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Tajikistan reportedly seeks Russian support as border tensions with Afghanistan escalate

According to Dawn , Reuters reported on December 2 that Tajikistan has requested Russian assistance to help contain a surge of cross-border attacks by Islamic militants based in Afghanistan,

09:21, december 3, 2025

Chinese embassy urges evacuation from Tajik-Afghan border following armed attack on nationals

Global Times reported on December 1The Chinese Embassy in Dushanbe has issued an urgent appeal for Chinese nationals and companies to evacuate areas near the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border

17:40, december 2, 2025

INCIDENTS

Taliban foreign ministry: foreign ministers of Tajikistan and Afghanistan discuss border situation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban announced on December 2 that that Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has held phone talks with Tajikistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

17:23, december 2, 2025

Russian lawmaker calls for termination of dual citizenship agreement with Tajikistan

Mikhail Delyagin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma (Russia’s lower chamber of parliament) Committee on Economic Policy, has sent a letter to the government proposing the denunciation of the

16:31, december 2, 2025

SOCIETY

Wolf attacks two shepherds in Sughd province

In northern Tajikistan, in Devashtich district, a wolf attacked two local shepherds, injuring them.

15:21, december 2, 2025

Azerbaijan and Central Asia: new horizons of cooperation

At the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held in Tashkent in mid-November, it was announced that Azerbaijan would join this format as a full member.

15:00, december 2, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan developing Samarkand-2028 satellite with AI for environmental, agricultural, and forestry monitoring

Uzbekistan has launched the development of the Samarkand-2028 satellite, which will be equipped with an artificial intelligence (AI) module.

14:43, december 2, 2025

What lies behind the EU sanctions against Tajik banks?

Three mid-sized Tajik banks have been placed under European Union sanctions as part of the 19th package of restrictions against Russia.

14:17, december 2, 2025

Tajik president receives Turkish parliament speaker to discuss trade and economic cooperation

On December 2, during his official visit to Tajikistan, Numan Kurtulmuş, Chairman of Turkiye’s Grand National Assembly, met with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon at the Palace of

11:35, december 2, 2025

INCIDENTS

Afghan media: Taliban detains two suspects in case of attack on Chinese nationals in Tajikistan

Afghan media outlets, citing a representative of the Taliban government, report the detention of two individuals in connection with the killing of Chinese nationals in Tajikistan’s border

10:45, december 2, 2025

New grounds for firing migrants introduced in Russia

S tarting March 1, 2026, a new amendment to Russia's Labor Code will expand the grounds for firing migrant workers.

10:20, december 2, 2025

Death toll from Southeast Asia floods surpasses 1,000, hundreds still missing

Flooding across Southeast Asia has claimed the lives of over 1,000 people, with hundreds still missing as the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating storms.

09:33, december 2, 2025

Chinese ambassador demands security guarantees for Chinese citizens in Tajikistan

Chinese Ambassador to Tajikistan Guo Zhijun has demanded that Tajik authorities ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and enterprises in the country, according to a statement published on the

09:13, december 2, 2025

Dushanbe named Asia's Cultural Capital for 2026

Dushanbe has been officially named the Cultural Capital of Asia for 2026 by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF), following a three-day summit held in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran.

18:25, december 1, 2025

Oxford names 'rage bait' as Word of the Year 2025

Media reports say Oxford University Press has named "rage bait" as its 2025 Word of the Year, following a three-day public vote that drew participation from more than 30,000 people.

18:01, december 1, 2025

Iranian Deputy FM praises deepening ties with Tajikistan following Dushanbe visit

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, has praised the strong and growing ties between Iran and Tajikistan, citing shared cultural, linguistic, and

17:38, december 1, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Kyrgyzstan holds early parliamentary elections with 37% voter turnout

On November 30, Kyrgyzstan held early elections to its national parliament, the Jogorku Kenesh. Around 4.3 million citizens were on the voter rolls, but only slightly over 1.

17:27, december 1, 2025

More potatoes, lower prices: potato growers' forum held in Dushanbe

Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan (MoA), a Potato Growers’ Forum and exhibition-fair took place at Mehrgon bazaar in Dushanbe on November 29.

17:04, december 1, 2025

POWER

Emomali Rahmon condemns border provocations by Afghan nationals

On December 1, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon held a working meeting with heads of the country’s security and law enforcement agencies to discuss the situation along the

16:49, december 1, 2025

“Attack aimed to create tension”: Taliban and Pakistan respond to deadly incident on Afghan–Tajik Border

The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have condemned a recent deadly attack on Tajik territory that resulted in the deaths of three Chinese nationals.

16:31, december 1, 2025

SOCIETY

Over 13,000 people living with HIV in Tajikistan: majority are adult men

On December 1, the world observes World AIDS Day — a global event aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrating international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

16:14, december 1, 2025

World Bank Group appoints Gael Raballand as new Country Manager for Tajikistan

The World Bank Group named Mr. Gael Raballand as the new Country Manager for Tajikistan effective on December 1.

15:56, december 1, 2025

ADB supports Tajik government in advancing key structural reforms through $50 million grant

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 1 approved a $50 million grant to support the Government of Tajikistan in advancing key structural reforms that promote green jobs, particularly for women.

11:17, december 1, 2025

Tajikistan completes its autumn military draft

Tajikistan has completed its autumn military draft, according to the Ministry of Defense of Tajikistan.

11:04, december 1, 2025

Iran condemns terrorist drone attack on Tajikistan’s soil

IRNA reports that a spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the terrorist attack on Tajikistan’s Khatlon province, which resulted in the death of Chinese

10:35, december 1, 2025

SOCIETY

Tajik judokas win two medals at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025

Tajik judokas have won two medals at the Abdu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025, which took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 28 to November 30.

09:56, december 1, 2025

TAJKISTAN

Russia’s communications regulator warns WhatsApp could face full blocking

Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications (Roskomnadzor) has announced the phased introduction of restrictions against WhatsApp, owned by Meta (designated as an extremist

16:21, november 28, 2025

India and Tajikistan: A Growing Strategic Partnership

The bilateral relations between India and Tajikistan have been growing consistently, with cooperation spanning areas such as investment and trade, human development, security, and advanced technology.

16:04, november 28, 2025

White House orders review of green cards for nationals from 19 countries

The Trump administration has ordered a review of green cards issued to immigrants from 19 countries listed in the presidential executive order on immigration restrictions.

15:47, november 28, 2025