KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — In a quiet corner of Kabul, the steady hum of sewing machines weaves a different kind of story — one of resilience, artistry, and hope. Inside a traditional clothing workshop, dozens of Afghan women are crafting vibrant “Gand Afghani” garments, inspired by the country’s diverse cultural heritage. The workshop, offic...
KABUL, Afghanistan — A new agricultural initiative is underway in central Afghanistan, where the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched a project to construct 65 greenhouses for local farmers in Logar province. According to local officials, the greenhouses will be built across five districts, including the provincial capital Pu...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is preparing to host one of its most vibrant cultural showcases, the annual Melon Festival, in the historic city of Khiva from August 8 to 10. Set against the backdrop of the UNESCO-listed Ichan-Kala complex and the Arda Khiva tourist zone, the festival blends agriculture, performance, and heritage in a...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — The ancient city of Samarkand played host this week to the World Tourism Alliance’s (WTA) flagship event, the Silk Road Dialogue, bringing together international stakeholders to reimagine tourism along one of history’s most iconic trade routes. According to the Dunyo Information Agency, the forum opened on J...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has connected all its airports and most airlines to a new digital cargo management system in a bid to modernize air freight operations and position itself as a competitive transit hub in Eurasia. According to a report by independent news outlet Kursiv Media, the Ministry of Transport introduced the E-Frei...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — A newly signed law banning face-covering garments in public has stirred controversy in Kazakhstan, with Muslim communities raising alarm over what they see as a growing trend of state interference in religious expression. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed the measure in June, banning clothing that obscures the ...
LONDON (MNTV) — A new book by historian Diana Darke challenges long-held assumptions about medieval European architecture, arguing that the Romanesque style — often seen as the cultural heir of ancient Rome — owes much of its design and artistry to the Islamic world. In Islamesque, the sequel to her acclaimed Stealing from the Saracens, [&hell...
COLOGNE (MNTV) — France has seen a sharp spike in anti-Muslim incidents in the first five months of 2025, with reported Islamophobic acts rising by 75% compared to the same period last year, according to new data released by the French Interior Ministry. Between January and May, authorities recorded 145 anti-Muslim acts — up from […]...
LONDON (MNTV) — Muslim families in the U.K. are quietly saving the government over £223 million a year by stepping in to care for vulnerable children within their extended families, according to a new report by the Muslim policy think tank Equi. The study highlights the impact of kinship care practices—where relatives take on the […]...
AHMEDABAD, India (MNTV) — A newly published book is shining a spotlight on the rich but often overlooked history of British Indian Gujarati Muslims, blending personal narratives, archival photographs, and academic research to document nearly six decades of migration and community-building in the UK. Authored by poet, journalist, and researcher...
