Society
To graduate in the Maldives, you must first learn Italian
Milano-Bicocca has not graduated a single Maldivian in 15 years.
8 hours ago
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Environment
Younger than the pyramids: teaching students how the Maldives really formed
A new textbook replaces Darwin's theory with what drill cores actually show.
04 Mar, 14:24
Politics
Muizzu backs Gulf states on Khamenei killing as Maldivians declare solidarity with Iran
Bribery, Chagos and economic fallout at first presser in 304 days.
03 Mar, 16:37
Middle East war leaves Maldives exposed on every front
Flight cancellations, surging oil prices and a US$ 500 million debt deadline collide.
02 Mar, 12:29
"Expendable": the migrant worker casualties that go unreported
A Facebook group tracks injuries and deaths that Maldivian authorities don't.
26 Feb, 13:04
A family for every child: the promises and risks of the foster care push
Applications are up. Safeguards haven't kept pace.
25 Feb, 17:19
Finders not keepers: the fisherman, the bolts, and the rocket from the sky
India's space debris reached Laamu Kunahandhoo.
24 Feb, 14:45
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Year in Review
2025
