Around 1,500 Amazonian turtles were released into the wild by scientists and volunteers in Brazil, in an effort to protect the species. A special release in the Amazon The turtles were carefully placed along the banks of the Rio Negro in Jaú National Park. From there, they slowly made their way into the water, beginning […]
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Maldives has distributed a record amount of Zakat al-Fitr this year, with each eligible person receiving about USD 389. What is Zakat al-Fitr Zakat al-Fitr is a special charity that Muslims give at the end of Ramadan. It is meant to help people in need so everyone can celebrate Eid with enough food and basic […]
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People across Ohio were surprised by a loud boom on March 17 that shook buildings and startled both people and pets. Scientists later confirmed it was caused by a meteor exploding in the sky. What happened The meteor was about six feet wide and weighed around 17,000 pounds. It was travelling at an incredible speed […]
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Maldives will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, after authorities confirmed that the new moon was not sighted. Moon sighting decision The Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced that Thursday will be the 30th and final day of Ramadan. The decision was made after a moon sighting meeting held on Wednesday night, where it was confirmed that […]
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Electric vehicles in Maldives are getting a new look. The Transport Ministry has introduced green license plates, and EV owners now have 60 days to switch. What is changing The update comes under the seventh amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations, which came into effect recently. From now on, personal electric vehicles must use license […]
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Two separate fires broke out in Male’ City on Wednesday, both in warehouse areas, leading to emergency response from Maldives National Defence Force and other agencies. Morning fire near Galolhu Mortuary The first fire started in the morning at a warehouse in Huvafenee Goalhi, near the Galolhu Mortuary. It was reported at around 10:57 am […]
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