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Judo: Heavyweights close Dushanbe in style

The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 ended with a thrilling final day for the heavyweights. Mansur Lorsanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Fuchun Huang, Asya Tavano and Jakub Sordyl all struck gold as Tajikistan signed off another memorable edition in style.

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Double delight for Tajikistan on Day 2 in Dushanbe

Day 2 of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 brought more joy for the home crowd, with Muhiddin Asadulloev and Somon Makhmadbekov both taking gold. Gankhaich Bold and Aleksandra Kowalewska also topped the podium in a packed and vibrant arena.

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Gold for Tajikistan on Day 1 in Dushanbe

The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 opened with a brilliant day for the home crowd as Nurali Emomali struck gold. Anudari Jamsran, Ayub Bliev, Odette Giuffrida and Olga Mukhina also topped the podium in a packed Kasri Tennis arena.

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Tajikistan's president calls for global effort to preserve glaciers as melting accelerates

Tajikistan, home to the majority of Central Asia's glaciers, is urging global action as climate change accelerates glacier melt. At a high-level international conference in Dushanbe, President Emomali Rahmon proposed launching a major glacier study.

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Judo: Golden Finishes and Heavyweight Heroes in Dushanbe

The final day of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw thrilling ippons, home glory for Rakhimov, and breakout golds for Hajiyev, Reid, Kostoev, and Jia. Tajikistan closed the event with power, pride, and passion on the tatami.

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Golden Glory in Dushanbe: Tajikistan Shines on Day 2

Day 2 of the 2025 Dushanbe Grand Slam saw Tajikistan claim two golds and one bronze. Local stars Asadulloev and Makhmadbekov thrilled home fans with stunning wins, while Cvjetko and Bold also earned impressive victories. A memorable showcase of judo excellence.

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Judo Shines in Dushanbe: History, Heroes and Home Glory

The Dushanbe Grand Slam kicked off with thrilling judo action, packed stands, and historic moments. Madina Qurbonzoda, just 17, claimed bronze for Tajikistan, as stars like Buchard and Aghayev took gold. The local passion proves judo truly reigns supreme in Tajikistan.

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Tajikistan Launches Crackdown On 'Witchcraft' And Fortune-telling

In a block of flats in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, a turbaned woman cautiously opened the door of her apartment a chink, letting out a waft of incense.

International Business Times

On the Silk Roads: adventure and historical riches in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

A new British Museum exhibition gives a taste of the rich cultures along these ancient routes, but a trip to central Asia offers much more – stunning architecture, moreish food and wild trekking

The Guardian - UK

The Taliban’s Enemies Can’t Agree on Anything

A summit of opposition leaders was meant to produce a plan to fix Afghanistan’s trajectory. It generated more infighting and factionalism.

Foreign Policy

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…

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Russia’s Putin to Meet Iran’s Raisi in Ashgabat on Wednesday

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a visit to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. Putin is making his first known trip abroad since the start of what Moscow calls a "special military operation" in Ukraine. He is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Drones sign of strong Iran-Tajik relations as Tehran looks east

Iran and Tajikistan are strengthening ties as they look warily at Afghanistan.

Al Jazeera

India important stakeholder in Afghanistan, will stand by people: NSA Doval

NEW DELHI: India was and remains an important stakeholder in Afghanistan and its special relationship with the Afghan people over centuries will guide New Delhi’s approach, NSA Ajit Doval said on Friday while addressing the 4th regional security dialogue on Afghanistan in Dushanbe.

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In Tajikistan, a deadly new type of climate crisis has already arrived

“We’d seen it coming for a few years, but last winter was the game-changer,” Bulbulov says. “Nothing’s been the same ever since.”

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