Maldives
Maldives prison authority blamed for inmate’s seven-toe amputation
The inmate had a blocked nerve.
29 Sep 2018, 09:00
China snaps at Nasheed over ‘smears and irresponsible remarks’
China has been accused of land-grabbing and dragging the Maldives into a debt-trap.
28 Sep 2018, 09:00
‘Lethal’ debris from Maldives bridge construction at surf point
Raalhugandu was fenced off in 2016 for the construction of a bridge.
28 Sep 2018, 09:00
Chinese state media changes tune on India, Maldives
India and China could work together in the Maldives, said the Global Times.
27 Sep 2018, 09:00
Calls to probe Maldives prison chief over Gayoom house arrest delay
Gayoom’s family do not know why there is a delay.
27 Sep 2018, 09:00
No terminal? No problem! Kulhudhuffushi airport begins operations
The airport was a campaign pledge from President Abdulla Yameen in 2013.
27 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives military, police to uphold vote
The ruling party wants voting complaints investigated.
27 Sep 2018, 09:00
China ‘respects’ Maldives election outcome
The Maldives is heavily indebted to China.
26 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives opposition still quiet over coalition agreement
All parties and leaders will have a say in things, said the president-elect’s spokeswoman.
26 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives ruling party seeking to delay official election result
The ruling party has alleged fraud in the presidential election.
26 Sep 2018, 09:00
Protests after boxes removed from presidential property
The president’s office said the boxes contained private property.
25 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives urged to break with ‘repressive past’
Foreign governments are happy with the election outcome.
25 Sep 2018, 09:00
Ibu meets Sheikh Imran, police chief
It was Solih’s first meeting with a coalition partner since winning the election.
25 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives tourist arrivals flat in August
The government has been aiming for 1.5 million annual tourist arrivals for several years.
25 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives lawmaker Mahloof freed from house arrest
It was a ‘good sign’ the courts were freeing people, the president-elect’s spokeswoman said.
25 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives resort ‘very surprised’ by sculpture removal
The sculptures were part of a semi-submerged gallery at the Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives presidential election – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the Maldives presidential election.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Dirty tricks and drama as voting under way in Maldives presidential election
The opposition candidate’s office was raided on the eve of the election.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Long lines, fainting and shoving: Maldives voting proves slow-going
Election law states that those in line by the time polls close are entitled to cast their vote.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives election in doubt after police ‘bribery’ raid
The raid came on the eve of a presidential election.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
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