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Is the Maldives a Muslim Country? Tourist Hotspot Bans Israelis as It Reaffirms Solidarity With Palestine

The Maldives recently enacted a ban on Israeli passport holders, citing solidarity with Palestine amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict.

International Business Times UK

Maldives blocks Israeli passport holders from entering the country

Maldives says the ban reflects the government’s ‘firm stance in response to ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people’

The Independent UK

All Israeli Tourists Banned From Visiting the Maldives in Move of 'Solidarity With the Palestinian People'

President Mohamed Muizzu condemned the "ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people" by banning all Israeli tourists.

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A ballet retreat in the Maldives changed my outlook — here's why everyone should do a hobby holiday

Swapping lounging around for learning a new skill while on a trip to the South Asian islands had a profound impact on Emma Loffhagen

Evening Standard

Delhi Capitals mentor Kevin Pietersen heads to Maldives for a break, will link-up with squad before Mumbai Indians game

After Delhi Capitals' convincing win over Chennai Super Kings on Saturday, mentor Kevin Pietersen has boarded a flight to the Maldives and will take a break before linking up with the squad again.

The Times of India

'Shameless' Widow Pictures Herself 'Grieving' In The Maldives 40 Days After Burying Her Husband

Russian war widow Valeriya Beseda defends her Maldives holiday following online outrage, insisting it was a way to cope with her husband's tragic death in Mali.

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Back from retirement, Sunil Chhetri inspires India to first win in 489 days

SHILLONG: Sunil Chhetri justified being coaxed out of his international retirement by a beleaguered India coach Manolo Marquez with a performance on his return to the national fold, which seemed like he had never left at all. That, and a fine glancing header for his 95th career goal helped give…

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The best times to book flights — including how you could save nearly £1.5K on a trip to the Maldives

New data reveals how far in advance to book your flights, as well as the best days and times to secure the biggest savings

Evening Standard

Eyes on Sunil Chhetri, mind on Bangladesh

SHILLONG: India’s friendly international against Maldives here has gathered more firsts than it promised. When the schedule for India’s matches in this FIFA international window was announced, Wednesday’s friendly was marked as the first time that the senior national team will play in Meghalaya’s capital, ahead of their more important…

The Times of India

With Sunil Chhetri returning from retirement, India aim to beat Maldives, Bangladesh with clean sheets

It will be a challenging task, but senior defender Sandesh Jhingan expressed on Saturday that the Indian football team aims to defeat Maldives and Bangladesh without conceding a goal in the upcoming international matches. India is set to host Maldives in an international friendly on March 19, followed by a…

The Times of India

Oscar Nominees Are Being Gifted $200,000 Swag Bags. Here’s What’s Inside

From a trip to the Maldives to pre-rolled cannabis doobies, the bags are valued at a whopping $200,000.

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The Maldives-like destination that’s perfect for some winter sun (and closer to home)

Side in Turkey is an increasingly popular place for a winter getaway

The Independent UK

Our travel team's favourite hotels of 2024: the best stays from Lake Como to the Maldives

Our travel team bedded down in dozens of incredible stays in 2024 — these are the ones we’ve crowned our favourites, with one destination proving to be a cut above the rest

Evening Standard

“World’s Sexiest Footballer” Alisha Lehmann Shows Off Her Skills On The Beach In The Maldives

Alisha Lehmann, dubbed the "World's Sexiest Footballer," displayed her beach skills in the Maldives with teammate Amira Arfaoui. The post “World’s Sexiest Footballer” Alisha Lehmann Shows Off Her Skills On The Beach In The Maldives first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Women’s football: India thrashes Maldives 14-0 in International friendly

For India, Lynda Kom Serto scored four goals on her debut. The debutant was adjourned player of the match. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

From ‘vote jihad’ to exit poll fiascos: 2024 defining moments for the media

Some years may go by without major surprises. And some years may pass without a scandal. But no year goes by without a new ‘jihad’ flooding the Indian mediascape.

Fortune

From the Maldives to the Amalfi Coast, this is where up-and-coming CEOs are taking their vacations in 2025

Here are the nine holiday hotspots for the successful.

Evening Standard

British teen girl killed by boat propeller in tragic snorkelling accident on Maldives school trip

Jenna Chan, 15, is said to have died on November 8 while assisting the British charity Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme

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The secret South African scuba diving destination that’s cheaper than the Maldives

There’s as much marine life in this protected patch of the Indian Ocean as in many better-know dive spots – Ally Wybrew discovers a place where the locals ask: ‘why would you go anywhere else?’

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Craving some winter sun? These long-haul destinations will provide a tropical escape that will play into your paradise fantasy

Mood boost guaranteed

The Independent UK

Maldives holidays have just gotten more expensive – here’s what to know

Travellers will now have to pay extra as a departure tax

The Conversation

Mangroves in the Maldives have been drowning as sea level rises – new study

Mangrove forests have been protecting coastlines around the world against erosion and storm surges for millennia. But in 2020, the residents on many islands in the Maldives noticed that many of their mangrove forests were starting to die off. Where once these forests had been lush, now they were turning…

Evening Standard

Rio and Kate Ferdinand’s son Cree, 3, rushed to hospital after injury on Maldives trip

The former TOWIE star took to Instagram to share the update with her followers

The Independent UK

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

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

Evening Standard

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

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