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Maldives, UAE Move Toward Major Trade Partnership Agreement

The Maldives government has begun efforts to establish a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates, a move expected to provide significant trade and commercial concessions for…

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Housing Projects to Continue Next Year, Says President Muizzu

President Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the government will continue expanding housing projects into next year, while emphasizing that ensuring housing opportunities for citizens remains one of the administration’s highest…

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Inmate Vanishes from Hospital While Under Guard

A search operation has been launched after an inmate serving a sentence at Hulhumalé Prison…

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Maldives Reaffirms Support for One China Principle

The Maldives has reiterated its firm support for the One China Principle, reaffirming that it…

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Government credits Muizzu diplomacy for UK tuna tariff exemption

The government has credited President Mohamed Muizzu’s diplomatic engagement and economic policy approach for the…

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At Least Eight Killed in Bangkok Train and Bus Collision

At least eight people were killed and more than 30 injured after a freight train collided with a bus at…

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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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Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Leaves Three Hikers Dead

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

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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…

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