Tajikistan’s Somon Air signs for a pair of 737 Max jets

Tajik carrier Somon Air has signed for a pair of Boeing 737 Max 8s, which the airline intends to lease from Dubai-based DAE Capital. Somon Air, based in Dushanbe, uses a fleet of Boeing 737-800s and -900s. It states that the Max 8s will be introduced to …

Glacier melting in Tajikistan increasing natural disasters in the country

An article published by CABAR.asia says that at the local level, saving glaciers is difficult since the primary cause is global greenhouse gas emissions, scientists say.  Over the past 70 years, temperatures in the mountains of Tajikistan have risen by 1.5 …

This year, Tajikistan capital celebrated Sada festival on February 1

09:45, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus This year, Sada festival was celebrated in Dushanbe on February.  As usual, the main events dedicated to this festival took place in the Firdavsi Park (formerly Peoples’ Friendship Park). Fairs of agricultural goods, …

Freedom Bank Kazakhstan’s subsidiary expected to open in Tajikistan this spring

Tajikistan’s Somon Air Buys 2 Boeing 737 MAX 8s & Mulls Direct London Flights

The largest airline in Tajikistan - Somon Air - has signed an agreement to purchase two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from aircraft leasing conglomerate DAE Capital. The jets are set to join the carrier's fleet sometime in 2026. Finally decided Since 2019, …

Tajikistan deputy FM visits Tehran amid efforts to establish new era of ties

TEHRAN – The Deputy Foreign Minister of Tajikistan arrived in Iran on Sunday to participate in an event related to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). During his stay in Tehran, Nasriddin is also scheduled to hold separate meetings with Iran's …

A Counter-Terrorism Aspect

A recent uptick in terror-related activities, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Balochistan, is a matter of concern, solidifying the view that Pakistan has squarely fallen into the grip of terrorism. The year 2024 witnessed around 444 terror …

World’s most powerful passports 2025: Singapore tops list with 193-country access; India at THIS spot on Henley Index

The 2025 list of the world's most powerful passports by Henley & Partners is out, and Asian tiger Singapore has emerged on top, taking the #1 spot with access to around 193 countries. Singapore is followed by South Korea and Japan at #2, both with …

Vance Says He Wants to Bring Back Fired DOGE Staffer

Vice President JD Vance on Friday confirmed that a staffer with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was let go after making inappropriate statements but said that DOGE should “bring him back.” Vance’s statement appeared to confirm a Wall …

Singapore ranked as world’s most powerful passport. India ranks…

The world's most powerful passport is that of Singapore, while India's falls significantly lower at 80th position, which it also shares with Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Tajikistan, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. India has ranked # …