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Maldives Cave Tragedy: New photos from Vaavu Atoll’s “shark cave” show the narrow passages where five Italian divers and a rescuer died, with investigators still piecing together how the group ended up in a dead-end area and what role visibility, navigation and oxygen may have played. Airport Operations: MACL has urged travellers to arrive early at Velana International Airport ahead of the Eid al-Adha rush, warning that demand will stay elevated until 31 May. Environment & Resilience: The Maldives and the EU signed a €4m grant for community-led mangrove protection and regeneration, aiming to boost coastal resilience and climate mitigation. Diplomacy: The Maldives reiterated its commitment to the One China Principle, reaffirming recognition of China as the sole legal government of China. Business & Finance: AICB highlighted its regional banking talent push, including Maldives recipients, as banks grapple with AI, digital assets and skills gaps.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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May 14, 2026

Vahmaafushi to open as Maldives’ first adventure picnic island

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May 15, 2026

Ellaidhoo Maldives spotlights after-dark snorkelling on its house reef

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May 11, 2026

Cinnamon Maldives resorts cut seaplane transfer costs in half

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May 11, 2026

Radisson Resort Maldives wins two Asia Pacific Hotel Awards

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Maldives divers mystery WILL be solved when police release their final report, say rescue specialists who found their bodies in 200ft deep cave

Maldives divers mystery WILL be solved when police release their final report, say rescue specialists who found their bodies in 200ft deep cave

First images from inside Maldives death cave: Rescue team release photographs showing where five Italian divers lost their lives

First images from inside Maldives death cave: Rescue team release photographs showing where five Italian divers lost their lives


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May 21, 2026

Maldives Cave Diving Operation Ends with Recovery of All Italian Victims

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Maldives’ First Adventure Picnic Island and the World’s Most Beautiful Zipline Set to Open 21 May 2026

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Touch Down in Paradise with 50% Off Seaplane Transfers at Cinnamon Maldives Resorts

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Radisson Resort Maldives by Teus Group Wins Two Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2026–2027

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Sri Lanka, Maldives Ink Seven Pacts During Presidential Visit to Colombo

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