Ilan and Dodum share top scorer title

Ilan and Dodum share top scorer title

Maldives captain Ilan Imran and India’s Omang Dodum have been named joint top scorers at the 2026 SAFF U 20 Championship. Both players scored three goals each during the tournament. Ilan’s performance Ilan scored two goals against Sri Lanka in the group stage and added one more against Nepal in the final group match. This […]

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 Government settles $524 million Sukuk debt

Government settles $524 million Sukuk debt

Maldives has paid and settled a total of 524.68 million US dollars in Sukuk debt on 3 April 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance. What was paid? The payment includes: The debt was cleared using funds from the Sovereign Development Fund and state reserves. Where did this debt come from? The Sukuk was issued […]

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 Skate arena opens in Malé

Skate arena opens in Malé

Skate arena opens in Malé President Mohamed Muizzu officially opened a new skate arena at Usfasgandu in Malé on 2 April 2026. The opening ceremony was also attended by Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu and senior officials from Rasheed Carpentry and Construction (RCC), which built the facility. Built for young skaters The skate arena was developed […]

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 Debate grows over election rules in the US

Debate grows over election rules in the US

In the United States, new plans to change how elections work are causing debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. What is being proposed? Donald Trump and Republican leaders are backing a bill called the SAVE America Act. The bill would require people to show proof of citizenship, like a passport or birth certificate, before […]

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 Teens trial social media rules in UK

Teens trial social media rules in UK

Hundreds of teenagers in the United Kingdom will take part in a new trial to test limits on social media use, as the government studies how it affects young people. What is the trial about? The trial will include 300 teenagers aged 13 to 17 and will run for six weeks. It is part of […]

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 Ministry investigates child’s death after medical delay

Ministry investigates child’s death after medical delay

The Ministry of Health has started an investigation into the death of a six year old child linked to delays in getting a needed medical item. What happened? The child, Azaan Suhail, was receiving treatment for spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He needed a PEG tube, which is used for feeding, but there were delays in […]

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