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A framework deal to end more than 100 days of war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Oil prices are already falling — and the Gulf transit corridor that most long-haul Maldives travel depends on is set to stabilise.
Booking.com has confirmed unauthorised access to some customer booking details, raising fresh concerns over targeted travel scam messages.
Siyam World has opened a wreck-to-reef dive site around a 66-metre former tuna freighter sunk off Noonu Atoll in October 2024. The project combines diving, coral planting, and reef monitoring — but travellers should still check certification rules, pricing, and guest access before booking.
Indian nationals can now transit through German airports without an airport transit visa when connecting onward to a country outside the Schengen Area, after a rule change that took effect on 3 June 2026.
Manta season has returned to Baa Atoll. Here is how The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is shaping the May to October season for travellers, with Hanifaru Bay access, marine biology sessions, wellness recovery, and all-inclusive value inside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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