Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iruthisham Adam, has called for enhanced international support to address the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in global ocean governance.

The Maldives Police Service has completed its investigation into the alleged illegal slaughter and consumption of sea turtles on the uninhabited island of Hulhudhoo in Baa Atoll, forwarding the case to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for further action.