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Maldives rejects UK–Mauritius Chagos deal, warns of legal action: BBC

The Maldives has formally notified the United Kingdom that it does not recognise the proposed transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, escalating a growing diplomatic dispute over sovereignty in…

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BML Recognizes High Performers and Teams at Annual Staff Awards

Bank of Maldives (BML) has recognized its top-performing employees at its annual Staff Awards, highlighting a year of record achievements and strong institutional growth driven by its workforce. At the…

President Muizzu: No Part of Maldives Will Be Used in Ongoing Conflicts

President Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the Maldives will not allow its territory to be…

“Sukuk will be settled on April 8”: President Muizzu assures Maldives financial stability

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed the Maldives’ financial resilience, announcing that the country’s scheduled…

President Muizzu announces $450 million oil reserve plan

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to establish a National Oil Reserve, positioning it…

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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…

Oil Prices Surge Toward $110 Amid Middle East Tensions

Global oil prices surged sharply this week, with Brent crude approaching $110 per barrel after escalating conflict in the Middle…

Hamas Calls on Iran to Avoid Strikes on Neighboring States, Reports Al Jazeera

The Palestinian group Hamas has called on Iran to avoid targeting neighboring countries in its ongoing military response to regional…

Indonesia to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 16

Indonesia has announced plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining accounts on major social…

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