NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – Nearly eight in 10 U.S. voters believe the country is in the midst of a political crisis, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday, reflecting heightened concerns after the recent assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The poll found that 79% of registered voters see the U.S. a...
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – Drug addiction is now affecting children as young as 10 in primary schools, says Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, expressing grave concern over this critical threat demanding immediate national attention. He cited a particularly disturbing tactic used by dealers, offering free sweets lac...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Over 254,000 or 30.9% of Malaysians have been identified as obese, according to the National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI) this year, says Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. “Obesity has become one of the most pressing public health challenges in Malaysia,” said the Health Minister. The 2023 National Health an...
JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – A surge in childhood obesity across Indonesia is causing concern that the country’s children face a greater risk of diabetes, heart disease and other life-threatening illnesses as junk food replaces healthier diets, the Jakarta Post reported. According to the Indonesian Health Ministry, one in five children ag...
CANBERRA, Australia (MNTV) – The Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint filed against the Hindu Council of Australia for alleged repeated instances of Islamophobia, reports Guardian Australia. The complaint alleges that the council, its president Sai Paravastu and head of media Neelima Paravastu, made Islamophobi...
72% of Malaysian respondents believe social media affects children’s education and should be restricted KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Most Malaysians agree that children under 14 should not be allowed to use social media, but opinions are divided on banning smartphones in schools, reports said. According to a report by Sinar Hari...
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Argentine President Javier Milei ahead of crucial legislative elections set for Oct. 26, where half the Chamber of Deputies and one-third of Senate seats are up for grabs. “I’m doing something I don’t often do … I’m giving my full endorsemen...
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – Speaking at a news conference during the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Israel’s escalating attacks on Gaza have pushed the prospect of peace further out of reach, prompting Canada’s decision to formally recognize the State of Palestine this week. “That was [...
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi called for an immediate suspension of Israel’s military operations against Palestinians, urging respect for international law and reaffirming support for a two-state solution. “Since 1948, Uruguay has maintained a consistent and steadfast position in line with the principles of ...
NEW YORK, United States (MNTV) – French President Emmanuel Macron said U.S. President Donald Trump could only earn a Nobel Peace Prize if he succeeds in ending the genocide in Gaza, where Israel continues its deadly assault on Palestinians. “Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Peace Prize is only possible if you stop […]