MNTV News Desk – The People’s Republic of China (PRC) continues to control its citizens living abroad, particularly Uyghurs, through a combination of high- and low-tech surveillance and social pressure. This ongoing repression has extended to the United States and other countries, where Chinese authorities intimidate both Chinese and U.S. cit...
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia (MNTV) – American electrical engineer Brian Kessler had an unforgettable experience when he unknowingly attended the Malaysian royal family’s Eid al-Fitr (Hari Raya) open house at the Grand Palace (Istana Besar), according to The Star. Kessler, visiting Singapore for work, decided to explore Johor Bahru on his day off wit...
SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) – Sydney’s Muslim communities are divided over the tactics used by activist groups targeting the Australian Labor Party due to its stance on Israel’s genocide in Gaza. During Eid celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, many Muslim Sydneysiders noticed the absence of politicians at mosques, according to the Sydney Morn...
Halal tourism expands beyond cities with unique nature-focused experience in Nantou NANTOU, Taiwan (MNTV) – Nantou, Taiwan’s second-largest city, is introducing a halal-friendly eco-tour aimed at attracting more Muslim travelers, reports International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT). The tour will feature a mix of cultural and ecological experie...
Stephen Rainbow expresses regret, vows to restore trust with Muslim communities WELLINGTON, New Zealand (MNTV) – New Zealand’s Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Stephen Rainbow, has issued a public apology to the country’s Muslim communities following allegations of Islamophobic remarks. The comments, reportedly made during a meeti...
Legislation threatens control of over 600,000 Muslim properties, paving way for state takeover NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Indian parliament has adopted the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to manage and supervise the Muslim endowments spread all across the country. The move initiated by Hindu nationalist government led by Prime Minister Narendra M...
Government pledges £1 million annually to monitor Islamophobia LONDON (MNTV) — The U.K. government has announced £1 million in annual funding for a new initiative aimed at tracking anti-Muslim hate incidents and supporting victims. The Combatting Hatred Against Muslims Fund will provide resources to document Islamophobic attacks, raise awarene...
Four activists say they are being targeted for their support of Palestinian right to self-determination BERLIN, Germany (MNTV) — Four pro-Palestine activists in Germany say they are facing deportation due to their political views, drawing parallels to the crackdown on student protesters in the United States. The activists—originally from Irela...
More mosques are addressing drug and alcohol misuse to support struggling community members PETERBOROUGH, UK (MNTV) — Mosques across the U.K. are opening their doors to discussions on substance abuse, challenging long-standing taboos and offering faith-based support for those battling addiction. Recently, Peterborough’s Faizan-e-Madina mosque...
A medieval underground canal and bathhouse, designed during the Ghaznavid Empire, continues to provide water to locals KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — An ancient underground water canal, or qanat, and its adjacent bathhouse in Ghazni province, southeastern Afghanistan, continue to serve local residents more than a thousand years after their constr...
