Apple opens iPhone Duo pre-orders this week, with stock expected to be tight
Pre-orders for Apple's first foldable iPhone open on Friday ahead of an October 23 release, with prices starting at $1,999 and reports pointing to limited supply at launch.
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Italy becomes fifth market to send over 100,000 visitors to Maldives this year
Tourism Ministry figures show 100,186 Italian visitors have arrived so far in 2026, making Italy the fifth source market to pass 100,000, as total arrivals reach 1.6 million.
Nilaa Coral Island opens as Gaafu Dhaalu's third resort
The Tourism Ministry has announced the opening of Nilaa Coral Island Maldives on Gdh. Kodegalaa, a seven-villa resort for up to 40 guests and the third resort in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
Maldives Police adopt SmartDraw software to speed up accident investigations
The Maldives Police Service has started using SmartDraw software to draw accident-scene diagrams, saying it will make road accident investigations faster and more reliable.
Tampered Ledger crypto wallets linked to more than $86 million in thefts
Ledger has confirmed that a hardware wallet sold through Malaysia-based reseller CryptoBilis contained a hidden implant, after buyers reported losing more than $86 million in cryptocurrency.
OnePlus 16 launches in China with 9,000mAh battery and 185Hz screen
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 16 in China, its first flagship since leaving the US and European markets, with a huge battery, a faster display and a 200-megapixel main camera.
Microsoft unveils Maia 300 AI chip to cut reliance on Nvidia
Microsoft has announced Maia 300, the third generation of its in-house AI chip, saying it will become the main system running AI in its products and services from 2027.
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion
Amazon is reportedly negotiating to acquire Decart, whose software lets AI workloads run across different chips, weeks after Anthropic walked away from a roughly $6 billion deal.
Hajj pilgrims over 70 who have waited three years to travel next year
The Islamic Ministry says 324 people aged 70 and above, including 86 over 75, will be given places for the 1448 AH Hajj under a new rule that prioritises elderly pilgrims in the queue.
Rider in Hulhumalé crash freed days after 15-day remand order
A motorcyclist allegedly travelling against traffic in a Hulhumalé collision that seriously injured four people had been released by police only days after a court ordered him detained for 15 days.
Shaheem lays foundation stone for new mosque in Vilimalé
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has laid the foundation stone for a two-storey mosque in Vilimalé accommodating 1,000 worshippers.
Musk accuses Ambani of blocking Starlink’s India launch
Elon Musk has accused Mukesh Ambani of obstructing Starlink’s entry into India, while the government says satellite operators face the same security requirements.
Maldives island investments priced up to $34 million
Maldives International Group is marketing three island investment opportunities priced from $19.5 million to $34 million, though its promotional material leaves key transaction details unspecified.
Maldives International Group pitches tourism investment
Maldives International Group is promoting luxury hospitality and sustainable tourism investments, although its marketing material does not substantiate projected returns or regulatory benefits.
Maldives property investment opportunities span resorts and residential housing
Tourism properties and residential developments offer potential investment opportunities in the Maldives, although the available outline lacks project details and supporting market data.
Maldives highlights land leases and foreign ownership in investment pitch
The Maldives is promoting foreign investment in construction, agribusiness, transport, energy and finance, highlighting ownership options, long land leases and expanded infrastructure.
SpaceX acquires spectrum for planned Starlink phone service
SpaceX has acquired additional radio spectrum for a planned expansion of Starlink mobile services in the United States, with regulatory approval still pending.
Mental health care matters for parents, children and older people
Mental health deserves attention at every stage of life, with support that recognises the different pressures facing parents, children, older people and those experiencing addiction.
