SINGAPORE (MNTV) – The Philippine government must pursue a “meaningful recognition” of Muslim culture to foster social cohesion, says a peace activist. Ariza Nocum, co-founder and president of KRIS For Peace (Kristyano-Islam Peace Library), pointed out the gap between token recognition and meaningful inclusion, saying that many citizen...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia is encouraging other ASEAN member states to develop strategic plans to promote gender equality in sport, especially in leadership and coaching roles, reports TV BRICS. Malaysia’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, highlighted that women currently make up less than 20% of certified co...
SINGAPORE (MNTV) – Non-Muslim markets that seek transparency and want to avoid harmful or unethical industries are turning to Islamic finance, whose assets are expected to grow 36% to $7.5 trillion by 2028, according to Standard Chartered PLC. The growing number of young and Muslim people in countries like Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, an...
SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) – Muslim authors and editors shone brightly at the Sydney Writers’ Festival, challenging and redefining what it means to be Muslim in Australia today. They offered bold, intimate, and richly layered storytelling that invited audiences to see Muslim identities as complex, evolving, and inseparable from the story...
GAZA STRIP (MNTV) — The World Health Organization has confirmed the delivery of its first medical aid shipment into Gaza since early March, warning that the scale of support remains far below what is needed to address the humanitarian crisis. In a post on X, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nine trucks carrying [&hellip...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Syria is grappling with its most severe drought in six decades, compounding the aftermath of a prolonged war and placing over 16 million people at risk of food insecurity, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). “A very significant drop in water levels has been observed,” said Haya [&he...
DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has released his first public statement following the ceasefire with Israel, declaring that the Islamic Republic emerged victorious and dealt a symbolic blow to the United States. Speaking in a televised address— his first public appearance since June 19—Khamenei addressed the na...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — The Sultanate of Oman is making a prominent mark at the 56th Algiers International Fair, where it is participating as this year’s guest of honor with a rich display that blends cultural heritage and economic dynamism. Oman’s national pavilion spans nearly 900 square meters and features contributions from over 60 compa...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s banking sector remained fully functional and safe during the recent 12-day conflict, despite intensified cyberattacks aimed at destabilizing the economy, Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin. In a televised address, Farzin praised the Iranian people, armed forces, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Se...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) — As climate pressures escalate across the Gulf region, Qatar is accelerating its adoption of atmospheric water generation (AWG) technologies to secure its water future through sustainable, off-grid innovation. AWG systems, which extract humidity from the air and convert it into drinkable, mineral-enriched water, are gaining...
