DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — The suspension of U.S. foreign assistance is threatening to derail efforts to contain HIV in Tajikistan, according to a United Nations report. The report, issued by UNAIDS, highlights how the withdrawal of funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) — once a major contributor to Tajikistan&#...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has unveiled a five-year plan to boost its gas infrastructure, including the construction of underground gas storage facilities and expansion of key pipelines, as part of efforts to enhance energy security and meet growing domestic demand. The plan, set to run from 2025 to 2029, was announced as part of [...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — An international study has raised alarm over the rapid degradation of river ecosystems across Central Asia, warning that dams and hydropower projects are pushing many unique freshwater species to the brink of extinction. The report, published by the environmental coalition Rivers Without Boundaries, identifies maj...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — A Muslim organization in India has launched a nationwide initiative to identify and support young Muslim leaders driving change in the country. The All India Muslim Development Council (AIMDC) has introduced the 40 Under 40 Leadership Program, aimed at recognizing individuals under 40 making significant contributions...
SRINAGAR, Kashmir (MNTV) — For three decades, Ulfata Bano has walked miles through snow-laden paths, battling Kashmir’s brutal winters to deliver letters and parcels to people of Hirpora village. Nestled in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, Hirpora lies about 70 kilometers from Srinagar and endures some of the region’s harshest winters. Betwe...
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA (MNTV) – As the Malaysian capital illuminates with vibrant Ramadan lights and the aroma of festive bazaars fills the air, a starkly different reality unfolds in its shadowed corners. For Kuala Lumpur’s homeless, Ramadan is not just about fasting but about enduring intensified struggles—searching for food, shelter, and a ...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — The feasibility study for the Brunei Stock Exchange has been completed, and the implementation phase is set to begin this month, The Scoop reports. The government will establish a securities exchange, clearing house, and central securities depository, marking a significant milestone in Brunei’s financ...
SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) – The Australian city of Sydney comes alive at night during the holy month of Ramadan, transforming into a vibrant hub of culture and cuisine. In the city’s southwest, the annual Lakemba Nights food bazaar brings together visitors from all backgrounds, offering a rich array of Middle Eastern, North African, and South [...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — More than one in two adults in Malaysia — 54.4 per cent to be precise– are currently obese, according to the latest data, reports Sinar Daily. These figures are more than just statistics—they represent individuals facing daily challenges, with obesity serving as a root cause of severe health co...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — Brunei is set to launch a fund aimed at helping promising local startups scale up and compete internationally, according to The Scoop. The Startup Catalyst Fund is in the final stages of development, Dato Dr Hj Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, second minister of finance and economy, said during a […]
