Maldives
Anger over 9/11 depiction in Maldives island Eid celebration
The finale of the Maafaru Eid event features a plastic plane hanging from a wire and crashing into the tower.
26 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: freeholds and sovereignty
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
26 Aug 2018, 09:00
Polling stations scrapped for Singapore, Delhi and nine resorts
Fewer than 200 people registered to vote in Singapore and New Delhi.
26 Aug 2018, 09:00
Two hospitalised after gang fight in Malé
Videos on Facebook show about 10 young men fighting. Two can be seen brandishing weapons.
26 Aug 2018, 09:00
Indians in Maldives anxious and uncertain over future
The government has watered down the Maldives’ traditional ‘India-first’ foreign policy.
26 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: housing for all
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
25 Aug 2018, 09:00
Indian MP provokes outrage with call to invade Maldives
Subramanian Swamy was rebuked by both government and opposition supporters.
25 Aug 2018, 09:00
Hamid freed after completing prison term
The businessman was convicted over the theft of a US$5 million resort lease payment.
25 Aug 2018, 09:00
Opposition alleges collusion as 5,600 registration forms voided
Opposition re-registration forms were allegedly handed over to president’s campaign office.
24 Aug 2018, 09:00
Young people making films for change in the Maldives
The UNDP project helps young people to explore socially significant issues through short films.
24 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: water colour welcome
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
24 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives president addresses longstanding corruption allegations
The former auditor general says Yameen dismissed concerns over his top lieutenant’s corruption.
23 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives police deny obstructing opposition campaign
Campaign workers were arrested while putting up banners.
23 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: president on the offensive
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
23 Aug 2018, 09:00
Bridge weddings and ballot boxes: Maldives government mocked in Eid parade
Kulhudhuffushi’s Eid parade has become a way to mock the government and its broken promises.
23 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: state-funded propaganda
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives celebrates Eid with fun and festivities
Maldivians celebrated with water fights and traditional festivities.
22 Aug 2018, 09:00
Jailed former president’s health worsens
The 83-year-old Gayoom suffers from a condition that causes dizziness.
22 Aug 2018, 09:00
EU sanctions list has 41 names: MEP
MEP Tomas Zdechovsky was part of a fact-finding delegation that visited the Maldives.
21 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives opposition pledges income tax
An income tax bill was proposed by the MDP government in 2011.
21 Aug 2018, 09:00
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