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 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.
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
Seychelles’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Barry Faure, has arrived in the Maldives on an official visit, marking the first-ever visit to the country by a foreign minister from Seychelles. Faure is visiting at the invitation of Maldivian Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel and was welcomed at Velana International Airport by Foreign Secretary Fathimath…
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has amended the Drugs Act through a presidential decree to allow the legal availability of methylphenidate in the Maldives, a medication commonly used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The amendment was introduced under Presidential Decree No. 10/2026 following discussions by the Cabinet and recommendations made by…
