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After Building a Welfare State, Nasheed Now Preaches Austerity

Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s latest call to suspend all national development projects for five years has ignited strong criticism, with many accusing him of hypocrisy and political opportunism. In a…

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Waddey’s Words Show the Opposition’s True Weakness — Not the Government’s

Last night remarks by former MP Mohamed Waheed (Waddey) expose the true nature of an opposition movement running on fumes — a coalition of bitterness, opportunism, and hollow slogans pretending…

Indian Expats Hit Hard as SBI Maldives Reduces Remittance Limit; HCI Steps In for Relief

Indian expatriates in the Maldives are grappling with severe financial strain after the State Bank…

No Change, No Concern: U.S. Embassy Confirms Maldives Remains a Safe Destination

The United States Embassy in Malé has reaffirmed that no changes have been made to…

MP Thoriq: “President Muizzu Inherited MDP’s Debt Disaster — And Is Fixing It”

Member of Parliament for Mahibadhoo constituency, Ahmed Thoriq (Tom), delivered a powerful address highlighting the…

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President Muizzu condemns Israel’s attack on Gaza aid flotilla

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters,…

Floods Rip Through Bali, Sweeping Away Homes and Lives

At least 15 people have been confirmed dead and 10 more remain missing after flash floods and landslides swept through…

NASA Rover Finds Rocks on Mars With Possible Signs of Ancient Life

NASA’s Perseverance Rover has uncovered unusual rock formations on Mars that may represent the strongest hints yet of ancient microbial…

Murder of 23-Year-Old Ukrainian Refugee Sparks Outcry Over Public Safety

The family of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska is demanding accountability after her brutal killing on a Charlotte light rail…

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