Cabinet ramps up fight against tobacco as generational ban moves forward
The government is stepping up efforts to build a tobacco-free generation in the Maldives, with the Cabinet approving a nationwide awareness drive involving schools, island communities, civil society groups, youth…
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Maldives moves to patch GST loophole for foreign tour operators and booking platforms
The government has moved to close a major loophole in the Maldives' tourism tax system that allows parts of transactions conducted through foreign tour operators and international online booking platforms…
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Man shot dead in Colombo, police hunt suspects
A close relative of Sri Lankan underworld figure Kanjipani Imran has been shot dead in Maligawatte, Colombo, in the latest…
India’s Kusha missile clears key test in drive to cut reliance on foreign systems
India successfully conducted the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile’s maiden flight test on July 23 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off…
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan form new mutual defence alliance
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a landmark mutual defence agreement, committing the three countries to treat an armed…
France submits $34 billion offer for 114 Rafale jets to India
France has submitted a technical and commercial proposal to supply India with 114 Rafale fighter jets in a deal valued…
Government moves to shut down prison scam calls with tougher SIM rules
The government has moved to tighten SIM card regulations and hold registered owners accountable when their numbers are smuggled into prisons, as authorities seek to curb scam calls and other…
