BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — The Iraqi government has announced a week-long holiday for public sector employees in observance of Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Council of Ministers confirmed on Tuesday that the break will begin at the start of Eid, expected to fall on Sunday or Monday, pending […]
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) – The Iraqi government is making significant efforts to restore the historic city of Nimrud, which was severely damaged by ISIS militants in 2015. In an interview with Rudaw News on Sunday, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, Iraq’s culture minister, revealed that around 35,000 artifacts have been recovered so far. Authorities are ...
Two major academic groups in the U.S. are taking the White House to court. The American Association of University Professors and the Middle East Studies Association filed a lawsuit in Boston. They accuse the former Biden administration of creating a climate of repression on university campuses. The groups say students and scholars who speak ou...
A Columbia University student is suing the Trump administration for trying to deport her. Twenty-one-year-old Yunseo Chung, a legal U.S. resident, joined protests in support of Palestine on campus. She says the U.S. government is revoking her status unfairly. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued an arrest warrant and has moved to deport...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – For the first time in Central Asia, Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent will host the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) from April 5 to 9, bringing together around 2,000 delegates from 181 countries, including 15 observer states and more than 25 international and interparliamentary organizations. Acc...
The U.S. is facing criticism for refusing to condemn Israel over the deaths of two Palestinian journalists in Gaza. At a press briefing, the State Department’s Tammy Bruce deflected questions on whether the killings could be considered war crimes. Instead, she blamed Hamas, saying every tragedy in Gaza stems from the group’s actions. Bruce str...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — As part of its growing environmental efforts, Kazakhstan marked March 23—the final day of the Nauryznama decade—as the Day of a Pure Mind and Intentions, dedicated to ecological awareness and sustainability. The initiative reflects the country’s commitment to fostering an eco-friendly mindset and transitioning into ...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives government will begin establishing libraries in Islamic centers across the country this year as part of efforts to enhance their role in education and community engagement, Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed announced, according to PSM News. Speaking at a signing ceremony for the cons...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed Bangladesh’s decision to establish separate courts for children, calling it a major step toward protecting child rights and creating a more just legal system. In a statement on Sunday, UNICEF described the decision as “groundbreaking,” reaffir...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Indonesian embassy in Kabul have pledged support for the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) in strengthening sports development in the country. OIC Deputy Representative Khalil Ibrahim Oukor and Indonesia’s Deputy Ambassador Ricky Subagja met with AFF Presiden...
