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NewsFour more embassies to open despite rising costs
The Maldives government will open four new embassies in Egypt, South Africa, Australia, and Italy, bringing the total number of missions to 25. This expansion comes despite public concern over rising costs, with annual spending already at MVR 648 million. Currently, 82 political appointees are stationed abroad at a high monthly expense.
NewsEgyptian man arrested at VIA after making false bomb threat joke
Egyptian national Peter Saman Marzouk Saman was arrested at Velana International Airport after jokingly claiming his sister’s luggage contained a bomb. Despite his apology and claim that it was a prank, a court ordered him remanded for five days. Authorities emphasized that false threats are strictly prohibited and carry serious consequences.
