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President Muizzu enjoys overwhelming public confidence as approval surges past 60 percent

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu continues to enjoy strong public backing, with more than six in ten Maldivian voters approving of his performance midway through his first term, according to the…

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PNC Locks in Moosa Ali Jaleel for Malé Mayor as Local Council Elections Approach

The People’s National Congress (PNC) has formally confirmed former Minister of Defence Moosa Ali Jaleel as its candidate for the Malé City Mayor race, consolidating the party’s position ahead of…

President Anura highlights Maldives solidarity as President Muizzu leads powerful aid response

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has hailed President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and the Maldives…

Travelution Owner Dr. Sunny Umar Remanded for 30 Days as Child Abuse Probe Advances

Tourism media businessman Dr. Sunny Umar, also known as Hussain Sunny Umar of G. Maavani,…

Maldives dispatches 25,000 tuna cases via MSS Galena in solidarity with Sri Lanka

Late last night the vessel Maldives State Shipping's MSS Galena set sail from Malé, carrying…

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Sri Lanka’s Death Toll Rises to 153, Nearly 200 Missing as Cyclone Ditwah Ravages Island

Sri Lanka is facing one of its deadliest weather disasters in recent years as the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah’s…

Maldives media joins forces as PSM hosts telethon for storm hit Sri Lanka

Public Service Media will lead a national telethon tomorrow in partnership with Maldivian media outlets to raise urgent assistance for…

Maldives to dispatch USD 50,000 and 25,000 tuna cases to Sri Lanka on President Muizzu’s directive

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has taken swift action to support Sri Lanka during its ongoing severe weather crisis, directing the…

Severe weather alert, Maldives High Commission in Lanka urges Maldivians to call 0768816666 if needed

The Maldives High Commission in Sri Lanka has issued a severe weather advisory calling on all Maldivian nationals living, studying…

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