Politics
Maldives bans NGO over ‘anti-Islamic’ report
The Maldivian Democracy Network will be dissolved in 45 days.
05 Nov 2019, 09:00
Monday roundup: judge shares cartoon of president in chains
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
04 Nov 2019, 09:00
Sunday roundup: dozen detained from opposition Victory Day protest
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
03 Nov 2019, 09:00
Thursday roundup: businessmen-lawmakers oppose income tax
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
31 Oct 2019, 09:00
Wednesday roundup: Mahaz confirmed as new Supreme Court justice
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
30 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Maldives ambassador presents credentials to Queen
24 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in September.
30 Oct 2019, 09:00
Tuesday roundup: president appeals against weaponising Islam
A roundup of the day’s top stories
29 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: arrangements made for lawmakers to meet constituents
41 accidents occurred in Malé last week.
27 Oct 2019, 09:00
Opposition warns of ‘popular uprising’ as ban MDN protests continue
More than 100 councils have backed calls to ban the NGO for “slandering Islam.”
27 Oct 2019, 09:00
Weekend roundup: murder suspect found on stranded speedboat
A roundup of top stories over the weekend.
26 Oct 2019, 09:00
Tuesday roundup: transitional justice and new commercial port
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
22 Oct 2019, 09:00
Monday roundup: minister accused of interfering in corruption probe
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
21 Oct 2019, 09:00
Weekend roundup: Undocumented migrant workers fill up stadium
A roundup of the weekend’s top stories.
19 Oct 2019, 09:00
Thursday roundup: U-turn on impeachment of chief prosecutor
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
17 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Single-parent allowance and tenants rights
A Maldives embassy was opened in Thailand.
16 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: EPA rescues tied-up turtle
The turtle was found on an uninhabited island.
15 Oct 2019, 09:00
Maldives suspends NGO for ‘slandering Islam’
International rights groups urges government to reverse decision.
12 Oct 2019, 09:00
Thursday roundup: Maldives Supreme Court poses ‘major threat to democratic rule’
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
10 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: US$1.5bn deal signed with Islamic finance corporation
Parliament is looking into custodial abuse and complaints about civil service commissioners.
09 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Fuel bowsers and LED lights
Licences for 30 fuel bowsers were cancelled.
06 Oct 2019, 09:00
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