lifestyle that combines elements of Tajik and American cultures. asiaplustj.info »
Staff negotiations to discuss issues related to organizing and conducting joint military exercises this year took place at the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) United Staff on March 28-30. asiaplustj.info »
Ambassador Congrats Manuel P. Micaller, Jr. is honored to serve the United States as the U. S. Ambassador to Tajikistan. He was sworn in as the United States Ambassador to Tajikistan on February 14, 2023 in Washington, DC. asiaplustj.info »
As the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches, the United States warns Ukraine that they face a crucial chance to change the course of the war, The Washington Post ( WP ) reported on February 14, citing U.S. officials. asiaplustj.info »
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on January 9 released an info sheet providing clarification on the cash shipments to Afghanistan. The document says the United Nations transports cash into Afghanistan for use by UN agencies. asiaplustj.info »
CNN says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a speech at joint meeting of Congress Wednesday night, expressing gratitude for American support in fighting Russian aggression since the war began – and asking for more. asiaplustj.info »
Basic necessities have been delivered to Tajikistan from the United States for residents of Isfara, according to the US Embassy in Dushanbe. The shipment was reportedly delivered yesterday by a plane of the US Department of Defense It was noted that assistance is provided as part of an extensive effort of the United States to support affected residents of this region. asiaplustj.info »
Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin took part in the ministerial meeting of the countries of Central Asia and the United States of America in the «C5+1» format. asiaplustj.info »
The United States declared an emergency respond to the fast-spreading outbreak of monkeypox on August 3. The Voice of America ( VOA ) said on August 4 that the emergency declaration came after a similar announcement was made nearly two weeks ago by the World Health Organization (WHO). The U.S. asiaplustj.info »
Since the beginning of the pandemic two years ago, the United States – through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided a total of US$14 million in COVID-19 assistance to Tajikistan, says press release issued by the US Embassy in Dushanbe on June 13. The latest US$1. asiaplustj.info »
As part of his tour of Central Asia, U.S. Central Command commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla has visited Tajikistan. Yesterday, he met in Dushanbe with President Emomali Rahmon. asiaplustj.info »
The Government of Tajikistan and the United Nations have signed the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework designed for 2023-2026. The document was inked here on June 7 by Tajik Prime Minister Qohir Rasoulzoda and UN Resident Coordinator Ms. asiaplustj.info »
The United States, as well as the Taliban authorities, is contributing to the suffering of women in Afghanistan through assets freezes, UN independent experts said on April 25. The freezing of 7 billion U.S. asiaplustj.info »
U.S. President Joe Biden met with President Biden met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Washington yesterday morning. According to the White House, the leaders discussed “recent developments in Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. asiaplustj.info »
The new executive order on measures against Russia signed by the U. S. President Joe Biden on March 11 prohibits export, sales and supplies of dollar banknotes from the United States to the Russian Federation. asiaplustj.info »
The United States on February 7 offered a US$10-million reward for information leading to the "identification or location" of Sanaullah Ghaffari, the leader of the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K), which is the Afghanistan regional chapter of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terror group, which originated in Iraq and Syria. . asiaplustj.info »
The White House said it was closely monitoring reports about the deployment of troops from CSTO members and raised questions about whether they were legitimately invited to Kazakhstan. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on January 6 that U.S. asiaplustj.info »
