The Government of Maldives has condemned the recent drone and missile attacks targeting civilian areas and critical infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates, describing the incidents as a threat to regional peace and stability.

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.