Recovered Italian Diver’s Body Repatriated as Vaavu Cave Mission Continues

One of the Italian divers recovered following the deadly Vaavu Atoll cave diving incident has departed the Maldives, as authorities continue the challenging recovery mission for the remaining victims trapped deep inside the underwater cave system. The diver’s departure comes amid ongoing operations led by international technical diving specialists and Maldivian authorities in Thinwana Kandu,…

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Maldivian Launches Historic Direct Flights to Australia, Connecting Maldives and Melbourne

MalĂ©, Maldives – May 18, 2026 – In a significant milestone for Maldivian aviation and tourism, the national carrier Maldivian has inaugurated its first-ever direct flights between the Maldives and Australia, marking the inaugural nonstop air link between the two nations. The new seasonal service operates between Velana International Airport in MalĂ© and Melbourne Airport…

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