TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran is advancing two large-scale infrastructure projects in its eastern provinces, positioning the region as a strategic transit hub to strengthen trade links, improve travel safety, and support economic growth. The first initiative, the Zahedan-Birjand highway, is progressing with 30 kilometers expected to open by the e...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran announced that its Zafar and Paya remote-sensing satellites will be launched into orbit aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket this fall, marking another step forward in the country’s expanding space program. Hassan Salarieh, head of the Iranian Space Agency, said the satellites were originally scheduled for launch last year ...
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — Iraq’s youth Muay Thai national team delivered a standout performance at the UAE International Open Youth Championship, which concluded in Dubai, winning multiple gold and silver medals against strong international competition. Five Iraqi fighters — Abdullah Osama Hussein, Mahdi Qaed Raji, Reda Qaisar Ali, Ibrahim Mohammed ...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah announced the reactivation of Jordan’s national military service, underscoring the programme’s importance in preparing citizens to defend their country and strengthening young people’s connection to their homeland. Speaking to youth in Irbid governorate, the Crown Prince said that Jordan...
AL-AHSA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — King Faisal University (KFU) has been officially recognized as an “Innovation District” by the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP), making it one of the first Saudi universities to attain this classification. University President Prof. Adel bin Mohammed Abu Zanada said the re...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s student team has secured the Kingdom’s first-ever gold medal at the 2025 International Standards Olympiad, alongside two silver medals, marking a milestone victory in the global competition in Siheung, South Korea. The 20th edition of the Olympiad brought together 40 teams from across the world, whe...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The Gulf Cooperation Council’s non-oil sector added $1.51 trillion to the region’s gross domestic product in 2023, underscoring the bloc’s continued push for economic diversification despite lower energy revenues. According to figures released by the GCC Statistical Center, the bloc’s total GDP at current prices s...
Mushfiq Ahmed KARACHI, Pakistan (MNTV) – As Indonesia marked its 79th Independence Day on Sunday, diplomats and observers said the country offers a rare example of stability. It is the world’s most populous Muslim nation. They said it has embraced democracy, preserved diversity, and pushed for economic growth. And it has done so without ...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — For the first time, Tajikistan will vaccinate girls aged 10 to 14 against the human papillomavirus (HPV) starting October 1, launching a month-long campaign to reduce the country’s high rates of cervical cancer. After the initial drive ends on October 31, HPV shots will become part of routine immunization for all...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — India’s Supreme Court has issued notice to the federal government and nine state administrations over allegations of a coordinated campaign detaining Bengali-speaking Muslim migrant workers under suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals. Rights advocates say the detentions reflect a broader pattern of targeting the co...
