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President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

MALÉ, Maldives — February in the Maldives is a gift wrapped in the whispers of the Iruvai monsoon. As gentle winds journey westward from the Indian Ocean, brushing past Sri Lanka and

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5 days ago

President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu forcefully rejected a proposed media regulation bill on Sunday, while announcing unprecedented state support for press freedom during his administration’s first-anniversary presentation in Male’. “The

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1 week ago

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

MALE’, Maldives — A legislative proposal to merge the Maldives’ two media regulatory bodies has ignited concerns about press independence in this Indian Ocean archipelago, with journalists and opposition leaders warning that

Parliament Discloses Salaries of Speaker’s Mansion Staff

MALE’, Maldives – In a move towards greater transparency, Majlis has disclosed the salaries of the employees working at the official residence of the Speaker, following an RTI request filed by Mihaaru

3 weeks ago

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Ms. Naseem with Mexico's Ambassador in New Delhi during her visit to the embassy for her visa application. The Maldives, lacking a Mexican embassy, requires its citizens to apply through the embassy in India. Credit: Mexican embassy.

In Maldives, a Beauty Queen’s Dream Collides With Religious Backlash

MALE’, Maldives — In a paradoxical turn of events that exemplifies the Maldives’ struggle between modernity and tradition, the state-owned Housing Development Corporation in association with Islamic Ministry announced a religious lecture

3 weeks ago

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Civil Court Upholds Ban on Anti-India Protests as Ex-President’s Challenge Fails

MALÉ, Maldives — The civil court dismissed a legal challenge by former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom against a decree that banned protests targeting Indian military presence in the island nation, cementing

3 weeks ago

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In Maldives, a Tale of Two Contracts Raises Fresh Concerns

MALE’, Maldives — As parliament members gathered to investigate a suspicious $2.8 million advance payment for an unbuilt office building, news broke of another questionable contract — this time involving a teenage

3 weeks ago

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PNC Lawmaker Calls for Return to Centralized Island Governance

MALE’, Maldives — A member of parliament from the ruling People’s National Congress has sparked debate by advocating a return to the centralized atoll administration system that defined the Maldives under former

3 weeks ago

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BML to Sell Three Islands Tied to Mercurial Former Politician’s Company Over Unpaid Loan

MALE’, Maldives — Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the sale of three islands linked to a company owned by Reeko Moosa Manik, a former film star turned mercurial political figure, amid allegations

4 weeks ago

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Senior Prosecutor Steps Down

MALE’, Maldives — The Maldives’ Deputy Prosecutor General, Ali Sameer, resigned from his position on Sunday. Mr. Sameer, who confirmed his departure to local media outlets, did not specify the reasons behind

4 weeks ago

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President Muizzu Pledges Transparency in Foreign Policy During Meeting with Maldivian Nationals in Bangalore

BANGALORE, India — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in the final leg of his state visit to India, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a transparent and principled foreign policy, distancing his government from

1 month ago

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Maldives Condemns Israeli Aggression on Lebanon, Urges Global Action

The President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s military aggression in Lebanon, calling for immediate global intervention to hold Israel accountable. In a statement posted on

2 months ago

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Maldives Businessman Calls for Hindenburg-Level Scrutiny of Alleged $4.5 Billion Debt to India

In a move that could stir tensions in the Maldives’ financial dealings with India, colorful businessman Ahmed Arif, widely known as “Arttey,” has called for a forensic audit of the alleged $4.5

2 months ago

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President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

President Rejects Media Bill, Unveils Press Support Plan

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

Parliament Discloses Salaries of Speaker’s Mansion Staff

In Maldives, a Beauty Queen’s Dream Collides With Religious Backlash

Civil Court Upholds Ban on Anti-India Protests as Ex-President’s Challenge Fails

In Maldives, a Tale of Two Contracts Raises Fresh Concerns

PNC Lawmaker Calls for Return to Centralized Island Governance

BML to Sell Three Islands Tied to Mercurial Former Politician’s Company Over Unpaid Loan

Senior Prosecutor Steps Down

President Muizzu Pledges Transparency in Foreign Policy During Meeting with Maldivian Nationals in Bangalore

Maldives Condemns Israeli Aggression on Lebanon, Urges Global Action

Maldives Businessman Calls for Hindenburg-Level Scrutiny of Alleged $4.5 Billion Debt to India

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