Afghanistan’s Calligraphers continue to preserve dying art amidst war and struggles KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — For centuries, calligraphers in Herat have etched the words of history onto stone, preserving Afghanistan’s cultural identity. However, decades of war have severely damaged or destroyed many of these delicate inscriptions. Among thos...
Official says country is creating environment where Muslim tourists feel welcomed and respected HANOI, Vietnam (MNTV) – East Asian nation Vietnam’s strategic push into the Middle East halal market is paving the way for the growth of its own Muslim-friendly tourism sector. A key milestone is the introduction of Vietnam’s National Standard...
Ranking is based on the world’s largest invitation-only academic opinion survey KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Universiti Malaya (UM) has become the first Malaysian university ranked among the top 251-300 university brands in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025. The ranking is based on the world’s largest invitati...
Rescued victims recount horrific abuse, including electrocution and beatings, after being lured to Burma by job syndicates TAK, Thailand (MNTV) — What began as a promising job opportunity abroad turned into a living nightmare for dozens of Malaysians, who found themselves trapped, beaten, and electrocuted by job scam syndicates in Burma. Among...
The events underscore the country’s expanding role in global innovation, attracting investors and fostering youth engagement in science and technology TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is rapidly positioning itself as a hub for technology and innovation, highlighted by two major events this month. The Uzbekistan Tech Conference, held i...
Droughts and rising temperatures threaten yields, prompting scientists to develop drought-resistant palm oil varieties DENPASAR, Indonesia (MNTV) – Indonesia’s palm oil industry, one of the world’s largest, is facing a mounting crisis due to climate change. Prolonged droughts and rising temperatures are causing severe production declines, with...
Govt introduces Muslim-friendly accommodations, enhances air links with Gulf nations MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) – The Philippines is stepping up efforts to tap into the booming global halal tourism market, introducing new standards and improving connectivity to attract more visitors from Muslim-majority nations. With its predominantly Catholic...
ISTANBUL (AA) — The bilateral trade volume between Türkiye and Pakistan reached its highest level in 2024, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced on his trip to close South Asian ally Pakistan. The trade volume rose by nearly 30% year-on-year in 2024 to reach $1.4 billion. “However, we are still far behind our trade [&helli...
Ambitious project aims to enhance online trust and financial inclusion while safeguarding user privacy in an AI-driven world JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – A company in Indonesia has launched an ambitious project to provide a secure and anonymous method for individuals to prove their humanness in an era increasingly dominated by artificial intell...
Government eyes tech-driven roles to bridge gender gap in military service KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia is ramping up efforts to increase women’s participation in its armed forces, as the country falls short of its 10% recruitment target outlined in the Defence White Paper. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari told parliament ...
