With peace returning to Balkh province, Pesta Mazar and other sites attract local and foreign tourists despite lack of basic infrastructure. KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Nestled in the Marmal district of northern Balkh province, Pesta Mazar has rapidly become a popular destination for domestic tourism, drawing hundreds of visitors daily as spri...
SINGAPORE (MNTV) – As Singapore’s Ramadan bazaars gear up for the festive season, vendors are bracing for an unexpected challenge—torrential rains forecasted during the third monsoon surge of the year. Yet, rather than letting the weather dampen their sales, many stallholders are turning to digital platforms and innovative strategies to keep b...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – The Jordanian government has recently decided to install air conditioning and solar energy systems in schools across the Al-Wasta District ahead of summers. The initiative aligns with its ongoing commitment to improving educational environments and ensuring optimal conditions for students, reported Jordan’s Alghad daily...
JUBA, South Sudan (MNTV) – Women and girls in South Sudan are disproportionately suffering from the effects of extreme heat, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group. The study analyzed February’s unprecedented heatwave, concluding that human-induced climate change has made such events roughly 10 times more likely and ...
SRINAGAR, Kashmir (MNTV) — For three decades, Ulfata Bano has walked miles through snow-laden paths, battling Kashmir’s brutal winters to deliver letters and parcels to people of Hirpora village. Nestled in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, Hirpora lies about 70 kilometers from Srinagar and endures some of the region’s harshest winters. Betwe...
A fast-moving wildfire, named the Hughes Fire, has scorched more than 9,000 acres in northern Los Angeles County near Castaic. The blaze erupted Wednesday morning and rapidly spread due to red flag conditions, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. By evening, it had consumed 9,200 acres with firefighters battling to stop its advance into Vent...
Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday in Washington, D.C. is on track to be the coldest in nearly 40 years. Daytime temperatures are forecast to hover around 24°F, with wind chills plunging as low as -5 degrees. Meteorologists warn this could be the chilliest inauguration since 1985, when Ronald Reagan’s second-term ceremony recorded just 7°F....
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report has highlighted major threats for 2025. These include state-based armed conflicts, misinformation, and environmental crises. The document notes rising geopolitical tensions and fragmentation make armed conflict the most immediate risk, as cited by nearly 25% of survey respondents. Disinformation ...
Fire in coastal Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, the most destructive in LA history, according to the Wildfire Alliance, remains the largest of 5 blazes in LA -WASHINGTON- (AA) The Hollywood Hills became the scene of the latest Los Angeles area wildfire Wednesday night as firefighters struggled to contain out-of-control infernos that have clai...
Local authorities raise high alerts warnings amid record-breaking rainfall in several areas across Saudi Arabia -ISTANBUL- (AA) Saudi Arabia is experiencing unprecedented torrential rains and severe floods that swept across streets and neighborhoods in several cities across the kingdom, as the weather depression is expected to continue for day...
