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....
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has secured a $233.1 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to modernize a vital stretch of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Road Corridor 2, a move aimed at boosting regional trade, improving safety, and strengthening climate resilience. According to the Manila-based l...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are set to launch three new tourist train routes this fall, a move aimed at deepening cultural ties and attracting international travelers to Central Asia’s historic cities. According to the Kazakh Tourism national company, the rail journeys will run between five and seven days, departing f...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Artificial intelligence has become a mandatory subject across Kazakhstan’s higher education system, with authorities introducing AI courses in all universities as part of a sweeping national strategy. According to broadcaster Khabar TV, a total of 93 universities have already integrated AI into their academic progr...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — New training initiatives are being introduced in the Maldives to help people with disabilities gain formal qualifications, improve workplace readiness, and strengthen financial independence. One of the flagship efforts is a Job Readiness Programme launched in partnership with the Care Society. The program focuses on adm...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan has opened its first pediatric open-heart surgery and dialysis units at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Kabul, a development officials say will reduce the need for families to seek costly treatment abroad. According to ToloNews, the Ministry of Public Health announced that the new center includes 50 beds and t...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — South Korea has launched a $10 million project to help Kyrgyzstan tackle worsening air pollution, with a focus on the capital Bishkek, one of the world’s most polluted cities during winter months. According to the Times of Central Asia, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has formally criminalized stalking, becoming the first country in Central Asia to introduce a dedicated statute against obsessive harassment. The measure, reported by the Times of Central Asia, defines stalking as persistent attempts to contact or monitor an individual against their will, causing psycholo...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan’s government has submitted draft legislation that would outlaw the use of fortune-telling and other mystical services, extending existing penalties to include not only practitioners but also their clients. According to the independent outlet Asia-Plus, the proposed amendments would add a new clause to A...
