Maldives News


Education ministry denies serving insect-infested school breakfast
A video of a sandwich infested with insects circulated on social media.
12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives condemns Israeli prime minister’s threat to annex Palestinian territory
The Maldives reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders.
12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


US imposes sanctions against Maldives ‘terrorist leader’
Mohamed Ameen was described as “key leader for ISIS.”
12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives government seeks sweeping counter-terrorism powers
The proposed changes have prompted concerns over civil rights and due process.
12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Immigration stopped 11 ‘imposters’ with fake passports
The identity fraud was detected by border control officers.
12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldivian arrested for criticising Islam
The man received multiple death threats online.
11 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Revenue in August falls below forecast
The decrease was attributed to non-payment of BPT and GST.
11 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Search operation conducted for Rilwan murder probe
Several buildings were raided as armed soldiers patrolled the capital.
11 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


New members appointed to anti-corruption watchdog
Two women were chosen as president and vice president for the first time.
10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Rift emerges between Maldives president and speaker
Solih publicly rebuked Nasheed for the first time.
10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Rilwan’s abduction and murder: roundup of reactions
Parliament debated a draft report as the opposition and human rights groups issued statements.
10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


DED policemen face assault charges
Officers suspected of assault were suspended.
10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Amid mounting outrage, president promises imminent action over Rilwan abduction
No arrests have been made a week after a presidential commission disclosed findings.
09 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Parliament breaks for recess after record number of sittings
Lawmakers went on holiday after passing a new fisheries law.
08 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


AirAsia apologises for emergency landing
The plane turned back after an engine caught fire.
08 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Translation: Summary of report on Rilwan’s abduction
The journalist was killed by a local al-Qaeda affiliate, an inquiry commission concluded.
08 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


President picks drug court judge for Supreme Court
The president has sought the judicial watchdog’s counsel.
05 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives and India enter treaty on assistance in criminal matters
It was the first treaty of its kind signed by the Maldives.
04 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives calls for greater integration of South Asia to address challenges
President Solih highlighted the lack of effective institutions for cooperation.
04 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives parliament approves first female Supreme Court justices
The president’s nominees were confirmed with 62 votes in favour.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

