World Bank Downgrades Growth Forecast for Maldives
The World Bank has downgraded its 2024 growth forecast for the Maldives as tourists increasingly opt for guesthouse stays over...
Taiwan Rocked by Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years
Taiwan was struck by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter-century, causing chaos in communities and triggering a massive response...
Aid Convoy Attack Raises Questions on Israeli Actions in Gaza
In the wake of the attack on an aid convoy in Gaza that killed seven members of the US-based food...
Fuvahmulah Accident Victim Transferred to Malé for Treatment
A 32-year-old motorist, seriously injured in a road accident in Fuvahmulah City, has been transferred to Malé for further treatment,...
Parliament Passes Resolution Banning Israeli Tourists, Products
Parliament has unanimously passed a resolution banning the entry of Israeli passport holders and the import of goods manufactured in...
Sun Travels Pays US$31 Million Arbitration Award to Hilton
Sun Travels has paid US$31 million to Hilton after losing an arbitration over the termination of its agreement with the...
Accusations Fly as Leaders Clash Over Governance and Influence
Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed has accused former leaders, specifically targeting ex-President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, of being unable...
State Expenditure Rises Overall as Capital Expenditure Drops by MVR 1.5 Billion
State expenditure so far this year has increased compared to last year, however, capital expenditure declined by MVR 1.5 billion,...
MDP Alleges Ulterior Motives Behind China’s Investment in Uthuru Thila Falhu Agricultural Project
Fayyaz Ismail, Chairperson of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has expressed apprehension over China’s investment in the agricultural economic...
Israel’s War on Gaza: More Civilians and Aid Workers Killed, Al-Shifa Hospital Destroyed
In its ongoing war on Gaza, Israel has killed seven humanitarian aid workers, including six foreign nationals, and continued to...
