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UNGA President calls for reform, says UN should reflect geopolitical realities

August 30, 2022, 09:54

President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Abdulla Shahid has called on the member states of the United Nations to reform and reflect the geopolitical… Continued

Caution advised to sea travellers amid rough weather

August 29, 2022, 18:12

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has urged sea travellers to exercise caution, following Maldives Meteorological Center (MET)'s weather forecast. Maldives is currently experiencing rough weather, with MET forecasting heavy… Continued

Indian spy suspects ordered to 10 day remand

August 29, 2022, 18:01

Malé, Maldives - Two Indian nationals who were arrested from Velana International Airport over suspicion of spying inside the airport's premises have been ordered to be held in remand for… Continued

Fertility treatment proposed to be included in Aasandha

August 29, 2022, 12:44

Malé, Maldives - A decree has been put forward to the Parliament of Maldives, proposing the inclusion of fertility treatment within the universal health insurance scheme, Aasandha, of Maldives. Parliamentary… Continued

Maldives felt tremors of Indonesian earthquake, not expecting tsunami: MET

August 29, 2022, 12:27

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Meteorological Center (MET) has said that the 5.9 magnitude that hit Indonesia was also felt in the Maldives. In detail, the authority stated that the earthquake… Continued

2 Indian nationals questioned over spy camera use at VIA

August 29, 2022, 09:46

Malé, Maldives - Two Indian nationals have been questioned by Maldivian Police Service over the use of spy cameras at Velana International Airport. According to local media sources, the two… Continued

Will work with national task force combatting drug-related offences: President Solih

August 29, 2022, 09:30

Muli, Meemu Atoll - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has assured M. Muli island that he would work with the national task force combatting drug-related offences to find ways to address… Continued

Hearing of bribe case against Mahloof cancelled

August 28, 2022, 12:22

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives has cancelled the hearing pertaining to allegations of taking bribes against Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof upon the state's request, as he is… Continued

Arrest made over drugs imported via Post

August 28, 2022, 11:50

Malé, Maldives - A 23 year old has been arrested to attempting to smuggle drugs into the country via Post. The unnamed individual is a woman, and was arrested on… Continued

Addu Mayor criticizes governments lack of effort on drug prevention

August 28, 2022, 11:27

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar criticizes the governments lack of initiative and effort to find a solution to the widespread substance abuse in Addu City.… Continued