JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — The Norwegian government is monitoring growing concerns over Indonesia’s decision to appoint political figures with little climate expertise to oversee a climate forestry program largely financed by Norway, Mongabay reports. Norway has long supported Indonesia’s environmental efforts, particularly through the Norweg...
ADELAIDE, Australia (MNTV) – Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, has embraced its first Ramadan night market, which after this year’s success is likely to become a permanent part of Adelaide’s cultural landscape. A Ramadan night market is a lively, festive marketplace that comes to life during the holy month of Ramadan, after sunset...
WARRAGUL, Australia (MNTV) – In a milestone for Australia’s multicultural landscape, a former church in Victoria has been transformed into the region’s first official mosque, welcoming people of all faiths. Located east of Melbourne, the new mosque aims to be more than just a place of worship—offering multicultural story time sessions, school ...
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (MNTV) —For the first time, Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, is hosting an international fashion show, bringing together leading Turkmen designers and renowned couturiers from around the world. The event is part of the “Investing in the Future of Turkmenistan” exhibition and forum, which began on March 17 a...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan will host the first Samarkand International Climate Forum on April 4-5, bringing together world leaders, policymakers, experts, and activists to address climate challenges in Central Asia. The event aims to strengthen regional and international cooperation on environmental sustainability and green deve...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan made history at the Women’s World Boxing Championship in Niš, Serbia, securing second place with an impressive six-medal haul. The tournament, held from March 9-16, featured top athletes from 51 countries. According to Kursive Media, Kazakhstan clinched three gold medals, two silver, and one bronze. Nazy...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan has received $10 million to mitigate the effects of climate change and improve livelihoods in Badakhshan and Kunar provinces. The project will be carried out over five years with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implementation by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Acc...
MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) – In the heart of the Philippines, where Muslims make up a minority in a predominantly Catholic nation, a group of young Muslim students is fostering interfaith unity through the time-honored tradition of iftar, the evening meal that breaks the Ramadan fast. The Students Association for Islamic Affairs (SAIA), a Mani...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia’s big state-linked funds will increase their investments in local startups and venture capital companies to promote the government’s goal of building a resilient domestic economy in the face of external headwinds, says a minister. Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan told Nikkei ...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) —Indonesia is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 major cities by 2029. It will generate around 20 Megawatts (MW) of electricity per city, totaling 600 MW. Besides, it will also produce fuel oil through waste, using pyrolysis technology, reported Indonesia Business Post. Deputy Minister o...
