ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — With its vast landscapes and unique bird species, Kazakhstan is quietly positioning itself as a new hotspot for global birdwatching tourism. Ornithologists and tour operators say international visitors from Europe, the United States, and Russia are increasingly traveling to the country in search of rare birds found ...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan’s women scientists have been recognized on the global stage, bringing home 10 medals from a major international exposition in South Korea that celebrates female-led innovation. The awards were secured at the 2025 International Korean Women Inventors Exposition (KIWIE), which concluded recently in Goyang...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — In a renewed effort to address Afghanistan’s drug addiction crisis, the Taliban-led Afghan government has announced the release and family reintegration of 200 individuals who recently completed rehabilitation programs in Kabul. The initiative was highlighted at a ceremony attended by Mawlawi Abdul Wali Haqqani, Dep...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — In India, a Muslim female school principal, Rafat Khatoon, has been suspended in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh following a misleading report by Dainik Jagran, a Hindi-language newspaper known for promoting a pro-Hindutva agenda. The controversy began when Dainik Jagran published a photo showing the name of a sch...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The future of rural Indonesia hangs in the balance, as young people struggle to find their place in a rapidly changing world. With urbanization and industrialization transforming the countryside, many rural youth are left wondering if they have a future in the villages they call home, according to an article p...
JAKARTA (MNTV) – The Indonesian Health Ministry has reported a decline in the national stunting rate among children, from 21.5 percent in 2023 to 19.8 percent last year, marking progress toward reaching President Prabowo Subianto’s 14 percent target. The updated figure was released last week during the launching of the latest National Nutri...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – The United States’ plan to double steel tariffs under President Donald Trump could have far-reaching effects on global trade and hit Malaysian steel exporters hard, reports Business Times. Economists warn that the steep increase signals a renewed push for protectionism and could erode Malaysia’...
2MFM emerges as most awarded station at 2025 National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council MELBOURNE, Australia (MNTV) – Australian Muslim community radio 2MFM emerged as the most awarded station at the 2025 National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council (NEMBC) in Melbourne. 2MFM took home awards in 3 out of the 5...
Strongest support comes from those aged 21 to 30, with over 84% in favour, while opposition to tax hikes is highest among respondents aged 51 to 60 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Two-thirds of Malaysians support higher cigarette taxes, provided they are implemented in a moderate and predictable manner, according to a survey conducted by [&he...
East Turkistan Government in Exile condemns UNWTO secretary general’s participation WASHINGTON, United States – The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly criticized Francesco Frangialli, Honorary Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), for endorsing China’s 2025 tourism campaign,...
