HASAKEH, Syria (MNTV) — United States forces have reportedly started withdrawing from the Al-Shaddadi military base in northeastern Syria, signaling a possible shift in Washington’s military posture following recent clashes between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Sources cited by regional media said...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami on Wednesday unveiled its election manifesto ahead of the country’s upcoming national parliamentary elections, setting out a detailed policy agenda centered on youth leadership, women’s participation, parliamentary reform and justice-based governance. The 90-page document, titled People’s...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh and Japan have signed an agreement governing the transfer of defence equipment and technology, marking a significant expansion of security cooperation between the two countries at a time of heightened regional and global strategic competition. The agreement, which entered into force on Feb. 3, establishes ...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) — Jordan has assured Iran that its territory and airspace will not be used for any military attack, reaffirming a policy of non-involvement as regional tensions intensify amid US threats against Tehran. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi conveyed the assurance during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Ar...
HANOI, Vietnam (MNTV) — Vietnam and Jordan agreed to strengthen parliamentary relations and expand multifaceted cooperation after talks between National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Jordanian House Speaker Mazen Turki El Qadi in Hanoi. El Qadi, leading a high-level parliamentary delegation on an official visit from February 2 to 5, des...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq’s parliament has again postponed a vote to elect a new president on Sunday, with lawmakers citing pressure from the United States as a key factor in the delay, deepening a political stalemate fueled by Kurdish divisions and disputes over the country’s next leadership. The adjournment marked the second delay in [&hel...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq’s ruling Shiite Coordination Framework and Kurdish political leaders have begun talks to agree on the country’s next president, as pressure mounts to complete the government formation process following parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani led a delegation from the Coordination Framework to...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) – Bangladesh is set to hold one of the most consequential elections in its history on February 12, as voters take part in the first national poll since a student-led uprising toppled long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. With more than 125 million voters eligible, the contest is widely seen as […...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq’s largest Shia political coalition, the Coordination Framework, has reaffirmed its nomination of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for a third term, defying warnings from the United States and asserting the country’s sovereign right to form its government. The bloc convened an emergency session, stating that Mal...
MOSCOW, Russia (MNTV) — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Moscow for his second trip to Russia since assuming power nearly 14 months ago, discussing the future of Russian military presence in Syria and regional security arrangements. During the meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Sharaa, noting progress in the restoration...
