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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. DEJEUNER A L'HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE. ARCHITECTURE COLONIALE A MALE (LA CAPITALE) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. LA GRANDE MOSQUEE A MALE (LA CAPITALE) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. DEJEUNER A L'HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL MALE SUD. HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA. BUNGALOW SUR PILOTIS AVEC PISCINE PRIVEE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. DEJEUNER A L'HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL MALE SUD. HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA. BUNGALOW SUR PILOTIS AVEC PISCINE PRIVEE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. SALLE DE BAIN D'UNE SUITE DU TAJ EXOTICA HOTEL Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. DEJEUNER A L'HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA. POISDEGUSTATION DE POISSONS CRUS Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL MALE SUD. HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA. BUNGALOW SUR PILOTIS AVEC PISCINE PRIVEE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. LE TAJ EXOTICA HOTEL Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL MALE SUD. HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA. BUNGALOW SUR PILOTIS AVEC PISCINE PRIVEE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. LE TAJ EXOTICA HOTEL Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. UN PECHEUR SUR SON DHONI PRES DE L'ILE DU TAJ EXOTICA Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. TAJ EXOTICA HOTEL. DINER SUR LA PLAGE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL MALE SUD. HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA. BUNGALOW SUR PILOTIS AVEC PISCINE PRIVEE Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. MASSAGE SUR LA PLAGE DE L'HOTEL TAJ EXOTICA Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. SALLE DE BAIN D'UNE SUITE DU TAJ EXOTICA HOTEL Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. LE TAJ EXOTICA HOTEL Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES. ATOLL DE MALE SUD. PECHEUR AU LARGE DU TAJ EXOTICA HOTEL Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ARCHIPEL DES MALDIVES, ATOLL DE MALE (VUE AERIENNE) Photo by Stephane Frances/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALDIVES, ATOLL DE MALE NORD, HOTEL ONE & ONLY REETHI RAH, PONTON Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALDIVES ARCHIPELAGO, MALE SOUTH ATOLL, DHIGUFINOLHU, ANANTARA DHIGU RESORT Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALDIVES, MALE LA CAPITALE (VUE AERIENNE) Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALDIVES, ATOLL MALE NORD, ILE DE HUVAFEN FUSHI, HOTEL HUVAFEN FUSHI, 5 LUXE Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LOCATED NORTH OF MALE, LESS THAN AN HOUR'S FLAGSHIP AIRPORT, THE HOTEL ONE & ONLY REETHI RAH IS ONE OF THE PLACES OF CHOICE IN THE MALDIVES. Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDIAN OCEAN, MALDIVES, SOUTH MALE ATOLL, DHIGUFINOLHU, ANANTARA RESORT DHIGU Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDIAN OCEAN, MALDIVES, SOUTH MALE ATOLL, DHIGUFINOLHU, ANANTARA RESORT DHIGU Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALDIVES, NORTH MALE ATOLL, ONE & ONLY REETHI RAH HOTEL, Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALDIVES, ATOLL DE MALE NORD, HOTEL ONE & ONLY REETHI RAH, PONTON Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALDIVES, MALE NORTH ATOLL, ONE & ONLY REETHI RAH HOTEL Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maldives: Orange Alert Issued As Northeast Monsoon Brings Heavy Rain And Flooding 3

The northeast monsoon swept through the Maldives on Friday, January 3, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding. The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued an orange alert, urging residents and visitors to brace for potentially severe weather.

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Maldives: Orange Alert Issued As Northeast Monsoon Brings Heavy Rain And Flooding

The northeast monsoon swept through the Maldives on Friday, January 3, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding. The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued an orange alert, urging residents and visitors to brace for potentially severe weather.

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Maldives: Orange Alert Issued As Northeast Monsoon Brings Heavy Rain And Flooding 2

The northeast monsoon swept through the Maldives on Friday, January 3, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding. The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued an orange alert, urging residents and visitors to brace for potentially severe weather.

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Explore iconic museums in Maldives, Sri Lanka

STORY: Explore iconic museums in Maldives, Sri Lanka SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Male/Colombo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Maldives National Museum 2. various of Colombo National Museum STORYLINE: Embark on a tour to iconic museums in the Maldives and Sri Lanka on the occasion of International Museum Day, which fell on Saturday. The Maldives National Museum is located in Sultan Park in the capital city of Male. It was built by China in 2007. As a country near the equator in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives enjoys abundant marine resources. Various kinds of tropical fish, turtles and corals are on display. There are also exhibits reflecting the ancient Maldivians' life and religion. Notably, the museum houses several thousand pieces of porcelain, some of which are from China. In the early 15th century, renowned Chinese sailor Zheng He and his crew visited here several times, bringing Chinese heritage to the island. The Colombo National M

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MALDIVES-MALE-CHINESE-BUILT AIRPORT

(240504) -- MALE, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows the seaplane docking facility at Velana International Airport in Male, the Maldives. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built airport project helps Maldives tourism take off" (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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MALDIVES-MALE-CHINESE-BUILT AIRPORT

(240504) -- MALE, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese employee of the Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) and a foreign employee operate during the final decoration for the second phase of the VIP terminal of the Velana International Airport in Male, the Maldives, April 28, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built airport project helps Maldives tourism take off" (Xinhua/Chen Dongshu)

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MALDIVES-MALE-CHINESE-BUILT AIRPORT

(240504) -- MALE, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 28, 2024 shows the seaplane terminal at Velana International Airport in Male, the Maldives. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese-built airport project helps Maldives tourism take off" (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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Preliminary results show PNC wins majority in Maldives parliamentary election

