BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — A series of rare dinosaur fossils unearthed in southern Kyrgyzstan have been identified as species endemic to the region, marking a major milestone in Central Asia’s paleontological research. The announcement was made by Ayzek Bakirov, acting director of the M.M. Adyshev Institute of Geology at the National Academy...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — For Bibisara Asaubayeva, chess isn’t just a game — it’s her entire world. After 17 years dedicated to the board, the 21-year-old Kazakh prodigy has officially been awarded the title of grandmaster, one of the highest honors in the chess world. The announcement came following a July 18 meeting of the […]...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Rising opera star Aigerim Altynbek of Kazakhstan has clinched first place at the Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino (CLIP), one of the most prestigious international opera competitions held annually in Italy. According to Kazinform news agency, the 2025 edition of the CLIP contest drew more than 200 applica...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Children of Kyrgyz labor migrants may soon be able to take their mandatory Russian language proficiency tests at home before enrolling in Russian schools, under a new proposal by Kyrgyz authorities. Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziyev floated the idea during a meeting with Russian Ambassador Sergey Vakunov. A...
SANAA, Yemen (MNTV) — Yemen’s Houthi government announced on Sunday the start of a new phase in its maritime operations against Israel, declaring an expanded naval blockade in response to what it called the ongoing genocide in Gaza. In an official statement, the group said its fourth phase “will target all vessels operated by any […]...
GAZA CITY, Palestine (MNTV) — At least 14 Palestinians, including two children, have died of starvation in Gaza over the past 24 hours as Israel’s ongoing siege continues to push the enclave toward a full-scale famine, Gaza’s Health Ministry said. The ministry confirmed that hospitals recorded the new fatalities, bringing the total number of d...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraqi taekwondo athlete Mahdi Ali earned a bronze medal at the Asian Junior Taekwondo Championship, marking a significant achievement for the country’s emerging sports talent. According to the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, Ali advanced through a competitive field by defeating opponents from Japan and the Philippines ...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s Social Development Bank has introduced the Art Bank 7 event, marking the second phase of its national Art Bank initiative aimed at promoting local creativity and expanding opportunities for Saudi visual artists and independent creators. The program, jointly organized with the Saudi Arabian Society f...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Gas production at Iran’s South Pars Gas Field has increased by five million cubic meters per day following the completion and commissioning of three new wells, officials announced on Tuesday. Shobeir Nabavi, project director for infill drilling at South Pars, said the wells became operational this year, beginning March 21...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye has introduced GAZAP, its most advanced conventional aerial bomb to date, during the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025, Türkiye’s state news agency Anadolu Agency reported. The 970-kilogram weapon, developed by the National Defense Ministry’s research and development center, is designed for dep...
