Maldives Collects Over MVR 1 Billion in Airport Taxes, Fees
The Maldives has collected more than MVR 1 billion in airport taxes and fees so far this year, driven by…
Perspectives
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
Muizzu Backs Debt Relief Mechanism to Address Climate Financing Needs of SIDS
President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday expressed strong support for the Debt Sustainability Support Service (DSSS), calling it a vital instrument...
President Muizzu Urges Global Support for Maldives’ Clean Energy Transition
President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday reiterated the nation’s commitment to renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the Maldives’...
Maldives Calls for International Community Action to Support Climate-Vulnerable Nations
Attorney General (AG) Ahmed Usham, representing the Maldives before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday, presented oral submissions...
Muizzu, Guterres Discuss Climate Finance for Small Islands on Sidelines of COP29
President Mohamed Muizzu met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday on the sidelines of COP29, the 29th Conference...
Maldives Launches Tree Plantation Programme to Combat Climate Change
The Maldives has officially launched a nationwide tree plantation programme to plant over five million trees in the next five...
Lifestyle
Maldives Records 8.1% Growth in Tourist Arrivals
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surpassed 900,000 so far this year, marking an 8.1% increase compared with the same...
Maldivian Launches Scheduled Seaplane Service to Baa Atoll
Maldivian, the national airline, has commenced scheduled seaplane service to Baa Atoll, with two weekly flights. Island Aviation, which manages...
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...
Maldives Records 8.1% Growth in Tourist Arrivals
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surpassed 900,000 so far this year, marking an 8.1% increase compared with the same...
Maldivian Launches Scheduled Seaplane Service to Baa Atoll
Maldivian, the national airline, has commenced scheduled seaplane service to Baa Atoll, with two weekly flights. Island Aviation, which manages...
