Local Council Elections: A Test for Democracy and Economic Survival
In every home, voices tremble with worry. Families count every coin as food and electricity bills soar. Students abroad lie…
Perspectives
The Economy as a Campaign Tool: A Risky Bet for President Muizzu
When governments use money, contracts and jobs to shape elections, history shows it can end badly. As Maldivians edge towards...
Dreams and Shackles – Patriarchy Kills Indian Tennis Starlet
India’s tennis sensation Radhika Yadav (25) was killed by her father because she was violating the norms of a patriarchal...
Dreams and Shackles – Patriarchy Kills Indian Tennis Starlet
India’s tennis sensation Radhika Yadav (25) was killed by her father because she was violating the norms of a patriarchal...
Night Schools of Mumbai Uplift the Poor in India’s Richest City
A former Chinese correspondent in Mumbai writes on the contribution of night schools in Mumbai to poor people’s advancement. India...
The Economy as a Campaign Tool: A Risky Bet for President Muizzu
When governments use money, contracts and jobs to shape elections, history shows it can end badly. As Maldivians edge towards...
Powering Maldives to $100 Billion-Dollar Economy by 2050
The Maldives has achieved remarkable economic growth over the past 50 years through its strategic focus on tourism, leveraging its...
‘Euphoria’ Star Angus Cloud Dies Days After Father’s Death
Angus Cloud, who played Fez in the HBO series Euphoria, passed away at the early age of 25. He played...
A Peek Behind the Frame: Capturing Nashiu’s Artistic Tenacity
A cinematographer shapes the visual style and the overall look of movies, TV shows, music videos, and advertisements. Through technical...
Business
US Sanctions on South Africa Will Hit HIV Programme Treating 7.8 Million South Africans
South Africa has the largest number of HIV patients in the world. On 8 February, Trump signed an executive order...
Bread and Butter Issues at Core of Sri Lankan Presidential Election
First election to be held after the declaration of bankruptcy in April 2022. The Sri Lankan presidential election, scheduled...
Israel Forces Palestinians in Southern and Central Gaza to Flee Under New Evacuation Orders
Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing the Bureij and Nuseirat refugee camps in the central Gaza Strip following new evacuation orders...
Israel Kills At Least 121 Palestinians in Attacks in Khan Younis as Netanyahu Addresses US Congress
Numerous Democratic lawmakers expressed their intension to boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress on Wednesday, voicing their...
Israel Intensifies Attacks on Gaza Despite Mounting Palestinian Death Toll
The Israeli military launched a new ground invasion in southern Khan Younis city, resulting in a significant escalation of violence...
New Species of Chromis Discovered in Maldives
Researchers have discovered a new species of deep-sea damselfish from the genus Chromis in the Maldives. The discovery was made by a...
World’s Oldest Fossilised Forest Found in Somerset Cliffs
Scientists from Cambridge and Cardiff Universities have uncovered what is believed to be the world’s earliest known fossilised forest along...
Japan’s JAXA Triumphs With Second H3 Rocket Launch
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has launched the second test model of its H3 rocket. The launch follows the setback...
SpaceX’s Starship Makes Progress Despite Early Termination of Second Test Flight
SpaceX made progress following a second test flight of its 120-metre Starship rocket, launched from Boca Chica, Texas, despite its...
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Jupiter-Sized Planets Adrift in Space
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) unveiled a celestial enigma that has left astronomers baffled. The telescope identified Jupiter-sized planets...
Security Risks From Starlink’s Satellite-Based Internet Service
Experts point to Starlink’s close connection with the America’s military Experts have warned countries about the security risks associated...
Meta Launches AI-Driven Ad Targeting on WhatsApp
Meta (META.O) has introduced its first AI-driven ad targeting programme for businesses on WhatsApp, signalling a significant shift for the...
GameStop Shares Soar Nearly 50% Following ‘Roaring Kitty’ Announcement
Shares of GameStop (GME.N) skyrocketed almost 50% on Thursday after the prominent online stock influencer known as “Roaring Kitty” announced...
AI to Revolutionise Understanding of Cosmic Explosions, Researchers Say
Groundbreaking research utilising artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the study of cosmic explosions, specifically supernovae. The University of...
Italy’s AGCM Fines Meta for Unfair Commercial Practices on Facebook, Instagram
Italy’s antitrust regulator, AGCM, on Wednesday imposed fines on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram (META.O), for what...
Maldives Launches Fisheries Brand, Seeks UK Investment in Emerging Sectors
The Maldives launched a new fisheries brand and sought British investment in emerging sectors including climate technology, creative industries and...
Maldives Grants First SEZ Permit for US$187 Million Floating Solar Project
The Maldives has issued its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) permit to a renewable energy project, paving the way for...
Maldives Approves Environmental DRR Strategy
The Maldives Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy, which encapsulates actions to be taken by 2030 to mitigate environmental damage, was approved...
Maldives Suggests New Financial and Trade Instruments to Help SIDS Face Climate Change
At COP29, President Mohamed Muizzu spoke as a representative of a country most threatened by climate change At the COP29...
Environment Ministry Seeks Investor for 10 MW Floating Solar Project in Addu City
The Environment Ministry has launched a search for an investor to finance the development of a 10-megawatt floating solar panel...
Lifestyle
Fayyaz Links Planned TMA Strike to Muizzu’s ‘Bad Policies’
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Sunday blamed the government’s economic mismanagement for a planned...
Maafaru International Airport Reopens After Major Expansion
Maafaru International Airport has completed its second major development phase, with the milestone marked by a special flight from Maldivian’s...
Monkey Man: The Continuing Education of Dev Patel
‘Monkey Man’ is a triumph of filmmaking. And this is before you even consider the veritable “filmmaking hell” that director,...
Women Triumph at Grammys, Taylor Swift Makes History
The Grammys celebrated an evening filled with historic victories, emotional tributes, and powerful performances. Women stole the spotlight, with major...
Malaysia Rejects Call for Vaping Ban Following Maldives’ Decision
Malaysia does not need to impose a vaping ban like the Maldives, as the country already has robust regulations to...
Maldives Announces Ban on Vapes to Protect Public Health
President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the import, use, and trade of vaping devices and their components will be prohibited...
Fayyaz Links Planned TMA Strike to Muizzu’s ‘Bad Policies’
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail on Sunday blamed the government’s economic mismanagement for a planned...
Maafaru International Airport Reopens After Major Expansion
Maafaru International Airport has completed its second major development phase, with the milestone marked by a special flight from Maldivian’s...
