The High Court of the Maldives has rejected an appeal filed by former Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party leader Mohamed Nasheed regarding a court ruling that held him personally responsible for a debt exceeding MVR 4 million owed by the dissolved political party. The appeal challenged a February ruling by the Civil Court of the Maldives, which…
Reports from the Mediterranean say that Israeli forces intercepted ships from the “Global Sumud Flotilla,” a group carrying humanitarian aid for people in Gaza living under blockade. A spokesperson for the flotilla said Israeli forces stopped the vessels while they were sailing in international waters. They boarded the ships, detained about 100 crew members, and…
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,…
A launch travelling from Lh. Maafilaafushi to Malé partially sank near Hulhumalé this evening, with all passengers rescued safely, according to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The MNDF said the vessel was carrying students who had completed the National Service Initial Training Course-2. The launch reportedly began taking on water before partially submerging, forcing…
A speedboat near Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa in Malé Atoll is sinking Details will be published as updates occur.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday visited the ongoing Boduthakurufaanu Magu redevelopment project to inspect the progress of construction works aimed at modernising one of Malé’s busiest roads. During the visit, he reviewed multiple segments of the project stretching from Izzudheen Jetty to the Henveiru Ferry Terminal and received updates from Minister of Construction, Housing…
The bodies of the four Italian divers missing in the Maldives have been discovered deep inside an underwater cave system. According to initial reports, all four bodies were found within the third segment of the cave, during the ongoing search and recovery operation. Details will be published as updates occur
Maldives – Football fans across the Maldives are gearing up for an exciting evening as Public Service Media (PSM) hosts the official launching ceremony for its broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tonight at 22:00. The highly anticipated event marks the start of free live coverage of the world’s biggest football tournament, made possible…
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.
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…
