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Freedom Is Not a License to Defame: Minister Heena

Arts and Culture Minister Heena Waleed has defended the government’s stance amid ongoing debate surrounding press freedom and recent court action involving journalists from local outlet Adhadhu, stating that constitutional…

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Government Resolves Longstanding ADHD Medication Issue

President Mohamed Muizzu has amended the country’s Drug Act to allow the use of Methylphenidate, a medication commonly prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), making it legally available in…

Housing Demand Surges as Applications Near 37,000 for Govt Scheme

Housing demand in the Maldives has come into sharp focus, with nearly 37,000 applications —…

Court Order Violated by Adhadhu Journalist During Presidential Briefing

A journalist from Adhadhu was asked to leave a press conference at the President’s Office…

President Muizzu to Begin Weekly Public Meetings Next Month

President Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to begin holding direct public meetings starting next month,…

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Historic Victory for BJP in West Bengal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have secured a historic victory in West Bengal,…

Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Leaves Three Hikers Dead

Three hikers, including two Singaporean nationals, were killed after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted while a group of climbers was on…

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Found Dead in Colombo

Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has been found dead at his residence in Colombo, with authorities describing…

Maldives backs UK pause on Chagos handover, echoes President Muizzu’s call for fair outcome

The Government of the Maldives has welcomed the decision by the United Kingdom to pause the planned transfer of the…

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