NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — A mosque in India’s northeastern state of Tripura was desecrated last week in an incident that has intensified concerns over religious intimidation and the targeting of Muslim communities amid rising Hindu nationalist activism. The attack occurred on December 24 at Mainama Jame Masjid, located in a rural area of Tripu...
NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — A Muslim man was publicly assaulted by a mob in eastern India’s Bihar state after being accused of carrying beef, in an incident that has intensified concerns over vigilante violence and religious targeting under majoritarian politics. The assault took place on Saturday in Gopalganj district, where the victim, Ahmed A...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldivian government has announced a new package of heritage-focused initiatives, including postgraduate scholarships and renewed efforts to secure international recognition for traditional craftsmanship, positioning cultural preservation as a pillar of national development. Speaking at a press briefing, Adam Naseer...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has staged its first stadium-based ultra-endurance race, marking a milestone for the country’s long-distance running scene and its push to gain recognition in global endurance sports. The Dhaka Stadium Run 2025, held from December 26 to 27, featured a continuous 36-hour race inside a major national sports ...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has voiced strong concern over mob violence targeting religious minorities in India, including Muslims and Christians, and called on Indian authorities to ensure accountability of those responsible. Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday, S.M. Mahbubul Alam, spokesperson for Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreig...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — The Rohingya refugee crisis is once again testing Southeast Asia’s willingness to respond to one of the world’s longest-running humanitarian emergencies. With Bangladesh overwhelmed, Malaysia stretched, and Indonesia facing local backlash, more Rohingya are turning to perilous sea journeys as regional solution...
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – The homeownership rate in Malaysia reached 78 percent in 2024, according to the country’s Basic Amenities Survey Report, as reported by The Star. Chief statistician Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that 19.7 pc of residences were rented, while 2.4 pc were quarters. “Homeownership by ethnicity shows that 75 pc of Bum...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia has been navigating a critical crossroads in its energy transition for several years, as the country continues to rely heavily on coal to meet its electricity needs. Coal supplies about 68 percent of Indonesia’s power generation and has long underpinned economic growth. However, this dependence has also e...
DAEGU, South Korea (MNTV) — A long-running conflict between Muslims and other residents in South Korea’s Daegu city has flared up again after local authorities delayed a decision on whether construction of a mosque could resume, drawing a strong backlash from Muslim international students and civic groups, reports Korea JoonAng Daily. The Daeh...
PATERSON, United States (MNTV) – Director of US National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggested that the city is working to impose Islamic law, while leaders in Paterson, New Jersey, are pushing back against her remarks. In a speech at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest event in Phoenix, Gabbard claimed that groups like the Council on America...
