October 2025

In the Netherlands, a Progressive Victory Rekindles Hope Among Muslim Communities

AMSTERDAM — For many Dutch Muslims, the liberal-progressive party D66’s electoral victory this week was more than a political shift. It was a moment of reprieve. After years of rising anti-immigrant sentiment

31 Oct, 2025

World

Youth Minister and State Minister Awarded Millions in Media Grants Before Scheme Reversal

MALÉ, Maldives — In a swift reversal following public outcry, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts has cancelled its decision to allocate MVR 27.9 million to 18 private media outlets

31 Oct, 2025

News

Islamic Minister’s Son Among Hundreds Named in Vape Smuggling Fine List

MALÉ, Maldives — The eldest son of Islamic Minister Dr. Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed has been named in a government list of individuals who have failed to pay fines for violating the

30 Oct, 2025

News

From Legislature to Oversight: Maldives Repeats a Controversial Power Move

MALÉ, Maldives — In a move that echoes a controversial precedent set during the previous administration, the Maldives has once again placed a sitting Member of Parliament at the helm of its judiciary.

30 Oct, 2025

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State-Owned Enterprises Stretch Their Mandates, Raising Concerns Among Local Firms

DUBAI — The first batch of ambulances procured under a Maldivian government initiative has passed inspection in Dubai. Maldives Ports Limited (MPL), the state-owned enterprise is overseeing the purchase. Eighteen vehicles were

30 Oct, 2025

News

India’s Aviation Ambitions Take Flight with Russian Jet Partnership

NEW DELHI — In a move poised to reshape the global civil aviation landscape, India has inked a landmark agreement with Russia to co-produce the SJ-100, a domestically manufactured passenger aircraft that

30 Oct, 2025

World

Police Board Moves to Dismiss Four Officers in Money Deposit Inquiry

MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives Police Service’s disciplinary board has recommended the dismissal of four officers accused of depositing unusually large sums into their personal accounts, a decision that has thrust the

29 Oct, 2025

News

First Lady Urges Youth to Embrace Skills Training Amid Polytechnic’s Golden Jubilee

MALE’, Maldives —First Lady Sajidha Mohamed on Tuesday implored young Maldivians to channel their innate talents into practical skills, warning that true national progress hinges on “minds and hands” sharpened by discipline

29 Oct, 2025

News

Majlis Committee Probes FENAKA Staff Tied to Corruption Scandal

Malé, Maldives — The Majlis Finance Committee has received information on 13 employees of state-owned utility company FENAKA who were allegedly involved in the corruption scandal uncovered in the company’s projects and

29 Oct, 2025

News

Muizzu Becomes First President to Visit Every Inhabited Island in Record Time

Muizzu Becomes First Maldivian President to Visit Every Inhabited Island MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has visited every inhabited island in the Maldives less than two years into his term,

29 Oct, 2025

News

In the Netherlands, a Progressive Victory Rekindles Hope Among Muslim Communities

Youth Minister and State Minister Awarded Millions in Media Grants Before Scheme Reversal

Islamic Minister’s Son Among Hundreds Named in Vape Smuggling Fine List

From Legislature to Oversight: Maldives Repeats a Controversial Power Move

State-Owned Enterprises Stretch Their Mandates, Raising Concerns Among Local Firms

India’s Aviation Ambitions Take Flight with Russian Jet Partnership

Police Board Moves to Dismiss Four Officers in Money Deposit Inquiry

First Lady Urges Youth to Embrace Skills Training Amid Polytechnic’s Golden Jubilee

Majlis Committee Probes FENAKA Staff Tied to Corruption Scandal

Muizzu Becomes First President to Visit Every Inhabited Island in Record Time

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