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Mamdani and Hochul launch free childcare program for two-year-olds as first step toward universal coverage
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (277+ words) NEW YORK (MNTV) " New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul appeared together on Tuesday to announce that 2,000 free childcare places will be offered to two-year-olds in the nation's largest city starting later this year " a…...
Morocco debates restricting social media access for minors
2+ week, 1+ day ago (292+ words) RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) " A growing debate in Morocco is gaining momentum over whether the government should restrict or ban social media access for minors amid rising concerns about child safety, mental health and online exploitation, according to Middle East Online....
New center opens doors to Braille Quran education in Malaysia
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (233+ words) KOTA BHARU, Malaysia (MNTV) " The Kelantan Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIK), in collaboration with the Kelantan branch of the Malaysian Islamic Association for the Visually Impaired (Pertis), is strengthening Braille Quran education at the new learning center near…...
France moves to block social media access for children under 15
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (568+ words) PARIS (MNTV) " France's lower legislative chamber has approved sweeping restrictions on social media use by young teenagers, positioning the country to become Europe's first nation to implement such protections. The National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of the measure during…...
Children Must Have a Say in Their Parents' Divorce: MP Lisa Hepfner (Liberal)
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (408+ words) Background: The 2016 census revealed that over two million children were living in separated or divorced families. Between 1991 and 2011, more than five million Canadians experienced separation or divorce, with 38% having a child with their partner at that time. January 28, 2026: The Liberal…...
Russian language test leaves Tajik children out of school
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (622+ words) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) " Thousands of migrant children have been left without access to education in Russia following the introduction of a law requiring foreign students to pass a Russian language proficiency test before enrolling in school, according to officials, migrants…...
Kyrgyz teen elected to youth council in French town
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (401+ words) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (MNTV) " A Kyrgyz teenager, Nestan, has been elected as a deputy to the municipal youth council of the French town of Sommieres, her father said, in a development highlighting growing youth participation in local governance abroad. Samat Kushbek,…...