India Tightens Grip Over Maldivian Security Apparatus
At the same time, New Delhi announces a financial bonanza to help Maldives meet its development needs and debt repayment…
Perspectives
Importance of Addu Atoll in India’s Defence Against China
Addu Atoll in the Maldives has a critical role to play in the defence of India’s strategic interests in the…
From Bets to Bankruptcy: The Hidden Cost of Online Gambling in the Maldives
The rise of online gambling in the Maldives is quietly but steadily wreaking havoc on society. Once a rare issue,…
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…
EU Raises Concern Over Campaign Financing Transparency and Impact of Vote-Buying
The European Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has raised significant concerns over the transparency and oversight of campaign finance in…
Importance of Addu Atoll in India’s Defence Against China
Addu Atoll in the Maldives has a critical role to play in the defence of India’s strategic interests in the…
From Bets to Bankruptcy: The Hidden Cost of Online Gambling in the Maldives
The rise of online gambling in the Maldives is quietly but steadily wreaking havoc on society. Once a rare issue,…
‘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…
Japan’s Kairos Rocket Explodes Seconds After Liftoff
Space One’s launch of its Kairos rocket ended in disaster as the 18-metre vessel exploded just seconds after liftoff. The…
US Returns to Moon After 50 Years With Spacecraft Odysseus
The United States made its long-awaited return to the lunar surface after over 50 years. The private spacecraft Odysseus, operated…
Japan’s SLIM Resumes Operations Following Upside-Down Landing
Japan’s lunar lander, Moon Sniper, has successfully resumed operations after an unconventional landing on 20 January left it stranded upside…
Moon Age Pushed Back Billions of Years by New Evidence
Scientists have uncovered new evidence suggesting that the Moon is older than previously estimated. The moon age revelation stems from…
Antimatter Falls Down Like Matter, New Discovery Reveals
Scientists have made a discovery about antimatter, a mysterious substance that played a crucial role in the early Universe. This…
Federal Officials Split on AI Disclosure Rules for Political Ads
The US Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) top officials are divided over a proposal requiring broadcast radio and television political ads…
Microsoft’s Game Pass to Take Center Stage With ‘Call of Duty’ Addition
In a strategic move set to shake up the gaming industry, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is gearing up to host…
Leeds Researchers Develop AI Tech for Early Detection of Heart Failure
Leeds-based researchers have developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) system that could revolutionise the early detection of heart failure, allowing…
Instagram’s Unskippable Ads Test Sparks User Backlash
Instagram is experimenting with unskippable adverts in a move that may reshape user interaction with the platform. Currently, users can…
Publishers Alarmed by Impact of Google’s AI-Generated Search on Traffic, Revenue
When Frank Pine recently searched Google for a news article, he found AI-generated summaries at the top of his results,…
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…
MATI Backs Measures to Tackle Coral Bleaching
The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has backed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) call for an immediate and temporary…
Maldives, Australia Discuss Climate Change Mitigation and Financial Support for SIDS
Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer and Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley have discussed the pressing challenges faced…
Lifestyle
Maldives Named Fourth Friendliest Country by Condé Nast Traveller
The Maldives has been named the fourth friendliest country in the world by Condé Nast Traveler. Condé Nast Traveller compiled…
Health Associations Unite in Coordinated Push to Ban Vaping in Maldives
Health associations across the Maldives have launched a unified campaign to ban vaping, intensifying calls for the government to prohibit…
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…
Health Associations Unite in Coordinated Push to Ban Vaping in Maldives
Health associations across the Maldives have launched a unified campaign to ban vaping, intensifying calls for the government to prohibit…
NCD Alliance Calls for Ban on Vaping and E-Cigarettes in Maldives
The NCD Alliance has called for an immediate ban on vaping and electronic cigarettes in the Maldives, citing a sharp…
Maldives Named Fourth Friendliest Country by Condé Nast Traveller
The Maldives has been named the fourth friendliest country in the world by Condé Nast Traveler. Condé Nast Traveller compiled…
Regulation Change on Foreign Vessels Grants Exclusivity to Maldivian Businesses
Only companies that are 100 percent locally owned can act as agents for foreign tourist vessels, the Ministry of Tourism…
