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Repaired Ameenee Magu stretch opens as work shifts towards Koorukendi Hingun

A newly reconstructed section of Ameenee Magu has reopened to traffic, while preparations are underway to shift repair works to another stretch of the busy Malé road from Sunday. The…

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Maldives must ensure elderly can live with dignity and purpose: Sajidha

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has called for greater efforts to protect the rights of older people and ensure they are able to live healthy, secure and dignified lives. In a…

STELCO to charge contractors full repair costs for negligent damage to power cables

State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has announced stricter measures against contractors and other parties responsible…

Chief Superintendent Shifau completes elite FBI law enforcement programme

Chief Superintendent of Police Hassan Shifau has graduated from the FBI National Academy in the…

Government shields public as global oil prices surge above USD 100

Global oil prices have surged back above USD 100 per barrel, raising fresh concerns over…

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Malaysian PM Anwar mourns death of Mahathir’s wife Tun Dr Hasmah at 100

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, the wife of former Prime…

Bangkok declares citywide flood disaster after nearly 48 hours of rain

Authorities in Bangkok have declared all 50 districts of the Thai capital disaster-affected areas after nearly two days of relentless…

NASA wants India on the Moon, India wants the world along

India is facing one of the most significant choices in its rapidly expanding space programme after NASA formally invited the…

US warns Americans to reconsider travel to or transiting through Middle East

The U.S. State Department has urged Americans outside the Middle East to "seriously reconsider" travel to or through the region,…

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