President Muizzu’s Calculated Gamble Reshapes the Political Map
In the slow burn rhythm of Maldivian politics, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has pulled off a move that few in his own camp fully believed in when he first floated it. His
The Gold Standard: Why the USA Should Learn from the Maldives’ National Registry
In global governance, there’s a familiar irony: the countries with the most power often stumble over the most basic administrative tasks. While the United States grapples with a fractured, chaotic system of
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Named Among Global Health Pioneers in TIME100 Health 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has been named to the TIME100 Health list for 2026, an annual selection of the world’s most influential figures transforming global well-being. The recognition comes as the Maldives
Football Icon Ali Ashfaq Takes Unexpected Role as Director General at Speaker’s Mansion
Malé, Maldives — In a surprising career move that has raised eyebrows among both his fans and political observers, Ali Ashfaq, the beloved football legend known as the “Man of Steel,” Dhangandey
Maldives Celebrates Six Years of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge
Malé, Maldives — The Maldives marked the sixth anniversary of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge today, celebrating a structure that has become a symbol of partnership between the two nations since its inauguration
Institute of Directors Maldives Launches with Inaugural Governance Conference at Kurumba Resort
KURUMBA, MALDIVES — August 29, 2024 — The Institute of Directors Maldives (IOD Maldives) successfully launched its mission to elevate corporate governance in the Maldives with its inaugural Maldives Governance Conference 2024,
President Gayoom Clarifies Remarks After Russian Ambassador’s Criticism
Malé, Maldives — Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has moved to clarify a recent tweet about the Russia-Ukraine conflict after it drew sharp criticism from Levan Dzhagaryan, the Russian Ambassador to Sri
Deputy Speaker Claims Opposition Plot to Destabilize Economy Foiled
Malé, Maldives — In a striking accusation, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim alleged that the opposition orchestrated a ‘financial coup’ involving the Bank of Maldives (BML) in a deliberate attempt to destabilize the
Russian Ambassador Rebukes Former President Over Ukraine Comments
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – In a sharply worded commentary, Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Levan Dzhagaryan, criticized former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom over his remarks on the Ukraine conflict.
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,
Maldives Seeks to Curb Dollar Outflow with Renewable Energy and Currency Reforms
Malé, Maldives — Foreign workers in the Maldives send approximately $500 million out of the country as remittances each year, according to Economic Minister Mohammed Saeed. In an appearance on state TV’s
Coup: A Loaded Term in Maldives Political Psychology
Malé, Maldives — The word “coup” has long been a powerful and malleable tool in the lexicon of Maldivian politics, shaped and reshaped by those in power to suit their narrative. Historically,
Lessons from the fall of Bangladeshi icons Hasina and Mujib
In this insightful piece, veteran journalist P. K. Balachandran, writing for the Daily News, explores the dramatic downfall of Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. Balachandran delves into the turbulent events that