Kazakh law enforcement agencies are investigating a major criminal case involving forged temporary residence permits (TRPs). According to human rights advocates, the investigation could lead to the mass deportation of Russian citizens who moved to the country…

China will finance the construction of nine border facilities in areas of Tajikistan bordering Afghanistan. The total cost of the project exceeds 550 million somoni, and the expenses will be fully covered by the Chinese government. In return, the Tajik side…

At least 15,000 people have been injured in Iran since the United States and Israel began carrying out strikes on the country on February 28, Iran’s Ministry of Health said.

On March 9, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Belarus, Rakhmatulla Nazarov. The talks took place ahead of an upcoming visit by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Belarus.

In Tajikistan, the “Guide for Applicants” published annually by the National Testing Center (NTC) specifies that document submission for enrollment at the Islamic Institute is only available to men. Representatives of the NTC confirmed this, although the…

The Ministry of Transport of Tajikistan has urged all road enterprises to be on high alert and drivers to exercise caution due to the challenging weather conditions in the country.

Approximately 12,000 children aged 5–9 years and 20,000 adolescents aged 10–19 years in Tajikistan are affected by overweight or obesity, according to the new World Obesity Atlas 2026 report. The report warns that the consequences of obesity can manifest…

Tajikistan is highlighting its extensive tourism opportunities at the ongoing MITT-2026, the major International Travel and Hospitality Industry Exhibition in Moscow. This event, one of the leading industry platforms in the Russian market, has attracted attention…

Three days after being declared Iran’s new supreme leader following the death of his father, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public, nor has he issued any official statements.

Experts explain that the low level of interest in investing in Tajikistan’s economy is primarily due to the high risks of losing investments. Economists emphasize that investments are a crucial factor in the development of both individual businesses and the…

With PM Narendra Modi recently highlighting India's remarkable growth in the orange economy during his address at the Visit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 on January 12, 2026, it has become the latest buzzword. So, what is this Orange Economy, and does…

With PM Narendra Modi recently highlighting India's remarkable growth in the orange economy during his address at the Visit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 on January 12, 2026, it has become the latest buzzword. So, what is this Orange Economy, and does…

A 28-year-old man from the Devashtich district of the Sughd province has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for the murder of his 62-year-old father, according to a report from the program "Miliitsiya Soobshchayet" (Police Report).

Iranian state-run media, Fars News Agency (FNA), has confirmed that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the widow of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is alive. This confirmation comes in contrast to earlier reports suggesting she died in the same February…

Russia has temporarily suspended funding for the Tajik-Russian Slavic University (RTSU) due to a dispute over the appointment of a new rector without prior consultation with Russian authorities, according to Konstantin Mogilevsky, Deputy Minister of Science…

As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, two former Tajik diplomats have shared their views on the ongoing conflict in Iran, its underlying causes, and the broader implications for the region.

The law enforcement authorities in Tajikistan have announced the arrest of seven individuals who are allegedly members of two transnational drug trafficking groups. They are suspected of smuggling approximately 100 kilograms of drugs, including hashish, opium…