Maldives, India to Hold Talks on Defence Cooperation
Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon will meet his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday in what will…
Perspectives
Muizzu’s Constitutional Amendment—A Blow to Democratic Norms?
The enactment of a constitutional amendment by the Muizzu administration on Wednesday marks a significant moment in Maldivian politics, one...
From Vows to Silence: Muizzu Administration’s Hypocrisy on Israeli Passport Ban
The rejection of a motion to expedite amendments to the Maldives Immigration Act banning Israeli passport holders from entering the...
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...
Government’s Push for Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility Sparks Debate on Addressing Juvenile Crime
The government’s proposal to reduce the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 12 years has reignited a complex...
Muizzu’s Constitutional Amendment—A Blow to Democratic Norms?
The enactment of a constitutional amendment by the Muizzu administration on Wednesday marks a significant moment in Maldivian politics, one...
From Vows to Silence: Muizzu Administration’s Hypocrisy on Israeli Passport Ban
The rejection of a motion to expedite amendments to the Maldives Immigration Act banning Israeli passport holders from entering the...
‘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
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...
Israel Strikes Yemen, Houthis Attack Tel Aviv
Israeli air strikes have targeted Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah. Meanwhile, a Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv...
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 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...
UNDP, GEF Launch US$135 Million Climate Fund
The UNDP and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) have launched a US$135 million (MVR 2.1 billion) assistance programme for 15...
Maldives, ITFC Seal Partnership to Sell Carbon Credits
The Maldives has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of...
Lifestyle
VIA Braces for Heavy Passenger Traffic on 3 January
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has advised passengers departing from Velana International Airport (VIA) on 3 January to prepare for...
Maldives Sets Sights on Welcoming 2.4 Million Visitors in 2025
The Maldives will look to attract 2.4 million tourists next year, Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has revealed while speaking...
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...
VIA Braces for Heavy Passenger Traffic on 3 January
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has advised passengers departing from Velana International Airport (VIA) on 3 January to prepare for...
Maldives Sets Sights on Welcoming 2.4 Million Visitors in 2025
The Maldives will look to attract 2.4 million tourists next year, Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has revealed while speaking...
