A police speedboat.
Five people found unconscious on a boat in Male' North Harbour are receiving emergency medical care.
Police said they received the report at 6:35 am today (April 4). There were four foreigners and a local.
All of them are currently being treated at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH). Police did not provide further information.
Further investigation is underway, police said.
The missing persons were found on the DMMA Express 5 that travels between Male' and Kulhudhuffushi.
Sixty-three MDP National Council members are calling for a formal meeting to determine the party's stance on the Rasmalé land project involving Eagle Hills. While leaders like Abdulla Shahid support the move, Chairperson Mohamed Nasheed warns that criticizing the UAE-based firm could damage diplomatic ties and the party's interests.
Police have arrested nine Maldivian men following the alleged sexual assault of a 22-year-old woman and several minors in Huvadhu Atoll. A specialized investigative team has been dispatched to the island to handle the case. Authorities are treating the matter with high priority while protecting the identities of the victims.
Former President Mohamed Nasheed criticized President Muizzu’s administration, claiming its policies have stalled development and caused an economic crisis with rising prices. He warned that the government's lack of direction and shifting foreign policy, particularly regarding India and Pakistan, pose a significant threat to national security.
Former President Mohamed Nasheed warned that expanding military ties with Pakistan risks provoking India and jeopardizing national security. He criticized President Muizzu’s policies for involving the Maldives in regional rivalries. The warning follows the signing of 20 MoUs between the two nations during Muizzu's recent visit to Pakistan.
MDP presidential candidate Fayyaz Ismail pledged to formally recognize the economic value of domestic work performed by women. He proposed that the state or husbands compensate women for childcare and household management, potentially through a pension system, to address gender inequality and ensure social stability.
India is closely monitoring the strengthening ties between the Maldives and Pakistan following President Muizzu’s state visit and the signing of 20 MoUs. New Delhi stated it will take necessary measures in response to these developments. This comes despite India recently providing $1.5 billion in financial support to the Maldives.
Former President Abdulla Yameen has called for a public referendum regarding President Muizzu’s plan to lease a portion of Rasmalé to Eagle Hills for 99 years. Yameen argues the President lacks the authority to unilaterally sell the nation's future and warns that the state will be unable to buy back the land once the lease expires.
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