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President Muizzu begins weekly media briefings with press conference this morning

The President’s Office has confirmed that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will face the press this morning in his first official media engagement of the year, marking the fulfillment of a…

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“The Standard Maldives” is your premier source for the latest news, insights, and stories from the Maldives. With a commitment to accuracy and independence, we bring you comprehensive coverage of local developments, regional events, and global perspectives that impact our island nation.
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Two Ballots, One Day: Rethinking Maldives’ Election Cycle

Every five years, Maldivians head to the polls multiple times. Within a single cycle, voters participate in presidential, parliamentary and local council elections — not to mention by-elections when vacancies…

Maldives 2.0 to unlock island-based income and services, President Muizzu pledges on Decentralisation Day

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that the full realisation of Maldives 2.0 and a…

Do Not Drink: MFDA Flags Handy Water Glass Bottles for Microbial Contamination

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority has issued an urgent public advisory warning consumers not…

MMA releases new MVR 20 and MVR 100 notes into circulation

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has released newly printed MVR 20 and MVR 100 banknotes…

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Netanyahu Claims Signs Khamenei “No Longer Alive”, Tehran Calls It Psychological Warfare

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed there are indications that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “is no longer” alive,…

Fastest-Growing Major Economy on Earth, India’s Moment Has Arrived, Says New York Times

India’s economic ascent has now been formally acknowledged by one of the world’s most influential newspapers. An in-depth article published…

Mauritius breaks diplomatic relations after Maldives challenges UK-Chagos deal

The Cabinet of Mauritius has resolved to terminate all diplomatic relations with the Maldives with immediate effect, in response to…

PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Maldives–India Cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated India’s commitment to continuing joint initiatives with the Maldives, describing bilateral efforts as…

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