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01 Jun, 2026

Maldives to Ban Under-16s From Social Media, Following Australia’s Lead

MALE’ — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced on Sunday that the government is drafting legal amendments to restrict children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, with enforcement expected within the next

News·Politics

19 May, 2026

Private Party Files Contempt Case Against Nasheed and Yameen Over Gag Order Violations

A private individual has filed a case in the Criminal Court seeking a declaration that former presidents Mohamed Nasheed and Abdulla Yameen violated the court’s gag order issued in connection with the

News

18 May, 2026

MJA Seeks Review After High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Gag Order

The Maldives Journalists Association has filed a petition seeking a review of the High Court’s decision to dismiss its appeal against the Criminal Court gag order tied to the Adhadhu documentary, arguing

Maldives Journalists Association to Challenge Criminal Court Gag Order as Two Reporters Jailed

The Maldives Journalists Association said it will seek a court challenge to a Criminal Court order banning coverage of a documentary broadcast by the online news outlet Adhadhu, after two journalists were

13 May, 2026

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Criminal Court Jails Two Adhadhu Journalists as Hearings Move Behind Closed Doors

The Criminal Court today sentenced two journalists from the online outlet Adhadhu to jail on contempt of court charges, intensifying scrutiny over a case tied to a video documentary the outlet released

12 May, 2026

News

The Maldives and the Culture of Slander

The sudden national uproar over Qazf, triggered by a documentary aired during the local council election on 29 March 2026, reveals a deeper malaise in Maldivian society. The debate shows how political

28 Apr, 2026

About Maldives·Leaders·News

Minister Defends Police Search, Citing Constitutional Limits on Media Conduct

The Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology, Ali Ihusaan, has defended the police search of Adhadhu’s office, saying the operation was carried out within constitutional boundaries and in response to what

28 Apr, 2026

News

Police Search Adhadhu Office Under Court Warrant Amid Investigation

The Maldives Police Service carried out a court authorised search at the office of Adhadhu on Monday night as part of an active criminal investigation, drawing a fresh round of public debate

28 Apr, 2026

News

Breaking: Police Execute Court‑Ordered Search at Adhadhu Office

The Maldives Police Service has executed a search warrant at the office of Adhadhu as part of an active criminal investigation, according to a statement issued tonight. Police said the warrant was

28 Apr, 2026

News

PSM and MediaNet Sign Agreement to Air World Cup Free of Charge

PSM and MediaNet have signed an agreement to broadcast the 2026 World Cup live and free of charge across the Maldives. At the signing ceremony, PSM Managing Director Ahmed Shakeeb said all

24 Apr, 2026

News

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

22 Apr, 2026

News·Politics

President to Hold Weekly Media Briefings

The President will begin meeting journalists every Monday as part of a new effort to provide information directly and maintain a consistent line of communication with the media. The plan was outlined

13 Apr, 2026

News

Maldives’ Fiscal Achievement Draws Positive Attention Across International Media

International coverage of the Maldives shifted this week after the government confirmed on 2 April that it had fully settled the USD 500 million Sukuk issued in 2021, along with the final

03 Apr, 2026

Gulf Crisis·Leaders·News·Op-Ed

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Maldives to Ban Under-16s From Social Media, Following Australia’s Lead

Private Party Files Contempt Case Against Nasheed and Yameen Over Gag Order Violations

MJA Seeks Review After High Court Dismisses Appeal Against Gag Order

Maldives Journalists Association to Challenge Criminal Court Gag Order as Two Reporters Jailed

Criminal Court Jails Two Adhadhu Journalists as Hearings Move Behind Closed Doors

The Maldives and the Culture of Slander

Minister Defends Police Search, Citing Constitutional Limits on Media Conduct

Police Search Adhadhu Office Under Court Warrant Amid Investigation

Breaking: Police Execute Court‑Ordered Search at Adhadhu Office

PSM and MediaNet Sign Agreement to Air World Cup Free of Charge

Respect, Democracy, and the Culture We Choose to Build

President to Hold Weekly Media Briefings

Maldives’ Fiscal Achievement Draws Positive Attention Across International Media

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