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Minister Rejects Shamaan’s ‘Framing’ Claims, Calls for Case Details to Be Made Public

Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan has dismissed allegations made by former Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Shamaan Waheed that he was "framed," describing the claims as baseless…

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President Muizzu delivers on promise as MIFCO raises tuna price to MVR 20

The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) has increased its purchase price for skipjack tuna to MVR 20 per kilogram, delivering on a key pledge made by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu…

VMC records highest income in eight years, “Collaboration made it possible” says Chairperson

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has reported its strongest financial performance in eight years, with Chairperson…

Inclusive Travel at the Heart of VIA’s Future, Says MACL CEO

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President Muizzu appoints veteran finance expert Hassan Zareer as finance minister

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Hassan Zareer as Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises,…

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At least eight people were killed and more than 30 injured after a freight train collided with a bus at…

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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…

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