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President Muizzu Announces Repayment of $50 Million Indian Loan

President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the government successfully repaid a $50 million foreign loan due on May 11, describing it as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the country’s…

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SME Digital Rolls Out Reforms to Improve Customer Experience After BML Integration

The Chief Executive Officer of SME Digital, Badhurudheen Hassan, has outlined a series of reforms aimed at enhancing customer service following the company’s transition from the former SME Development Finance…

Housing Demand Surges as Applications Near 37,000 for Govt Scheme

Housing demand in the Maldives has come into sharp focus, with nearly 37,000 applications —…

President Muizzu to Begin Weekly Public Meetings Next Month

President Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to begin holding direct public meetings starting next month,…

President Calls for Stronger Focus on Children’s Values and Upbringing

President Mohamed Muizzu has called for a united national effort to ensure children grow up…

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Historic Victory for BJP in West Bengal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have secured a historic victory in West Bengal,…

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Three hikers, including two Singaporean nationals, were killed after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted while a group of climbers was on…

Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Found Dead in Colombo

Former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has been found dead at his residence in Colombo, with authorities describing…

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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