Expanding trade relations with Central Asian nations have brought China significant influence in the region while at loggerheads with the US BEIJING, China (MNTV) – China has further solidified its position as the leading economic force in the Central Asian region, recording a nearly 5% increase in trade turnover in 2024, according to da...
While corridor runs through a territory controlled by Armenia, the project is seen by Azerbaijan and Türkiye route to connect with Central Asia BAKU, Azerbaijan (MNTV) – The Zangezur Corridor, a 43-kilometer land passage along Armenia’s border with Iran, is emerging as a key transportation route linking Azerbaijan and Türkiye with the Tu...
Landmark conservation initiative in Jordan restores ancient sites, trains 250 individuals, and boosts local employment PETRA, Jordan (MNTV) — In the heart of Jordan’s ancient city of Petra, a groundbreaking initiative is revitalizing the world-renowned archaeological site while creating employment and empowering local communities with speciali...
King Abdullah’s modernization drive strengthens aid programs, wages, and housing AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan is ramping up its social protection efforts to strengthen economic empowerment and reduce poverty, aligning with King Abdullah II’s directives for national modernization. The government has expanded financial aid and introduced sustai...
The Trump administration is offering buyouts to nearly all federal employees, aiming to save taxpayers $100 billion a year. Workers must decide by Feb. 6 if they want to accept the deal, which provides eight months’ pay. A key part of the plan is ending remote work. Employees are expected back full-time in offices. White […]
Benefits of a stable economy, Oman provides best living standards, healthcare, low pollution, and safety, with best affordable cost in GCC countries, and fourth globally MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) – Oman has been named the most cost-effective country in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to Numbeo’s 2025 ‘World Cost of Living Index’,...
President Donald Trump, who withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) soon after his inauguration last week, said he may reconsider rejoining the global body. Speaking at a rally in Las Vegas, Trump criticized the funding imbalance, noting the U.S. paid $500 million annually while China contributed only $39 million. Trump justified the...
Colombia has agreed to all of President Donald Trump’s demands on deporting illegal migrants from the U.S., the White House has announced. The deal follows a diplomatic row sparked by Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s earlier refusal to allow deportees on U.S. military aircraft. Trump responded with threats of tariffs, a travel ban, and fina...
Tourism roared back in 2024, nearly matching pre-pandemic levels. A United Nations report has found that 1.4 billion international tourists traveled last year, just 1% below 2019’s record. Key regions, including the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, surpassed pre-pandemic arrivals. The Middle East led the recovery, with 95 million visitors, up ...
A report by Oxfam International reveals that billionaires’ wealth surged by $2 trillion in 2024, growing three times faster than in 2023,. Their combined wealth climbed from $13 trillion to $15 trillion, with the number of billionaires rising to 2,769. The world’s 10 richest men earned nearly $100 million daily on average. Even losing 99...
