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U.S.–China Power Reset: As Trump and Xi meet in Beijing, the focus is shifting from tariffs to security and regional leverage—especially after U.S. moves with Bangladesh that link trade access to defense cooperation, signaling a wider American presence around key sea routes. Regional Military Cooperation: India’s Meghalaya hosts Exercise PRAGATI 2026 (May 20–31), with contingents including the Maldives set to arrive from May 18—another sign the Indian Ocean is becoming a shared training ground. Tourism & Culture on the Ground: PATA’s Annual Summit 2026 in South Korea pulled 550+ delegates to push resilience and sustainability, while Maldives resorts keep rolling out Eid experiences—from Kandooma’s family-and-couple packages to Fushifaru’s “Sleep Under the Stars.” Community Funding: Bank of Maldives opened Bank Fund 2026 grants for NGOs (MVR 200,000 each to five projects), with education, environment, sports and community development as priorities. Arts-Adjacent Wellness & Heritage: A new Sea Turtle Health Institute opens at Jawakara Islands, and Madifushi launches Thinhama XP, an arcade built around the traditional Maldivian board game “Thin Hama.”

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