ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Militants from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) are expected to begin laying down their weapons at a formal disarmament ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan during the second week of July, according to a report by Kurdish media outlet Rudaw. The anticipated development comes weeks after the PKK declared an end to its ...
WASHINGTON D.C. (MNTV) — The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will sign an executive order terminating the bulk of U.S. sanctions on Syria, according to Qatar Tribune. This action, a follow-through on his May pledge in Riyadh, is intended to support Syria’s reintegration into the global financial system and stimulate post-...
TIZI OUZOU, Algeria (MNTV) — French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes has been sentenced to seven years in prison by an Algerian court on charges of “glorifying terrorism” and possessing materials deemed harmful to national interests, according to Reporters Without Borders. The 36-year-old journalist, a contributor to French magazine So Foo...
TEL AVIV, Israel (MNTV) — Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Israel could consider normalizing ties with Syria, but only under the condition that Israeli control over the Golan Heights remains intact. His comments came amid growing regional speculation of a potential peace agreement between the two longtime adversaries. Speaking to i24...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Five Iranian artists have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, as part of its 2025 membership drive that includes 534 artists and industry professionals from across the globe. The Iranian invitees are filmmakers Hossein Molayemi, Shirin Sohani, and Saeed Roustayi, actor Payman Maadi, and c...
RAFHA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The historic Darb Zubaydah, a 1,400-kilometer pilgrimage and trade route linking Kufa in Iraq to the holy city of Makkah, is being revitalized as part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to preserve and celebrate its cultural heritage under Vision 2030. Traversing the Northern Border Region and entering the Kingdom near Rafh...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman’s freelancing sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by evolving global labor trends and the expansion of the digital economy. The government’s ongoing efforts to establish a supportive legislative and technological framework are playing a pivotal role, aligning with the national goals outlined in Oman Vision 2...
LOS ANGELES, USA (MNTV) — Syrian filmmaker Soudade Kaadan and Palestinian director Elia Suleiman are among several Arab and Middle Eastern creatives invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars. The invitations are part of the Academy’s latest effort to expand and diversify its global mem...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman Air, the Sultanate’s national airline, has officially become the 15th full member of the oneworld® alliance, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy. The move, effective July 1, allows Oman Air to offer seamless global connections, premium services, and enhanced benefits to its passen...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria is holding the Algeria Export and Economic Development Conference today at the Sheraton Hotel in Club des Pins, Algiers, as part of national efforts to boost exports and deepen trade engagement across the African continent. The event, organized by the Institute for Economic Studies and Investment Development, ...
