Maldives


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


Imam suspended for reciting Quran at opposition event
The imam has been suspended without pay for 30 days.
10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


Maldives human rights body probes inmate death
Hamzath Ahmed Fathuhy died after suffering a stroke last week.
10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


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


Maldives clerics back president’s VP pick
Clerics said it was a ‘golden opportunity’ for advancing Islamic traditions.
09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


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


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


Yellow alert issued for central and southern Maldives
Three accidents at sea were reported Saturday morning.
07 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


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


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


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


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


‘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


ADK Hospital enters Maldives medical tourism market
The target market is the Middle East and Africa.
05 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

