Rising food prices squeeze the household budgets of Muslims in the country observing Ramadan LONDON, UK (MNTV) — As Ramadan approaches, millions of Muslims in the UK are facing rising food costs, with key ingredients like flour, rice, and coconut milk seeing sharp price hikes. This comes as food inflation continues to squeeze household budget...
Campaign ensures Muslims with glaucoma can manage their condition while observing the fast LONDON, UK (MNTV) — Glaucoma UK has launched an important campaign in partnership with the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) and the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) to ensure that Muslims living with glaucoma can continue managing their eye heal...
Optimism grows in West African state as it takes its first steps toward civilian governance NIAMEY, Niger (MNTV) – Niger is set to hold a national convention to outline its political transition after the July 2023 coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Junta leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who has prioritized an inclusive transition...
Numerous displaced families return to observe Ramadan amid signs of life returning to normal KHARTOUM, Sudan (MNTV) – After nearly two years of conflict, displaced Sudanese families are returning to Omdurman, west of Khartoum, to celebrate Ramadan. The city, recently reclaimed from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is showing signs...
CASA-1000 Project moves closer to completion, promising regional energy connectivity KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — A long-awaited project to transport surplus electricity from Central Asia to energy-hungry South Asia is edging closer to reality. The Central Asia-South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000)—designed to link K...
Proposed law introduces heavy fines and shifts oversight to new Animal Welfare Ministry MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives Parliament has advanced a comprehensive animal protection bill that strengthens regulations on animal care, trade, and welfare while imposing steep penalties for violations. According to SunOnline, the Animal Care and Pr...
TrustMe, a digital contract platform using SMS and biometrics, eyes $1 billion valuation as it expands globally ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — A Kazakh startup is making waves in Silicon Valley, securing a spot among the top ten emerging companies. TrustMe, an IT platform that enables instant contract signing via SMS, messaging apps, and biometri...
New initiative to boost livelihoods, economic stability across 13 provinces KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Japan has committed more than $6 million to support Afghan returnees and internally displaced persons, aiming to improve livelihoods and foster economic stability across 13 provinces. The initiative, spearheaded by the Japan International Co...
Free health checkups, skill-building workshops, and cultural events celebrate and empower women TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is celebrating the Week of Respect for Women from March 3 to 10, rolling out nationwide initiatives to support and empower women. The week-long program offers free medical checkups, workshops, and cultural ac...
Government invests over $200 million to extend piped gas to 62.6% of population by 2025 ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is ramping up its natural gas infrastructure, aiming to provide piped gas to 62.6% of its population by next year. The initiative is part of a broader energy expansion strategy to improve domestic supply and […...