STORY: Preliminary results show PNC wins majority in Maldives parliamentary election SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: Male CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the voting STORYLINE: The main ruling party People's National Congress (PNC) has won a majority in the Maldives' parliamentary election held on Sunday, local media reported. PNC had won 50 out of the 93 seats by 8:00 p.m. local time, the report said. According to the Elections Commission, 368 candidates contested for 93 seats in the parliament. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Male. (XHTV)

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Direct charter flight launched between China's Fujian, Maldives

STORY: Direct charter flight launched between China's Fujian, Maldives SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUDA ALI SHAREEF, Charge d'Affaires a.i. of Embassy of Maldives in China 3. various of passengers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIU JING, Passenger 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XU YANG, Fujian Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism STORYLINE: The first direct charter flight that connects southeast China's Fujian Province with the Maldives was launched on Wednesday. The maiden flight operated by Xiamen Airlines took off from Fuzhou Changle International Airport with 230 passengers on board, and landed at Male Airport after 7 hours of flight. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUDA ALI SHAREEF, Charge d'Affaires ad interim of Embassy of Maldives in China "We are very happy that this initiative has been taken by the Fujian Provincial People's Government and Xiamen Airline

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MALDIVES-MALE-CHINA-SHEN YIQIN-NEW MALDIVIAN PRESIDENT-MEETING

(231118) -- MALE, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy and State Councilor Shen Yiqin (L) meets with new Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male, Maldives, Nov. 18, 2023. Shen attended the inauguration of the 8th president of the Maldives on Friday. (Xinhua/Che Hongliang)

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BRI can play crucial role in Maldives' development: President-elect of Maldives

STORY: BRI can play crucial role in Maldives' development: President-elect of Maldives DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Male CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Maldives Friendship Bridge 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMED MUIZZU, President-elect of the Maldives STORYLINE: President-elect of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu has said that the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can play a crucial role in Maldives' development and also the development of all partner countries. Muizzu also said that the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, a project under the BRI, is the most iconic development project carried out so far in the Maldives. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMED MUIZZU, President-elect of the Maldives "China and Maldives have a very good relationship that goes back many years. There were so many development projects and close cooperation that were carried out very successfully in the country. China-Maldives Friendship Bridge is the most iconic development project, transform

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BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE-INFRASTRUCTURE-BRIDGES

(231005) -- BEIJING, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 31, 2019 shows the illuminated China-Maldives Friendship Bridge in Maldives. Built with support from China, the opening of the bridge meant that for the first time, people could walk from capital Male to the neighboring island of Hulhumale. (Photo by Du Cailiang/Xinhua)

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Maldives' presidential runoff election

Maldives' opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz (C) declares victory over incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the presidential runoff election on Sept. 30, 2023, in Male.

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Maldivians vote in presidential runoff

STORY: Maldivians vote in presidential runoff DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Colombo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of polling stations STORYLINE: The second round of presidential election in the Maldives concluded on Saturday, after no candidate secured more than 50 percent of votes in the first round to win outright. The runoff election featured a head-to-head contest between incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress coalition's candidate Mohamed Muizzu, who is also the mayor of capital city Male. According to the Election Commission, a total of over 282,000 people are eligible to participate in the voting to choose the Indian Ocean archipelagic country's president with a five-year term. Voting started at 8 a.m. and concluded at 5 p.m. local time on Saturday, with 586 ballot boxes being set up for the election. Muizzu secured more than 46 percent of the votes, while Solih followed behind with 39 perce

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MALDIVES-MALE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTING

(230930) -- MALE, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A voter casts his vote at a polling station in Male, Maldives, Sept. 30, 2023. The second round of presidential election in the Maldives kicked off on Saturday, after no candidate secured more than 50 percent of votes in the first round to win outright. The runoff election featured a head-to-head contest between incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress coalition's candidate Mohamed Muizzu, who is also the mayor of capital city Male. (Xinhua)

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MALDIVES-MALE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTING

(230930) -- MALE, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A voter casts his vote at a polling station in Male, Maldives, Sept. 30, 2023. The second round of presidential election in the Maldives kicked off on Saturday, after no candidate secured more than 50 percent of votes in the first round to win outright. The runoff election featured a head-to-head contest between incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress coalition's candidate Mohamed Muizzu, who is also the mayor of capital city Male. (Xinhua)

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MALDIVES-MALE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTING

(230930) -- MALE, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A voter has her finger marked with election ink at a polling station in Male, Maldives, Sept. 30, 2023. The second round of presidential election in the Maldives kicked off on Saturday, after no candidate secured more than 50 percent of votes in the first round to win outright. The runoff election featured a head-to-head contest between incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress coalition's candidate Mohamed Muizzu, who is also the mayor of capital city Male. (Xinhua)

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Maldivians go to polls in presidential election

STORY: Maldivians go to polls in presidential election DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: Male CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Male 2. various of polling stations STORYLINE: The presidential election in the Maldives was held on Saturday, with over 282,000 eligible voters choosing the Indian Ocean archipelagic country's president with a five-year term. A total of eight candidates contest this year's poll, including incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) coalition's candidate Mohamed Muizzu, who is also the mayor of the capital city Male. Over 570 polling stations were set up for the one-day election. According to the constitution of the Maldives, a candidate needs more than 50 percent of votes in the first round to win outright. If no candidate obtains such a majority, the top two candidates will go to a runoff. Local media reports said a runoff election will take place on

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MALDIVES-MALE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-VOTING

(230909) -- MALE, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A voter shows her finger dyed with election ink after casting her vote for presidential election at a polling station in Male, Maldives, Sept. 9, 2023. The presidential election in the Maldives kicked off on Saturday, with over 282,000 eligible voters choosing the Indian Ocean archipelagic country's president with a five-year term. (Xinhua/Che Hongliang)