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KATHMANDU, Nepal (MNTV) — At least 51 people have been killed during a week of violent anti-corruption protests in Nepal, police said, as authorities struggle to restore order following the collapse of the government. Security forces remain deployed across Kathmandu and other major cities after the army imposed a nationwide curfew earlier this...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) has signed a major agreement with India’s Coromandel International Ltd to supply 500,000 tonnes of phosphate annually, starting in April 2026, in a move set to boost economic and industrial ties between the two countries. The deal was formalized at JPMC’s Industrial Complex in Aq...
KUWAIT CITY (MNTV) — Kuwait Airways has announced a new initiative granting exclusive fare reductions to retired citizens and their companions, reinforcing its role as the country’s national carrier and community partner. Under the offer, retirees will receive a 20 percent discount on tickets, while one accompanying traveler will benefit from ...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism announced that more than 32 million domestic and international tourists visited the Kingdom during the 2025 summer season, a 26 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Visitor spending surged to $14.13 billion, marking a 15 percent year-on-year rise and setting a ...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Saudi-owned Wafi Energy has donated 5,000 liters of petrol to Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to bolster ongoing rescue and relief efforts as devastating monsoon floods continue to wreak havoc across the country. The handover ceremony, held at the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad, was attended by...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — PwC, one of the world’s largest professional services networks, has inaugurated its new 22,400-square-meter regional headquarters in Laysen Valley, Saudi Arabia strengthening Riyadh’s position as a leading business hub for multinational corporations. The announcement was made during the firm’s annual partners’ mee...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Maldives has launched a push to prepare its public workforce for artificial intelligence, with nearly 90 officials completing a two-day skills program aimed at using AI responsibly in day-to-day operations. The workshop, held on September 9–10 and titled “AI in the Modern Workplace,” was organized by the Maldives Media ...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Authorities in Afghanistan have identified 35 new mines of precious stones in the central province of Logar, a region long recognized for its mineral wealth. Officials say the discoveries could expand revenues and employment if extraction is carried out transparently and under state oversight. According to Pajhwok A...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The European Union has signed a €1.5 million agreement with The Liaison Office (TLO) to strengthen climate resilience and livelihoods in Afghanistan, extending international backing for communities hit by environmental and economic pressures. According to Pajhwok Afghan News, the new funding complements an earlier $...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Officials and entrepreneurs have unveiled proposals to accelerate the country’s financial technology sector, as Uzbekistan looks to position itself as a regional fintech hub. The push comes amid rapid global expansion of digital finance, projected to surpass $600 billion by 2030. According to UZ Daily, Uzbekistan’...
