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I’ve been on holiday to the Maldives eight times – this is the best way to do it

With so many islands to choose from, it can be tricky to know where to stay – having travelled to the Indian Ocean for the past 15 years, Sam Wylie-Harris shares her tips for making the most of your holiday, whether you’re after an active break, culinary getaway or fly-and-flop

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The best uber-luxe wellness retreats in the Maldives

Ayurvedic treatments, jet-lag busting experiences and chakra rituals — the Maldives’ alternative wellness scene is booming. Lydia Swinscoe shares the five must-try destinations

Evening Standard

Why is pro-China Maldives leader Muizzu seeking to mend India ties?

Mohamed Muizzu embarks on a state visit to India a year after becoming president on anti-India rhetoric. Here’s why.

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Jamie Oliver admits he was ‘embarrassed’ by Maldives vow renewal with wife Jools

‘I wasn’t so into it until we got there,’ the TV chef said

The Independent UK

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as he aims to repair relations between their countries that have been strained since he came to power last year

The Independent UK

Israeli attacks against journalists, media freedom decried at UNSC

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says attacks are meant to prevent the world from knowing what is happening in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

The 15 best LGBT+ friendly destinations for a wedding anniversary

Looking for the best destination to make celebrating a wedding anniversary extra special? Aidy Smith selects the best LGBT+ friendly locations, whether you’re seeking buzzy nightlife or a relaxing beach break

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One&Only’s portfolio of ultra-luxury escapes reaches out to new horizons

From the Maldives to Mexico, One&Only’s resorts and private homes around the world offer exceptional stays in idyllic locations, soon to include a first USA property, designed by Olson Kundig

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Maldives leader says Israel must be held to account for ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Mohamed Muizzu also tells the UNGA that Israel is targeting journalists to cover up its ‘crimes’ in Gaza and Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives: the Barbican-style sanctuary that's the new jewel in the Maldives' crown

With brutalist buildings in a rainforest backdrop, a spa in the trees and a private island for sunset cocktails, Alila Kothaifaru is head and shoulders above many of its Maldives contemporaries

Evening Standard

Cash-strapped Maldives Says No Need For IMF Bailout

The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default.

International Business Times

Glass-floored spas and sleeping under the stars: four of the best Maldives hotels for all tastes

Whatever your holiday style – or age – you’ll find everything you need at these jaw-dropping hotels

The Guardian - UK

Mini splash parks, snorkelling and child spas: six of the best family-friendly hotels in south-east Asia

With a wealth of cultural, natural, sporting and educational opportunities, the Maldives, Singapore and Bangkok have plenty of fun and relaxation for families

The Guardian - UK

How solving the mystery of pregnant tiger sharks in the Maldives could help save the apex predator

Millions of sharks are killed every year, but a population in the island paradise could hold clues to where they breed and give birth, enabling better protections

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Coco Bodu Hithi, Maldives hotel review

Scarlet Anderson checks in

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Wizz Air is offering unlimited flights for a year: How does the deal work?

If you are lucky enough to live near Luton airport, and have a property abroad, the deal could work very well for you

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TNA Wrestling Lands More Programing on Eurosport India

Content will also appear in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Reason

Brickbat: Black Magic Woman

Police in the Maldives have arrested State Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Energy Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem. Police haven't said why she was arrested, but local media report she is accused of using black magic against President Mohamed Muizzu. Sorcery isn't illegal under the country's civil penal code. But…

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Dive deep into Soneva’s ultra-luxury new resort in the Maldives

Soneva Secret, the first resort in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, offers 14 secluded overwater and island villas

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An eclectic luxury island getaway awaits at SO/ Maldives

Ennismore’s SO/ brand gives the Maldives a boost of vibrancy with its new opening a short 15-minute speedboat ride from Malé

Axios

Congress eyes fight with tiny island nation Maldives over ban on Israelis

"They shouldn't get a cent of American dollars or a single US tourist until they reverse course."

Reason

The Maldives Banning Israelis Is a Disgrace

President Mohamed Muizzu cannot claim to be on the right side of history while adhering to a textbook definition of bigotry.

The Independent UK

Israel asks citizens to leave Maldives after island’s ban on Israeli nationals

Maldives government will appoint special envoy to assess Palestinian needs and launch fundraising campaign

The Guardian - UK

Maldives to ban Israeli passport holders from entry in protest over Gaza war

Israel warns against travel to archipelago and calls for citizens there to consider leaving after president’s announcement

The Independent UK

Maldives will ban Israelis from entering the country over the war in Gaza

The Maldives government will ban Israelis from the Indian Ocean archipelago, known for luxury resorts, as public anger in the predominantly Muslim nation rises over the war in Gaza

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