Childhood Vaccine Doses Enter Gaza as Israel Continues Intense Ground Fighting
As 2024 starts, the city of Khan Younis finds itself at the centre of intense ground fighting, with Palestinians seeking...
Government Spokesperson Shahyb Reassigned Amid Controversy
Mohamed Shahyb, the government’s chief spokesperson, has been transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President’s Office has confirmed....
Record Rainfall in Malé Region Causes Flooding, Disruptions and Displacements
The Malé region experienced record-breaking rainfall on Sunday, resulting in widespread flooding and displacement of several residents. The Maldives Meteorological...
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Abdicates After 52 Years on Throne
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has announced her abdication after a 52-year-long reign. The unexpected announcement was made during her...
Malé City Council Assumes Management of Municipal Services in Hulhumalé
The government has transferred the management of municipal functions of Hulhumalé from Urbanco to Malé City Council. The decision was...
MDP Considers Reviving Anti-Defection Law
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has said it is deliberating the reintroduction of an anti-defection legislation, which would...
Global Campaign Urges People to Ring in New Year With Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
Peace activists have launched a global campaign urging people to change their New Year’s countdowns into a collective call for...
What’s Behind the Government’s About-Face on Unsolicited Proposals?
The government, under the leadership of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, has reinstated a policy allowing private sector proposals for development...
Maldivian Issues RFP for Dry-Lease of Wide-Body Aircraft
Island Aviation Services Ltd. (IAS), the operator of the national carrier Maldivian, has issued a request for proposals for a...
Ukraine Strikes Belgorod, Russia Retaliates With Aerial Attacks
Ukraine has carried out a series of strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod, just one day after an...
