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Maldives News Network | 1 year, 3 months ago | positive

Maldives Calls for Greater Gender Equality in Global Diplomacy

Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel emphasized the need to strengthen institutional frameworks to eliminate gender bias in recruitment and leadership. The Maldives co-hosted a High-Level side event at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council with Slovenia, Morocco, Spain, Thailand, UN Women, and the Universal Rights Group. The event focused on women's participation in multilateralism. The Maldives highlighted achievements including the historic appointment of the first female Foreign Secretary and leading the UN resolution establishing the International Day of Women in Diplomacy. Minister Khaleel called for the appointment of the first female UN Secretary-General.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 7 months ago | urgent

Storm Ciarán Unleashes Floods and High Winds Across Europe

Storm Ciarán caused severe flooding and high winds across Europe, particularly in Tuscany, Italy, where six people died and several are missing. The River Bisenzio overflowed, sweeping away cars and inundating homes. Winds reached 207 km/h in France. Two people died in Belgium from falling trees. Evacuations occurred in Jersey. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni declared a state of emergency for Tuscany. In Florence, the River Arno stabilized. Prato's hospital partially flooded. Milan experienced flooding for the second time in a week. Slovenia and Croatia issued red alerts.