President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has assured that no property developed under the Rasmalé Waterfront and Marina project will be sold to Israeli nationals, rejecting claims that the development could lead to the establishment of an Israeli or Jewish population in the Maldives.
Colombia officially opened its embassy in Jerusalem today, marking a major shift in the South American country’s foreign policy under President Abelardo de la Espriella, who has moved to restore and strengthen relations with Israel after his predecessor severed diplomatic ties over the war in Gaza.
Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthalib has announced plans to introduce safeguards barring Israeli nationals and Israeli-controlled entities from owning property at Rasmale’, amid public concerns over the proposed USD 20 billion Maldives Waterfront and Marina Project.
Three years ago today, on October 7, 2023, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched a large-scale retaliatory attack from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel. The attack, which Hamas called “Al-Aqsa Flood”
Newly updated satellite imagery on Google Maps and Google Earth is offering a stark visual record of the destruction across parts of the Gaza Strip, showing how densely populated neighbourhoods have been transformed after nearly three years of war.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the Maldives’ foreign policy is based on maintaining good relations with all countries except Israel, while prioritising the interests of the Maldivian people.
Eight Palestinians, including the director of the police station in Jabalia refugee camp, several police officers and a woman, were killed on Tuesday after an Israeli drone strike targeted a police post in northern Gaza, according to Palestinian officials.
U.S. officials feared that Israel could target senior Iranian officials involved in negotiations aimed at ending hostilities between Washington and Tehran.
Israeli operations in southern Lebanon have caused significant damage to ancient landmarks, historic towns, and religious sites.
Families returning to southern Lebanon after months of displacement are finding their homes and communities heavily damaged, as the region continues to recover from intense fighting and Israeli military operations.
