UNICEF warns that malnutrition among Rohingya children in Bangladesh has surged by 27%. The crisis is worsening as funding to the agency declines. The Bangladesh government blames the funding cut on the Trump administration’s shutdown of USAID, which supports 80% of the World Food Program’s aid to the Rohingya. More than 1.2 million Rohi...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — Brunei is set to launch a fund aimed at helping promising local startups scale up and compete internationally, according to The Scoop. The Startup Catalyst Fund is in the final stages of development, Dato Dr Hj Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, second minister of finance and economy, said during a […]
Al-Noorul Mubeen contest returns with broader participation and top prizes MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives’ Public Service Media (PSM) has announced the revival of the Al-Noorul Mubeen International Quran Competition, set to be a highlight of this year’s Ramadan programming. The competition, which was last held in 2018, aims to attract w...
Girls adapt to restrictions through online courses, calligraphy, and creative skills KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghan girls are defying educational barriers by turning to alternative learning methods, including online courses, art, calligraphy, and language studies, as classrooms remain closed to them. The Taliban’s suspension of girls...
$354 million investment in 2025 to modernize water systems and improve access ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has announced a $354 million investment plan for 2025 to upgrade its water infrastructure, representing a 73% increase in funding compared to 2024. The initiative aims to tackle chronic water shortages, modernize irrigation sys...
World Uyghur Congress honours the resilience of Uyghur women who continue to resist Chinese oppression despite forced sterilization, detention, and persecution MUNICH, Germany (MNTV) – The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has paid tribute to the unwavering strength of Uyghur women, who remain at the forefront of the struggle for freedom and justice...
Seoul expands halal dining options and cultural events to attract visitors from Africa and the Middle East SEOUL, South Korea (MNTV) – The South Korean capital of Seoul is ramping up efforts to attract more visitors from Africa and the Middle East by expanding halal dining options and cultural events catering to Muslim travelers. As […]...
New BruneiID initiative aims to streamline digital transactions, enhance public trust in e-services BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (MNTV) — Brunei is set to introduce a national digital identity system, BruneiID, as part of its push to modernize public services and ensure secure, efficient online transactions, the Borneo Bulletin reported. The...
NEW DELHI (AA) – The US commerce secretary has called on India to stop purchasing weapons from Russia, saying that New Delhi and Washington should form the “best relationship.” “India has historically bought significant amounts of its military equipment from Russia, and we think that is something that needs to end,” US Commerce Secretary...
Many developing nations, particularly those in South Asia, Africa, and island nations, rely heavily on NOAA’s early warning systems for hurricanes, cyclones, and extreme NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) – The reported downsizing of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has triggered concerns worldwide, as experts warn o...
