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The Latest Breaking News from Maldives

Maldives tells the UK it ‘will not recognise’ Chagos Islands deal

The intervention could serve as a further blow to Keir Starmer’s already beleaguered deal

The Independent UK

Ozen, the Maldives: The difference a good glass of wine makes

How else do you improve upon heaven, wonders David Ellis

Evening Standard

Luxury airline beOnd will now offer new routes linking key European capitals to the Maldives

beOnd aims to differentiate itself from the numerous foreign airlines operating in the Maldives by targeting the luxury leisure market with premium, business class-only flights.

Euronews

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Business class-only airline finally announces first departure after three years

Plane Talk: Could this be the long-haul premium jet that finally corners the British market?

The Independent UK

The Best Of ‘The Ocean Photographer Of The Year’ Awards In 51 Stunning Photos

The ocean covers most of our planet, yet it remains one of the least understood places on Earth. That sense of wonder is exactly what makes the Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards so compelling. Organized by Oceanographic Magazine, the competition celebrates the beauty, mystery, and sheer scale of the…

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A week of Ayurvedic healing at the Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

This Maldives resort has become one of the country’s top wellness destinations. Mary Lussiana checks in

Evening Standard

Private jet used for Nigel Farage Chagos stunt linked to Reform mega-donor

Exclusive: Plane that flew Reform leader to Maldives appears to be linked to billionaire Christopher Harborne

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Starmer to be accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ in legal challenge to Chagos deal

The UK government is set to face a battle in court on 13 March over Starmer’s plans to hand over the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius focussing on the historic human rights of the Chagossians

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage claims the Maldives will launch counter-claim over Chagos Islands

The Reform UK leader, who visited the Maldives over the weekend, said they are “upset” about the UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius.

Evening Standard

Farage says he was barred from Chagos Islands— Here’s the truth | Debunked

Nigel Farage has claimed the UK government refused him entry to the Chagos Islands. However, when approached by The Independent, the government said they were not notified in advance of his plans and were unaware he was in the Maldives until he spoke publicly.

The Independent UK

Air Arabia announces up to 40% discount on flights for Ramadan 2026

Air Arabia is offering significant discounts of up to 40% on select flights for travel between March and June 2026. Bookings must be made before February 25. This promotion covers various destinations, including popular spots like Milan, Athens, Phuket, and the Maldives, providing a budget-friendly opportunity for early planners.

The Times of India

Nigel Farage accused of ‘Maga stunts’ for saying he was denied access to Chagos Islands

Reform UK leader flew to the Maldives for a day despite not having permit to visit nearby archipelago

The Guardian - UK

Ex-defence secretary accuses Nigel Farage of ‘performing Maga stunt’ with failed Chagos ‘aid mission’

Former defence secretary Ben Wallace hit out at Nigel Farage’s actions, saying that no MP can visit the Chagos archipelago without pre-clearance and accusing him of performing Trump-style stunts

The Independent UK

Uproar in the Maldives as football relegation battle decided by last-day no-show

There is uproar in the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League in the Maldives after it was alleged one of the leading clubs sought to escape relegation by failing to play a match

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5 Winter Destinations Billionaires Love — and Your Cost To Visit

From St. Moritz to the Maldives, see where billionaires vacation in winter and what it costs travelers to experience these luxury escapes worldwide now.

Times Life

7 Things That Will Get Cheaper After Budget 2026

Most budgets promise relief. Very few actually change what you pay in real life. Budget 2026 is one of those rare ones that works quietly. There were no dramatic tax cuts, no loud announcements, and no instant price drops flashed across screens. Yet, beneath the fine print, the government made…

International Business Times UK

Why Did Rebecca Ferguson Ask Tom Cruise for a Helicopter During Maldives Health Scare?

Rebecca Ferguson revealed she called Tom Cruise for helicopter help after falling ill in the Maldives, highlighting their long-standing Mission: Impossible bond.

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5 Visa Free Countries Indians Can Travel to in 2026

For Indian travellers planning an international holiday in 2026, visa procedures often become the biggest roadblock. Lengthy paperwork, appointment delays, and uncertainty around approvals can make overseas travel stressful. However, several destinations continue to offer visa-free or simplified entry for Indian passport holders, making them ideal for easy and spontaneous…

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The Independent UK

My Christmas week in the most miserable place in Britain

FIRST PERSON: Blackpool, the declining seaside resort named as the nation’s ‘misery capital’, is hardly the Maldives, but mum of two, Charlotte Cripps, who tore herself away from Notting Hill to spend Christmas there, says it’s great as long as you embrace it for what it is

Evening Standard

Why the Maldives is the best place to test the blue mind theory

The Blue Prescription spa programme at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives harnesses the health benefits of water. Angelina Villa-Clarke dives in

The Independent UK

Trump to open first hotel in the Maldives — that will see the president launch resort with Saudi partner

The project is in collaboration with Dar Global, the luxury property arm of Dar Al Arkan, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest real estate developers

Reason

Brickbat: Puff? Pass.

The Maldives has banned anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, from buying, using, or selling tobacco. The health… The post Brickbat: Puff? Pass. appeared first on Reason.com.

The Independent UK

W Maldives hotel review

HOTELS: Located on North Ari Atoll’s award-winning house reef, Tara Cobham dives in to explain the luxury resort’s innovative events and dynamic energy, following a transformative renovation this year

Euronews

Maldives bans smoking for all young people including tourists. Here’s what travellers need to know

The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country.

The Independent UK

Maldives bans smoking for all young people – including tourists

The new law applies to both residents and visitors to the South Asian archipelago

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