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KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A three-day calligraphy exhibition has opened in the southern city of Ghazni, bringing together artists and cultural officials in a bid to preserve Afghanistan’s artistic traditions and engage younger generations. The event, organized by the provincial Department of Information and Culture in collaboration with the ...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Scientists in Tajikistan have successfully tested dozens of crops in the remote Yagnob valley, a high-altitude region that could offer new answers to climate change challenges. The National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan (NAST) launched the experiment in the Ayni district, planting fields at more than 2,300 met...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has unveiled plans to construct a new city near Almaty, designed to become an international hub for business, finance, and innovation. The project, called Alatau City, is one of the most ambitious urban developments in Central Asia and is expected to attract investment, industry, and millions of new resid...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A three-day exhibition featuring agricultural products and handicrafts has opened in Neili, the capital of central Daikundi province, as part of efforts to promote women entrepreneurs and expand markets for local goods. According to independent outlet Pajhwok Afghan News, the event — organized by Tasul Services Comp...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has confirmed reserves of 2.6 million tons of rare earth elements as part of a nationwide exploration drive, underscoring the country’s ambitions to play a larger role in the global transition to clean energy technologies. According to the Geology Committee under the Ministry of Industry and Construction,...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has unveiled prototypes of domestically developed drones designed to enhance public safety, part of the country’s push to expand high-tech industries and cut dependence on costly imports. The initiative is led by Karaganda-based research and production association Perspektiva, which presented three models...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan’s Silk Road city of Bukhara is preparing to step onto the global cultural stage this autumn as it hosts its first international art biennale, Recipes for Broken Hearts. The ten-week festival, scheduled from September 5 to November 20, will showcase contemporary art, community rituals, and culinary expe...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Tuberculosis cases in southern Afghanistan have surged by nearly 30% compared to last year, raising concerns among health workers over the spread of both common and drug-resistant forms of the disease. According to independent broadcaster ToloNews, medical staff at the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital in Kanda...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan’s ancient city of Ghazni, once celebrated as the “Centre of Islamic Civilisation,” is facing mounting threats to its historic monuments as community leaders warn that centuries-old forts, mosques, and tombs are falling into disrepair. According to Independent outlet Pajhwok Afghan News, despite limited r...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has unveiled an ambitious plan to equip 50,000 young people with entrepreneurial skills by 2030, part of a broader effort to transform the country into a regional hub for startups and innovation. The initiative is being rolled out through the SG Founders School, launched in April 2025 by Startup Garage....
