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        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:14:23 +0500</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Maldives faces debt, reserve, growth challenges: World Bank]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16292</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The report stated that official reserves fell to USD 717.9 million, equivalent to 1.4 months of import cover.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:14:23 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Economic Recession</category>
                                    <category>Economy</category>
                                    <category>World Bank</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Dollar rate rises above MVR 20.50]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Checks at several currency exchange businesses on Thursday showed rates ranging between MVR 20.30 and MVR 20.50 per dollar.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:10:55 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>United States Dollar</category>
                                    <category>Dollar Shortage</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[President instructs ministers, SOE heads to respond to PNC MPs]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16290</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The issues raised by MPs reportedly included constituent concerns, employment-related matters and development projects within their constituencies.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:09:23 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>President Dr Mohammed Muizz</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[MP requests parliamentary review of disability allowance delays]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16289</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Mohamed Ibrahim noted that the Act on the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities guarantees financial assistance for eligible individuals. ]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:08:14 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Parliament</category>
                                    <category>Parliamentary Group</category>
                                    <category>Parliament Member</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Adhadhu files court case seeking return of seized equipment]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16288</link>
                <description><![CDATA[During the operation, officers confiscated several items used for journalistic work, including laptop computers and other electronic devices.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:06:05 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Healthcare workers receive measles vaccinations as cases rise]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Measles was previously eliminated in the Maldives. However, the disease has recently reappeared, with 20 confirmed cases recorded so far.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:22 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Measles</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Nasheed says President Muizzu faces political isolation]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16285</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Nasheed said the President's actions had contributed to his current political position.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:52:57 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[IMF maintains positive outlook on Maldives despite pressures]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16284</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The IMF expects economic activity to recover from next year, with medium-term growth projected to stabilise at around 4 per cent.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:58:52 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>International Monetary Fund</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Trial begins for 8 charged over MDP protest]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Among those charged are Kendhoo constituency MP Mauroof Zakir and Hulhumalé North councillor Fathimath Zahiyya.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:56:57 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Resorts, businesses face 25% increase in gas refill prices]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16282</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Under the revised rates, refills for 45-kilogramme cylinders supplied to resort customers have increased by 25 per cent compared with previous prices.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:55:18 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>Business</category>
                                    <category>Maldive Gas</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Housing minister declines meeting request from Malé City Council]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16281</link>
                <description><![CDATA[However, Azim said the meeting did not take place and that the council instead received a letter from the minister.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:53:36 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Male&#039; City Council</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Customs seizes vapes hidden in food packaging]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16280</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Customs said a total of 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vaping devices were taken into custody during the operation.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:50:53 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Tobacco</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Council says market project can't proceed until contracts end]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16279</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Last year, Mayor Adam Azim said the development had stalled due to agreements signed with two separate companies.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:49:41 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>Business</category>
                                    <category>Market</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Over 58,000 apply for govt housing schemes]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16278</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The application deadline was extended several times before the submission period ended on 15 June.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:46:59 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Land and Housing Schemes</category>
                                    <category>Housing Ministry</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Addu court orders closure of another suspected drug den]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16277</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The property, named 'Ummeedhu' and located in S. Maradhoofeydhoo, was ordered closed for 90 days by the island's Magistrate Court on Monday.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:47:32 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Drug Abuse</category>
                                    <category>Addu</category>
                                    <category>Drug Trafficking </category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[ACC investigates salary fraud at school]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16276</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The ACC confirmed that an investigation is underway but said it would not provide further details while inquiries continue.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:11:48 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Anti-Corruption Commission</category>
                                    <category>Corruption</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[New Islamic year offers opportunity for economic renewal: Pres]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16275</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The President said the country's progress and stability depend on unity among Maldivians and called for greater cooperation within society.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:10:18 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Islam</category>
                                    <category>Sunni Islam</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[MDP national council approves nationwide protests on Thursday]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16274</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The meeting was the first National Council session chaired by Nasheed since his election as MDP Chairperson.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:12:45 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Maldives welcomes US-Iran agreement to end hostilities]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16273</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The government also expressed appreciation for the commitment shown by both parties in pursuing dialogue and diplomacy to address their differences.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:09:48 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Iran</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Minister summoned over dismissals of MDP supporters from SOEs]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16272</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Complaints have emerged following allegations that individuals in SOEs were dismissed after participating in campaigning for the MDP chairperson election.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:33:59 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>State Owned Enterprise</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Kunaavashi resort fined over EIA violation in seaplane platform]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16271</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The resort is operated by CJL Investment Private Limited, a company based in China.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:22:28 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Environment Protection Agency (EPA)</category>
                                    <category>Environment</category>
                                    <category>Environmental Conservation</category>
                                    <category>Environmentally Protected Area</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[PNC declines to detail reasons behind Nazim's removal]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16270</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Abdul Raheem said the party leadership has the authority to act when a constituency president engages in conduct considered harmful to the party.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:34:54 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Parliament</category>
                                    <category>Parliamentary Group</category>
                                    <category>Parliament Member</category>
                                    <category>People&#039;s National Congress (PNC)</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[PNC sets September congress, internal elections in July]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16269</link>
                <description><![CDATA[According to the timeline released by the party, internal elections to select constituency-level office bearers will be held before the congress.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:32:44 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>People&#039;s National Congress (PNC)</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[PayPal services launched in Maldives through Ooredoo m-Faisaa]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16268</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Saeed thanked President Muizzu, Ooredoo and PayPal for their roles in bringing the service to the country.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:52:02 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>Business</category>
