From mob lynchings and custodial deaths to criminal cases over social media posts, recent incidents reflect deepening hostility against Indian Muslims NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — In the wake of India-Pakistan tensions that stopped short of a full-fledged war, a wave of violent incidents and state actions are reported against Muslims across India...
Refugees from New Delhi left to swim near Myanmar border as northeastern Indian state confirms cross-border deportations from migrant detention center NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — India is facing serious allegations of violating international norms after reports emerged of two separate incidents involving the forced removal of Rohingya refugees—o...
Projects funded by seized assets as Kazakhstan expands efforts to reinvest recovered corruption proceeds into public services ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is using funds seized from corrupt officials to finance new water infrastructure projects in two towns of the Akmola region, in a move authorities say aims to demonstrate more tran...
Riyadh rises 10 places in global expat index, named one of the year’s ‘biggest winners’ LONDON, United Kingdom (MNTV) — The UAE city of Ras Al-Khaimah and Oman’s Muscat have been ranked among the world’s top 10 most welcoming destinations for expatriates, according to the newly released 2024 Ease of Settling In Index by InterNations. […...
Planned center aims to promote understanding, share Indonesian culture and serve as meeting point for second-largest ethnic minority group HONG KONG (MNTV) – Indonesians in Hong Kong, the second-largest ethnic minority group in the city, have thrown their support behind a proposal to set up a designated center for their community, reports Sout...
Nation honors legacy of 19th-century women’s rights pioneer with ceremonies and cultural tributes JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia commemorated Kartini Day on April 21 with a nationwide celebration of gender equality and women’s empowerment, paying homage to Raden Adjeng Kartini. Raden was a pioneering Javanese noblewoman whose advocacy ...
New initiative aims to help women balance work and family responsibilities while fostering inclusive employment practices MALE, Maldives — Maldives has opened a workplace-based child-care facility to support working parents and promote gender equality, as part of a broader effort to create more inclusive employment environments. The child-care...
Qatar-backed project offers housing, school, and mosque as hundreds of Afghan families return from Pakistan KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Gulf state of Qatar is funding the construction of an $800,000 housing complex in eastern Afghanistan’s Paktia province to support Afghan families recently deported from Pakistan, local officials said. Loc...
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...
Far-right Hindu outfits and media outlets in India continue their campaign of demonizing Muslims, spreading unfounded conspiracy theories, with the latest alleging “beauty parlor jihad” NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Beauty parlors are typically places for self-care and skin treatments, but to India’s far-right Hindu extremists a...
