Election

17 Jun, 2025

Maldives Opposition Reunites as Democrats Party Dissolves, Rejoins MDP

MALE’, Maldives — The Democrats Party, led by former President Mohamed Nasheed, formally dissolved on Tuesday, with most of its members, including Nasheed, rejoining the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) in a bid

World

09 Jun, 2025

When They All Clap for the President’s Wisdom, Democracy Falls Numb

CAIRO — In Naguib Mahfouz’s The Cairo Trilogy, a patriarch’s iron grip over his family mirrors the state’s chokehold on a nation’s spirit, where dissent is smothered before it can breathe. On

Leaders·News·Politics

17 Apr, 2025

First Lady Sues Opposition Leaders Over Remarks About Her Son

MALÉ, Maldives — First Lady Sajida Mohamed has filed lawsuits against two senior figures in the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, accusing them of violating her 16-year-old son’s dignity through remarks made at

President Endorses Preferential Voting to Streamline Presidential Elections

Male’ — President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu has thrown his support behind a major electoral reform, advocating for a preferential voting system that would eliminate the need for a second round in presidential

21 Apr, 2025

Leaders·News

In Maldives, Political Protests Draw Children Into the Fray, Prompting Outcry

MALE, Maldives — A bitter political feud in the Maldives has taken an unsettling turn, with children thrust into the center of a heated discourse between the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)

15 Mar, 2025

Leaders·MaldivesStyle·News·Politics

Speaker Abdul Raheem Suggests Yameen Staged 2015 Bombing, Criticizes Leadership Practices

When Abdul Raheem, the Speaker of the Majlis, speaks, there is an unspoken expectation that all ears should be attentive. His remarks, often a blend of philosophical musings and biting political insight,

28 Aug, 2024

Leaders·MaldivesStyle·News·Politics

Moderate Candidate Wins Iranian Election, Reflecting Diverse Political Practices Across Islamic Nations

Tehran, Iran — In a landmark victory for moderate forces in Iran, Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian, a 69-year-old cardiac surgeon, has won the presidential election, defeating hard-line opponent Saeed Jalili. This outcome marks

06 Jul, 2024

Leaders·World

Maldives Debates Optimal Size of Parliament as Costs Rise

MALÉ, Maldives — The Maldives, a nation of about 500,000 people, is grappling with an unexpected challenge: determining the ideal size for its parliament, known as the People’s Majlis. With 92 current

03 Jul, 2024

Leaders·MaldivesStyle·News·Politics

Modi’s Third Term: Maldives Leaders Tweet Their Congratulations

In a resounding victory, Narendra Modi secured his third consecutive term as India’s Prime Minister in the 2024 General Election. The news rippled across the Indian Ocean to the Maldives, where leaders

05 Jun, 2024

Leaders·MaldivesStyle

BJP Embraces Micro-Influencers Over ‘WhatsApp University’ Tactics

For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India’s ruling political force, employed WhatsApp as a primary tool to disseminate contentious narratives and target adversaries with what critics derisively labeled “WhatsApp University” tactics.

14 May, 2024

Business

Government Backed Independent Winners, Boosts PNC Numbers in Parliament

In a notable turn of events, the government has thrown its weight behind select candidates who contested independently and emerged victorious, while withholding support for certain candidates who won the People’s National

24 Apr, 2024

News·Politics

Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Majlis Members Scheduled for Next Month

The swearing-in ceremony for the members of Majlis elected in the 20th Parliamentary elections, held on Sunday, is slated to take place on the 28th of next month, according to official sources.

24 Apr, 2024

Leaders·News·Politics

Maldives Election Yields Parliament Rich in Familiar Faces and Business Ties

In the aftermath of the Maldives’ recent parliamentary election, where 93 seats were at stake, a tapestry of familial bonds, corporate affiliations, and voter sentiments towards ongoing development initiatives has emerged as

23 Apr, 2024

Leaders·News·Politics

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Election

Maldives Opposition Reunites as Democrats Party Dissolves, Rejoins MDP

When They All Clap for the President’s Wisdom, Democracy Falls Numb

First Lady Sues Opposition Leaders Over Remarks About Her Son

President Endorses Preferential Voting to Streamline Presidential Elections

In Maldives, Political Protests Draw Children Into the Fray, Prompting Outcry

Speaker Abdul Raheem Suggests Yameen Staged 2015 Bombing, Criticizes Leadership Practices

Moderate Candidate Wins Iranian Election, Reflecting Diverse Political Practices Across Islamic Nations

Maldives Debates Optimal Size of Parliament as Costs Rise

Modi’s Third Term: Maldives Leaders Tweet Their Congratulations

BJP Embraces Micro-Influencers Over ‘WhatsApp University’ Tactics

Government Backed Independent Winners, Boosts PNC Numbers in Parliament

Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Majlis Members Scheduled for Next Month

Maldives Election Yields Parliament Rich in Familiar Faces and Business Ties

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