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27 Oct, 2026

Majority Leader Predicts President Yameen’s Political Future

Former President Abdulla Yameen’s ultimate goal is to seize power by any means necessary, but his only option for ruling in the future will be from his sitting room, according to ruling

News·Politics

27 Oct, 2026

Crashing Tensions Over Rasmalé Deal Expose Deep Fractures Within MDP

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) is heading into a high-stakes showdown, as over 60 members of its National Council signed a petition forcing an emergency meeting on Sunday evening to

News·Politics

27 Oct, 2026

Maldives Proposes Penal Code Overhaul to Criminalise Genocide and Economic Sabotage

The Maldivian government has submitted a major legislative package to the People’s Majlis amending Penal Code Law No. 9/2014. Introduced by MP Abdulla Rifau (Maafannu South constituency, PNC), the bill establishes genocide

No barrier to online law degrees despite in-person exam rule, says Bar Council

Students can still complete law degree courses online provided their examinations are taken in person at designated testing centres, Bar Council President Hussain Siraj told the People’s Majlis Judiciary Committee. Speaking during

18 Oct, 2026

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Cybercrime cases double in first half of 2026, warns Police Commissioner

Cybercrime cases reported to the Maldives Police Service in the first six months of 2026 have doubled compared to the same period last year, Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed has revealed. In

18 Oct, 2026

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‘Enduring Friendship’: Maldives Extends Gratitude as India Renews Currency Swap Facility

Marking a significant strengthening of bilateral relations, Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam has hailed India’s decision to extend a crucial currency swap facility as clear evidence of the deep-seated friendship between the two

16 Oct, 2026

India-Maldives·News

Demonstrating ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy, India Extends Crucial $360M Financial Support to Maldives

NEW DELHI — India has extended a key financial lifeline to the Maldives by rolling over a 30 billion rupee ($360 million) currency swap facility, cementing its role as the archipelago’s most

16 Oct, 2026

India-Maldives·News·World

Opposition Demands Referendum Over Secretive 99-Year Land Deal

The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called on the government to disclose the full terms of a deal granting a Dubai-based property firm a 99-year lease on a vast section

16 Oct, 2026

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Opposition Leader Accuses President of Subverting Local Democracy

Fayyaz Ismail, the chairperson of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), launched a scathing attack on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Friday, accusing his administration of attempting to subjugate the public and

16 Oct, 2026

News

From Gazi Building to Velana Building, President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom spearheaded the development of government complexes—an initiative unmatched by any subsequent administration.

Heavy Vehicles Restricted in Greater Male’ During Peak Hours to Curb Traffic Congestion

The Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade has announced new traffic restrictions prohibiting heavy vehicles and cargo trucks from operating in the Greater Male’ area during specified peak hours, aiming to

16 Oct, 2026

News

Maldives Explores Deep-Sea Desalination in Bid to Cut Energy Costs and Protect Reefs

Engineers in the Maldives have retrieved deep-sea water samples from 500 metres below the ocean surface as part of a feasibility study for an ambitious subsea desalination plant aimed at transforming the

16 Oct, 2026

MaldivesStyle·News

Maldives Rules Out Foreign Oversight of Its Waters as Nasheed Urges Closer Ties With India

The government’s statement on Wednesday did not mention India, China or any individual. It did not need to. By declaring an “absolute policy” against letting any foreign party conduct maritime security “directly

15 Oct, 2026

About Maldives·India-Maldives·News·Op-Ed·Politics

Majlis Committee to Investigate Controversial Parole Release of Convicted Drug Trafficker

The People’s Majlis Judiciary Committee has voted to investigate the controversial parole release and subsequent re-arrest of Ibrahim Rasheed, known as “Abucha”, who was serving a 25-year prison sentence for major drug

15 Oct, 2026

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Majority Leader Predicts President Yameen’s Political Future

Crashing Tensions Over Rasmalé Deal Expose Deep Fractures Within MDP

Maldives Proposes Penal Code Overhaul to Criminalise Genocide and Economic Sabotage

No barrier to online law degrees despite in-person exam rule, says Bar Council

Cybercrime cases double in first half of 2026, warns Police Commissioner

‘Enduring Friendship’: Maldives Extends Gratitude as India Renews Currency Swap Facility

Demonstrating ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy, India Extends Crucial $360M Financial Support to Maldives

Opposition Demands Referendum Over Secretive 99-Year Land Deal

Opposition Leader Accuses President of Subverting Local Democracy

Heavy Vehicles Restricted in Greater Male’ During Peak Hours to Curb Traffic Congestion

Maldives Explores Deep-Sea Desalination in Bid to Cut Energy Costs and Protect Reefs

Maldives Rules Out Foreign Oversight of Its Waters as Nasheed Urges Closer Ties With India

Majlis Committee to Investigate Controversial Parole Release of Convicted Drug Trafficker

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