Ruling party supporters threaten eviction over airport project

The government wants to do a test landing before a presidential election on September 23.

Sheikh Imran rejects presidential pardon

He was offered freedom if he joined the government and a chance to leave the Maldives with his family.

Nasheed blasted over IS ‘recruiter’ barb

Mohamed Nasheed said Saudi Arabia supported violent extremism in the Maldives.

Sheikh Imran urged to defect to Maldives ruling party

The ruling party’s VP pick has raised eyebrows in some quarters.

Maldives clerics back president’s VP pick

Clerics said it was a ‘golden opportunity’ for advancing Islamic traditions.

Yameen picks Islamic university chancellor as running mate

Dr Shaheem previously served as Islamic minister in President Yameen’s cabinet.

Government denies ordering surveillance on ministers, lawyers

Two former attorneys general, a minister at the president’s office, and the former Islamic affairs minister have been under secret police surveillance for nearly a year on suspicion of plotting a coup d’état, a credible source has said.

Former Islamic minister appointed Islamic university’s vice chancellor

President appoints Dr Ahmed Ziyad as Islamic minister

Opposition suggests inconsistent policies, while Islamic ministry lecture slams tourism promotion show

Islamic Ministry proposes compulsory Zakat in new bill

Islamic Minister advises Maldivians against participating in foreign wars

Adhaalath Party to field parliamentary candidates in constituencies reserved for JP