Politics
Maldives condemns Iran at UN days after Muizzu called for strikes on Israel "day and night"
Public mood rejects sectarian framing and pushes president off-script.
26 Mar, 17:32
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Shark feeding is illegal in the Maldives. It shouldn't be Fuvahmulah's business model.
Tiger Zoo promises guaranteed sightings. The sharks are paying for it.
25 Mar, 16:55
Politics
Chaos in the Chagos: empire, exile and the islands caught between superpowers
Displaced islanders, rival claims and a rules-based order under siege.
24 Mar, 17:34
The police reform that wasn't "botched"
Critics are judging a marathon by the first mile: ex-police chief.
23 Mar, 16:18
Maldives celebrates Eid under shadow of war
Missiles fly toward Diego Garcia and oil tops US$ 110 a barrel.
22 Mar, 15:59
Trapped by design: Dhigurah fire exposes migrant worker housing crisis
Five men died behind a single door. The warnings were already there.
19 Mar, 19:18
"A supermajority is not a blank cheque": is the Maldives anti-defection amendment unconstitutional?
Can a constitutional amendment be unconstitutional?
18 Mar, 16:00
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