Telegram and WhatsApp access restricted in Russia: Tajik migrants may face communication challenges
New restrictions in Russia are making it difficult—or in some cases impossible—for users to register new accounts on popular messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp,...
CIS border troops commanders hold key meeting in Kyrgyzstan to strengthen regional security
Chaired by First Deputy Director of the FSB and Head of Russia’s Border Service, Army-General Vladimir Kulishov, the 91st session of the Council of...
Kyrgyzstan launches national stablecoin pegged to som, while Tajikistan remains cautious
Kyrgyzstan has officially launched its first national stablecoin, becoming one of the first countries in the region to do so. The digital currency, called...
Trump orders immediate resumption of U.S. nuclear weapons testing after 33-Year halt
In a dramatic policy shift, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the immediate resumption of nuclear weapons testing by the United States, ending a...
Russia to raise work permit fees for migrants in 2026 across multiple regions
Starting January 1, 2026, the cost of work permits for labor migrants will increase significantly in many regions of Russia, according to regional government...
