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Occupational Therapy restores independence and essential life skills
When people hear the term "Occupational Therapy," many assume it refers solely to treatment aimed at returning an individual to the workplace. However, in this field, "occupation" refers to all the essential activities of daily life. This includes self-care tasks such as dressing and eating, academic skills like writing and learning, as well as employment and active participation in social and family life.
Pension Office COO Shiuna suspended
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Pension Office, Mariyam Shiuna, has been suspended from her post. A reliable source informed that Shiuna was suspended yesterday following grievances raised by some members of the Pension Board.
Twelve-country group, including Türkiye, opposes new permanent seats in UNSC reform
The Uniting for Consensus group has reiterated its opposition to creating new permanent seats on the UN Security Council, calling instead for an expansion of elected membership, including longer-term rotational seats.
Civil Court dismisses Malaysian company’s bid to force name change of Maldivian firm
A lawsuit filed by a Malaysian company seeking a court order to change the name of a Maldivian company has been dismissed after the Civil Court ruled there was no legal basis for the request.
US opposes 'additional flashpoint' in occupied West Bank amid Israeli violence
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that President Donald Trump “really doesn't think the world right now needs a West Bank crisis,” warning that the Middle East does not need an “additional flashpoint” amid ongoing regional tensions.
Maldives-Belarus sign mutual visa exemption agreement
The governments of Maldives and Belarus have signed the Agreement on Mutual Exemption of Visas, on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
MMA invites proposals for this year’s MVR 5 million research grant
The Monetary Authority of Maldives (MMA) has officially opened the opportunity for interested parties to submit proposals for this year’s MMA Research Fund, which supports high-quality research aimed at strengthening economic and financial policy in Maldives.
Major US networks suspend Trump coverage over White House ban
Major US television networks have suspended their participation in a rotation of broadcasters covering President Donald Trump, as three leading news organisations went to court over being barred from the White House.
Asian Games: Maldives’ Maidh sets new national record in 10m air rifle
Maldivian shooter Ahmed Maidh Mohamed set a new national record on Monday, during the Asian Games 2026 underway in Japan.
Pezeshkian: Iran 'victim' of terrorism; Israel kills, but Tehran gets sanctioned
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected US President Donald Trump’s characterisation of Iran as a sponsor of terrorism, saying Tehran is itself a victim of terrorism.
Izuan, Ayan and Zeek win top honours at the 38th National Quran Recitation Competition
Ismail Izuan Ibrahim, Ayan Ahmed Inan and Aishath Zeek Riyaz have won top places in the 38th National Quran Recitation Competition.
MDP activist Shamin released from police detention
Mohamed Shamin, an activist for the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), was released today following his arrest for allegedly entering a restricted zone during a protest held in Malé last month.