ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Firefighters in northern Kazakhstan have received a new ally in their battle against industrial and large-scale fires: a domestically engineered firefighting robot. The smart device, developed by engineers at a local plant and donated to emergency services, marks the country’s first step into robotic firefighting te...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran announced that its Zafar and Paya remote-sensing satellites will be launched into orbit aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket this fall, marking another step forward in the country’s expanding space program. Hassan Salarieh, head of the Iranian Space Agency, said the satellites were originally scheduled for launch last year ...
MANAMA, Bahrain (MNTV) — The US State Department has approved a possible $500 million sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and related equipment to Bahrain, the Pentagon announced. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of the proposed deal. Under the request, Bahrain seeks to acquire four...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has officially launched nationwide in Kazakhstan, a move expected to significantly narrow the country’s digital divide. Residents, businesses, and public institutions can now legally purchase and activate Starlink terminals, bringing high-speed connectivity to some of th...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) – Baykar, the producer of Türkiye’s globally recognized unmanned aerial vehicles, announced plans to establish its first production hub in Anatolia, selecting the northern province of Samsun as the location. The company said the investment will enhance high-tech manufacturing capacity in the region and generate skilled...
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — In a major push to strengthen scientific research and innovation, Kyrgyzstan is setting up advanced laboratories across five major universities as part of a national project titled “Quality and Innovation in Higher Education.” Speaking at a press conference, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovati...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have moved into the implementation phase of a long-awaited submarine fiber-optic cable project under the Caspian Sea, aimed at transforming Eurasian connectivity. The high-capacity cable system, stretching nearly 400 kilometers, is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. According to...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a key player in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, with researchers developing the capacity to manufacture lithium-ion battery components from start to finish using local raw materials. At Nazarbayev University in Astana, scientists have successfully launched a pilot p...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has successfully completed a pilot test of Chinese satellite internet technology, marking a key step in the country’s broader plan to expand digital connectivity across education, health, and infrastructure sectors. The trial was conducted in the Almaty region in cooperation with Shanghai SpaceSail, a Chi...
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran has officially launched a fiber optic production facility in Venezuela, marking a significant step in its efforts to export advanced technological expertise to Latin America and broaden its global technology diplomacy. The project, initiated by Iranian knowledge-based firms, was announced by Seyed Sattar Hashemi, Ira...
