Taliban-led administration pushes economic revival with nationwide industrial parks initiative KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The Taliban-led Afghan government has initiated a large-scale industrialization drive, allocating 160,000 acres of land across 16 provinces for the development of industrial parks. The move aims to attract investment, sti...
ISTANBUL (AA) – President Donald Trump announced on Monday that five cryptocurrencies will be added to the country’s strategic reserves. The five cryptocurrencies are Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC), he explained on the social media platform Truth. Mentioning his promise before the...
Billionaire Elon Musk has warned the U.S. will go “bankrupt” if spending is not reduced. Speaking at President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting, Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, stressed that the country cannot sustain $2 trillion deficits. Wearing a MAGA hat and a “Tech Support” T-sh...
The U.S. will spend $1 billion to stop bird flu and lower egg prices. Bird flu has hit poultry farms hard, cutting egg supplies. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a comprehensive strategy to combat avian influenza and make eggs affordable. Rollins said families are seeing egg prices of $6, $7, $10 or more due to […]
Railway overhaul aims to boost domestic transport, tourism, and regional manufacturing CASABLANCA, Morocco (MNTV) – Morocco has launched a $2.9 billion (29 billion dirhams) initiative to modernize its rail network by 2030. The plan includes acquiring 168 new trains to replace aging fleets and accommodate increasing passenger demand. Morocco’s...
Government introduces extensive measures for Ramadan, with potential extension CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – Egypt has announced a $4 billion (EGP 200 billion) social support package to help citizens cope with rising living costs, coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly revealed the initiative, which includes pension...
Tech-driven growth and strategic acquisitions fuel Türkiye’s emergence as a global investment hub ANKARA, Türkiye (MNTV) — Amid global geopolitical tensions and rising concerns over inflation and interest rates, Turkish startups experienced a remarkable surge in investment activity in 2024. Transaction volumes soared 423% to $2.6 billion...
$8 million project to eliminate import dependence and boost domestic manufacturing TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) – Uzbekistan is set to establish its first-ever production facility for cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), marking a major milestone in the country’s industrial development. The initiative, led by the Uzeltekhsanoat Industry Associati...
Maldives Islamic Bank’s net profit increased by 60% in the year 2024 MALE, Maldives (MNTV) – Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) has reported a record net profit of 282 million Maldivian Rufiyaa ($18 million) in 2024, marking a 60% increase from the previous year. According to the bank’s financial reports, MIB’s total assets grew from 10 [&helli...
President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk have responded to allegations of conflicts of interest. In a joint interview with Fox News, Trump commended Musk for his work on federal agency audits, cost-cutting initiatives, and efforts to reduce waste. Trump appointed Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency with the stated aim of e...
