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24 Mar, 2026

Defence Ministry Clarifies Airspace and Maritime Sovereignty Under International Law

The Ministry of Defence has issued a public information note outlining the legal framework governing Maldives’ maritime zones and airspace, citing key international conventions and domestic law. In a post shared on

Leaders·News

24 Mar, 2026

Why Moosa Ali Jaleel Says Malé’s Youth Deserve a City That Finally Works

Moosa Ali Jaleel has spent most of his life in the military, but these days he is walking through the tight lanes of Malé with a different purpose. No uniform. No command.

Mariya Ahmed Didi speaks to IANS during the Synergia Conclave in Delhi, where her remarks on Maldivians joining foreign conflicts drew renewed scrutiny.

News·Op-Ed·Politics

13 Mar, 2026

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

President Muizzu’s National Service Push Aims to Build Character, Discipline and a New Generation of Youth

The country’s national service programme is presented as a special initiative of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, designed to build a strong young generation through structured training and education. The programme aims to

10 Mar, 2026

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Maldivian Special Forces Win Gold in Pakistan Military Contest

MALE’, Maldives — The Special Forces of the Maldivian National Defence Force have won a gold medal at the Pakistan Army Team Spirit competition, a result President Dr Mohamed Muizzu described as

10 Feb, 2026

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Maldives Reasserts Maritime Rights as President Muizzu Withdraws 2022 Letter and Orders Review of ITLOS Case

The Maldives has moved to reassert its long‑standing maritime position in the Indian Ocean, with President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu formally withdrawing a 2022 letter that had shifted the country’s stance in favour

06 Feb, 2026

About Maldives·News

Maldives Coast Guard Seizes Two Foreign Fishing Boats for Illegal Entry

The Maldives Coast Guard has detained two foreign fishing vessels after they were found operating inside the country’s maritime territory. The boats were intercepted at 14:02 on Sunday, about 109 nautical miles

03 Feb, 2026

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Second Cohort of Maldives National Service Program Departs for Training

MALÉ, Maldives — President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu said the second group of participants in the government’s Maldives National Service has departed for training, advancing an initiative he has cast as central to

24 Jan, 2026

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Russian Ambassador Holds Talks with Chief of Defence Force in Malé

MALÉ, Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Levan Dzhagaryan met with Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, during a working visit to Male’ on Thursday. The meeting took

23 Jan, 2026

Leaders·News

Former Defence Force Chief Musa Ali Jaleel to Run for Malé Mayor on PNC Ticket

MALE’, Maldives — Major General (Retired) Musa Ali Jaleel, a decorated former commander of the Maldives National Defence Force, has emerged as the sole candidate for the People’s National Congress (PNC) in

17 Dec, 2025

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Majlis Committee Moves to Suspend Police Chief Amid Corruption Scandal

Malé, Maldives — In a rare move, the Finance Committee of the People’s Majlis has approved the suspension of Police Commissioner Ismail Naveen and six senior officers, citing alleged corruption tied to

27 Nov, 2025

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Recalling India’s Swift Aid to the Maldives on a Fateful November Day

MALÉ, Maldives — On November 3, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom received a special commemorative shield from President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. The ceremony, held as part of the official Victory Day 2025

03 Nov, 2025

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“Dictatorships Cannot Afford Laughter.” — Shankar’s Final Editorial, 1975

MALE’, Maldives — The cartoon seemed harmless enough. A dead cow at an altar, drawn in Abdulla Naeem Ibrahim’s loose, unassuming strokes, printed in the morning pages of Afathis. But the timing

20 Sep, 2025

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MNDF

Defence Ministry Clarifies Airspace and Maritime Sovereignty Under International Law

Why Moosa Ali Jaleel Says Malé’s Youth Deserve a City That Finally Works

Editorial: Why Revive Old Fears? Mariya Didi’s Remarks Fall Out of Step

President Muizzu’s National Service Push Aims to Build Character, Discipline and a New Generation of Youth

Maldivian Special Forces Win Gold in Pakistan Military Contest

Maldives Reasserts Maritime Rights as President Muizzu Withdraws 2022 Letter and Orders Review of ITLOS Case

Maldives Coast Guard Seizes Two Foreign Fishing Boats for Illegal Entry

Second Cohort of Maldives National Service Program Departs for Training

Russian Ambassador Holds Talks with Chief of Defence Force in Malé

Former Defence Force Chief Musa Ali Jaleel to Run for Malé Mayor on PNC Ticket

Majlis Committee Moves to Suspend Police Chief Amid Corruption Scandal

Recalling India’s Swift Aid to the Maldives on a Fateful November Day

“Dictatorships Cannot Afford Laughter.” — Shankar’s Final Editorial, 1975

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