MANILA, the Philippines (MNTV) – The Philippine government has announced plans to develop a dedicated “Halal Town” designed to celebrate and preserve the rich Islamic heritage of the country, reports the Halal Times. This ambitious project, currently in the advanced planning stages with feasibility studies underway, aims to create a world-cl...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The protests in Indonesia have been fueled by economic hardship, corruption, and a growing distrust of the government and military, says an analysis reported by the Asia Times. Social media is awash with carefully curated imagery and narratives that reframe issues, individuals and institutions in a mashup of diverg...
MALÉ, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has been confirmed as host of the 2025 Carrom World Cup, with the tournament’s official logo unveiled during a ceremony on Tuesday attended by government officials, sports leaders, and members of the carrom community. This marks the second time the island nation will stage the event, having first hosted [&h...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum has been named a winner of the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, earning the prize for the second time in her career. She is the first Bangladeshi architect to receive the honor twice. Tabassum was recognized for her project “Khudi Bari,” or “Little House,” an innovative [&he...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Authorities in India have sealed another Islamic school, known locally as a madrasa, intensifying a campaign that has already forced the closure of hundreds of such institutions and drawn warnings from rights groups about its impact on Muslim education. The latest closure took place in Hamirpur district, where officia...
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 ...
SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) – In an era dominated by soundbites, misrepresentation, and polarising narratives, a recent dialogue between an Australian Muslim woman and ChatGPT offered something rare: clarity, honesty, and even what felt like “empathy”, reports Australian Muslim Times. The lengthy conversation was a probing, theologically-g...
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...
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for reforms in the international financial architecture with much larger participation of developing countries, which are at the frontline of the dramatic impact of climate change. Addressing a joint news conference with Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Ja...
