US, UK Strike Houthi Targets in Yemen; Israel Defends Actions at ICJ as War on Gaza Continues
In a series of overnight airstrikes, the United States and the United Kingdom targeted Houthi military positions in Yemen. The...
Papua New Guinea Declares State of Emergency After Violent Protests
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape declared a state of emergency in Port Moresby. The decision came in response...
Maldives to Launch Publicity Push to Draw China Back to Top Spot in Tourist Arrivals
Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has said that discussions are underway with more airlines to increase promotions targeting travellers from...
Malé City Council Member Defects to Yameen’s PNF
Ibrahim Aboobakuru, a member of the Malé City Council, has defected from the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) to join...
MP Thariq’s Candidacy for FAM President Disqualified Due to Endorsement Issue
The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has disqualified former national team striker and current Mahibadhoo MP Ahmed Thariq (Tom) from...
Handover of Flats on Hold Until ACC Completes Inquiry
The Ministry of Housing, Land, and Urban Development has stated that registries of the first round of flats, which were...
International Court of Justice Hears South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Thursday commenced public hearings on the genocide case filed by South Africa against...
Fishermen Paid MVR 276 Million, Outstanding Dues Still Remain
Fishermen have been paid MVR 276 million by the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO), Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources...
Nominations for 2024 Parliamentary Elections Set to Open 30 January
The nomination period for the upcoming 2024 Parliamentary Elections will commence on 30 January, the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM)...
UN Helicopter Attacked by Al-Shabaab in Somalia: Passenger Killed, Others Abducted
In an attack on Wednesday, Al-Shabaab militants targeted a United Nations (UN) helicopter that had made an emergency landing in...
