President Muizzu Assures India’s Commitment to Troops Withdrawal, Pledges Continued Bilateral Relations
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Indian government has agreed to withdraw its troops stationed in the Maldives….
Perspectives
Maldives Political Landscape Shifts as Parties Align for Parliamentary Elections
The Maldivian political arena is experiencing significant alignments and realignments as key parties prepare for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The…
Intriguing Coalition Prospects Emerge for Presidential Run-Off
As the Maldivian presidential election heads for a second round on September 30, discussions about potential coalitions are intensifying in…
Maldives Political Landscape Shifts as Parties Align for Parliamentary Elections
The Maldivian political arena is experiencing significant alignments and realignments as key parties prepare for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The…
The Message Is Clear: ‘India Out,’ Says Opposition
After taking an unexpected lead over incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in Saturday’s presidential polls, Abdul Raheem, the leader of…
Intriguing Coalition Prospects Emerge for Presidential Run-Off
As the Maldivian presidential election heads for a second round on September 30, discussions about potential coalitions are intensifying in…
High-Stakes Presidential Race Sparks Fervour as More Candidates Enter Fray
As the September 9 presidential election draws near, the political environment has turned into a enthralling battlefield, teeming with candidates…
‘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
Israel’s Intensified Offensive Escalates Palestinian Death Toll, Deepens Humanitarian Crisis
Israel’s intensified offensive in southern Gaza has led to a rapidly escalating death toll. Palestinian officials report that over 800…
COP28 Summit: United States Unveils Plans to Slash Methane Emissions
The United States has declared a crackdown on methane emissions at the COP28 summit in Dubai. Methane is identified as…
Israel Resumes Bombing as Ceasefire Expires
Israel has relaunched airstrikes on Gaza following the ceasefire expiration, killing at least 70 Palestinians. In response, the Qassam Brigades,…
Talks Continue for Gaza Truce Extension; Israel Kills Two Palestinian Children in West Bank Raid
The ongoing truce extension negotiations have shifted into what analysts call a “pragmatic” phase, which involves various mediators and stakeholders….
Diplomatic Push Intensifies for Gaza Truce Extension as Deadline Approaches
Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have advocate for the truce extension in the Israel-Hamas conflict. President Joe Biden pledged…
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…
NASA Mission: First Asteroid Sample Secured in Clean Room
NASA successfully returned dusty samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth. The Osiris-Rex spacecraft collected the asteroid sample from the surface…
NASA’s Osiris-Rex Capsule to Return to Earth With Stardust From Bennu
NASA’s Osiris-Rex capsule will return to Earth on Sunday to bring back stardust from the distant asteroid Bennu. The event…
Scientist Behind Dolly the Cloned Sheep Passes Away at 79
Ian Wilmut, the renowned British embryologist who led the team that cloned Dolly the Sheep, has passed away at the…
ClimateAi Helps Farmers Navigate Climate Uncertainties in Central India
In central India, where tomato growers have long grappled with the unpredictable impacts of extreme weather events, a Silicon Valley…
US Judge Blocks Montana’s TikTok Ban, Citing Free Speech Violation
A US District Judge, Donald Molloy, has blocked Montana’s ban on TikTok, asserting that it violates users’ free speech rights….
Cristiano Ronaldo Faces US$1 Billion Lawsuit Over Binance Promotion
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo is confronted with a class-action lawsuit in the United States regarding his promotion of Binance, the…
Philippines SEC Moves to Block Access to Binance
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has begun the process of restricting access to Binance, the world’s…
Amazon Introduces Biometric Palm-Reading System for Corporate Offices, Stores
Amazon is expanding its palm-scanning technology, Amazon One, from grocery stores to corporate offices with the launch of Amazon One…
ClimateAi Helps Farmers Navigate Climate Uncertainties in Central India
In central India, where tomato growers have long grappled with the unpredictable impacts of extreme weather events, a Silicon Valley…
COP28 President Rejects Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Despite Global Support
The President of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, has publicly denied the necessity of a fossil fuel phase-out to limit global…
COP28: Loss and Damage Fund Operationalised, Over $420 Million Pledged on First Day
The COP28 delegates have given the green light for the operationalisation of the long-debated Loss and Damage Fund. The announcement…
COP28: Meat Industry Gears Up for Pro-Meat Narrative
The meat industry and lobby groups, including JBS, the world’s largest meat company, prepare to influence the dialogue at the…
Maldives Launches Rooftop Solar Programme for Homes
The new administration’s ‘Magey Solar’ programme, designed to generate power by installing rooftop solar panels on private homes, was launched…
Lifestyle
HPA Launches Nationwide Measles, Rubella Immunisation Campaign
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Friday launched a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign, targeting individuals aged between 18 and 49…
Maldives Clinches WTA’s ‘World’s Leading Destination’ Title for Fourth Year Running
The Maldives has once again been crowned the ‘World’s Leading Destination’ at the World Tourism Awards (WTA), marking the country’s…
US Screenwriters Reach Tentative Deal to End Five-Month Strike
After a five-month standoff that has brought Hollywood to a standstill, US screenwriters and studio executives have reached a tentative…
Vandalism at Koagannu Cemetery: An Unforgivable Affront to Maldivian Heritage
The historically rich Koagannu Cemetery in Addu City has once again become the target of vandalism. The acts of desecration…
HPA Launches Nationwide Measles, Rubella Immunisation Campaign
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Friday launched a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign, targeting individuals aged between 18 and 49…
World AIDS Day 2023: ‘Let Communities Lead’ Fight Against HIV/AIDS
There are 22 people in the country receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS, according to the Health Protection Agency (HPA). AIDS or…
Maldives Clinches WTA’s ‘World’s Leading Destination’ Title for Fourth Year Running
The Maldives has once again been crowned the ‘World’s Leading Destination’ at the World Tourism Awards (WTA), marking the country’s…
Manta Air To Go International With Flights to India
Manta Air is set to go international with flights to India scheduled to begin in January 2024. Flights will be…
