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President Muizzu sends message of condolence as Thailand battles severe floods

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended condolences to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul following severe flooding that has claimed lives, displaced residents and affected hundreds of thousands of people across…

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MWSC to begin serving Addu and Fuvahmulah before October 13

Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) is preparing to take over water and sewerage services in Addu City and Fuvahmulah City before October 13, as the government moves ahead with…

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…

Police receive 65 illegal dollar trading reports through new hotline

The Maldives Police Service has received 65 reports concerning suspected illegal foreign currency transactions through…

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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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