'We want respect': Putin's authority tested in Central Asia Sensing that Russia has been weakened by its war in Ukraine, some of its closest allies in Central Asia are displaying a newly assertive streak. Reuters · Oct 18, 2022
Vladimir Putin left humiliated as he is forced to be kept waiting at diplomatic summit Vladimir Putin was left waiting at the sixth Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), a summit in Astana, Kazakhstan Daily Mirror · Oct 13, 2022
Saudi FM Holds Talks with Tajikistan’s President in Dushanbe Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Monday with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe. Discussions focused on bilateral relations between their countries and the latest international developments. Prince Faisal conveyed to Rahmon the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 4, 2022
Bigg Boss 16: Tina Datta announces Abdu Rozik's Swayamvar, asks him, 'Can I be your girlfriend?' The upcoming episode of Bigg Boss 16 will see Tajikistan singer Abdu Rozik's 'Swayamvar'. A teaser released by the channel shows a fun conversation taking place between Uttaran fame Tina Datta and Abdu. The Times of India · Oct 3, 2022
Thailand expect tough fight in third-place play-off Malaysia take on Tajikistan in the King's Cup final but as far as the local fans are concerned, all eyes will be on the third-place showdown between hosts Thailand and Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday. Bangkok Post · Sep 25, 2022
Commentary: Russia’s struggles in Ukraine seed conflict in its neighborhood War is contagious. Instability breeds more instability when war destabilizes a regional power. This is what appears to be happening now to Russia’s south. From Armenia to Tajikistan, conflict and discord are escalating to dangerous levels just as Russia appears at its weakest point in its war. Chicago Tribune · Sep 23, 2022
Brit travels the globe to find the world's worst toilet - and this is it The world's most repugnant has been found - with the wall being used as toilet paper - after a travel journalist set out on a bizarre journey to uncover the globe's worst public toilet Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022
Man discovers "perfect hell hole" after travelling through 100 countries to find the world's worst public toilet The self-confessed "squatter spotter" managed to find a 5ft lavatory where the fabric walls are used for toilet paper Wales Online · Sep 22, 2022
Man spends £150K to travel 75,000 miles to find world's worst public toilet A man was determined to find the worst public toilet in the world and travelled 75,000 to find it - and eventually found the winner in Tajikistan, and it looks really bad Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022
Tajikistan’s first UFC fighter, Nurullo Aliev, plans to ‘smash’ lightweight division Nurullo Aliev doesn't want to waste any time after securing a UFC contract at Dana White's Contender Series 55. USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 21, 2022
Tajikistan accuses Kyrgyzstan of hiding military hardware near border Tajikistan accused Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday of failing to withdraw military hardware from their mutual border after last week's deadly conflict and hiding it instead, a charge Bishkek denies. Reuters · Sep 21, 2022
Kyrgyz leader urges calm after deadly conflict with Tajikistan Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov urged his country on Monday to have trust in its army and strategic partners, and said there was no need for volunteer forces at the border with Tajikistan after deadly clashes there last week. Reuters · Sep 19, 2022
Putin calls on Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to de-escalate Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone talks with the leaders of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan following clashes on the border of the Central Asian republics, the Kremlin said on Sunday. Reuters · Sep 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan says death toll from border conflict rises to 36 Kyrgyzstan said on Sunday its death toll from the border conflict with Tajikistan has risen to 36 people, with 129 wounded in fighting between the two Central Asian nations. Reuters · Sep 18, 2022
ABC News · Sep 18, 2022 Kyrgyz-Tajik border clashes leave dozens dead and thousands displaced The security chiefs of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sit down for talks to stop fighting on the border between the two countries that so far has killed at least 54 people and wounded over 100.
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022 Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan hold talks to end border fighting The security chiefs of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have sat down for talks to stop fighting on the border between the two countries that has killed at least 24 people and wounded over 100
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 17, 2022 Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Trade Blame for Ceasefire Violations The ex-Soviet republics of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in Central Asia blamed each other Friday for breaching a ceasefire intended to end deadly border clashes. The two sides had agreed a halt to fighting and Kyrgyzstan said the countries' leaders had met and decided to withdraw their forces after clashes broke…
Reuters · Sep 17, 2022 Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan ceasefire holds up after border fighting Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reported no major combat incidents on Saturday, indicating that a ceasefire they agreed after intense fighting on Friday remained in effect despite accusations of sporadic shelling by both sides.
Reuters · Sep 16, 2022 Kyrgyzstan says intense fighting taking place on border with Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan's border service reported "intense battles" with Central Asian neighbour Tajikistan on Friday and said it had seen additional Tajik forces and equipment being moved to the border.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022 Clashes on Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border resume, kill 2 Kyrgyzstan has accused neighboring Tajikistan of firing at its border guards hours after the security chiefs of the two countries agreed on a cease-fire
Reuters · Sep 16, 2022 Kyrgyzstan says Tajikistan resumed firing on border after ceasefire The Kyrgyzstan border service said on Friday that Tajikistan had opened fire on positions along their shared border, hours after an apparent ceasefire was agreed between the two sides.
Reuters · Sep 16, 2022 Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan agree to border conflict ceasefire -TASS Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Friday agreed a ceasefire to end a bout of border skirmishes this week, Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported, citing Kyrgyzstan's border service.
Reuters · Sep 14, 2022 Kyrgyzstan reports renewed clash on border with Tajikistan - agencies Kyrgyzstan's border force reported another round of shooting on its border with Tajikistan on Wednesday, Russian news agencies reported citing officials.
Reuters · Sep 14, 2022 Russia calls on Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to bring border situation under control - RIA Russia called on its Central Asian allies Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to take urgent measures to bring the situation on the border between the two countries back under control after clashes erupted overnight, the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a foreign ministry source.
Reuters · Sep 14, 2022 One Tajikistan border guard killed in clashes with Kyrgyzstan - RIA One Tajikistan border guard was killed and two wounded in clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan overnight, the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing the Tajikistan border force.