YEREVAN, Armenia (MNTV) — A joint Armenian–German archaeological team has uncovered the foundations of the oldest known church in Armenia, dating back to the first half of the 4th century, the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia (NAS) said in a statement released to Armenpress. The discovery was made during a 2024 expedition by researchers...
BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (Parliament) has approved amendments to the Law on Medical Insurance extending compulsory health insurance coverage to foreign and stateless inmates, Report and Qafqazinfo reported Tuesday. The bill, passed in its third and final reading, expands the list of insured individuals to include for...
BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) — Azerbaijan’s landmark Baku White City project has received the “Excellence in Sustainable City Development” award in the category of “Climate-Resilient Urban Planning – Integrating Sustainability into Urban Development and Economic Growth Strategies” at the 4th Global Sustainability Summit (GSSA) held at the Palace of...
MNTV News Desk – After fleeing Chinese repression, Uyghurs Idris and Zeynure Hasan thought their family would be safe in exile. But Beijing’s global reach soon shattered that illusion, reports The Guardian. In July 2021, from her home in Istanbul, Zeynure received a call she had been dreading. Her husband Idris, missing for four days […...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – A new era of travel is setting sail from Malaysia next month with the launch of the world’s first Muslim-friendly cruise. The M/V Piano Land, a luxury liner developed in partnership between Astro Ocean Cruise and Hwajing Travel & Tours, will embark on its maiden voyage from Port Klang on […]
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) –– European tour operators attending the 42nd TTC Travel Mart in Jakarta are increasingly targeting Indonesia’s growing Muslim-friendly and faith-based tourism market, reports TTG Asia. Sutan Nicko, travel consultant head of Indoreisen UK, said the company is developing thematic programmes under Storynomic, Historinom...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has taken another major step toward improving early childhood education with the signing of a memorandum to establish Central Asia’s first Regional Research and Innovation Center in Early Learning, according to UzA. The agreement was signed by the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of Uzbekistan...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has drafted a bill introducing penalties for sexual harassment in public and private settings, the agency announced Monday. The ministry said existing laws do not clearly define harassment or provide penalties, leaving many victims reluctant to report incidents. As a result...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan has launched a national stablecoin, the digital som, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao announced on his X (formerly Twitter) account. Zhao said the new currency, issued on the BNB Chain blockchain, is ready for implementation and will be used for government and official payments, according to local news out...
Negative perceptions, cultural beliefs continue to hinder treatment, social integration for those affected in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Stigma surrounding mental illnesses persists as a significant obstacle to recovery and social acceptance in Malaysia, according to an opinion piece published by The Vibes. Stigma is commonly und...
