As New Yorkers head to the polls, the city’s mayoral race pitting progressive Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani against veteran Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa has drawn unprecedented global attention NEW YORK (MNTV) — The morning has barely broken over the five boroughs, yet the energy in New York is unmistakable. From the Bronx to Brooklyn...
GENEVA (MNTV) – A United Nations report has accused 63 countries of enabling Israel’s genocide in Gaza. UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese said the genocide was a “collective crime” sustained by these states’ military, diplomatic, economic, and ideological support. The report identifies four sectors of support provided by Third Sta...
‘The policy of the Trump administration is that the West Bank will not be annexed by Israel,’ JD Vance says ISTANBUL (AA) – US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday ruled out Israel’s annexation of the West Bank, calling a Knesset vote for annexing the occupied territory “a stupid political stunt.” “If it was a […]
‘Entire neighborhoods have been erased, and families search the ruins for water, for shelter,’ says UNRWA ISTANBUL (AA) – The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Thursday that more than 61 million tons of debris blanket the Gaza Strip as a result of more than two years of Israel’s war. “Entire neighborhoods have […]...
Negative perceptions, cultural beliefs continue to hinder treatment, social integration for those affected in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Stigma surrounding mental illnesses persists as a significant obstacle to recovery and social acceptance in Malaysia, according to an opinion piece published by The Vibes. Stigma is commonly und...
Says changes give industry players time to get familiar with reportorial requirements MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — The central bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or BSP) has eased its rules governing Islamic banking units, reports ABS-CBN. In a statement, the BSP said the rules institutionalize the three-year observation per...
US tariffs testing whether ASEAN is all talk on regional integration for renewable energy generation SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — Southeast Asia’s once-booming solar manufacturing industry is now facing a major downturn, and for Malaysia and Indonesia—the region’s key players—the pressure is intensifying, reports The Interpreter. After years of...
Halal council proposed to be established in Malaysia’s Melaka state to offer opportunities for Vietnamese firms to break into this lucrative market KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia’s Melaka state has announced its plan to establish the State Halal Industry Development Council, which is expected to offer opportunities for Vietname...
Three-volume travelogue serve as reference material for information on cultural context, culinary heritage and travel destinations relevant to Muslim travelers MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — The Philippines has launched its three-volume travelogue on Muslim-friendly tourism to capture a substantial share of the multi-billion-dollar market, repor...
From online visa applications to GPS-guided navigation in Makkah, technology is streamlining pilgrimage experience SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — For Australian Muslims, performing Umrah is becoming more streamlined and connected than ever before, thanks to a wave of digital innovation reshaping the sacred journey. From online visa portals to mob...
