Central Asia

09:05, september 26, 2025

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Kyrgyz parliament votes to disband ahead of early elections

The Parliament of Kyrgyzstan (Jogorku Kenesh) has voted to disband itself, following a decision made by the members of the 7th convocation on September 25.

09:54, september 25, 2025

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US$20 million recovered from Gulnara Karimova to fund rural school upgrades in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan will allocate $20 million recovered from assets once belonging to Gulnara Karimova—the daughter of the country’s first president—to modernize rural schools across the

15:02, september 24, 2025

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Kyrgyz president calls for lifting sanctions on national banks at UN General Assembly

Speaking at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov touched upon issues related to sanctions, international security, humanitarian crises, and

14:39, september 24, 2025

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Central Asia has entered a new era of peace and cooperation, says Uzbek president

Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev declared that Central Asia has turned the page on an era of closed borders, disputes,

16:21, september 23, 2025

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Uzbekistan Airways orders 22 Boeing Dreamliners in US$8 billion deal; Trump congratulates Mirziyoyev

Uzbekistan’s national air carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, has signed a major contract with Boeing for the purchase of 22 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, including eight optional units.

14:42, september 19, 2025

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Kazakhstan establishes Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development

Kazakhstan has established a new government body — the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development.

16:56, september 16, 2025

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Uzbekistan discovers natural gas at a depth of 6,500 meters for the first time

In a significant breakthrough, Uzbekistan has successfully drilled a well to a depth of 6,500 meters in the Ustyurt district, uncovering substantial natural gas reserves.

10:43, september 16, 2025

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Uzbekistan introduces new benefits for teachers: mortgages, discounts on public services, and salary increases

Starting in 2026, teachers in Uzbekistan who hold the highest qualification category and have at least 15 years of experience will receive a 25% reduction on the initial payment for mortgage loans.

10:13, september 16, 2025

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Bishkek hosts talks on new cooperation projects with Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V

Kyrgyz media reports say Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliyev yesterday met in Bishkek with Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit. Akchabar.

08:52, september 15, 2025

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Uzbekistan destroys over 3.2 million units of dangerous counterfeit medicines, including 'Doc-1 Max'

Tashkent authorities have begun the destruction of more than 3.

17:22, september 10, 2025

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Kazakhstan will lay railway and Internet cable in Afghanistan

Kazakhstan intends to build the Turgundi – Herat railway line in Afghanistan in the next two years.

16:27, september 10, 2025

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Uzbekistan is preparing to switch to a 12-year secondary education system

It has been discussed in Tajikistan for many years: it can be introduced in 2029.

11:24, september 6, 2025

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Uzbekistan has become a member of the Global Alliance to End Violence against Children

Uzbekistan has become the 46th country to join the Global Alliance to End Violence against Children, UNICEF Uzbekistan has reported.

11:44, september 5, 2025

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In Afghanistan, the death toll from the earthquake exceeded 2,200

Debris removal continues

15:30, september 4, 2025

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It was proposed to set a fee for climbing mountains over six thousand meters high in Kyrgyzstan

The Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan has submitted for public discussion a draft law "On mountaineering", which proposes to introduce a fee for climbing mountain peaks above 6,000 meters,

13:50, september 3, 2025

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Two failures and the success of Screenix AI. How the Tajiks founded a startup in Tashkent

"Asia-Plus" spoke with Jahongir Muminov, CEO of Screenix AI, to find out how the team came together, why they chose Tashkent and what makes their product special.

11:26, september 3, 2025

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Climber Natalia Nagovitsina has been declared dead in Kyrgyzstan.

The rescue operation has been officially terminated.

17:20, september 2, 2025

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Bankers who abducted over 300 citizens and issued millions of loans to them were exposed in Kazakhstan.

The investigation of an organized criminal group of 25 people, which included employees of "Kaspi Bank", "Forte Bank", "Eurasian Bank" and "Jusan Bank", has

17:08, september 2, 2025

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The Taliban have banned a number of wedding customs and the practice of giving expensive gifts.

The leader of the Taliban movement, Hibatullah Akhundzada, issued a decree banning a number of wedding ceremonies, which he called "un-Islamic" and too expensive for families.

14:41, september 2, 2025

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan expressed condolences to the Afghan people in connection with the numerous victims of the earthquake.

The death toll has already exceeded 1,100 people.

08:15, august 29, 2025

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The Taliban have banned U.S. and Pakistani citizens from entering the Wakhan corridor bordering Tajikistan.

China has offered the Taliban joint patrols of this corridor.

08:30, august 28, 2025

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A Russian climber got stuck on the peak of Victory in Kyrgyzstan. They couldn't save her and declared her missing.

Nothing is known about the fate of Natalia Nagovitsina, who broke her leg while descending the mountain two weeks ago.

14:40, august 27, 2025

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Taliban appointed transport adviser in Tajikistan

Its task is to facilitate the simplification of transit procedures for Afghan goods.

16:54, august 18, 2025

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Bright, tasty, but not cheap. How Astana residents assessed the fair of products from Tajikistan

Residents of Astana shared different impressions about the fair of products of the Sughd region of Tajikistan, which took place on August 16-17 at the Barys Arena: some admired the aroma of plov, the

13:15, august 14, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan has started installing barriers on the former disputed sections of the border with Tajikistan.

The presidential envoy to the Batken region has published a photo of the work on the installation of a barbed wire fence.

18:52, august 13, 2025

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The number of identified cases of violence against women has increased in Uzbekistan. In Tajikistan too

What is the reason?

14:23, august 11, 2025

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Kyrgyzstan imposes temporary state price controls on beef and lamb

Kyrgyzstan has introduced temporary state regulation of meat prices, setting maximum retail prices for beef and lamb (excluding boneless cuts) nationwide for 90 days, the country’s Ministry of

10:04, august 11, 2025

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One-third of Uzbekistan’s GDP comes from informal and shadow economy

Uzbekistan’s unobserved economy — which includes both informal and shadow activities — reached 265.5 trillion soums (US$21.2 billion) in the first half of 2025, accounting for 32.

17:01, august 8, 2025

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Kazakhstan and Russia launch construction of the country’s first nuclear power plant

On Friday August 8, Kazakhstan and Russia officially began the construction of Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant (NPP).

10:58, august 6, 2025

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Afghans lead foreign business visits to Uzbekistan in 2025

Afghan citizens topped the list of foreign business travelers to Uzbekistan during the first half of 2025, according to the country’s National Statistics Agency .