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In 2013, a Danish man set out to visit every country without flying; nearly 10 years later, the Maldives was his final stop

Torbjorn Pedersen journeyed to 203 countries over nine years without flying. He faced malaria, gunmen, and a pandemic, which tested his resolve. Pedersen traveled by train, bus, boat, and on foot, crossing vast oceans. Kindness from strangers sustained him throughout his extraordinary and unprecedented global adventure. His experience highlights the…

The Economic Times

Maldives repays USD 150 million loan to India

The Maldives has repaid a USD 150 million loan to India by settling the final tranche this week. The State Bank of India had subscribed to these treasury bills in 2019, which were extended six times. India bore the interest payments on the USD 150 million treasury bills over the…

The Economic Times

India bore USD 45 million interest as Maldives clears USD 150 million facility: MEA

India covered approximately USD 45 million in interest payments over five years. Malé fully repaid the USD 150 million Treasury bill facility to India. The State Bank of India subscribed to this facility which was extended six times. India's support aligns with its Neighbourhood First policy and development partnerships. This…

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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim meets Keralam CM, leaves for Maldives

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan in Malappuram. They discussed strengthening Malaysia-India ties through economic cooperation and increased trade. Both leaders explored opportunities in digital economy, healthcare, and tourism sectors. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar also met the visiting Malaysian premier later. Ibrahim concluded his…

The Economic Times

Face to face with a shark: Newcastle photographer wins global award

Matty Smith says the 'planets aligned' when he spotted the tawny nurse shark while working in the Maldives.

Newcastle Herald

‘Deeply ⁠disappointed’ Maldives demands Burnham reopens Chagos Island talks

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The Independent UK

Maldives asks Andy Burnham to reopen talks over Chagos Islands

Maldives president ‘deeply ⁠disappointed’ not to be consulted when Keir Starmer agreed to cede sovereignty of ‌islands to Mauritius last year

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For 20 Years, This Artist Has Been Placing Stunning Sculptures Beneath The Ocean That Support Marine Life (20 New Pics)

The British sculptor, environmentalist, and underwater photographer is widely recognized as a pioneer of underwater museums and sculpture parks, having created more than 1,200 public works across submerged, tidal, and terrestrial environments over the past two decades. His installations have appeared in places including Grenada, Mexico, the Maldives, Australia, Lanzarote,…

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Maldives president seeks talks with UK PM on Chagos sovereignty

Expressing concerns over the UK's decision to proceed with the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu has written to the British PM, Andrew Burnham, inviting him for official talks and engagement on matters concerning the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

The Times of India

Maldives’ Muizzu hails Greater Male Connectivity Project, says will prioritise projects with India

Maldives President Muizzu lauded the Thilamalé Bridge as a testament to the robust ties between India and the Maldives. This crucial infrastructure will link various major islands within the Greater Malé Area. With significant financial support from India for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, the bridge is set to be…

The Times of India

Another set of Sullivan brothers are making football waves in Bangladesh

While Cavan and Quinn Sullivan star in MLS with the Philadelphia Union, brothers Ronan and Declan have connected with their South Asian heritage

The Guardian - US

Tanzania Serengeti and Zanzibar: The Africa Safari Indian Travellers Keep Postponing and Should Book

The list that never becomes a ticketYou have had this trip on your mind for a while. Maybe since you watched a wildlife documentary and the Serengeti looked so enormous and so quiet that you felt something shift. Maybe since a colleague came back from Tanzania and you asked too…

Times Life

Aardman’s Peter Lord and David Sproxton: ‘At the Oscars, I went to the gents and had a pee with Jack Nicholson!’

The studio’s co-founders on accidentally creating Morph, not wanting a yacht in the Maldives and being each other’s best ally

The Guardian - UK

Maldives' largest infra project advances with India's support after final segment of Thilamale Bridge is installed

The final bridge segment connecting Male with Villingili island has been officially set in place. This marks a significant milestone for the Greater Male Connectivity Project in the Maldives. India is funding this major infrastructure development which will link several islands. More than seventy-five percent of the project's work has…

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Most of the Maldives may be unliveable in 50 years – but these kayaking islanders aren't giving up

From protesting against a mangrove-damaging reclamation project to organising beach clean ups, Maldivian youth are defending their home and identity.

The Economic Times

Maldives launches Favara-UPI payment service with India

Maldives has launched real-time fund transfers to India using UPI. This integration connects Maldives' Favara system with India's popular payment platform. Individuals can now send money instantly to UPI-enabled accounts in India. This initiative strengthens digital financial connectivity and bilateral economic cooperation. Future phases will introduce more cross-border payment solutions.

The Independent UK

Devastated parents of British girl killed on Maldives school trip sue after two years without justice

Parents pay tribute to “full of love” daughter Jenna Chan, who was killed on a school trip nearly two years ago. James C. Reynolds reports

Bangkok Post

Mideast war hits Centara hotels in Dubai and Japan

While Thailand and the Maldives remain popular destinations, hotels in Dubai and Japan have been struck by geopolitical conflicts, prompting softer performance in the second quarter, according to Centara Hotels and Resorts.

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Times Life

India's Luxury Resort Districts: Which Ones Are Worth the Price and Which Are Overrated

Coorg, Karnataka: Worth Every RupeeCoorg earns its premium pricing because the district itself does the work. The coffee estates are real, the mist arrives without being arranged, and the better resorts, Orange County and Amanvana among them, are built into the terrain rather than imposed on it. A stay at…

The Economic Times

India extends grant support to Maldives for fitness centres across 42 islands

In an effort to promote healthier lifestyles, India will furnish fitness centers on forty-two islands in the Maldives with essential equipment. This project aims to improve fitness accessibility for diverse communities, particularly focusing on women, girls, and youth. Part of India's High Impact Community Development Project, it encourages community-driven initiatives…

The Times of India

While commercial ships and oil tankers struggled to get by, this Soviet-born billionaire’s $300 million superyacht left Dubai and cruised through the Strait of Hormuz on a 2,000-mile journey to the Maldives

Motor Yacht A, under the ownership of billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, recently traversed the Strait of Hormuz amidst increased military tensions that have prompted commercial vessels to postpone their voyages. Following the imposition of Western sanctions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Melnichenko relocated his assets to the Gulf, particularly after his…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia's 90-island Red Sea project is being called the 'Maldives of the Middle East'; know why

For decades, the conversation around high-end beach holidays has been dominated by a familiar collection of destinations. The Maldives, parts of the Caribbean and a handful of Indian Ocean islands have become shorthand for turquoise water, private villas and secluded escapes. Saudi Arabia is now attempting to enter that conversation…

Euronews

'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi Arabia's Red Sea project takes shape

Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers.

Times Life

How Manta Rays Use Magnetic Fields to Navigate the Ocean and What Marine Research Reveals

The Animal That Reads the EarthA reef manta ray tagged off the Maldives in 2015 travelled over 1,100 kilometres in a single migratory leg, crossing open water with no reef, no current marker, and no detectable landmark to guide it. It arrived where it was going. Researchers at the Marine…

Times Life

Planning a Trip to Lakshadweep: Permits, Ferries, Budget, and Whether the Islands Are Worth It

The Permit Problem Nobody Warns You AboutForeign nationals need an entry permit to visit Lakshadweep, and so do Indian citizens, though the process differs. Indians travelling to most islands need a permit issued by the Lakshadweep Administration, and the catch is that independent travellers cannot get one on their own.…

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