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No charges yet in Kingston motorcycle fraud case of over MVR 7 million
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (75+ words) Edition. mv No charges yet in Kingston motorcycle fraud case of over MVR 7 million Following the completion of the police investigation by the Fraud and Financial Investigation unit, the Prosecutor General's Office accepted the case for review. Charges sought against…...
Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (93+ words) Edition. mv Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches Australia is investigating Facebook, Tik Tok and You Tube for possible breaches of the country's under-16 social media ban, accusing the big tech companies on Tuesday of "failing to…...
First-ever direct flight to Australia from Maldives
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (65+ words) Edition. mv First-ever direct flight to Australia from Maldives Maldivian stated that their largest aircraft, the A330, left for Melbourne from Male' last night, marking this historical feat. The flight takes 10 to 11 hours. Maldivian connects four southern atolls with small planes…...
Mahibadhoo council fails to elect vice-president after six tied votes
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (72+ words) Edition. mv Mahibadhoo council fails to elect vice-president after six tied votes The council has decided to hold another round of voting at 1pm today. Members elected for the Mahibadhoo Council Addu Afeef Didi's widow in ICU in Seychelles Talk of…...
Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes, gunfire kill five
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (81+ words) Edition. mv Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes, gunfire kill five Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes and gunfire killed five people on Sunday, the latest violence to rock the Palestinian territory. US to work with Venezuela leaders if they…...
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 5 as Hezbollah condemns talks
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (186+ words) Edition. mv Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 5 as Hezbollah condemns talks Israeli strikes killed five people including two children in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the Lebanese health ministry said, despite a fragile ceasefire as Hezbollah called US-brokered talks between the…...
Applications open for 40 scholarship opportunities funded by Zakat Fund
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (103+ words) Edition. mv Applications open for 40 scholarship opportunities funded by Zakat Fund Applications must be sent via email to email protected. - Must be a Maldivian citizen who has reached 18 years of age - Must be a person in need of financial assistance…...
2026 sees 6 percent drop in tourist arrivals
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (68+ words) Edition. mv 2026 sees 6 percent drop in tourist arrivals Tourist arrivals so far this year has seen a year-on-year decrease of 6 percent, according to Tourism Ministry data. Villa College, Atmosphere Foundation scholarship opens BML announces winner of Australian Open finals promotion…...
Meekail elected as Deputy Mayor of Male' City
18+ hour, 48+ min ago (62+ words) Edition. mv Meekail elected as Deputy Mayor of Male' City Along with Meekail, candidates include West Maafannu constituency Councilor Mohamed Rilwan Ali, Central Maafannu constituency Councilor Aishath Hana and North Hulhumale' constituency Fathimath Zahiyya (Zaya). Results of MDP's primary Shamheed…...
New pharmaceutical company to strengthen STO profits: Shimad
19+ hour, 39+ min ago (73+ words) He added that STO has operated pharmacies across Maldives since 2016, but many outlets on smaller islands have been running at a loss. Recruiting staff for pharmacies in remote islands has also been challenging, he said. STO Annual General Meeting State…...