‘Labor’s middle-way timidity on Gaza genocide sums up Australia’s indifference,’ says senior political analyst MELBOURNE, Australia (MNTV) – The Australian Labor Party’s approach to the Gaza conflict has come under fire as Israel’s actions escalate into genocide and ethnic cleansing. Despite voters backing Labor’s stance in...
Senior lecturer highlights how economic responsibility is disproportionately placed on women SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — While microfinance initiatives in Pakistan provide women with opportunities for income generation and modest empowerment, they also reinforce existing inequalities and shift economic responsibility onto women without addressi...
ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office says economy grew by 4.2 percent in 2024 SINGAPORE (MNTV) – Brunei’s post-pandemic economic recovery remains robust, supported by low inflation and a stable macroeconomic environment, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). The economy grew by 4.2% in 2024, its fastest expansion s...
Health ministry monitors six more potential infections COTABATO, Philippines (MNTV) — The Bangsamoro health ministry has confirmed two cases of mpox (monkeypox) in Maguindanao del Norte and is monitoring six suspected cases, according to the Philippines News Agency. The confirmed cases involve a 59-year-old woman from Sultan Kudarat and a 28-y...
Afghanistan and Russia sign landmark oil agreement and multiple MoUs covering trade, transport, and gas exploration at Kazan forum KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghanistan’s Taliban government has signed a landmark agreement with Russian energy firm Inteco Group to extract oil and build refining infrastructure, marking one of the most significa...
Tashkent to reform five specialized hospitals with private sector support, aiming to boost care quality and efficiency TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is advancing plans to modernize its specialized hospital system by engaging private operators in the management of key healthcare institutions in the capital Tashkent, as part of a broa...
Move to review Islamic studies courses sparks concern in Muslim-majority Kazakhstan over religious freedom and state repression ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Authorities in Kazakhstan are reviewing whether to remove Islamic studies and related subjects from the national list of technical and vocational training programs — a move that would mark ...
More women are entering Kazakhstan’s IT and STEM fields, but male professionals still earn over 45% more on average ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has witnessed a surge in women entering science and technology fields, with thousands pursuing careers in information technology, mathematics, and research. But while participation is risin...
Tajikistan urges Islamic Development Bank to boost funding for major projects including Roghun Dam, halal production, and green manufacturing DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan has called on the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and other Islamic financial institutions to significantly scale up investment in the country’s infrastructure an...
Najibi becomes first Afghan to reach youth boxing final in Sri Lanka, securing silver and eyeing gold against Kazakhstan KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghan boxer Ferdaws Najibi has made history by advancing to the final of the 2025 Asian Youth Boxing Championships, becoming the first athlete from Afghanistan to reach the title match of the [&h...
