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Maldives Police Service | 3 weeks, 5 days ago | positive

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Inspector of Police Ahmed Guraisy from the Maldives Police Service is participating in an international community policing training programme in Tokyo, Japan, from 13 to 30 May 2026. The programme, supported by JICA, brings together officers from various countries to share knowledge and practical experience in community policing. Participants study Japan's community policing model to strengthen police-public relations, enhance community engagement, and improve service delivery. The training aims to develop technical skills and expose participants to methods that build trust and cooperation between police and communities.

Sun English Edition | 1 year ago | neutral

Tokyo university may host Harvard international students amid Trump ban

The University of Tokyo plans to temporarily accept international students affected by Harvard's admissions suspension, allowing them to take classes and earn credits. The Trump administration moved to revoke Harvard's certification of its Student and Exchange Visitor Programme, but a US judge temporarily blocked the move on May 23. The university's initiative builds on a 2022 program for students displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war, offering financial aid, Japanese language lessons, and counseling. Japan urged Washington to minimize impact on Japanese students at Harvard. The university said details are still being explored.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 5 months ago | urgent

Probe Launched After Tokyo Airport Collision Leaves Five Dead, Aircraft Destroyed

A collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport between a Japan Airlines passenger jet and a coast guard plane on Tuesday night killed five crew members on the coastguard aircraft. All 379 passengers and crew on the Airbus survived. The captain of the coastguard plane was seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed by fire. An investigation has been launched into possible professional negligence. Japan Airlines stated the passenger jet had landing permission. Airbus and British investigators will assist. Domestic flights resumed Wednesday morning. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida praised the deceased crew for their mission to aid earthquake victims.