JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — A work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy for civil servants and earlier school holidays for students have contributed to an earlier exodus in Indonesia ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, Straits Times reports. The authorities began reporting an uptick in traffic over the past weekend. According to data from state-own...
MANILA, the Philippines (MNTV) — In Tawi-Tawi, the southernmost and predominantly Muslim province of the Philippines, culinary traditions are deeply embedded in the coastal region’s marine-based economy. During Ramadan, they are on full display as iftars turn into hearty feasts of the freshest and most diverse seafood, according to Arab...
ASMARA, Eritrea (MNTV) – Berhan-Aini Hospital in Asmara is currently hosting a collaborative medical initiative, providing essential cataract and glaucoma surgeries to hundreds of patients. The program, a partnership between the Horn of Africa state’s medical professionals and the “Cure Blindness” Ophthalmology group from Californi...
N’DJAMENA, Chad (MNTV)- The African Development Bank (ADB) has expressed optimism regarding the progress of the Corridor 13 project, a vital infrastructure initiative aimed at fostering regional connectivity. This ambitious project, designed to link Chad, CAR, and the Republic of Congo, holds immense potential for boosting trade and economic i...
ABUJA, Nigeria (MNTV)- A recent report by international e-commerce organization Picodi has shed stark light on the escalating cost-of-living crisis gripping Nigeria, revealing that households are now allocating a staggering 59% of their income to food purchases. This alarming statistic underscores the deepening economic challenges facing the ...
HARARE, Zimbabwe (MNTV)- A young innovator from the southern African state of Zimbabwe has developed a new vehicle claimed to operate without fuel, recharging, or any external energy input. This groundbreaking technology, based on a microsonic energy device that converts radio frequencies into usable power, promises to revolutionize transpor...
CAIRO (MNTV)- Africa is poised to reshape its financial landscape with the launch of the Africa Currency Marketplace, a groundbreaking initiative developed by the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), reports Africa News. This digital platform aims to revolutionize intra-African trade by enabling direct currency exchanges across ...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) – As Eid Al Fitr, an event of celebration on the first day of 10th month of Islamic Calendar, approaches, Oman’s traditional marketplaces, particularly the historic Muttrah Souq, are experiencing a surge in activity. Vendors specializing in traditional Omani attire reported significantly increased sales compared to p...
KAYSERI, Türkiye (MNTV) – Housed within the imposing walls of a 13th-century structure, the Gevher Nesibe Medical Complex in Kayseri, Turkiye is the world’s oldest medical facility. Once a pioneering healthcare institution that treated patients from across the region, it is showcasing the extraordinary medical accomplishments of the Seljuk e...
ANKARA, Türkiye (MNTV) – For more than 70 years, the State Theaters (DT) have served as a fundamental institution in Türkiye’s cultural sphere, presenting a wide variety of performances. The performances encompass local playwrights’ works, international literary adaptations, musical productions, and theater for young audiences. D...