                                    <category>Ooredoo Maldives</category>
                                    <category>PayPal</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[MDP confirms Nasheed's victory in chairperson election]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16267</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The final results largely mirrored the provisional results released after the election, confirming Nasheed's victory without significant changes to the outcome.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:50:12 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Australian-gifted patrol vessel arrives in Maldives]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16266</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The vessel entered the harbour accompanied by a Coast Guard escort and was welcomed with a water salute.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:48:07 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Australia</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[President says geographic constraints no longer limit growth]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16265</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Muizzu said the introduction of PayPal would provide Maldivian businesses, entrepreneurs and content creators with greater access to international markets.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:46:38 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>Business</category>
                                    <category>PayPal</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Yameen calls for judicial reform, questions SC's final authority]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16264</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Yameen said the country needs reforms to address issues within state institutions and the justice system.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:40:25 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Former President Abdulla Yameen</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Saeed credits president for bringing PayPal to Maldives]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16263</link>
                <description><![CDATA[PayPal services were officially launched in the Maldives through a partnership between PayPal and Ooredoo Fintech.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:37:54 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>Business</category>
                                    <category>PayPal</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Shakeel nominated for vacant Elections Commission seat]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16262</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The vacancy arose following the resignation of former Elections Commission President Mohamed Zahid in May after the completion of the local council elections.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:04:33 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Sodiq sworn in as Hithadhoo North MP]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16261</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The by-election was held on 6 June to fill the seat vacated by former MP Mohamed Sinan of the ruling People's National Congress (PNC).]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:33:52 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Parliament</category>
                                    <category>Parliamentary Group</category>
                                    <category>Parliament Member</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[President criticises past decisions to cut global ties]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16260</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Muizzu served as Minister of Housing during Yameen's administration when the Maldives cut ties with Iran and Qatar and withdrew from the Commonwealth.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:43:08 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Former President Abdulla Yameen</category>
                                    <category>President Dr Mohammed Muizz</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Nasheed begins meetings with Meekail, MDP figures after victory ]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16259</link>
                <description><![CDATA[During the meeting, Nasheed commended Meekail's efforts during the election and acknowledged the campaign he had conducted.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:15:10 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Govt salary spending up MVR 477 million this year]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16258</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The statistics also indicate an increase in spending related to state-owned enterprises (SOEs). ]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:57:29 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Salary Increments</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[US conducts K9 search and inspection training for Maldives police]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16257</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The training focused on operational procedures involving K9 units and included both practical and classroom-based sessions.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:15 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Maldives Police</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Zeenaz appointed state minister at health ministry]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16256</link>
                <description><![CDATA[She is the wife of Adam Shareef, who served as Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works in the current administration.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:13:33 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Premium, liveable luxury: A new urban lifestyle in Malé]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/business/16286</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Luxera embraces that reality while ensuring that city living remains comfortable, elegant, and balanced.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:51:37 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Luxury Housing</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[PNC's Suha wins Dh. Meedhoo council president re-vote]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16255</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Following the review, one vote counted in favour of Suha was invalidated, resulting in a tie between the two leading candidates.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 20:48:43 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>People&#039;s National Congress (PNC)</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[137 national service participants join military after training ]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16254</link>
                <description><![CDATA[According to the President, the graduates represent 70 islands across 20 atolls.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:18:40 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Maldives National Defense Force</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Solih congratulates Nasheed; 'focus on holding govt accountable']]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16253</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Congratulating Nasheed, Solih said the party had significant political work ahead.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:13:27 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Nasheed threatens to occcupy SOE offices over job dismissals]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16252</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Nasheed said MDP members would continue to stand for national interests, public welfare and civil liberties.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:10:40 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Meekail congratulates Nasheed, pledges to work for MDP victory]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16251</link>
                <description><![CDATA[According to provisional results, Nasheed secured more than 67 per cent of the votes counted so far. Meekail received about 32 per cent.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:27:40 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Fayyaz says MDP members have chosen a new direction for the party]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16250</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Provisional results received so far show former President Mohamed Nasheed leading the contest ahead of Galolhu South MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:24:55 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Provisional results show Nasheed leading MDP chairperson contest]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16249</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Voting took place from 2:30 pm until 9:00 pm across the country.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:20:15 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Meekail alleges irregularities in MDP chairperson election]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16248</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Meekail said data available to his campaign indicated that he was leading the election despite the issues reported during voting.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:17:48 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Solih pledges to support MDP leadership regardless of outcome]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16247</link>
                <description><![CDATA[He said the MDP had remained strong over the years because opportunities within the party had been opened to its members.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:14:59 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Nasheed votes in MDP leadership race, cites party activity]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16246</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Nasheed voted at the polling station established at Galolhu Madharusa. Voting in the election began at 2:30 pm and will continue until 8:30 pm.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:34:26 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Voting begins in MDP chairperson election]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16245</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The contest has largely centred on Nasheed and Meekail, both of whom conducted nationwide campaigns ahead of the vote.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:06:27 +0500</pubDate>
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                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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                <title><![CDATA[Rasfannu swimming area reopens following repair works]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16244</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Parts of Rasfannu had been closed since April to facilitate maintenance work.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:04:16 +0500</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Nasheed urges members to vote for direction that revived MDP]]></title>
                <link>https://atolltimes.mv/post/news/16243</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The MDP chairperson election will be held on Friday, with voting scheduled from 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm.]]></description>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:46:43 +0500</pubDate>
                                    <category>News</category>
                                    <category>Mohamed Nasheed (Former President)</category>
                                    <category>MDP</category>
                
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