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.

Uzbek president proposes Global Justice Fund at World Summit in Doha

Uzbek media reports say President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has called for the establishment of a Global Justice Fund to tackle poverty and reduce...

WFP is looking for office space in Khujand

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is looking for a modern and secure office premise in Khujand city to establish a new field...

Uzbekistan introduces visa-free regime for U.S. citizens

Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. The decree, signed by...

Maldives imposes smoking ban for citizens born on or after January 1, 2007

The Maldives has officially banned the purchase, sale, and use of tobacco products for citizens born on or after January 1, 2007. This new...

Uzbekistan to penalize abuse of artificial intelligence technologies

The Senate (Uzbekistan’s upper chamber of parliament) has approved legislative amendments introducing administrative liability for the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including the...

World’s largest archaeological museum opens near Egypt’s pyramids

  Media reports say Egypt has officially unveiled the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a monumental cultural project two decades in the making. Situated just outside...

Moscow legislature approves increase in work permit fees for migrants

The Moscow City Duma has approved an increase in the cost of work patents for foreign nationals, raising the monthly fee from 8,900 to...

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...
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