Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Dushanbe summit: A new era of security and trade cooperation across Eurasia
The CIS Heads of State Summit was held in Dushanbe on October 10. The summit marked an important milestone for collective security issues. For the first time within the CIS framework, matters of cooperation in the fields of security and defense...

Tajik authorities acknowledge regional power outages, deny official rationing
10:00, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus After weeks of public complaints, Tajikistan’s authorities have officially confirmed that power outages are taking place in some regions of the country from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. However, they continue to...

Baku touts reset in ties after Azerbaijan’s president Aliyev meets Putin in Dushanbe
On October 9, 2025, President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Dushanbe at the invitation of President Emomali Rahmon to attend the CIS Heads of State Council, according to the presidential news service. He was received at Dushanbe International Airport by...

Moscow, Dushanbe have close economic cooperation — Putin
DUSHANBE, October 10. /TASS/. Russia and Tajikistan are united by the serious joint economic activity in various areas, from hydropower to mineral resources mining, President Vladimir Putin said in conclusion of his visit to Tajikistan. "We have...

Tajikistan's advantages are important to Russia for opening joint ventures — Putin
DUSHANBE, October 10. /TASS/. Tajikistan's competitive advantages are important to Russia when it comes to launching joint ventures, President Vladimir Putin told reporters following his visit to Tajikistan. "As we see, joint ventures are opening,...

Lukashenko Calls CIS Into Economic Isolation
5 The dictator suggested closing the markets and letting in "only those we want." Drowning alone is sad. Even if you're drowning with your closest ally. And when everyone drowns, then it is not so upsetting. Therefore, at the CIS summit in...

Tajikistan and Russia simplify medical screening process for migrant workers
11:24, october 10Author: Asia-Plus Tajikistan and Russia have signed a key agreement simplifying the medical examination process for Tajik migrant workers heading to Russia, in a move expected to ease bureaucratic procedures and improve labor...
China-Tajikistan Highway a lifeline on the Pamirs
A Chinese worker communicates with a Tajik worker at the construction site of the second-phase section of the China-Tajikistan Highway near Kalai Khumb, Tajikistan, on Sept. 11, 2025. The China-Tajikistan Highway -- also known as the Pamir Highway...

Economy minister defends PM's trade figures at CIS summit
October 10, 2025 - 18:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan stated that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accurately cited Armenia’s official trade figures during the recent CIS summit in Dushanbe. Responding via Facebook,...
Putin says Russia, Tajikistan strengthening ties in multiple areas
MOSCOW, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Tajikistan are expanding cooperation across a wide range of areas, including security, energy and humanitarian exchanges, following his visit to Tajikistan this week....

Putin and Central Asian leaders to discuss Afghanistan at Dushanbe Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, on Wednesday for a three-day official visit to attend the Second Central Asia–Russia Summit and a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of...

President Sadyr Japarov concludes working visit to Tajikistan
10:26, 11 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 10:26, 11 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov has completed his working visit to the Republic of...

Security, economy, logistics: The President of Turkmenistan outlined the priorities of cooperation in the CIS
During the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), held in Tajikistan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov delivered a speech in which he emphasized the role of the CIS as a format for...

Tajikistan supports Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization - Emomali Rahmon
ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe on October 10. According to the press service of the RA government, Rahmon, welcoming the Armenian Prime Minister's visit, noted...
Feature: China-Tajikistan Highway a lifeline on the Pamirs
DUSHANBE, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Driving out of Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, one heads southeast through the Danghara Valley, over the Hazrati Shoh mountains, then follows the Surkhob River northward into the Pamir Plateau. Here the river...

Over $1 billion allocated to support economies of Central Asian countries
16:08, 10 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 16:08, 10 October 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Over $1 billion has been allocated to support the economies of Central Asian countries....

Trade, Transport, Energy, and Security: Initiatives of the President of Kazakhstan at the Central Asia – Russia Summit
Trade with Russia accounts for one-third of the total trade turnover of the Central Asian countries, announced President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev while addressing the Central Asia – Russia Summit in Tajikistan. “It is gratifying that...
Meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe
09 October 2025 545 Meeting between the Presidents of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan took place in Dushanbe On 9 October 2025, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov was on a working visit to Dushanbe, Republic of...

Dushanbe meeting: A turning point in Russia–Azerbaijan relations -Analysis
On the eve of the CIS Heads of State Summit held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a one-on-one meeting to discuss the difficulties that had emerged around a number...

Silent and overlooked: five key challenges facing the hard of hearing in Tajikistan
16:34, october 10Author: Asia-Plus Despite efforts to promote inclusion, people with hearing impairments in Tajikistan continue to face systemic challenges that hinder their access to rights, employment, and social services. Asia-Plus spoke with...