AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTragedy in the Maldives: Five Italian cave divers, including a mother and daughter, have died after going missing during an expedition in Vaavu Atoll near Malé; authorities say the divers were attempting to explore caves at around 50 metres and bodies were later found inside the cave network, with rough-weather warnings issued for boats and fishermen. Diplomacy & security: Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam told India the Maldives can “rely on India,” while also urging that passages through the Strait of Hormuz stay open amid West Asia tensions. Air travel hit: Air India will suspend several international routes and cut frequencies this summer, including services involving Malé, citing airspace restrictions and record fuel costs. Tourism momentum: Resorts are rolling out Eid Al Adha packages across the islands, while coral restoration and reef-building work at the Dhoonier Wreck site draws international media attention. Aquaculture boost: FAO and Republic of Korea support helped Sri Lanka complete a smart, biosecure shrimp aquaculture upgrade—good news for regional seafood supply chains.
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