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2 days ago

Maldives Grapples With Extent of Indian Military Presence

MALÉ, — As the new government and supporters celebrate the withdrawal of Indian troops from the country, a vigorous debate has arisen over the true scale of the reduction in India’s military

News·Politics·World

2 days ago

Maldives Joins Global Backing for Palestinian U.N. Membership

The Maldives co-sponsored a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Friday that supports admitting the State of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations, a diplomatic victory

News·Politics

5 days ago

Maldives Deploys Military Diplomacy: Appoints Retired Chief to Ankara

In a notable departure from conventional diplomatic norms, a retired military figure is assuming an ambassadorial role to advance diplomatic interests in Turkey. The Maldives, historically cautious in such appointments, now signals

Can Foreign Minister Thaw Frosty Relations with India?

In the bustling skies between Indian metropolises and the tropical shores of Male’, seven airline trips are slated to ferry passengers today. Among them, a Vistara flight bound for New Delhi carries

5 days ago

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India-Maldives Diplomatic Dance Amidst Turbulence

Under the looming specter of diplomatic tensions, the recent rendezvous between Indian and Maldivian officials unveils a delicate dance of strategic maneuvering against the backdrop of shifting regional dynamics, particularly with the

1 week ago

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Maldives Amplifies Call for Palestinian Solidarity at OIC Summit in Gambia

An Israeli female tourist, clutching her Israeli passport, was recently ejected from an inhabited island near Malé, igniting a fierce debate in the Maldives, a nation synonymous with warm hospitality. This incident

1 week ago

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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.

3 weeks ago

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

3 weeks ago

Leaders·News·Politics

Navigating Digital Payment Hurdles in the Maldives

In this part of South Asia the process of paying for goods and services can feel like a jarring step back in time. There are no swift scans of QR codes or

2 months ago

Business·News

President Establishes National Cyber Security Agency

President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu has created a new government agency focused on cyber security, President’s Office announced yesterday. Under Article 116 of the Constitution, which grants the President authority over executive agencies,

2 months ago

News·Politics

Military Drones Stir Unease in Idyllic Maldives

In a striking move for the tranquil Indian Ocean nation, the government of the Maldives has begun deploying military drones to monitor its vast economic waters, unsettling the islands’ laidback atmosphere with

2 months ago

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Indefinite Detention in Maldives Remains an Intractable Challenge

The indefinite jailing of criminal suspects, a practice known as “vaanuvaa” in the Maldives, has become an intractable problem straining the country’s overburdened criminal justice system. The Maafushi prison, the country’s largest,

2 months ago

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Ahmed Nazim, 2nd from left, ruling party candidate, with Minister Adam Shareef, 3rd from left, whose "Punch on The Jaw" remarks on opposition MPs sparked furor.

Minister’s ‘Punch on The Jaw’ Remarks Ignite Furor Over Political Rhetoric

A cabinet minister’s combative remarks about metaphorically aiming punches at opposition lawmakers’ jaws have ignited a furious controversy in the country over the boundaries of political speech and civility in discourse. At

2 months ago

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Muizzu

Maldives Grapples With Extent of Indian Military Presence

Maldives Joins Global Backing for Palestinian U.N. Membership

Maldives Deploys Military Diplomacy: Appoints Retired Chief to Ankara

Can Foreign Minister Thaw Frosty Relations with India?

India-Maldives Diplomatic Dance Amidst Turbulence

Maldives Amplifies Call for Palestinian Solidarity at OIC Summit in Gambia

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

Maldives Election Yields Parliament Rich in Familiar Faces and Business Ties

Navigating Digital Payment Hurdles in the Maldives

President Establishes National Cyber Security Agency

Military Drones Stir Unease in Idyllic Maldives

Indefinite Detention in Maldives Remains an Intractable Challenge

Minister’s ‘Punch on The Jaw’ Remarks Ignite Furor Over Political Rhetoric

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