Spanish Surfer Loses Life Amid Safari Trip
A spanish male tourist has tragically passed away. The incident happenned in the vicinity of Gdh.Vaadhoo. This is a developing news. Details will be published as updates occur.
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Maldivian Launches Historic Direct Flights to Australia, Connecting Maldives and Melbourne
Malé, 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 Malé and Melbourne Airport…
Finnish Divers Arrive in Maldives as Search Continues for Missing Italian Divers
Three Finnish deep-diving specialists have arrived in the Maldives to assist authorities in the ongoing search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be trapped inside an underwater cave system in Vaavu Atoll. The new team is expected to help redesign the recovery strategy after earlier operations were suspended following the death of…
Trump Talks “Fantastic Future” as Xi Delivers the Real Agenda in Beijing
Trump and Xi exchanged warm words during a high-profile Beijing summit, though observers quickly noted the contrast in leadership styles as China delivered calm but firm messaging on Taiwan and regional stability.
STO Launches Loyalty Programme for Shareholders, Plans Expansion to Public
The State Trading Organization Plc (STO) has introduced a new loyalty programme exclusively for its shareholders, with plans to later expand the initiative to the general public. The programme, branded under the “M-STO Loyalty Member” system, features three membership tiers — Silver, Gold, and Platinum — offering customers a range of benefits based on their…
344 Youth Graduate from National Service Program
The program, launched by the government to develop disciplined, productive, and morally responsible youth who can contribute to the nation, saw 350 participants from 112 islands take part in the second batch of training. Among them were 64 females and 286 males, while 344 participants successfully completed the program. A special ceremony was held…
Tragic Loss: Five Italians Die in Scuba Diving Accident in Maldives
In a devastating incident that has shocked the diving community, five Italian nationals lost their lives during a scuba diving expedition in the Maldives on May 14, 2026. The group was exploring underwater caves in Vaavu Atoll when they failed to resurface, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. The Incident The divers were part…
Navigating Adversity: President Mohamed Muizzu’s Stewardship of Maldivian Democracy Amid Partisan Opposition.
In the first half of 2026, Maldivian politics has been defined by a series of institutional tests that have underscored both the resilience of the country’s democratic framework and the persistent challenges faced by the elected executive. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, who assumed office in November 2023, has consistently positioned his administration as one committed…
The Maldivian Film Industry: A Small but Resilient Cinema.
The Maldivian film industry, often referred to as Dhivehi cinema, is a young and relatively small film sector based primarily in Malé, the capital of the Maldives. Operating in one of the world’s most geographically dispersed and tourism-dependent nations, it has grown from modest beginnings in the late 1970s into a melodramatic and increasingly experimental…
Yellow Alert Issued from Kaafu Atoll to Addu City Amid Strong Winds and Rough Seas
The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued a yellow alert covering areas from Kaafu Atoll to Addu City as deteriorating weather conditions are expected across the southern and central regions of the country. According to the alert, strong winds ranging between 25 and 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph, are forecast during…