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Bad weather with wave surges expected in Southern Atolls

July 23, 2020, 18:51

Male', Maldives - Maldives Meteorological Services (MET) has announced a White Alert along with a warning of possible wave surges for atolls in the southern region of Maldives. The MET… Continued

New Children’s Ombudsperson appointed

July 23, 2020, 18:00

Male', Maldives - The President of Maldives has appointed Niumath Shafeeq as the first Children's Ombudperson, along with the establishment of the Children's Ombudperson's Office after being endorsed by the parliament… Continued

Japan sees a recorded amount of daily infections

July 23, 2020, 16:00

Tokyo, Japan — On Wednesday, Japan reported a record amount of daily infections with 750 new Covid-19 cases, with a total of 27,139 confirmed coronavirus cases out of which nearly 10,300 in… Continued

Farikeda area of Fuvahmulah declared protected

July 23, 2020, 14:00

Fuvahmulah, Maldives - Farikede area off the shore of Fuvahmulah on the South-East side of the single-island city has been declared as a protected zone by the Ministry of Environment… Continued

Kim Kardashian West addresses Kanye West’s mental health

July 23, 2020, 12:00

California, United States — Due to a series of erratic statements over the past few days, Kim Kardashian West publicly adresses her husband Kanye West’s mental health issues. Kanye West is… Continued

Only Male’ clubs can take part in next Dhivehi League season: FAM

July 23, 2020, 12:00

Male', Maldives - Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has announced that only football clubs based in Male' would be able to participate in the upcoming season on Dhivehi League. The… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 59 confirmed cases and no recoveries

July 23, 2020, 08:43

Malé, Maldives — HPA has confirmed additional 59 Covid-19 cases and no recoveries in Maldives over the past 24 hours.  HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of July 21 and 6pm of July… Continued

Covid-19: Australia sees a record number of daily cases

July 22, 2020, 19:49

Canberra, Australia — Australia recorded the highest daily number of infections since the pandemic began on December. According to the local media, on Wednesday, Australia reported 501 new coronavirus cases making it… Continued

200-year-old mosque in India damaged by rain.

July 22, 2020, 16:40

New Delhi, India — Due to heavy monsoon rains in New Delhi, the central dome of a 200-year-old mosque in the city has come crashing down. The 200-year-old red sandstone Mubarak… Continued

Covid facilities in two islands inaugurated.

July 22, 2020, 14:39

Malé, Maldives — The Covid management facilities has been opened in L. Gan regional hospital and in GA. Vilingili to treat for Covid-19. On a virtual ceremony specially conducted for the… Continued