First probe into 2024 killings accuses top police officials of crimes against humanity; former PM Sheikh Hasina cited for command responsibility DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has named eight former police officers in its first investigation into the deadly crackdown on student protests in 2024, all...
Hajj organizers urge Pakistani officials to request Saudi Arabia for urgent extension after digital system shuts early ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Nearly 67,000 aspiring Pakistani pilgrims may be unable to perform Hajj this year due to administrative delays and the closure of Saudi Arabia’s online visa portal, according to the Hajj Organisers...
Initial batch of Turkish forces lands in Mogadishu to support Somali government against Al-Shabaab insurgency MOGADISHU, Somalia (MNTV) – Türkiye has deployed 500 troops to the Somali capital, Mogadishu, marking the first phase of a broader military commitment involving 2,500 personnel aimed at reinforcing Somalia’s defense capabilities. Accor...
With launch of TURKSAT 6A, population coverage worldwide by Turkish satellites will increase from 3.5 billion to 5 billion, says Erdoğan ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said his country has become one of the only 11 countries that can produce its own communications satellite. “With TURKSAT 6A, which we ...
Romania’s Muslim community thrives in peaceful coexistence, with deep historical roots in Dobruja BUCHAREST (MNTV) – In recent years, Romania’s Muslim community has grown quietly but steadily, with Bucharest now hosting a vibrant population of around 10,000 Muslims, including foreign nationals and converts. Despite broader European...
Istiklal Street reclaims title as city’s busiest shopping avenue; local brands dominate retail mix ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Three of Istanbul’s iconic shopping corridors — Istiklal Street, Bağdat Street, and the Nişantaşı district — maintained high occupancy and pedestrian traffic in 2024, bolstered by strong interest in local brands. The 11...
Agreements to boost passenger and cargo rail fleet as Tehran targets 40 million tons in freight capacity TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s private sector has signed two major investment agreements with the government to upgrade the country’s rail transportation systems, committing over $1.5 billion to expanding passenger and freight capacities. The...
Military showcases latest defense systems as leadership signals combat readiness in face of external pressure TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran displayed large-scale military parades across the country to mark its annual National Army Day, showcasing its newest defense and military achievements at a time of heightened tensions with the United States....
Attacks follow escalation in Yemen, with over 200 casualties reported since March SANA’A, Yemen (MNTV) — Twelve people were killed and 30 others injured in US airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, Yemeni media reported. The strikes targeted multiple locations, including the Attan district, controlled by the Houthi group since 2014, and a sani...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysian businesses more than doubled growth on TikTok Shop during Ramadan and Eid al Fitr, reports World of Buzz. This momentum was fuelled by a more diverse seller-and-creator collaboration, with over 3 million affiliate creators and more than 1.7 million local sellers. Moreover, the average order vol...
