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15 Oct, 2026

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

About Maldives·News·Op-Ed·Politics

08 Sep, 2026

A Constitutional Collision: The Hidden Dangers of Muizzu’s Chagos Claims

For decades, the Republic of Maldives has projected itself onto the global stage as a homogeneous, strictly governed Islamic republic, anchored by a constitution that explicitly ties citizenship to the faith. But

About Maldives·Business·News·Op-Ed

12 Aug, 2026

Editorial: Close Call at Sea Shows Why Marine Safety Rules Need Real Teeth

All 18 people aboard a speedboat carrying tourists and local guides barely escaped with their lives on Tuesday evening after the boat swamped and sank near Thamburudhoo lagoon. The Dhiffushi-based launch was

Is Nasheed Irreligious, or Just a Liberal Muslim in a Society That Has Conflated the Two?

The label follows him everywhere. Laadheenee. Irreligious. Secular. In the Maldives, where politics and Islam are inseparable, it has become the most potent weapon in the arsenal of Nasheed’s opponents, applied liberally

03 Aug, 2026

About Maldives·News·Op-Ed

8,000 Children Skipped School for the World Cup. The Real Question Is Why?

The Education Minister made headlines this week by revealing that more than 8,000 students have been absent from school since the World Cup began, with 40 percent of those absences concentrated in

04 Jul, 2026

News·Op-Ed

Minister Muththalib Says Real Estate Is Key to Economic Diversification in New Op-Ed

Dr Abdulla Muththalib, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, has published an op-ed arguing that real estate development is central to building a more diversified and resilient Maldivian economy. He said

22 Apr, 2026

News·Op-Ed

Steel Hardware showcases new power tools and marine grade solutions at Build Expo 2026

On the second day of the Maldives Build Expo 2026, Steel Hardware is drawing strong attention with a broadened portfolio that reflects the changing needs of the country’s construction, resort and marine

18 Apr, 2026

Business·News·Op-Ed·Tourism

Photo: Ambassador Kong Xianhua speaking at an event in Malé — Chinese Embassy, Malé

A Diplomatic Reading of China’s Governance Model Through Maldivian Democratic Realities

Ambassador Kong Xianhua’s contribution to the Maldivian media landscape is a welcome gesture of engagement. It offers Maldivian readers a window into how China articulates and understands its own governance model. The

15 Apr, 2026

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

Maldives’ Fiscal Achievement Draws Positive Attention Across International Media

International coverage of the Maldives shifted this week after the government confirmed on 2 April that it had fully settled the USD 500 million Sukuk issued in 2021, along with the final

03 Apr, 2026

Gulf Crisis·Leaders·News·Op-Ed

The New Frontier of Higher Education: Why Maldivian Students Are Turning to Russia

This is a sponsored educational feature created in collaboration with EcoOrder Consultancy. For decades, Maldivian students seeking high‑quality education abroad followed a familiar route towards Western universities. Today, however, the global higher‑education

02 Apr, 2026

Business·News·Op-Ed

Mariya Ahmed Didi speaks to IANS during the Synergia Conclave in Delhi, where her remarks on Maldivians joining foreign conflicts drew renewed scrutiny.

Editorial: Why Revive Old Fears? Mariya Didi’s Remarks Fall Out of Step

At a time when the Middle East is once again unsettled and global powers are navigating fragile alliances, Maldivians abroad are expected to speak with clarity and purpose. Yet former Defence Minister

13 Mar, 2026

News·Op-Ed·Politics

Editorial: A Rift That Mauritius Escalated — And Did So Recklessly

The suspension of diplomatic relations between Mauritius and the Maldives is more than an overreaction; it is a revealing display of how Port Louis allows symbolism to eclipse strategy. Rather than responding

27 Feb, 2026

About Maldives·Leaders·News·Op-Ed·Politics·World

Editorial: The Platforms That Preach Democracy Must Also Protect the Young

The bullying of 18‑year‑old table tennis player Umyr Mohamed Muizzu is more than a moment of online cruelty. It is a test of whether the Maldives — and the global platforms that

14 Feb, 2026

News·Op-Ed

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

A Constitutional Collision: The Hidden Dangers of Muizzu’s Chagos Claims

Editorial: Close Call at Sea Shows Why Marine Safety Rules Need Real Teeth

Is Nasheed Irreligious, or Just a Liberal Muslim in a Society That Has Conflated the Two?

8,000 Children Skipped School for the World Cup. The Real Question Is Why?

Minister Muththalib Says Real Estate Is Key to Economic Diversification in New Op-Ed

Steel Hardware showcases new power tools and marine grade solutions at Build Expo 2026

A Diplomatic Reading of China’s Governance Model Through Maldivian Democratic Realities

Maldives’ Fiscal Achievement Draws Positive Attention Across International Media

The New Frontier of Higher Education: Why Maldivian Students Are Turning to Russia

Editorial: Why Revive Old Fears? Mariya Didi’s Remarks Fall Out of Step

Editorial: A Rift That Mauritius Escalated — And Did So Recklessly

Editorial: The Platforms That Preach Democracy Must Also Protect the Young

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