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Maldives

Politics

EU warned Maldives of sanctions this month, says president

The European Union has previously spoken of ‘targeted measures’ against the Maldives.

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Imam suspended for reciting Quran at opposition event

The imam has been suspended without pay for 30 days.

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

India to ‘educate and advise’ Maldives on China

India has urged the Maldives to return to the path of democracy.

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives oil tanker suspect to remain in custody over ‘witness threat’

The oil tanker was suspected of illegally supplying North Korea.

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Sheikh Imran urged to defect to Maldives ruling party

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

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives human rights body probes inmate death

Hamzath Ahmed Fathuhy died after suffering a stroke last week.

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Attempted assault on opposition presidential candidate

The candidate was unharmed and led away from the scene by private security.

10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives clerics back president’s VP pick

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

09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives parliament appoints first female secretary general

Fathmath Niusha had been standing in for the secretary general since he resigned in February.

09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives court to accept Skype testimony in missing journalist trial

Two defendants are not in custody, despite facing terror charges.

09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Probe calls as tenth Maldives inmate dies

Giving prisoners basic rights should not be seen as giving them luxuries, said a local NGO.

09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives riles India with Pakistan deal

Most of the current power infrastructure work in Pakistan relies heavily on China expertise and resources.

08 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Yameen picks Islamic university chancellor as running mate

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

08 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

Yellow alert issued for central and southern Maldives

Three accidents at sea were reported Saturday morning.

07 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Adhaalath disapproves of female running mate

Religious scholars are opposed to a female vice presidential candidate for the coalition’s joint ticket.

07 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Opposition voters branded ‘enemies of the state’

The presidential election campaign is in full swing with both sides going door to door across the country.

07 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Dhiraagu reverses speed drop after customers complain

Customers found their internet speed would drop to 256kbps after a fixed allowance.

07 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ibu goes door-to-door in Malé

The MDP maintains its stance that the Elections Commission must be reconstituted.

07 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

‘Return to democratic path’ before polls, India urges Maldives

India urged “credible restoration of the political process” before September’s presidential election.

06 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

ADK Hospital enters Maldives medical tourism market

The target market is the Middle East and Africa.

05 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

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