BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) — Kyrgyzstan is considering the construction of a monorail system in its capital Bishkek to modernize public transport and tackle worsening traffic congestion. According to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Economy and Commerce, discussions have taken place between representatives of the Chinese company CRRC Changchun Railway V...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan is set to host AlmatyFair.ai, the country’s largest artificial intelligence exhibition, from March 28 to March 30. The event will bring together leading global and regional tech companies, startups, and AI experts to present cutting-edge innovations in sectors like industry, finance, public administratio...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (MNTV) — Pakistan’s sharia court has ruled that any custom depriving women of their inheritance rights has no legal standing. The landmark judgment, authored by Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwar and backed by a four-member bench including Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman, Justice Khadim Hussain M. Sheikh, and Justice Amee...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Trams are set to return to Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent after an eight-year hiatus, following the signing of a roadmap between Deputy Mayor Sharof Rakhmonov and French Minister-Delegate for Foreign Trade and Citizens Abroad Laurent Saint-Martin. Tashkent’s tram system, the largest and oldest in Central Asia, was...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — The European Union (EU) has committed €5 million ($5.43 million) to support EMERGENCY, an international non-governmental organization (NGO), in enhancing medical training programs across Afghanistan. This three-year initiative aims to improve access to high-quality healthcare by developing specialized skills among ...
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia is mourning the loss of a national sports icon whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Shaharudin Jaffar, fondly known as the “godfather of Malaysian cycling,” passed away earlier this week at the age of 84. A pioneer both on and off the track, Shaharudin’s remarkable journey began as an [&helli...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – One of the best parts of festive seasons in Malaysia is taking in the mesmerising decorations at shopping centres. The photogenic displays add to the celebratory atmosphere, allowing visitors from all walks of life to gather and capture precious memories. After featuring whimsical and auspicious themes for past ...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt and Saudi Arabia were the leading suppliers of dates to Indonesia in the early months of 2025, as the country ramped up imports ahead of Ramadan, Cairo Scene reports. Official data showed a significant increase in shipments to meet growing demand, with Egypt accounting for more than half of the […]
DENPASAR, Indonesia (MNTV) — Indonesian police in Bali province have advised travelers to avoid trips before and during Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, which falls on March 29. This year, Nyepi clashes with the peak of the Ramadan exodus, when millions of Indonesian Muslims travel to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Poli...
DOHA, Qatar (MNTV) – Art installations, including one resembling a faucet pouring plastic bottles into the streets of Surabaya in Indonesia, are making rounds on social media, The Peninsula Qatar reports. The installations erected by university students and environmental activists aim to raise public awareness on the Asian country’s mou...
