BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — The snow leopard, a rare and endangered predator of the Central Asian mountains, has officially been designated as a national symbol of Kyrgyzstan, a move that authorities hope will both reinforce cultural identity and strengthen conservation efforts. The Cabinet of Ministers has now been tasked with developing a s...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) — President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced plans to transform Algeria’s ports into “express routes” for landlocked African nations, presenting the move as a strategy to expand regional trade and connectivity. The declaration was made during the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, where Tebboune highlighted Algeria’...
BEIRUT, Lebanon (MNTV) — Hezbollah has unveiled a $3 billion reconstruction initiative aimed at rebuilding areas devastated by recent Israeli attacks, according to Lebanese and pro-Hezbollah sources. The plan, financed by the group’s Waad Project, will be rolled out in three stages. The first phase earmarks $1 billion for rebuilding Beirut’s s...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has joined the ‘Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children’, becoming the 46th country to commit to the UN-backed initiative aimed at protecting children from abuse and neglect. The announcement was made by UNICEF’s office in Uzbekistan, which highlighted the country’s recent steps to strengthe...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia announced the launch of 16 large-scale humanitarian projects in Syria on Sunday, led by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) under the supervision of its chief, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah. According to Arab News, the initiatives aim to support Syrians across critical sectors includin...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has unveiled a 20-year National Development Plan designed to transform the island nation into a developed country by the mid-21st century. Officials say the strategy will be grounded in scientific research, expert advice, and broad public participation. As part of the initiative, Nexia Maldives, the indepen...
MINSK/TASHKENT (MNTV) — Women entrepreneurs are playing a central role in strengthening relations between Uzbekistan and Belarus, as a high-profile business forum in Vitebsk brought together more than 200 delegates from both countries to explore new trade and investment opportunities. According to UzDaily, the Third Business Forum of Women Ent...
Shabana Ayaz World Hijab Day is observed every year on February 1. Yet in Pakistan, civil society groups often choose September 4 to mark the day. This is to honor the memory of Marwa al-Sherbini, an Egyptian woman murdered in a German courtroom in 2009 simply for wearing a hijab. Al-Sherbini, a young mother and […]
JAIPUR, India (MNTV) — India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has introduced sweeping new anti-conversion legislation in the northern state of Rajasthan, imposing punishments of up to life imprisonment and massive fines for those accused of changing another person’s faith. While the law does not name specific religions, it exempts Hindu ...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A three-day exhibition featuring agricultural products and handicrafts has opened in Neili, the capital of central Daikundi province, as part of efforts to promote women entrepreneurs and expand markets for local goods. According to independent outlet Pajhwok Afghan News, the event — organized by Tasul Services Comp...
