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This Stunning Island Nation Will Soon Offer Vaccine Vacations
Maldives has about 1,200 breathtaking coral islands.
Inside the Lavish, Secret Vacations Celebrities Are Taking During COVID-19
Luxury travel agents told us just how opulent—and expensive—their ultra high-profile clients' trips have been during the pandemic.
'Cursed Coconuts' Are Yet Again Implicated in Maldivian Election Tampering
Four men were arrested this week under allegations that they had used black magic to influence the election process.
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It's All About the Tuna at this Fish Market in the Maldives
The fish market in Male, the uber-congested capital city of the Maldives, is full of groupers, sea bass, red snappers, dolphin fish, and barracuda—but the real draw is the fresh skipjack and yellowfin tuna.
Where Beauty Hides Brute Force: We Spoke to the Jailed Ex-President of the Maldives
If you're planning a dream holiday to the Maldives, you should know that there is serious trouble in paradise. The former dictator's brother is now in charge and things are getting increasingly nasty.
The Hidden Impacts of Climate Change
VICE News meets Shyla Raghav, a UN delegate for the Maldives, an island nation threatened by rising sea levels.
Sex, Stonings, and Back Street Abortions: The Truth Behind the Maldives 'Tropical Paradise' Image
In an extract from his new book, author JJ Robinson paints a picture of the Maldives far different from the one we see in the Instagram snaps of the rich and famous.
Maldives Declares State of Emergency After Discovery of Alleged Assassination Plot
With tensions already running high in the Indian Ocean island nation, authorities issued the decree after allegedly discovering explosives near the president's home and a central mosque in the capital city this week.
Sixteen Indonesians Held In Turkey, Suspected of Trying to Join the Islamic State
Eleven children, four woman and a man were reportedly detained in Gaziantep, close to the Syrian border. A further group of sixteen are also missing.
Former Maldives President Manhandled into Court then Denied Bail on 'Terrorism' Offences
Mohamed Nasheed, the first democratically elected president of the Maldives, was physically dragged into court by security forces today, after being arrested on Sunday.