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Meemu Takes Flight: President Muizzu’s Vision Connects an Atoll Left Waiting for Decades

In a defining moment for the Maldives' decentralised development agenda, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officially inaugurated the long-awaited Muli Airport on Tuesday, turning a decades-long dream into reality for the…

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Parliament Hits Gangs Where It Hurts: Law Attacks Their Income, Shelter, and Connections

In a decisive move to curb escalating gang-related crimes, the Parliament has passed the "Prevention of Gang Crimes and Other Dangerous Offences Bill," introducing stringent measures aimed at dismantling organized…

Selective Silence: International Community’s Double Standards on Maldives’ Judicial Crisis

The recent international outcry over the suspension of Supreme Court justices under President Muizzu's administration…

Maldives Foreign Reaffirms: No Advisory from Singapore, Relations Remain Strong

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denied claims circulating in some local media outlets…

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Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his…

India Slams Pakistan’s Reckless Use of Civil Airliners as ‘Human Shields’

In a bold revelation, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force has accused Pakistan of endangering civilian lives…

G7 Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Echoes India’s Call for Peace and Security

In the wake of the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, where 26 innocent tourists lost their lives,…

India Turns Missile Threat into Scrap Metal: Pakistan’s Attack Completely Foiled

In a significant escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, Indian defense forces successfully intercepted a large-scale drone and missile…

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