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President Muizzu returns after successful Sri Lanka state visit

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed returned to Malé on Tuesday following the conclusion of a four-day state visit to Sri Lanka, described as a major step…

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Muizzu–Anura talks deliver seven agreements for Lanka–Maldives cooperation

Seven Memoranda of Understanding were exchanged in Colombo on Monday in the presence of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, marking a major boost to…

President Muizzu Reveals Discussions to Establish Bank of Maldives Branch in Sri Lanka

President Mohamed Muizzu has revealed that discussions are underway to explore the establishment of a…

President Muizzu accorded grand state welcome in Colombo

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was accorded a ceremonial state welcome in Colombo on Monday, as…

First Lady Stresses Importance of Independent Media and Accuracy

First Lady Sajida Mohamed has emphasized the importance of professional ethics in journalism, urging media…

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Maldives backs UK pause on Chagos handover, echoes President Muizzu’s call for fair outcome

The Government of the Maldives has welcomed the decision by the United Kingdom to pause the planned transfer of the…

Oil Prices Slide as Strait of Hormuz Reopens

Global oil prices have begun to decline following a temporary agreement to suspend joint military strikes involving the United States…

India grants record export quota to Maldives as Muizzu-Modi ties strengthen

India has approved the export of key essential commodities to the Maldives for the 2026 to 2027 financial year, marking…

Iran Fires Missiles at Diego Garcia, Strike Fails

Iran has reportedly fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles targeting Diego Garcia, a strategically critical joint United States–United Kingdom military base…

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