MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Six historic coral stone mosques across the Maldives have been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, marking a major step toward securing full recognition for their cultural and architectural significance. The announcement follows a two-day workshop in mid-August attended by UNESCO representatives, interna...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Taliban leader Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada has directed officials to review the situation of prisoners across Afghanistan and to expand mosque construction in the capital, according to government statements. Independent Afghan outlet Tolonews reported that the orders were issued during the Taliban-led Afghan Govern...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has unveiled a four-year program to overhaul its water management and irrigation systems in an effort to confront the country’s worsening water scarcity. According to independent outlet Daryo news, the 2025–2028 plan outlines large-scale infrastructure upgrades, efficiency measures, and digital monitori...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is preparing to roll out a secure nationwide digital radio network that will, for the first time, link all emergency services on a single communication platform, officials have confirmed. According to Silk Way TV, the initiative will integrate the channels of police, the National Guard, and rescue service...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan will introduce a nationwide AI-powered surveillance system by the end of 2025 under a deal with a United Arab Emirates-based technology provider, city officials have confirmed. The initiative will replace the Sergek monitoring network that had operated in the capital since 2017. According to independent o...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan’s Center of Islamic Civilization is preparing to unveil a new interactive exhibition aimed at inspiring children to explore the legacy of Muslim scholars. The project is being developed in partnership with 1001 Inventions, a UK-based educational organization led by Salim Ahmad. According to the Center’s...
SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) – The government of Australia’s New South Wales state will establish a $1 million program to combat anti-Muslim hate, including establishing a support hotline for victims and a program to build awareness of Islamophobia, reports The Guardian. The initiative will fund a support hotline for those experiencing Islamophob...
MONASH, Australia (MNTV) – Experts from Monash University are supporting Indonesia to design and plan its new capital city, as Jakarta faces mounting environmental challenges, says a report on the university’s website. The new capital, Nusantara, is being developed as a sustainable city in response to Jakarta’s ongoing issues with flooding, l...
SEREMBAN, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia has been housing almost 150,000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar following continued unrest in the country, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said. Until the military junta agrees to conduct free and fair elections throughout the country to pick a democratically elected government, the Rohingya refugees cannot ...
CAMBRIDGE (MNTV) – A group of scholars in Cambridge has launched a mentorship initiative to help Palestinian students in Gaza apply to universities in the United Kingdom. The program, spearheaded by the Gates Against Genocide scholars group at the University of Cambridge, aims to provide tailored support for students navigating the compe...
