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

13 Mar, 2026

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

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

27 Feb, 2026

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

News·Politics·World

23 Feb, 2026

Russia and Maldives Signal Warmer Ties in Geneva Meeting

GENEVA —Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Abdulla Khaleel, met on Sunday with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Dmitry Lyubinsky, on the sidelines of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, in

Democracy’s Perils: NSA Ajit Doval Warns of Division and Decay in South Asia and Beyond

New Delhi — National Security Adviser Ajit Doval delivered a stark critique of democracy’s vulnerabilities during the 6th Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance on October 31, 2025, arguing that the system, while

01 Nov, 2025

Politics·World

“Dictatorships Cannot Afford Laughter.” — Shankar’s Final Editorial, 1975

MALE’, Maldives — The cartoon seemed harmless enough. A dead cow at an altar, drawn in Abdulla Naeem Ibrahim’s loose, unassuming strokes, printed in the morning pages of Afathis. But the timing

20 Sep, 2025

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When Democracy Is Sent to the ICU, Gen Z Becomes Its Lifeline: Nepal’s Youth-Led Revolt Shakes South Asia’s Political Order

KATHMANDU — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, as smoke billowed from the charred remains of Nepal’s Supreme Court and the Singha Durbar government complex, a generation long dismissed as “too

10 Sep, 2025

Politics·World

Maldives Denies Reports of Surrendering Chagos Claim, Alleges Misrepresentation by Opposition

LONDON — Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has publicly refuted claims that the Maldives relinquished its claim to the Chagos Archipelago, calling online media reports “misleading” and accusing the former Maldivian Democratic

17 Jul, 2025

News·Politics

Maldives Deserves New Voices, Not Recycled Presidents

Why does former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih feel compelled to reclaim the political spotlight? His announcement at a supporters’ banquet to contest the Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) presidential primary thrusts him into

22 Jun, 2025

Leaders·News·Op-Ed·Politics

Maldives Embraces Yoga Day, Reflecting India’s Quiet Economic Anchor

MALÉ, Maldives — On a sun-drenched morning in June 2022, Galolhu National Stadium in Malé was transformed into a vibrant tableau of unity. Hundreds of people, diplomats, Maldivians and expatriates alike, spread

21 Jun, 2025

India-Maldives·News·Politics·World

A Cry for Democracy: Abdulla Shahid’s Urgent Plea at the IDU Summit

BRUSSELS — In a packed conference hall at the International Democracy Union (IDU) Forum 2025 Summit, Abdulla Shahid, president of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and former foreign minister, delivered a searing

17 May, 2025

Leaders·News·Politics

The Bench and the Boy Scout: A Tale of Loyalty and Leverage in the Maldives

MALE’, Maldives — Hussain Mohammed Haneef is packing up his desk at the High Court, his resignation letter already filed a month ago, set to take effect by May 15, 2025. The Assistant

08 May, 2025

About Maldives·News·Politics

Aarah and Airwaves: The President’s Charms

Aarah, a serene island near Malé, serves as the exclusive presidential retreat, offering a private sanctuary for the nation’s leaders. Known not for its not so pristine beaches but for its lush

04 May, 2025

Leaders·News·Politics

Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region

MALE’, Maldives — On this year’s World Press Freedom Day, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu struck a thoughtful tone, affirming his government’s commitment to a free and responsible press. “Here in the Maldives,

03 May, 2025

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

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

Russia and Maldives Signal Warmer Ties in Geneva Meeting

Democracy’s Perils: NSA Ajit Doval Warns of Division and Decay in South Asia and Beyond

“Dictatorships Cannot Afford Laughter.” — Shankar’s Final Editorial, 1975

When Democracy Is Sent to the ICU, Gen Z Becomes Its Lifeline: Nepal’s Youth-Led Revolt Shakes South Asia’s Political Order

Maldives Denies Reports of Surrendering Chagos Claim, Alleges Misrepresentation by Opposition

Maldives Deserves New Voices, Not Recycled Presidents

Maldives Embraces Yoga Day, Reflecting India’s Quiet Economic Anchor

A Cry for Democracy: Abdulla Shahid’s Urgent Plea at the IDU Summit

The Bench and the Boy Scout: A Tale of Loyalty and Leverage in the Maldives

Aarah and Airwaves: The President’s Charms

Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region

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