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13:35, december 10, 2025

SOCIETY

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

SOCIETY

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, 2025

ECONOMY

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, 2025

WORLD

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, 2025

SOCIETY

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, 2025

SOCIETY

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, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

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, 2025

POWER

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, 2025

SOCIETY

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, 2025

WORLD

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, 2025

POLITICS

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, 2025

LAW-ORDER

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, 2025

LAW-ORDER

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, 2025

SOCIETY

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, 2025

POWER

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, 2025

POLITICS

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, 2025

ECONOMY

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, 2025

SOCIETY

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

15:57, december 8, 2025

INCIDENTS

Young couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning in Rasht district

A young married couple in Tajikistan’s Rasht (Rasht Valley in eastern Tajikistan) district has died from carbon monoxide poisoning, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as

15:31, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik powerlifter sets new world record at WRPF World Championship

Tajik athletes delivered a strong performance at the WRPF World Powerlifting Championship held in Moscow on December 5.

15:01, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajikistan shifts pensioners to digital identification system

Since November, Tajikistan has launched a nationwide digital registration campaign for pensioners, requiring all recipients to complete facial recognition (Face ID) verification by the end of

14:47, december 8, 2025

WORLD

Trump expresses disappointment that Zelensky has not reviewed U.S. peace proposal

U.S.

14:28, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Dehdal Glacier in Tojikobod district on the move again — up to 20 meters per day

Tajikistan’s Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet) has recorded renewed movement of the Dehdal Glacier, located in the Surkhob River basin near the village of Safedob in the Tojikobod district

10:44, december 8, 2025

INCIDENTS

Tajikistan’s Interior Ministry comments on Fire at Korvon market

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has released details regarding a fire that broke out at the entrance area of Dushanbe’s largest market, Korvon, on the morning of December 6.

10:31, december 8, 2025

LAW-ORDER

Four men detained in a Dushanbe-based entertainment center for disturbing public order

Police in Dushanbe have detained four men after they initiated a conflict at the Dream entertainment center, disturbing visitors and violating public order, the city’s Police Department

10:08, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Tarona Music Award – 2025: the biggest music event of the year is coming

On December 13, the Akasharif Jourayev State Philharmonic Hall will host the Tarona Music Award – 2025.

09:40, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Heavy precipitation reportedly expected in Tajikistan at the start of the week

Meteorologists are forecasting heavy precipitation in Tajikistan at the beginning of this week. After a long, dry autumn, the country is finally set to receive some much-needed rain and snow.

09:19, december 8, 2025

POLITICS

Top Tajik diplomat discusses bilateral relations with his Finish and Hungarian counterparts in Vienna

Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin held meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Finland and Hungary in Vienna during the 32nd meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council.

09:08, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

Tcell and ESCS Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch a New Era of Interactive Gaming in Tajikistan

Leading telecommunications operator Tcell and the innovative platform for social games and tournaments Esports Championship Services (ESCS) have announced a strategic partnership.

09:01, december 8, 2025

SOCIETY

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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.

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Young couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning in Rasht district

A young married couple in Tajikistan’s Rasht (Rasht Valley in eastern Tajikistan) district has died from carbon monoxide poisoning, Radio Liberty’s Tajik Service , known locally as

Tajik powerlifter sets new world record at WRPF World Championship

Tajik athletes delivered a strong performance at the WRPF World Powerlifting Championship held in Moscow on December 5.

Tajikistan shifts pensioners to digital identification system

Since November, Tajikistan has launched a nationwide digital registration campaign for pensioners, requiring all recipients to complete facial recognition (Face ID) verification by the end of

Trump expresses disappointment that Zelensky has not reviewed U.S. peace proposal

U.S.

Dehdal Glacier in Tojikobod district on the move again — up to 20 meters per day

Tajikistan’s Agency for Hydrometeorology (Hydromet) has recorded renewed movement of the Dehdal Glacier, located in the Surkhob River basin near the village of Safedob in the Tojikobod district

Tajikistan’s Interior Ministry comments on Fire at Korvon market

Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has released details regarding a fire that broke out at the entrance area of Dushanbe’s largest market, Korvon, on the morning of December 6.

Four men detained in a Dushanbe-based entertainment center for disturbing public order

Police in Dushanbe have detained four men after they initiated a conflict at the Dream entertainment center, disturbing visitors and violating public order, the city’s Police Department

Tarona Music Award – 2025: the biggest music event of the year is coming

On December 13, the Akasharif Jourayev State Philharmonic Hall will host the Tarona Music Award – 2025.

Heavy precipitation reportedly expected in Tajikistan at the start of the week

Meteorologists are forecasting heavy precipitation in Tajikistan at the beginning of this week. After a long, dry autumn, the country is finally set to receive some much-needed rain and snow.

Top Tajik diplomat discusses bilateral relations with his Finish and Hungarian counterparts in Vienna

Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sirojiddin Muhriddin held meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Finland and Hungary in Vienna during the 32nd meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council.

Tcell and ESCS Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch a New Era of Interactive Gaming in Tajikistan

Leading telecommunications operator Tcell and the innovative platform for social games and tournaments Esports Championship Services (ESCS) have announced a strategic partnership.

IM GROUP becomes official partner of Tarona Music Award 2025

One of the largest private holding companies in Tajikistan, IM GROUP, has become the official partner of the Tarona Music Award 2025.