Tajikistan approves draft MoU with Iran on visa exemption for diplomatic and service passport holders

16:27, october 24Author: Asia-Plus The Government of Tajikistan has approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Iran, which aims to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and service passports. According...

Trump and us, By Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

“To get lost is to find the way”. African proverb. I admit entertaining some doubt over the authenticity of US President Trump’s first tweet announcing that he had set in motion the process of classifying Nigeria as a Country of Particular...

7 Punjab youths, stranded in Tajikistan, return to India; AAP, BJP leaders claim credit for repatriation efforts

Seven youths from Ropar district in Punjab, who were stranded in Tajikistan after allegedly falling victim to a travel fraud, returned to India today afternoon. They landed at Delhi airport and are scheduled to reach Chandigarh by 7 pm, according...

Qatar offers temporary jobs for Tajik citizens with housing and health insurance

Citizens of Tajikistan are being offered temporary employment opportunities in Qatar with monthly salaries ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 Qatari riyals (approximately $550–$825 USD), along with free accommodation, meals, and medical insurance. Have...

Tourist arrivals to Azerbaijan increased by nearly 2%

In January-September of this year, from 183 countries 1,948.2 thousand or 1.8 percent less foreign nationals and stateless persons compared to the corresponding period of the previous year visited Azerbaijan, the State Statistical Committee told...

Dushanbe to host 8th French Film Festival featuring acclaimed dramas and documentaries

15:10, october 21Author: Asia-Plus The 8th French Film Festival will take place in the Diar Dushanbe cultural center from October 27 to 31, showcasing a diverse lineup of French cinema including documentaries, dramas, comedies, and animated...

I missed my son while he was backpacking the world, so I joined him

“Sorry Lasha,” I interrupt, with rising anxiety, “but I can’t see Hamish anywhere.” A wilderness path is more sinister where it runs against a border with Russia. These woods are crowding inwards. Turning mountain passes into shaded cloisters in...

Adventure tourists love Afghanistan. Are they a gift for the Taliban?

Walking through central Kabul one afternoon, Julie Bold was stopped by the Taliban morality police. Her male friend, who she had met at the Afghan border with Tajikistan, was a few steps behind. Not realising Bond was from Wales, and a tourist,...

A Cyclist’s Journey Across Tibet and Central Asia

At age 39, Spanish software developer Javier Carrasco decided to trade the predictability of office life for the uncertainty of the open road. “You could call it a midlife crisis, or simply the urge to make the most of life before it’s too late,”...

Tajik Man Dies In Detention Amid Crackdown On Islam

The last time Saidazam Rahmonov’s family saw him alive was when he was at Dushanbe International Airport in early October. A week later, members of Tajikistan’s security services handed his family the 29-year-old’s body, which bore signs of...

EU Bans Travel Agencies from Organizing or Advertising Trips to Russia under New Sanctions

European travel agencies will no longer be allowed to organize or promote trips to Russia, following new sanctions adopted by the European Union targeting key sectors of the Russian economy. Under the new restrictions, EU-based companies are...

Emomali Rahmon to attend international summits in Qatar and the United States

16:49, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon departed for the State of Qatar on November 3 for an official visit to take part in the Second World Summit on Social Development, according to the Tajik president’s official...

Tajikistan drops six places in 2025 Henley Passport Index

16:44, october 16Author: Asia-Plus Tajikistan has fallen six positions in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, ranking 87th globally in terms of passport strength. The index, published annually by UK-based Henley & Partners, assesses how many...

Kyrgyzstan to host World Cup in Mountain Sports Tourism

From November 10 to November 16, Kyrgyzstan will host the World Cup in Mountain Sports Tourism for the first time in its history, organizers announced. The tournament will bring together athletes and tourists from around the world who will compete...

South Australia stars in Lonely Planet's 'Best in Travel' destinations for 2026

Three Aussie spots have been honoured with a mention on Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 list. Highlighting expert predictions for the coming year, the list features 50 must-visit destinations from all around the globe. South Australia and...

Putin once again does not dare to travel to ICC member South Africa

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin will not personally attend the G20 summit in South Africa, which is a signatory to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). As reported by Interfax, according to Peskov, Putin "will not personally...

Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Economic Partnership: New Memoranda Signed

16:03, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus During the Dushanbe Invest–2025 International Investment Forum, the 5th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was held, focusing on...

2026 travel adventures: Lonely Planet touts 25 must-visit places, must-do experiences

By Maureen O’Hare | CNN Not booked your 2026 vacation yet? Get moving, as the must-visit destinations lists for next year are starting to drop. The venerable travel guide Lonely Planet published its “Best in Travel 2026” book on Oct. 21, featuring...

UK city named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2026 destinations - and it's not London

Experiences • Azores, Portugal, go whale-watching • Batanes, Philippines, see the sights by bike • Belgrade, Serbia, experience the legendary nightlife scene • Bolivia, watch a Flying Cholitas match • Bristol, England, deep-dive into street art •...

A guide to Tajikistan

The smallest of the five Central Asian countries, Tajikistan is a mountainous nation tucked between China to the east, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and Afghanistan to the south. With snow-peaked ranges punctuating the skies,...