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Maldives News

Culture

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

Politics

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

Crime

US imposes sanctions against Maldives ‘terrorist leader’

Mohamed Ameen was described as “key leader for ISIS.”

12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

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

Crime

Immigration stopped 11 ‘imposters’ with fake passports

The identity fraud was detected by border control officers.

12 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldivian arrested for criticising Islam

The man received multiple death threats online.

11 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Revenue in August falls below forecast

The decrease was attributed to non-payment of BPT and GST.

11 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Search operation conducted for Rilwan murder probe

Several buildings were raided as armed soldiers patrolled the capital.

11 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

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

Politics

Rift emerges between Maldives president and speaker

Solih publicly rebuked Nasheed for the first time.

10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

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

Crime

DED policemen face assault charges

Officers suspected of assault were suspended.

10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

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

Politics

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

Culture

AirAsia apologises for emergency landing

The plane turned back after an engine caught fire.

08 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

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

Politics

President picks drug court judge for Supreme Court

The president has sought the judicial watchdog’s counsel.

05 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

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