Maldives

‘It came to you for safety’: Singer Craig David tries to save fish, which then gets eaten up

English singer Craig David returned the fish to the water, only for it to get eaten by a bigger fish seconds later.

Trump says he has ‘nothing to do with the family business’

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald's Impact Summit at the Westin Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 17, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Maldives begins ‘generational ban’ on smoking

From Nov 1, 2025, individuals born on or after Jan 1, 2007 are prohibited from purchasing, using, or being sold tobacco products within the Maldives.

Maldives journalists to seek repeal of new media law

Maldives revokes decades-old ban on shark fishing

The Maldives imposed a total ban on shark fishing in March 2010, following severe restrictions that had been in place since 1998.

Coral skeleton in Maldives reveals sea levels sped up from 1959, far earlier than believed

This microatoll held clues about sea level rise in the Indian Ocean since the 1930s. The fossil coral has live coral on the outer margin.

Modi announces $565-million credit line for debt-plagued Maldives

Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, India, October 7, 2024. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Actress Myolie Wu dispels rumours with family vacation in the Maldives

Myolie Wu shares a photo of her family of five on social media on July 23.

Singapore and Maldives to cooperate on sustainability

From left: PM Lawrence Wong shaking hands with His Excellency (HE) Dr Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives during the state visit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 30, 2025

Ikhsan Fandi brace helps Lions end six-match winless run with 3-1 victory over the Maldives

Singapore's Ikhsan Fandi celebrating after scoring in the 3-1 friendly win over the Maldives on June 5 at Bishan Stadium.

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