Politics
Muizzu fields questions during epic 15-hour press conference, after 500 days of silence
Key takeaways from the Press Freedom Day marathon
04 May 2025, 18:34
Thalassemia patients still waiting for results of “quick corrective action”
Thalassemia patients report ongoing medicine shortages and delays despite promised reforms.
04 May 2025, 00:54
Organisers arrested as police crack down on youth-led protest
Protests concluded peacefully on seven previous nights.
02 May 2025, 14:26
Dhuleh Nukuraanan youth protests: night seven in photos
Protesters gathered in Malé's main thoroughfare.
01 May 2025, 15:49
Family seeks representation on inquiry commission as fall victim undergoes spinal surgery
The commission's chair acknowledged lack of public trust.
30 Apr 2025, 16:08
"If she was left to die on a roof, they’ll do the same to me”
Protesters share why they've been out on the street for six nights.
29 Apr 2025, 18:57
Presidential commission appointed to probe woman's fall as protests continue in Malé
An independent inquiry was among the protesters' demands.
27 Apr 2025, 15:50
Police chief resigns as "nepo baby" protests enter fourth night
Commissioner's resignation was one of 10 demands of the youth-led protest.
26 Apr 2025, 22:55
Under pressure: Maldives rushes Israel passport ban after 300-day delay
The enforcement came days before a protest march.
23 Apr 2025, 19:19
Mail-order degrees: the Maldives fake PhD scandal
Senior officials flaunted unearned doctorates for prestige.
14 Apr 2025, 16:30
Threat to probe presidential retreat query creates "dangerous precedent"
The threat came in response to an RTI request.
13 Apr 2025, 15:10
"Act our size": Dr Shaheed on principled pragmatism for the Maldives in a multipolar world
A Q&A with the former foreign minister and UN special rapporteur.
01 Apr 2025, 17:02
President Muizzu outlines reforms and policies in debut podcast
Translated extracts of President Muizzu's new podcast.
31 Mar 2025, 17:57
Russian ambassador's clash with ex-Maldives presidents lays bare geopolitical tightrope
The Maldives faces a delicate balancing act between principles and pragmatism.
27 Mar 2025, 23:41
"I completely broke down": the cyber violence pushing women out of Maldivian politics
Female politicians face relentless online attacks without legal protection.
24 Mar 2025, 17:00
Point-counterpoint: war of words over social housing dispute
A compilation of allegations exchanged between the government and opposition.
18 Mar 2025, 16:30
"We're living and dying here": long-term Malé residents lose housing over paperwork
Hundreds were deemed ineligible for social housing.
06 Mar 2025, 22:00
Long-awaited housing list released with majority of recipients disqualified
53% of recipients chosen by the previous government were deemed ineligible.
27 Feb 2025, 21:51
Parliament shrinks Supreme Court ahead of ruling on party control of lawmakers
The judicial watchdog suspended three justices shortly after the vote.
26 Feb 2025, 15:30
Whistleblower Unit slaps Maldives Post with landmark first fine
The post office was fined MVR 900,000 for sacking a whistleblower.
25 Feb 2025, 17:00
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