Maldives Clears Final $50 Million of SBI Debt Using SDF
The Finance Ministry has confirmed that the final instalment of a $150 million treasury bill facility taken from
PNC Endorses Muizzu for 2028, Aiming to Make Him First President to Win Second Term
The People’s National Congress has formally endorsed President Dr Mohamed Muizzu as its candidate for the 2028 presidential
Government Seizes 1.3 Tonnes of Drugs in Three Years, Minister Says
The Maldives has seized more than 1.33 tonnes of drugs since the current government took office, with a street value
Too Many Business Graduates, Too Few Engineers: Former MNU Chief Raises Alarm
The former Vice Chancellor of the Maldives National University has raised concern about the proportion of secondary school students choosing
Nasheed Warns of Foreign Exchange Crisis as USD 50 Million Indian Debt Payment Falls Due
The Maldives is facing acute foreign exchange pressure today as a USD 50 million debt repayment owed to India falls
Maldives, Malaysia Move Toward Preferential Trade Deal as Central Bank Seeks $100M Facility
The Maldives and Malaysia have agreed to initiate talks on establishing a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), following high-level bilateral discussions
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Police have arrested nine Bangladeshi men in Male’ on suspicion of running an active drug sales operation, following a joint intelligence-led raid earlier this
The World’s Most Experienced Diplomat and His Connection to Dhivehi
Every now and then, international geopolitics produces a story that hits close to home in the most surprising way. Recently, amid Western media coverage
The Tax That Cannot Be Paid: How Maldives’ Russian Tourism Dilemma Exposes a Hole in the New TGST Framework
When the People’s Majlis passed amendments last month requiring foreign travel agents and tour operators to register with MIRA and pay tourism goods and
Russian Embassy Disputes Afghan Withdrawal Narrative, Cites Ambassador’s Firsthand Account
The Russian Embassy in Colombo has pushed back against a recent newspaper article, disputing the characterisation of Soviet involvement in Afghanistan as a defeat
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Maldivian travelers heading to Thailand will soon enjoy up to 30 days of visa-free entry after the Thai government officially finalized an agreement to
State Pharma Partners with Pakistani Firm to Ensure Uninterrupted Medicine Supply
State Pharma has signed a distribution agreement with Pakistan-based Hiranis Pharmaceuticals Private Limited to strengthen the supply of high-quality medicines across the Maldives and
Maldivians Facing Unprecedented Poverty Due to Mismanaged Economy, Says Ex-Finance Minister Ameer
Maldivians have fallen into deep poverty and severe financial hardship under the current administration, former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer warned during an opposition Maldivian
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Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has called on the government to immediately revoke new directives requiring local councils to obtain written permission from the
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Russian Ambassador Meets Foreign Minister Iruthisham to Mark 60 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Russian Ambassador to the Maldives and Sri Lanka, Levan Dzhagaryan, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Iruthisham Adam in Malé on Wednesday, September
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MJA Condemns President’s Office Over Selective Media Access to Presidential Briefing
The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) has strongly condemned the President’s Office for restricting access to yesterday’s press conference held by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu,
Yameen Evades Police Inquiry After Claiming Secret Knowledge of Ministry Arson
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has refused to cooperate with a police investigation into the December 2024 Green Building fire, claiming through his
Muizzu’s Press Conference: Campaign Promises, Policy and Decisions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held a press conference at the President’s Office on Monday, attended by journalists from 17 outlets and broadcast live on
Yameen Said He Knew Who Burned the Building. The Government Took Him at His Word.
There is a story about a professor and a student who thought he was invisible. The student had a habit. Every time the professor
PNC Rally Turns on Yameen as Speakers Line Up to Condemn Former President
The ruling People’s National Congress held a rally in Male’ on Saturday night that turned into an extended public reckoning with former President Abdulla
Government Spokesman Vows to Press On With Briefings After Adhadhu Reporter Disrupts PSM Studio
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