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President to Continue Weekly Press Briefings, Spokesperson Confirms

The President’s Office has reaffirmed that President Mohamed Muizzu will continue holding his weekly press briefings every Monday, despite the absence of a session this week. In a statement shared…

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From Flag Hoisting to Awards: MACL Marks 60 Years of Velana Airport

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) marked the 60th anniversary of Velana International Airport with a series of ceremonial and staff-focused events, highlighting the airport’s legacy and the contributions of its…

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MTCC begins urgent Rasfannu breakwater works to restore popular Malé beach

Work has officially commenced on the reprofiling of the breakwater at Rasfannu artificial beach, with…

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Hulhumalé lights back in hours as STELCO resolves rare cable fault swiftly

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President Muizzu to Visit Sri Lanka Next Month

President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka next month,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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