New details have emerged about the fatal cave diving incident in Vaavu Atoll, where five people lost their lives after entering a dangerous underwater cave system in the Maldives. According to reports citing international diving experts, the Italian diving group may have become disoriented inside the cave after mistaking a secondary corridor for the exit…
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…
SpaceX has officially launched the live broadcast for the twelfth flight test of its massive Starship rocket system, drawing millions of viewers worldwide ahead of the highly anticipated mission. The livestream, shared through the company’s official X account, quickly gained major attention online, attracting hundreds of thousands of live viewers shortly after going live. The…
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…
OpenAI has reportedly achieved a major advancement in solving a mathematical problem that has challenged researchers for nearly 80 years, according to recent international media reports. The breakthrough was made using OpenAI’s advanced artificial intelligence systems, which researchers say generated creative and unconventional approaches to the long-standing problem. Scientists involved in the project described some…
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…
The leader of the Finnish dive team involved in the Maldives cave recovery operation has described the mission as one of the most technically difficult underwater recovery efforts his team has faced. Speaking to Italian media following the recovery operation in Vaavu Atoll, the Finnish team leader explained that the conditions inside the underwater cave…
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the Maldives currently lacks what he described as a “responsible opposition,” adding that opposition parties should not reject every government policy without considering its benefits to the country. Speaking during PSM’s “Nation Chat” programme on Thursday night, President Muizzu said his administration remains committed to improving the well-being…
