Regions

Drought in Central Asia becoming a chronic threat, IWMI expert warns

The temperature in the region is rising faster than the global average.

Emomali Rahmon congratulates Tajikistanis on Eid al-Adha and calls for thrift

The President reminded that Idi Qurbon is not a wedding but a religious ceremony that should take place without ostentatious luxury.

Kyrgyzstan launches world’s first government-issued gold-backed stablecoin

Kyrgyzstan has become the first country in the world to officially issue a government-backed stablecoin fully backed by physical gold. The ceremonial launch of...

Zelensky agrees to work with U.S. on new peace plan for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to cooperate with the United States on a new peace plan proposed by Washington, Axios reports, citing...

Over 19,000 migrants deported from Russia in 2025 as part of “Nelegal” Operation

In the framework of Russia’s "Nelegal" (Illegal Person) Operation, which took place from June to October 2025, over 19,000 foreign nationals who were illegally...

Uzbek president appoints his daughter to oversee employment of people with disabilities

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has appointed his youngest daughter, Shahnoza Mirziyoyeva, to oversee the coordination of employment issues for people with disabilities. Fergana...

Trump peace plan for Ukraine reportedly includes ceding Donbas, halving Army, and recognizing Crimea as Russian

A new peace proposal from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump aims to end the war between Russia and Ukraine through terms that...

Russia removes 160,000 Uzbek citizens from migration watchlist

Around 160,000 Uzbek nationals have been removed from Russia’s registry of controlled persons, a list of foreign nationals subject to potential deportation and legal...

Russia launches first migration control points at major airports

The first 12 migration control points have been launched at major airports across Russia to monitor compliance with immigration laws, according to a statement...

Hong Kong flu strain detected in Kazakhstan, schools shift to remote learning

Kazakhstan has reported a rise in cases of the Hong Kong flu, a strain of the A H3N2 virus, which poses a particular risk...

Surge in mercenary-related cases in Uzbekistan. What about Tajikistan?

Uzbekistan has seen a dramatic increase in criminal cases related to mercenary activities over the past three years. In 2022, only 19 cases were...

Putin approves new grounds for terminating migrant workers

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law expanding the grounds for terminating employment contracts with foreign nationals. RBC reports that according to the amendments...
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