Stories from Tajikistan

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev moved from 10th to 9th place in the ATP rankings. Andrey Rublev currently holds the 14th position and Karen Khachanov holds the 15th position. Jannik Sinner remains ranked first.

Alexandra Kowalewska, a 21-year-old Polish judoka, won the Grand Slam competition in the under 70kg category in Tajikistan. Kowalewska defeated Austrian athlete Michaela Polleres in the final. Polleres is a two-time Olympic medalist with silver in Tokyo and bronze in Paris.

Military personnel from the 201st Guards Base in Tajikistan congratulated World War II veteran Safaroli Fayzaliev on his upcoming Victory Day. Fayzaliev turned 103 years old, making him the oldest living front-line soldier in Tajikistan. The soldiers presented him with gifts.

Reports suggest that Tajikistan has introduced special penalties for individuals who refuse to provide their equipment for inspection. This information reportedly stems from clarifications provided by the FSB. The situation is being analyzed for its implications.

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred 32 km south of Khorugh at a depth of 83 km. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 105.112 km, located 26 km southwest of Khorugh.

Tajikistan's Ministry of Labor has clarified that law enforcement officers have the right to inspect citizens' phones and their contents. Refusal to unlock a phone may result in special penalties. Russian law currently prohibits such searches, even in criminal cases. The Tajikistan Ministry of Labor revealed that the country's Border Service, which is part of the FSB, has the authority to inspect mobile phones. Officials can also place individuals under administrative arrest if they refuse to unlock their devices. This development follows reports regarding increased internet control in the region.