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AI Journey 2025 Conference: exploring the future of artificial intelligence

The program for the X jubilee international conference AI Journey 2025 (“Journey into the World of Artificial Intelligence”), organized with the participation of the AI Alliance, has

14:16, november 11, 2025

Tehran faces possible evacuation due to record drought

Iran is experiencing the most severe drought in decades, with record-low rainfall leading to near-empty reservoirs across the country.

11:04, november 11, 2025

Longevity in Central Asia: secrets to a long life and regional trends

According to the Social Insurance and Pension Agency of Tajikistan, as of July 2025, there are 415 centenarians registered in the country.

10:36, november 11, 2025

ECONOMY

International business forum "Khatlon Invest-2025" kicks off in Bokhtar

The "Khatlon Invest-2025" international business forum has officially opened today in Bokhtar, the capital of Khatlon province, marking the beginning of a two-day event.

10:20, november 11, 2025

Trump meets Syrian leader al-Sharaa, who entered White House through a side entrance

In a surprising diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House with Ahmed al-Sharaa, the acting leader of Syria, whose capture the U.S.

09:59, november 11, 2025

Will Nizom Qosim remain head of the Union of Writers of Tajikistan?

Today, the Union of Writers of Tajikistan (SPT) is holding its congress, during which new leadership will be elected.

09:43, november 11, 2025

Tajikistan sends strong team to Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025

From November 28 to 30, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025 will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking one of the most important events of the late season in judo.

09:18, november 11, 2025

BBC leadership resigns amid Trump speech editing scandal

The leadership of BBC has resigned following a scandal involving the editing of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump.

17:18, november 10, 2025

A challenge to Moscow and Beijing: what lies ahead for US-Central Asia relations

The growing ties between the United States and Central Asia could put the region in a difficult position: either risk displeasing Russia and China, or disappoint Trump and fall into even greater

17:01, november 10, 2025

DISCOVER TAJIKISTAN

Tajikistan showcases tourism potential at World Travel Market 2025 in London

Tajikistan presented its national tourism stand at the prestigious World Travel Market 2025, held from November 4 to 6 in London, reports the Committee for the Development of Tourism (Committee)

16:37, november 10, 2025

OSCE: "The key indicator of reform in Tajikistan is public opinion about the police"

On November 10, Tajikistan celebrates Police Day, an occasion to reflect on the progress of police reforms in the country.

16:14, november 10, 2025

SECURITY

OSCE supports Tajikistan’s interior ministry in pilot program for body-worn cameras for Dushanbe traffic police

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe has partnered with Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) to launch a pilot initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability within

15:52, november 10, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan launches major grassland restoration initiative to strengthen food security and ecosystem protection

Uzbekistan has announced the launch of a large-scale project to restore grassland areas across the country.

15:29, november 10, 2025

Invisible contribution: Tajik migrants support the economy, but state statistics remain silent

More than a million citizens of Tajikistan work abroad, representing nearly one in ten people in the country.

15:01, november 10, 2025

UNESCO recognizes Cyrus Cylinder as an early charter of human rights and cultural diversity

In a landmark resolution, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially recognized the Cyrus Cylinder as the world’s earliest known written

14:16, november 10, 2025

Moldova evaluates visa requirements for CIS citizens as

Media reports say Moldova evaluates visa requirements for citizens of most CIS countries. The proposed amendments have significant diplomatic and practical implications.

11:08, november 10, 2025

Tajikistan and U.S. sign over $3 billion in agreements covering aviation, technology, and investment

In a major step forward for bilateral relations, Tajikistan and the United States signed a series of cooperation agreements worth more than $3.

10:53, november 10, 2025

Tajikistan showcases key investment projects at C5+1 business forum in Washington

A high-level delegation from Tajikistan presented a series of strategic investment projects at the Central Asia–U.S. Business Conference held in Washington, D.C.

10:39, november 10, 2025

Tajik leader calls for stronger U.S.–Central Asia economic ties at C5+1 Summit dinner

Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon delivered a keynote address during the working dinner of the Second Central Asia–United States (C5+1) Summit in Washington on November 6, emphasizing

10:30, november 10, 2025

Emomali Rahmon, Donald Trump pledge to deepen Tajikistan - U.S. cooperation

In a key diplomatic engagement, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon met with U.S.

10:04, november 10, 2025

President Trump hosts leaders of five Central Asian nations to strengthen strategic partnership

Western media report that U.S.

17:06, november 5, 2025

Russian lawmaker proposes to introduce a children's mode of SIM cards to protect against fraudsters

In Russia, it is necessary to introduce a special children's SIM card regime in order to protect minors from fraudsters and Internet threats.

16:21, november 5, 2025

CENTRAL ASIA

Uzbekistan introduces preferential loans for businesses hiring university graduates

In a move aimed at boosting youth employment, the government of Uzbekistan has announced that businesses hiring graduates from local universities will be eligible for preferential loans.

15:13, november 5, 2025

Central Asia in the spotlight: what are Washington’s interests?

In late October, U.S. President Donald Trump invited the leaders of Central Asian countries to attend the Central Asia–U.S. summit, which is scheduled for November 6.

14:23, november 5, 2025

ECONOMY

Tajikistan's Kommerzbank launches New Year campaign for money transfer recipients

Kommerzbank of Tajikistan has launched a festive campaign titled “Money Transfers” for clients receiving remittances from Russia.

14:07, november 5, 2025

ECONOMY

Dushanbe–Samarkand flight permanently cancelled due to low demand

The Dushanbe–Samarkand–Dushanbe flight, which had been operating for only three months, has been permanently removed from the schedule.

13:46, november 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani elected as New York's first Muslim mayor

Media reports said on November 5 that Zohran Mamdani has won the NYC mayoral race.

10:53, november 5, 2025

INCIDENTS

Another Tajik national dies in Ukraine war

Abdumutalib Ayubov, a native of Tajikistan, was killed in combat just one week after being conscripted into Russia’s war against Ukraine.

10:27, november 5, 2025

60 women in Sughd province awarded grants for craft and entrepreneurship development

Sixty women artisans and entrepreneurs from Sughd have been awarded grants totaling 420,000 somonis, according to the press service of the Sughd regional government.

10:06, november 5, 2025