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BEIRUT, Lebanon (MNTV) — The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has strongly condemned the repeated use of chemical substances and airstrikes by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, describing the operations as “unacceptable” and a direct threat to civilians, peacekeepers, and the region’s stability. The Lebanese government has a...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq’s parliament has again postponed a vote to elect a new president on Sunday, with lawmakers citing pressure from the United States as a key factor in the delay, deepening a political stalemate fueled by Kurdish divisions and disputes over the country’s next leadership. The adjournment marked the second delay in [&hel...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council said it has launched formal investigations into 1,387 Islamic State (ISIS) fighters recently transferred from detention facilities in Syria, a move that has triggered political debate and heightened security concerns inside the country. In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency, the ...
BEIRUT, Lebanon (MNTV) — Israel has continued military operations in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire reached with Hezbollah in November 2024, raising concerns about the reconstruction efforts being deliberately obstructed through sustained airstrikes, surveillance and intimidation. Israeli warplanes continue striking buildings in several ...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework and Kurdish political leaders have begun talks to agree on the country’s next president, as pressure mounts to complete the government formation process following parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani led a delegation from the Coordination Framework to...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq has launched a national digital health insurance system with the rollout of the Dhamani platform, marking a major step toward automating healthcare services under the country’s Health Insurance Law, officials said. Health Minister Saleh Al-Hasnawi announced the establishment of the Digital Center for Health Insuranc...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman has announced plans to develop a 400-kilometer pipeline network to transport green hydrogen from production areas to industrial zones and export terminals, officials said this week. The project is a central pillar of the Sultanate’s strategy to position itself as a global leader in renewable and low-carbon energy, su...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Middle East Sports Investment Forum concluded its second day in Riyadh with the announcement of multiple financing initiatives and strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating the growth of Saudi Arabia’s sports economy. Held at Kingdom Arena, the forum is being organized in partnership with the Ministry of In...
RAFAH, Palestine (MNTV) — Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday, allowing limited civilian movement for the first time since it attacked and seized the crossing in May 2024, Israeli authorities said. The Israeli agency responsible for coordinating civilian affairs in Gaza, COGAT, said the reopening would...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye’s tourism sector reached unprecedented levels in 2025, recording its highest-ever revenue and visitor numbers, as the country consolidated its position among the world’s leading tourism destinations. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced at a press conference at Istanbul’s Atatürk Cultural ...
