The bodies of four Italian divers who died after going missing during a dive trip in Vaavu Atoll are scheduled to be flown back to Italy early tomorrow morning. The incident occurred on May 14, when five Italian divers disappeared while diving in the atoll. According to Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef, arrangements have been…
The Ministry of Defence has held discussions on strengthening relations between the Maldives and the UK. Official talks were held regarding ways to further strengthen the relationship between the Maldives and the United Kingdom in the field of defence. The discussions took place during a courtesy call paid to Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed by the…
President Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the Maldives government has made major progress in collecting biometric information from foreign nationals living in the country, as part of efforts to address undocumented migration and illegal employment. Speaking on the issue, President Muizzu said previous administrations lacked proper records and data on foreigners residing in the Maldives….
Maldivians traveling to Sri Lanka will once again be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before departure starting this Sunday, May 25. Despite the reintroduction of the ETA system, Maldivian travelers will continue to receive a 90-day tourist visa free of charge, with no additional visa fee imposed. In a notice issued by…
The man who entered the sea from an oil barge anchored on the reef north of Hulhulé Seaplane Terminal has been found in the Hulhumalé reef area while search efforts were ongoing. The operation involved the Maldives National Defence Force, the Maldives Police Service, and airport rescue teams, all of whom were actively participating in…
ISTANBUL — Activists released after being detained during Israel’s interception of the recent Gaza-bound “Global Sumud” flotilla arrived in Istanbul this week showing visible bruises, abrasions, and other marks, prompting renewed allegations of mistreatment while in custody. Photos and Videos widely shared online showed several participants with dark bruises on their arms, shoulders, and backs,…
Saudi Arabia has once again launched its annual Hajj security readiness operations ahead of the upcoming Hajj 1447 season, with security forces conducting a large nighttime parade and preparedness display in Makkah. Videos shared online by The Holy Mosques showed armored tactical vehicles, heavily equipped security personnel, emergency response units, and coordinated formations moving through…
A recent report by Bloomberg states that Iran has destroyed more than two dozen US MQ-9 Reaper drones since the start of the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington, resulting in losses estimated at nearly $1 billion. According to the report, the destroyed drones account for roughly 20% of the Pentagon’s pre-war MQ-9 Reaper inventory. The…
A search operation is underway after a Maldivian man who entered the sea near the Hulhumalé reef area was reported missing. Police stated that the incident was reported at around 18:30 this evening after a Maldivian man entered the water near Stelco in Hulhumalé to tie a rope and subsequently disappeared. No further information regarding…
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir dehumanizes Global Sumud Flotilla activists, parading them in detention while saying they should remain imprisoned for a “long, long time.” The activists were detained after attempting to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza and arrived Wednesday at the port of Ashdod aboard Israeli naval vessels. Footage released by Ben-Gvir showed…
