KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (MNTV) – Kuwaitis have emerged as the leading Gulf property buyers across the UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, according to new figures from the GCC Statistical Center’s Gulf Common Market review. The data shows Kuwaitis owning 3,545 properties in the UAE, 2,600 in Bahrain, and 2,536 in Saudi Arabia, giving them the [&helli...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) – Iraq has withdrawn a decision that designated Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthi movement as terrorist organizations, days after the classification appeared in the Iraqi Gazette and triggered fierce backlash from political blocs aligned with Iran-backed armed groups. The original listing, included in issue No. 4848 o...
TEL AVIV, Israel (MNTV) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire soon, following the planned return of the last hostage remains held in Gaza. Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Netanyahu said the second stage, which involves disarming Ha...
LONDON (MNTV) – The BBC has endorsed the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) decision to allow Israel to participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, despite a growing boycott by several European broadcasters. National broadcasters from Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia have announced their withdrawal, citing Israel’s ongoing m...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Syria marked the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad’s fall on Monday, with crowded streets, helicopter flyovers, and the new leadership pledging to rebuild a nation devastated by decades of authoritarian rule and over a decade of war. President Ahmed al-Sharaa, appointed as transitional president in January this year...
TEL AVIV, Israel (MNTV) – Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar have approved an estimated $725 million for expansive global advocacy operations — known as hasbara — within the 2026 national budget. The campaign aims to target audience primarily in Western world which, after Israel’s genocide in Gaza...
KARAK, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordanian authorities have unveiled a detailed plan to preserve Karak Castle, rehabilitate heritage buildings, and revitalize the old city streets, following directives from King Abdullah II. The Higher Committee, responsible for implementing the initiative, convened at the Royal Court with chief of the Royal Court Youse...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) – Spain and Morocco signed 14 cooperation agreements during the 13th High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Madrid, strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors. The event, hosted by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the Moncloa Palace, brought together Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and senior officials, incl...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has announced substantial increases to the national minimum wage and unemployment allowance, a move aimed at cushioning citizens facing soaring living costs and prolonged economic strain. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune approved the measures following the latest Council of Ministers meeting, positioning them a...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — Algeria has formally activated its 5G mobile network, ushering in a new phase of digital connectivity designed to accelerate the country’s technological development and long-term modernization goals. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications announced the launch, calling it a defining moment for national digital ad...
