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02 May, 2026

Mundhu Outlines Government’s Direction on Reform, Debt, Foreign Policy and Security in Wide‑Ranging Interview

Chief Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef has given an extensive account of the administration’s political, economic and foreign policy direction in a detailed interview with Insight Media founder Anees Shihaar, a former

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30 Apr, 2026

President Muizzu to Begin State Visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday

President Dr Mohammed Muizzu and First Lady Sajida Mohamed will travel to Sri Lanka on Sunday for a state visit at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The delegation

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22 Apr, 2026

Respect, Democracy, and the Culture We Choose to Build

Respect in a society doesn’t appear on its own. It grows out of the habits we accept, the behaviour we encourage, and the standards we set for ourselves over time. We can

14 Percent Vote in First Two Hours as Polling Remains Peaceful Nationwide

Within the first two hours of polling, 41,000 people — around 14 percent of eligible voters — had cast their ballots, according to the Election Commission. Police said voting is proceeding peacefully

04 Apr, 2026

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41,162 People Vote in First Two Hours of Polling

Within the first two hours of polling, 41,162 people had cast their ballots, amounting to 13.96 percent of eligible voters, according to the Election Commission. As of 10am, 16,166 women and 24,996

04 Apr, 2026

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HRCM Deploys 78 Staff to Observe Polling Stations Nationwide

The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has deployed 78 staff members to observe polling stations in today’s three votes. Voting is being held for the local council elections, the Women’s

04 Apr, 2026

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President Muizzu Casts Vote, Urges Public to Turn Out in National Referendum and Local Elections

President Dr Mohammed Muizzu cast his vote this morning for the local council elections, the Women’s Development Committee elections and for the referendum. The President voted at the polling station in Thaajuddeen

04 Apr, 2026

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EC Receives 10 Complaints

The Election Commission (EC) has received 10 complaints so far regarding the election. These include reports of campaigning during prohibited hours and questions over whether a ballot paper would be invalidated if

04 Apr, 2026

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Voting Begins Across Maldives as Polling Stations Open With Delays in Some Areas

Voting is under way across the Maldives for the local council and women’s development committee elections, with polling starting at different times this morning. Although stations were scheduled to open at 8am,

04 Apr, 2026

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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.

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

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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

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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

23 Feb, 2026

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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

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Politics - Page 4

Mundhu Outlines Government’s Direction on Reform, Debt, Foreign Policy and Security in Wide‑Ranging Interview

President Muizzu to Begin State Visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday

Respect, Democracy, and the Culture We Choose to Build

14 Percent Vote in First Two Hours as Polling Remains Peaceful Nationwide

41,162 People Vote in First Two Hours of Polling

HRCM Deploys 78 Staff to Observe Polling Stations Nationwide

President Muizzu Casts Vote, Urges Public to Turn Out in National Referendum and Local Elections

EC Receives 10 Complaints

Voting Begins Across Maldives as Polling Stations Open With Delays in Some Areas

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

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