Markets in Damascus are bustling with shoppers as Syrians observe their first Ramadan after the fall of Bashar al Assad. Observers say this marks a significant shift in the country’s atmosphere. The Bab Sraijeh Bazaar, one of the oldest and most popular markets in Damascus, saw a surge in shoppers eager to stock up on […]
The holy month of Ramadan has begun in most parts of the globe. The crescent moon has been sighted in the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. However, in South Asia, the crescent was not visible, so Muslims there will begin fasting on Sunday. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres sent a message of solidarity. He called […]
Hundreds of freed Palestinian prisoners have shared shocking accounts of mistreatment in Israeli jails. Many suffered severe beatings, starvation, and medical neglect. Some were too weak to walk upon release. Khalil Abu Aram, freed after 19 years, described his final hours in captivity as terrifying. He was held for hours, threatened, and bann...
JERUSALEM (AA) – The Israeli army has claimed it killed Mohammad Mahdi Ali Shaheen, a Hezbollah leader, in an airstrike in the eastern Lebanese region of Hermel. In an official statement, the Israeli army said that the airstrike had targeted the Bekaa Valley. “Shaheen, a key Hezbollah figure, was involved in overseeing arms procurement o...
Introduction of AI in filmmaking is transforming Iran’s cinematic landscape, connecting art with its revolutionary past TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – The 18th Resistance International Film Festival in Iran’s capital, Tehran, marked a historic milestone with the debut of artificial intelligence (AI) in cinematic productions. For the first time, t...
“Thriving Child Index” revolutionizes data collection by consolidating multiple child welfare facets onto one platform ABU DHABI, UAE (MNTV) – UAE has launched the “Thriving Child Index,” a pioneering initiative aimed at offering a comprehensive framework for measuring child well-being. The platform was unveiled by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhoo...
Art installation in Riyadh emphasizes the connection between nature, wildlife, and urban development RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Riyadh Art has unveiled a new public art installation at Al-Nafal Park in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to enrich the city’s cultural identity while foster...
JERUSALEM (AA) – Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the Philadelphi Corridor on the border between Gaza and Egypt will remain a “buffer zone.” “The Philadelphi Corridor will remain a buffer zone just like (Israel’s borders with) Lebanon and Syria,” Katz said in a statement carried by Israeli Channel 12. Israel...
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has slammed the AI-generated video shared by President Donald Trump. The 33-second video, posted on Truth Social, opens with images of a war-torn Gaza labeled “Gaza 2025,” before transforming into a glittering metropolis. It portrays an imagined futuristic Gaza filled with skyscraper...
First phase of $18-20 billion project aims to address housing shortage JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – Qatar is set to begin constructing 1 million apartment units in Indonesia this April as part of a government initiative to reduce the country’s housing deficit. Housing Task Force Head Hashim Djojohadikusumo stated that Qatari investment for the ...
